Ergebnis für "Augustus" in Militär

The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant and historically important men who ever lived. From the very beginning, Caesar's story makes dazzling reading. In his late teens he narrowly avoided execution for opposing the military dictator Sulla. He was decorated for valour in battle...

“Superb....Augustus is a first-rate popular biography by a skilled and knowing hand.” (Washington Post) Caesar Augustus created the Roman Empire and forever associated the name Caesar with power. Heir to Julius Caesar, he thrust himself into the middle of Roman politics at its most violent...

Erlebe den packenden historischen Zerfall einer Weltmacht, wenn blinder Ehrgeiz die antike Republik von innen aushöhlt. Auf deiner nächsten langen Fahrt oder beim fokussierten Zuhören entfaltet sich ein tiefgründiges politisches Drama, das eine äußerst brisante Frage stellt: Warum gibt...

The ultimate guide to the worst dictators in history: 64 profiles by 64 different historians, politicians and journalists compiled by leading political commentator Iain Dale Were the signs that Putin is a ruthless dictator there all along? How should we deal with President Xi of China? It is...

The Pax Romana is famous for having provided a remarkable period of peace and stability, rarely seen before or since. Yet the Romans were first and foremost conquerors, imperialists who took by force a vast empire stretching from the Euphrates in the east to the Atlantic coast in the west. Their...

Ontdek hoe de veerkrachtige Romeinse Republiek door politieke intriges en brute burgeroorlogen spectaculair bezweek. Dit meeslepende historische epos toont absolute macht in zijn puurste vorm, van de kwetsbare begindagen tot de verpletterende val. Verlies jezelf tijdens je dagelijkse rit...

From an award-winning historian of ancient Rome, a concise and comprehensive history of the fighting forces that created the Roman Empire. “Goldsworthy is a superb historian and talented writer.” —Washington Times In Roman Warfare, celebrated historian Adrian Goldsworthy leads readers...

Experience the epic political collapse of the ancient world’s greatest republic as liberty yields to dictatorship. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey reveals how wealth, ambition, and unchecked inequality shattered a centuries-old democratic system. Whether you...

Since the Renaissance, Julius Caesar has been idolized as a superman. While there is no doubt that Caesar was an extraordinary man, General Fuller points out that he was more extraordinary for his reckless ambition, matchless daring, and ruthless tyranny than for his skill as a military...

He was the first emperor of one of the greatest empires ever known to man. He commanded unmatched authority in the ancient world and was always one step ahead of his opponents. He had an intellect and a sharp wit that could cut down his foes just as easily as the steel of his sword. The life of Octavian - later known as Augustus - was rich and full. Although he lived and died over 2,000 years ago, this founder of the Roman Empire is as intriguing as ever.

A little over 2000 years ago a man named Julius Caesar changed the world. Even if you have never heard of him, his lasting legacy has no doubt had an impact on your life. Even the very calendar that you use is based upon the system he created, with the month of July bearing his name. So who was this man that single-handedly changed the course of history? This audiobook follows the life and legacy of the man whose life stood between Republic and Empire.

Lincoln in the Black Hawk War by Alfred Augustus Jackson. Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Volume XIV edited and annotated by Reuben Gold Thwaites.