Roman Britain (c 43 BCE to c 410 CE)

”I takt med at Romerriget blev udvidet til De Britiske Øer i nord og Afrika i syd, ville flere og flere af imperiets byer have en akvædukt. Udover at kunne ses i landskabet af forbipasserende gav akvædukten prestige til byen. Med rindende vand kunne borgerne fremvise fontæner og springvand, og mod betaling kunne byens velhavende overklasse få ført vand ind i deres villaer til private havebassiner og toiletter.”Romerriget var ikke bare sin tids største rige. Det var også oldtidens mest teknologisk udviklede. ”Alt om historien” fortæller om det fantastiske riges spændende grundlæggelse, store sejre og det overmod, der var med til at føre til dets undergang efter mere end 1000 års dominans i både Europa og Afrika.”Alt om historie” tager dig med på en halsbrækkende rejse til tidligere tider, så du kan nyde historiens største begivenheder. Følg med tilbage i tiden – tilbage til frontlinjerne af 2. verdenskrig, vikingernes angreb og tilbedelsen af egypterne. ”Alt om historie” er for dem, der vil vide mere om de spændende, dramatiske begivenheder i fortiden.

Det här är berättelsen om imperiets födelse, guldålder och undergång. Enligt romarnas egna myter grundades staden Rom år 753 f.Kr. Genom århundranden av tårar, triumfer och svindlande innovationer steg Rom till att bli ett av historiens största imperier. Men liksom allt annat, varade dess storhetstid inte för evigt. I början av 300-talet började riket falla isär, konfronterat med det oundvikliga slutet på sin guldålder.De åtta historierna som vi har samlat här berättar om rikets tidiga seger över ärkefienden Karthago, ingenjörernas förbluffande skicklighet, jakten på rikedomar och trycket från yttre och inre fiender som till slut ledde till imperiets undergång. ”Tusen år av Romarriket” är ett fönster till en svunnen era och ett absolut måste för alla historieälskare."Allt om Historia" tar med dig på en halsbrytande resa till svunna tider, så att du ska kunna njuta av historiens största händelser. Följ med tillbaka i tiden – till andra världskrigets frontlinjer, vikingarnas räder och egyptiernas gudsdyrkan. "Allt om Historia" är serien för dig som vill veta mer om spännande och dramatiska händelser i det förflutna.

Loyalty to your people. Loyalty to Rome. Only one can remain…Centurion Faustus Valerianus has already proven his bravery and skill, marching alongside Julius Agricola for six gruelling years to conquer the north of Britain. But that was just the beginning...With Agricola back in Rome, Faustus is given a new mission: to journey to Hibernia with exiled Irish prince Tuathal Techtmar and help him reclaim his rightful throne.But victory is a fleeting thing, and back in Caledonia, fears grow that the land won so convincingly may soon slip away as Rome’s control and influence are at greater risk than ever before.When events cascade towards a devastating battle, Faustus must finally come to terms with his heritage, resolve his complicated love for a British woman, and lay his father’s shadow, still haunting him from the afterworld, to rest, once and for all.Will Faustus emerge victorious once again?An aching, poignant tale of love, family and warfare in the age of Rome, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Alex Gough, and Andrew Frediani.Praise for ´Empire's Edge´:"Wonderful, distinct characters" - Conn IgguldenAmanda Cockrell, writing as Damion Hunter, is the author of seven previous Roman novels: the four-volume series ´The Centurions´. She grew up in Ojai, California, and developed a fascination with the Romans when a college friend gave her Rosemary Sutcliff’s books to read.

'A brilliantly realised world of Imperial ambition and native resistance' Simon Scarrow'Wonderful, distinct characters' Conn IgguldenWill Britain take him in... or mark him as its enemy?Faustus Valerianus is the son of a Roman father and a British mother, a captive sold among the spoils after Claudius’ invasion.When both parents die within a month of each other, he sells the family farm and enlists, joining legendary general Agricola’s campaign to conquer the entirety of the British Isles.But Faustus will have to contend with more than ferocious British warriors and whip-cracking elements. For the bonds of blood can weigh heavy on one’s soul. The call of his mother’s true people. His father’s restless shadow. Faustus must carry them with him…A deeply moving, gripping, and epic historical drama, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Alex Gough, and Andrew Frediani.Praise for ´Shadow of the Eagle´:"A haunting, historical epic" - Gordon Doherty, author of ´Sons of Rome´"I only need one word to describe this stunning novel: masterful" - Anthony Riches, Sunday Times bestselling author of ´Wounds of Honour´Amanda Cockrell, writing as Damion Hunter, is the author of seven previous Roman novels: the four-volume series ´The Centurions´. She grew up in Ojai, California, and developed a fascination with the Romans when a college friend gave her Rosemary Sutcliff’s books to read.

