Ancient History

Trace the origins of modern philosophy back to ancient Greece with the likes of Plato,...

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

Witness what the gods do after dark in the ninth volume of a stylish and...

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

The extraordinary story of ancient Rome told through one of the world's most universal, humane...

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...

'A brilliant concept, executed with enviable elegance' Lucy Worsley 'A gem of a book. Thanks...

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...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The second bestselling book from 'the most joyous and brain-enhancing...

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

The incredible true story of a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world...

'One of the most fascinating and important works of global history to appear for many...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 ABIA LITERARY FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026...

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...

Griffins, Cyclopes, Monsters, and Giants--these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the...

Philip Matyszak skilfully navigates the myths and legends of early Rome, exploring the enigmatic origins...