Aurelian and Probus – The soldier emperors who saved Rome
Like other books by Ilkka, this one took me a while to get through. Not because it is a hard read, but mainly because of the density of information provided […]
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Anna Komnene and the Alexiad
The Byzantine Princess and the First CrusadeAnna Komnene is one of the most curious figures in the history of an intriguing empire. A woman of extraordinary education and intellect, she […]
Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon
A Bold Re-appraisal of One of History’s Most Famous BattlesThe Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where an Athenian-led Greek force defeated a Persian invasion, is one of the most […]
Caesars Great Success
Sustaining The Roman Army on campaignOne of the most interesting things about Empire building that lots of people overlook at how everyone got equipped and fed. A well equipped and […]