A single death could plunge the Empire into chaos...Silus, a member of Emperor Caracalla's elite assassins, the Arcani, is dispatched to Numidia. Rumours of assassination plots against Marcellus, the Emperor's closest aide, are rife. Silus must stop them. But the forces arrayed against the Arcani are now as powerful as they are clandestine.Inducted into the Emperor’s bodyguard, his Lions, Silus soon discovers secrets that should have stayed hidden. And as the Emperor becomes ever more reckless in battle, Silus unearths a conspiracy that runs deeper than his worst nightmares.It’s not clear who is a friend and who is an enemy. Yet, whatever happens, Silus must keep the Emperor alive or – yet again – watch the ones he loves die.An awe-inspiring historical thriller of Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Ben Kane and Andrew Frediani.Alex Gough is the author of Roman historical adventures. The Carbo Chronicles, including ´Watchmen of Rome´ and ´Bandits of Rome´, was written as a result of a lifelong obsession with ancient Rome and the culmination of a lot of research into the underclasses of the time.

Il re di Britannia Cimbelino e la sua regina hanno entrambi un figlio dal precedente matrimonio: il re è padre di una femmina, Imogene, mentre la regina ha un maschio, Cloten. Per ovvie ragioni dinastiche i due sovrani vorrebbero combinare il matrimonio tra i due ragazzi: ma c’è il doppio problema che Cloten è un giovane violento e un po' scemo, mentre Imogene è innamorata di Postumo, il figlio orfano (e povero) di un famoso generale del regno. Una volta scoperto che il suo amore è ricambiato, Imogene decide di sposare Postumo in segreto, scatenando la collera della regina che decide di separarli una volta per tutte: ha così inizio una serie di vicende in cui l'incombente guerra tra romani e britanni fa da sfondo ad una romantica storia di amore proibito.William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) è considerato il più importante scrittore e drammaturgo inglese.Molto prolifico nei suoi 25 anni di attività poetica, scrisse 37 testi teatrali, 154 sonetti e una serie di altri poemi. Sia nelle tragedie che nelle commedie riuscì a coniugare il gusto popolare dell'epoca con una caratterizzazione ampia dei personaggi e una poetica raffinata che incontrava il favore delle classi più alte.Tra i titoli più celebri e ampiamente trasposti ricordiamo "Romeo e Giulietta" (1597), "Il mercante di Venezia" e "Sogno di una notte di mezza estate" (1600), "Amleto" (1603), "Macbeth" (1606).

The epic second Roman adventure in The Centurions series, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow.Correus and Flavius, half brothers and rivals, have found the life of a Centurion to be a dangerous one. After imprisonment and torture, Flavius has found his strength and proven his mettle. Correus, son of a slave, has found glory on the battlefield.But now the brothers have been stationed to Wales, a land full of barbarians, mud and freezing rain. Here they must face the pain of lost love, the shame of lost battle, and the thrill of a new era for their beloved Rome. And in Wales awaits a princess that could change one of their lives forever...Barbarian Princess, the epic second instalment of The Centurions, is perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Ben KaneDamion Hunter is a pseudonym of Amanda Cockrell. Along with the Centurions Trilogy, she is also the author of Pomegranate Seed, What We Keep Is Not Always What Will Stay, the historical trilogies The Deer Dancers and The Horse Catchers, and The Legions of the Mist, a Roman historical adventure novel. She lives in Roanoke, Virginia.

Save lives... Or take them?A gripping novel of the Roman frontier. Army Medic Postumus Justinius Corvus is a long way from his native Britannia, in the Syrian provinces at the far corner of Empire. But now he is going home, unexpectedly promoted to Senior Surgeon in the Sixth. The new Emperor faces problems in the far-flung island at the edge of Empire. Trouble is brewing north of the Wall. The tribes are stirring, a new conflict is brewing, old and new loyalties will be tested. Postumus will find himself at the heart of the maelstrom – and with his hands soaked in blood...Deeply researched and utterly enthralling, this is a searing historical epic perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.Save lives... Or take them? A gripping novel of the Roman frontier.Army Medic Postumus Justinius Corvus is a long way from his native Britannia, in the Syrian provinces at the far corner of Empire. But now he is going home, unexpectedly promoted to Senior Surgeon in the Sixth.The new Emperor faces problems in the far-flung island at the edge of Empire. Trouble is brewing north of the Wall. The tribes are stirring, a new conflict is brewing, old and new loyalties will be tested.Postumus will find himself at the heart of the maelstrom – and with his hands soaked in blood...Deeply researched and utterly enthralling, this is a searing historical epic perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.Damion Hunter is a pseudonym of Amanda Cockrell. Along with the Centurions Trilogy, she is also the author of Pomegranate Seed, What We Keep Is Not Always What Will Stay, the historical trilogies The Deer Dancers and The Horse Catchers, and The Legions of the Mist, a Roman historical adventure novel. She lives in Roanoke, Virginia.

