Great Ancient History Books on Amazon UK

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The Fall Of The West: The Death Of The Roman Superpower: The Long, Slow Death of the Roman Superpower
1.  The Fall Of The West: The Death Of The Roman Superpower: The Long, Slow Death of the Roman Superpower by Adrian Goldsworthy
The list author says:
  "A great general history of the Fall of Rome by a great historian"
£16.00   Used & New from: £10.50
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Encounter That Saved Greece -- And Western Civilization
2.  The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Encounter That Saved Greece -- And Western Civilization by Barry Strauss
The list author says:
  "The reconstruction of the battle which I consider the most credible"
£7.13   Used & New from: £1.19

Caesar: The Life of a Colossus
3.  Caesar: The Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy
The list author says:
  "The definitive biography of Julius Caesar"
£6.96   Used & New from: £3.50
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

The Spartacus War: The Revolt of the Gladiators
4.  The Spartacus War: The Revolt of the Gladiators by Barry Strauss
The list author says:
  "Gladiators, crucifixion, written by a great historian - what more could a girl want!?!?"
£13.50   Used & New from: £7.18
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Elgin Marbles
5.  The Elgin Marbles by Dorothy King
The list author says:
  "I have to plug my own book ... LOL"
£14.49   Used & New from: £10.00
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

In the Name of Rome: The Men Who Won the Roman Empire (Phoenix Press)
6.  In the Name of Rome: The Men Who Won the Roman Empire (Phoenix Press) by Adrian Goldsworthy
The list author says:
  "Brilliant shorter biographies of Rome's greatest generals - including Gaius Marius (my hero)"
£6.96   Used & New from: £0.47
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

It's a Don's Life
7.  It's a Don's Life by Mary Beard
The list author says:
  "I like this book so much ... I gave a quote for the jacket."
£5.28   Used & New from: £5.27
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146BC (Cassell Military Paperbacks)
8.  The Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146BC (Cassell Military Paperbacks) by Adrian Goldsworthy
The list author says:
  "Everything you ever wanted to know about Hannibal and Carthage"
£5.98   Used & New from: £3.83
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Last Pagan
9.  Last Pagan by Adrian Murdoch
The list author says:
  "Brilliant, very easy to read biography of Julian the Apostate"
£13.49   Used & New from: £4.83
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic
10.  Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic by Tom Holland
The list author says:
  "A fascinating telling of the Fall of the Roman Republic"
£7.66   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

The Fall of Constantinople 1453 (Canto)
11.  The Fall of Constantinople 1453 (Canto) by Steven Runciman
The list author says:
  "The Classic, and still the best, book on the Fall of the Byzantine Empire"
£11.21   Used & New from: £5.04
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Rome's Greatest Defeat: Massacre in the Teutoburg Forest
12.  Rome's Greatest Defeat: Massacre in the Teutoburg Forest by Adrian Murdoch
The list author says:
  "Evocative telling of the story of a key Roman battle"
£7.72   Used & New from: £6.23
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Trojan War
13.  The Trojan War by Barry S. Strauss
The list author says:
  "Much better book on the Trojan War than most of the others out there."
£5.67   Used & New from: £2.90
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Sophocles and Alcibiades: Athenian Politics in Ancient Greek Literature
14.  Sophocles and Alcibiades: Athenian Politics in Ancient Greek Literature by Michael Vickers
The list author says:
  "Greek literature set into the context of Athenian politics and history."
£28.50   Used & New from: £17.50

The Roman Triumph
15.  The Roman Triumph by M Beard
The list author says:
  "Deconstructs the myths surrounding a Roman archetype"
£11.81   Used & New from: £9.04
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Athens: A History: From Ancient Ideal to Modern City
16.  Athens: A History: From Ancient Ideal to Modern City by Robin Waterfield
The list author says:
  "My favorite history of the city of Athens"
Used & New from: £0.45

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Persian Fire: The First World Empire, Battle for the West
17.  Persian Fire: The First World Empire, Battle for the West by Tom Holland
The list author says:
  "A good popular introduction to the Persian Wars"
£6.96   Used & New from: £0.63
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Religions of Rome: Volume 1, A History.
18.  Religions of Rome: Volume 1, A History. by Mary Beard
The list author says:
  "A great, clear and concise history of Roman religion"
£18.19   Used & New from: £17.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Libraries in the Ancient World (Yale Nota Bene)
19.  Libraries in the Ancient World (Yale Nota Bene) by L Casson
The list author says:
  "A book about where the ancients kept their books ...."
£9.50   Used & New from: £3.55
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
20.  The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature) by Edward Gibbon
The list author says:
  "Written two centuries ago, but still a gripping read."
£3.76   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

God's Gold: The Quest for the Lost Temple Treasure of Jerusalem
21.  God's Gold: The Quest for the Lost Temple Treasure of Jerusalem by Sean Kingsley
The list author says:
  "Despite the (Boy's Own Adventure) tone, the information is the book is fascinating"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.92
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

A Short History of Byzantium
22.  A Short History of Byzantium by John Julius Norwich
The list author says:
  "A little too popular for my taste ... but I'd still highly recommend it."
£11.37   Used & New from: £3.13
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Last Roman: Romulus Augustulus and the Decline of the West
23.  The Last Roman: Romulus Augustulus and the Decline of the West by Adrian Murdoch
The list author says:
  "More the story of the times than the tale of Romulus Augustulus, but worth making the time to read"
£10.64   Used & New from: £8.74
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Parthenon (Wonders of the World)
24.  The Parthenon (Wonders of the World) by Mary Beard
The list author says:
  "Quick history of the Parthenon - though I'd rather you read mine ... ;-)"
Used & New from: £18.23
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Roman Army at War 100 BC - AD 200 (Oxford Classical Monographs)
25.  The Roman Army at War 100 BC - AD 200 (Oxford Classical Monographs) by Adrian Keith Goldsworthy
The list author says:
  "Accessible but solidly academic book about the Roman army"
£19.50   Used & New from: £15.49
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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