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"How Rome Became Christian: A Guide To Christianity in the Roman Empire" is an informative historical book that explains the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.The book covers topics that explain the details of the development of Christianity in ancient Rome. Christianity developed into a powerful force that changed the religious landscape and profoundly impacted the development of Western history. People looking for spiritual fulfillment outside of the boundaries of conventional Roman religions found resonance in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles, who placed a strong emphasis on love, compassion, and salvation.The book covers a variety of topics explaining in detail how Romans became Christians. Here is a Glimpse of a few topics: 1: Overview of the Roman Empire2: Historical Context of Religious Diversity3: Roman Pantheon and Cults4: Judaism in the Roman World5: Formation of Christian Communities7: Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire These are just a few interesting topics in the book, this guide on How Christianity Spread in the Roman Empire can be a useful informative book in your collection.

La BastidaRoman préhistorique à suspense La Bastida est une forteresse préhistorique érigée à l'âge de bronze, située dans la province de Murcia, au sud-est de l'Espagne. C'est l'une des cités les plus importantes de la civilisation argarique, fondatrice probablement du premier État de l'Europe occidentale, il y a 4000 ans. Un site impressionnant qui nourrit l'imagination des visiteurs en la connectant à la réalité historique issue des fouilles archéologiques.La civilisation d'El Argar, très bien organisée au niveau économique, social et politique, a régné par la violence et l'oppression sur un grand territoire pendant plus de 700 ans, entre 2200 et 1500 av. J.-C. avant de disparaître brutalement, oubliée dans les tréfonds de l'histoire et dans la mémoire collective.Vous revivrez dans ce roman préhistorique à suspense les tourments de La Bastida pendant cette période trouble avant son abandon mystérieux qui rappelle le drame d'autres fameux sites comme Machu Picchu, Troie, Pompéi, Pétra ou Palenque.Les intrigues se tissent au fil des luttes : pour la survie de certaines castes sociales, pour le pouvoir dans d'autres, illustrant la vie de l'époque comme si vous y étiez. Les découvertes réalisées pendant les fouilles et les investigations archéologiques sur le site de La Bastida ont constitué le creuset de cette histoire qui vous plongera dans un monde surprenant.Un État totalitaire où une élite exploite la masse. Les castes opprimées grondent et la révolte monte au sein des murailles de La Bastida. Tous les éléments sont réunis pour un choc terrible. Contre toute attente, la civilisation argarique disparaît vers 1500 av. J.-C.Quelles furent les raisons qui aboutirent à son déclin soudain et pour l'instant... encore mystérieux ?

Delve into the opulent world of ancient Rome as this study unveils a captivating aspect of Roman wealth display during the first through fourth centuries AD. While scholars have extensively explored Roman art, particularly paintings and mosaics, few have traced the visual representations of the entire process of food production and consumption from the field to the table.In this groundbreaking work, the author fills a significant gap in historical scholarship by meticulously collecting and analyzing depictions found in homes, shops, and tombs that illustrate the planting, harvesting, transport, and acquisition of food. Drawing on evidence from both visual art and written sources, this study offers a comprehensive exploration of economic life and social status in the imperial era.

The story about Atalanta losing a race because she stopped to collect the golden apples Melanion threw in her path is completely wrong. The myth most people know is a lie created by that myth-o-maniac Zeus. In reality, Atalanta could have won that race no matter what! Hades is back to reveal the truth behind another Greek myth.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

When Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-two, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs-a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death-were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own thirst for power and the legend that Alexander bequeathed his rule "to the strongest," fought to gain supremacy. Perhaps their most fascinating and conniving adversary was Alexander's former Greek secretary, Eumenes, now a general himself, who would be the determining factor in the precarious fortunes of the royal family. James Romm, professor of classics at Bard College, brings to life the cutthroat competition and the struggle for control of the Greek world's greatest empire.