Brothers. Emperors. Deadly enemies...An unputdownable novel of intrigue and combat in Ancient Rome. Emperor Severus is on his deathbed. His sons Geta and Caracalla, feuding in Britannia, are readying for a devastating power struggle. Silus, now a centurion in the Arcani, the secrete network of spies and assassins, is thrown into the maelstrom.Back in Ancient Rome, plots breed in the stinking alleys. Everyone might be an enemy. Everyone a traitor. As an Imperial Assassin, Silus’ loyalty will be tested to breaking point. And with the Empire starting to buckle under the strain, Silus must ask what matters: Rome or his own damned soul?From thundering races at the Circus Maximus to death in the Imperial palaces, this is a powerful and unputdownable novel that will transport to you Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.Alex Gough is an author of historical fiction adventures set in Ancient Rome. The Carbo Chronicles, including "Watchmen of Rome" and "Bandits of Rome" are the culmination of a lot of research into the underclasses of the time.

A desolate wasteland. A mission gone wrong. An impossible goal.Roman scout, Silus, is deep behind enemy lines in Caledonia. As he spies on a raiding party, he is abruptly discovered by an enemy chief and his son. Mounting a one-man ambush, everything quickly goes wrong and Silus must run for his life, the head of the enemy leader in his hands. Little does he know the price he will pay...As Silus is inducted into the Arcani, an elite faction of assassins and spies, he must return to Caledonia and risk everything in the service of his Caesar. The odds don’t look good. But failure is not an option.A blood-soaked and unputdownable thriller set in Ancient Rome, anchored in detailed historical research, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden and Robert Fabbri.'Gritty and real, exciting and pacy, this is first-rate historical fiction, and Gough is clearly ready to take his place among the leading writers of the genre,' SJA Turney, author of the "Praetorian" series.Alex Gough is an author of historical fiction adventures set in Ancient Rome. The Carbo Chronicles, including "Watchmen of Rome" and "Bandits of Rome" are the culmination of a lot of research into the underclasses of the time.

An awe-inspiring account of the final days of Rome’s forgotten legion.The Ninth Hispana was once the pride of the Roman Army, wreathed in honour for numerous successful campaigns. But by the time it was joined by Centurion Justinius Corvus, it had clearly fallen on hard times.Smarting from the sting of his recent demotion, and a transfer to Britain, a land he despises, Justinius nevertheless works hard to bring to his men some of the same pride he feels as a Roman soldier.As their bond grows strong, with each other and with the occupied land, their skill in combat is tested to its limits against the forces of Vortrix, High King of the Britons. As the battle lines muster, the fate of an Army, and of a nation, will be decided...The Legions of the Mist is an earth-shattering tale of loyalty, love and war, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane.'Damion Hunter's first novel is more than an auspicious debut; it is an extraordinary achievement' George Garrett 'Her fine dramatic sense and eye for colourful detail make her an excellent historical novelist. i The Legions of the Mist /i is a pleasure to read' William Jay Smith 'An excellent historical novel' Reader reviewDamion Hunter is a pseudonym of Amanda Cockrell. Along with the Centurions Trilogy, she is also the author of Pomegranate Seed, What We Keep Is Not Always What Will Stay, the historical trilogies The Deer Dancers and The Horse Catchers, and The Legions of the Mist, a Roman historical adventure novel. She lives in Roanoke, Virginia.

The road to Rome is long and full of peril.Following his retirement, ex-legionnaire Carbo journeys back to Rome, blissfully unaware of the dangers that await him. On the way, he encounters many adventures, strives to solve a mysterious theft, and meets an old friend getting ready for gladiatorial combat.In other stories, we visit Elissa, the evil priestess, and Vespillo, the trusty watchman, and discover more about their colourful histories. We see a young boy’s first battle and travel all the way to the barbaric Hadrian’s Wall.These are vivid tales of Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Wallace Breem, Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.Alex Gough is an author of historical fiction adventures set in Ancient Rome. The Carbo Chronicles, including "Watchmen of Rome" and "Bandits of Rome" are the culmination of a lot of research into the underclasses of the time.