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Gotthold's Emblems: Or, Invisible Things Understood by Things That are Made
This unusual book was first published in German in 1671, and has been popular with religious readers ever since. It is a series of meditations on everyday objects, such as a lamp, an anchor, or a sieve, which Christian Scriver uses as metaphors for spiritual truths. Each meditation includes a Bible verse, and a poem which encapsulates the idea. The book was intended for private devotion, and is still widely read by Christians of various denominations. But it is also a fascinating window into the religious imagination of early modern Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
€ 33,00 -
Gotthold's Emblems: Or, Invisible Things Understood by Things That are Made
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Guarding the Caesars
Roman Internal Security under the Flavian DynastyIn this book, Sheldon continues with the question - why were so many Roman emperors assassinated?, focusing on the need for security in the next dynasty of emperors and why that security did not always work. Utilizing not only evidence from the works of ancient authors, but also evidence from inscriptions, coin legends, and imperial sculpture and architecture.This new and important focus makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Roman history.
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Guarding the Caesars
Roman Internal Security under the Flavian DynastyIn this book, Sheldon continues with the question - why were so many Roman emperors assassinated?, focusing on the need for security in the next dynasty of emperors and why that security did not always work. Utilizing not only evidence from the works of ancient authors, but also evidence from inscriptions, coin legends, and imperial sculpture and architecture.This new and important focus makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Roman history.
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Intelligence Activities in Ancient Rome
Intelligence activities have always been an integral part of statecraft, and this book looks at how the Romans used intelligence to maintain their empire's security.
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Kill Caesar!
Assassination in the Early Roman EmpireExploring the history of internal security of the first Roman dynasty, this book answers the enduring question: If there were nine thousand men guarding the emperor, why did Rome have the highest rate of assassination of any empire? Sheldon concludes that the repeated problem of “killing Caesar” reflected the empire’s larger dynamics and turmoil.
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Rome's Wars in Parthia
Blood in the Sand€ 27,50 -
Renseignement Et Espionnage Dans La Rome Antique
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Intelligence Activities in Ancient Rome
Professor Sheldon uses the modern concept of the intelligence cycle to trace intelligence activities in Rome whether they were done by private citizens, the government, or the military.Examining a broad range of activities the book looks at the many types of espionage tradecraft that have left their traces in the ancient sources: * intelligence and counterintelligence gathering* covert action* clandestine operations* the use of codes and ciphersDispelling the myth that such activities are a modern invention, Professor Sheldon explores how these ancient spy stories have modern echoes as well. What is the role of an intelligence service in a free republic? When do the security needs of the state outweigh the rights of the citizen? If we cannot trust our own security services, how safe can we be? Although protected by the Praetorian Guard, seventy-five percent of Roman emperors died by assassination or under attack by pretenders to his throne. Who was guarding the guardians?For students of Rome, and modern social studies too - this will provide a fascinating read.
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Espionage in the Ancient World
Intelligence activities have always been an integral part of statecraft. Ancient governments, like modern ones, realized that to keep their borders safe, control their populations, and keep abreast of political developments abroad, they needed a means to collect the intelligence which enabled them to make informed decisions. Today we are well aware of the damage spies can do. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive guide to the literature of ancient intelligence. The entries present books and periodical articles in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Dutch--with annotations in English. These works address such subjects as intelligence collection and analysis (political and military), counterintelligence, espionage, cryptology (Greek and Latin), tradecraft, covert action, and similar topics (it does not include general battle studies and general discussions of foreign policy). Sections are devoted to general espionage, intelligence related to road building, communication, and tradecraft, intelligence in Greece, during the reign of Alexander the Great and in the Hellenistic Age, in the Roman republic, the Roman empire, the Byzantine empire, the Muslim world, and in Russia, China, India, and Africa. The books can be located in libraries in the United States; in cases where volumes are in one library only, the author indicates where they may be found.
€ 49,30