Turning Points in Ancient History Series

4 primary works • 4 total works
Turning Points in Ancient History presents accessible books, by leading scholars, on crucial events and key moments in the ancient world. The series aims at fresh interpretations of both famous subjects and little-known ones that deserve more attention. The books provide a narrative synthesis that integrates literary and archaeological evidence.
1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed
3.74
· 12393 Ratings · 1583 Reviews · published 2014 · 51 editions
From acclaimed archaeologist and bestselling autho…
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Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World
3.69
· 501 Ratings · 76 Reviews · published 2024 · 4 editions
A wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonin…
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After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations
3.77
· 1176 Ratings · 138 Reviews · published 2024 · 1 edition
In this gripping sequel to his bestselling 1177 B.…
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Rome Is Burning: Nero and the Fire That Ended a Dynasty
3.61
· 272 Ratings · 42 Reviews · published 2020 · 10 editions
Drawing on new archaeological evidence, an authori…
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