Summaries of books about Ancient History:
Ancient Egyptian Warfare
Tactics, Weaponry and Ideology of the Pharaohs
Ian Shaw
The book delves into the military strategies, armaments, and the underlying beliefs that shaped warfare in ancient Egypt, examining how the pharaohs mobilized their armies and engaged in battle. It explores the evolution of Egyptian military tactics and technology from the pre-dynastic period through the New Kingdom.
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The Twelve Caesars
Suetonius
The book is a collection of biographies of the first twelve emperors of the Roman Empire, from Julius Caesar through to Domitian. It provides detailed accounts of their political careers, personal lives, and notable events during their reigns, often with a focus on scandalous and sensational anecdotes.
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The Twelve Caesars
The Lives of the Roman Emperors
Suetonius, J. C. Rolfe
The book provides detailed biographies of the first twelve emperors of the Roman Empire, from Julius Caesar through to Domitian. It offers insights into their political careers, personal lives, and the scandals, achievements, and idiosyncrasies that defined their reigns.
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The Ascent of Media
From Gilgamesh to Google via Gutenburg
Roger Parry
The book traces the evolution of media from the earliest forms of communication, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, through the invention of the printing press, to the digital age epitomized by Google. It examines the impact of each medium on society and explores the ongoing transformation of how we share and consume information.
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