Ancient History

A compelling history of the Ptolemies, the decline of Egypt, and the rising power of...

Bestselling author Harry Sidebottom takes readers on a thrilling journey through a day in the...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2025 "A brilliant exploration of Cyprus's long history...

A brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been misrepresented and co-opted over...

Both humorous and shocking, Miracula is filled with astonishing facts and stories drawn from ancient...

An epic new history of Ancient China told through the prism of a dozen extraordinary...

A HISTORY TODAY BOOK OF THE YEAR A definitive and refreshingly readable new translation of...

A Time Travellers Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of...

'A thrilling biography, filled with the imperial ambitions and merciless intrigues' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE Cleopatra:...

Based on the hit podcast with over 100 million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores...

Sparta - its legendary warriors and steadfast resilience are famous throughout the world as a...

A bold, haunting and captivating feminist retelling that reclaims the story of mythology's most infamous...

FROM THE SHADOWS. A NEW EVIL WILL RISE. FACELESS. NAMELESS. Since his appointment as Nomarch...

'Boudicca's Daughter is Elodie Harper's masterpiece.' Costanza Casati, author of Babylonia 'One of the best...

This is the story of the fall of an Empire - and the rise of...

The charismatic Fulvia amassed a degree of military and political power that was unprecedented for...

A landmark new history of the ancient kingdom of Carthage, told through its iconic figures...

LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2025 A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: The Times/Sunday...

A sexy modern take on ancient Greek myths. She keeps her eyes on me while...

A magnificent new translation of the Odyssey by best-selling author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn With...

From the international bestselling author and notable journalist Aldo Cazzullo comes a brilliantly researched and...

The story of the ancient world's most spectacular library, and the civilization that created it...

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POMPEII** 'The best book on...

The official companion to the Summer 2005 exhibition of the fabulous treasures found in the...

The glory of ancient Egypt comes alive as never before in this colourful, information-packed book...

A masterful new translation of Suetonius' renowned biographies of the twelve Caesars, by the award-winning...

Award-winning classicist, ancient historian and author Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey through...