History of Ancient Greece and Roman Empire: 24 Essential Books

History of Ancient Greece and Roman Empire: 24 Essential Books stands as a comprehensive anthology whose principle goal is to celebrate and portray the fascinating world of the two greatest ancient civilizations. The works of modern historians offer us a poignant view and comprehension of the truth behind legends and stories, the true political circumstance and military drive, the rich culture influence as well as the everyday life of the people during this period. Their collective voices underscore the interconnectedness of Greek and Roman legacies within Western civilization, enhancing our understanding of historical continuity and change. The edition includes:

The History of Ancient Greece: 3rd millennium B.C. – 323 B.C. (John Bagnell Bury)

The History of Rome: From the Foundations of the City to the Rule of Julius Caesar (Theodor Mommsen)

The Provinces of the Roman Empire: From Caesar to Diocletian (Theodor Mommsen)

The History of the Decline and Fall of Roman Empire in 6 Volumes (Edward Gibbon)

The works of ancient historians are invaluable source. They provide a vivid portrayal of their civilizations, as well as testimonies of mysterious people and lands outside their country borders, the descriptions of tribes and civilizations we wouldn't have ever known about if there weren't for these sources. However, the ancient historians are most known for their colorful and exciting depictions of famous military campaigns and conquests, as well as biographies of the most influential and most fascinating characters in history.

The edition includes:

The Histories (Herodotus)

The History of the Peloponnesian War (Thucydides)

Hellenica: The History of the Peloponnesian War and Its Aftermath (Xenophon)

Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand (Xenophon)

The History of the Wars and Conquests of Alexander the Great (Arrian)

The History of Rome (Livy)

The Annals (Tacitus)

The Histories (Tacitus)

The Germany & Agricola (Cornelius Tacitus)

The Roman History (Ammianus Marcellinus)

The Twelve Caesars (Suetonius)

Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans (Plutarch)

The Histories of Polybius (Polybius)

The History of the Conspiracy of Catiline & The Jurgurthine War (Sallust)

The Civil War (Julius Caesar)

The Gallic War (Julius Caesar)

The Geography (Strabo)

The Antiquities of the Jews & The War of the Jews (Flavius Josephus)