The Land of the Pharaohs harbors more secrets than any tomb can hide.In Egypt for the 1911 archaeological season, Amelia Peabody and her family are not anticipating trouble, but it finds them nonetheless. Their young friend David is accused of selling ancient artifacts, and it's up to the Emersons to expose the real culprit. But the body of an American discovered at the bottom of their excavation shaft and a child of mysterious antecedents are sparking twin crises that threaten to tear the family apart. Amelia brings her estimable powers of deduction to bear, but she might not survive long enough to unravel more than one perplexing puzzle?because suddenly someone is shooting bullets in her direction . . . and coming too close for comfort!

Russian military deception, generally known as Maskirovka, is a centuries-old military concept that began to take on added importance at the start of the twentieth century. Now formally developed and practiced, the concept of Maskirovka encompasses a broad range of tactics, from the use of camouflage to the practice of denial and deception-all having applications in the military, intelligence, and political arenas. Maskirovka's arsenal of deceptive measures include concealment, manoeuvers intended to deceive, categorical denial, the use of decoys and dummies, and the spreading of propaganda and disinformation.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2023 im Fachbereich Weltgeschichte - Frühgeschichte, Antike, Note: 1,3, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Lehrstuhl für alte Geschichte), Veranstaltung: Identität und Alterität: Griechen, Römer und Barbaren, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit untersucht die Quellennähe der Asterix-Comics von Albert Uderzo und René Goscinny im Hinblick auf antike Vorlagen. Beginnend mit einer kurzen Einführung in die Handlung und den Erfolg der Comicreihe, wird der Fokus auf die Frage gelegt, wie nahe die Schöpfer an antiken Quellen gearbeitet haben. Die Analyse konzentriert sich dabei auf die Darstellung der Figuren, insbesondere der Gallier, Druiden, Barden, Frauen und Römer. Neben literarischen Quellen wie Caesars "De Bello Gallico" werden auch gegenständliche Quellen wie Münzen und Statuen berücksichtigt. Die Arbeit beruht auf einer Auswahl verschiedenster Werke und Autoren, die von den Comiczeichnern als Inspirationsquelle genutzt wurden. Dabei wird auch auf das Verhältnis von Asterix zu aktuellen populärwissenschaftlichen Werken eingegangen. Die steigende Relevanz der Comics als Forschungsobjekt in der Altertumsforschung wird ebenso thematisiert. Abschließend wird ein Ausblick auf zukünftige Entwicklungen gegeben, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die neuen Autoren Jean-Yves Ferri und Didier Conrad.

Describes and analyses British pressure to partition and ultimately destroy the Ottoman Empire Although it was at times valuable to Britain to support the Ottoman Empire against Russian encroachment, by the end of the 19th century successive British governments had begun to sponsor the dismemberment of the Empire. British public opinion and political pressure groups portrayed the Ottomans in universally defamatory terms, affecting the diplomatic actions of politicians. Some politicians themselves harboured deep prejudices against the Turks and Islam. The result, through numerous incidents, was British pressure to dismember the Ottoman Empire. Justin McCarthy shows how - from ignoring provisions guaranteeing Ottoman territorial integrity to refusing to publish consular reports that described the oppression of Muslims - the British were anything but friends to the Ottomans. Key Features  An in-depth study of British relations with the Ottoman Empire and the Turks  Considers British plans for the Ottoman Empire in the most important crises of the late 19th and early 20th centuries  Draws extensively on British diplomatic records and records of other European Powers, the Ottoman Empire and Turkey  Examines the role of diplomats, media, the church and politicians in fostering negative views about the Ottoman Turks and Muslims  Helps us understand the historical origins of many of the conflicts in the Balkans, Anatolia, the Middle East and even in the Caucasus Justin McCarthy is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Louisville. His recent books include The Armenian Rebellion at Van (2006), The Turk in America (2010) and Sasun (2014).

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Offers a new perspective on the relationship between religion and the creation of the first Chinese empires.

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Zeus's version of the Theseus myth is totally fabricated! Theseus went into the labyrinth all right, but the only thing he did in there was get lost. He never killed the Minotaur. Zeus made the whole thing up so everyone would thing the Minotaur was gone for good. Hades, King of the Underworld, sets the record straight on the story of Theseus and the Minotaur.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.