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Simon Elliott

    Le Dr Simon Elliot explore la riche tapisserie de la présence militaire durant l'occupation romaine de la Grande-Bretagne, particulièrement dans le Sud-Est. Son travail offre une exploration académique mais accessible du choc des cultures et des subtilités stratégiques de l'époque. En synthétisant les preuves archéologiques avec la documentation historique, Elliot fournit une compréhension nuancée de la vie au sein des provinces romaines. Les lecteurs découvriront un récit captivant qui éclaire une période charnière de l'histoire britannique.

    Vandal Heaven
    Ancient Greeks at War
    Roman Britain's Pirate King
    Roman Special Forces and Special Ops
    Old Testament Warriors
    Roman Conquests: Britain
    • David Hockney - Eine Biografie in Bildern

      Sein Leben als Graphic Novel

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Dieses Buch zeigt David Hockneys außergewöhnliches Leben in einem einzigartigen Graphic Novel-Format. Diese charmante Biografie zeichnet das fesselnde Leben von David Hockney nach: Von seiner Kindheit in Bradford, seinen Anfängen als Künstler, über seine Zeit im sonnigen Los Angeles, bis hin zu seiner triumphalen Rückkehr nach Großbritannien. Eine Hommage an Hockneys eigene iPad-Zeichnungen Inspiriert von Hockneys Botschaft „Der Frühling kann nicht abgesagt werden“, erschafft der Autor Simon Elliott eine farbenfrohe, zum Nachdenken anregende und fröhliche Graphic Novel Geschichte über einen der beliebtesten Künstler der Welt.

      David Hockney - Eine Biografie in Bildern2024
      4,0
    • Follow the journey of Vincent Van Gogh's revolutionary and deeply turbulent life in a unique graphic novel format.

      Vincent: A Graphic Biography2024
      3,6
    • Vandal Heaven

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      A new interpretation of post-Roman North Africa that shows the Vandals and late Roman population flourishing together to the extent that Byzantine reconquest was unwelcome.

      Vandal Heaven2024
      2,5
    • A colourful biography of one of the world's greatest living artists told in a unique 'graphic novel' style.

      Hockney2023
      3,9
    • Great Battles of the Early Roman Empire

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Presents 8 of the greatest, most decisive or significant Roman battles of the first two and a half centuries of the Imperial period.

      Great Battles of the Early Roman Empire2023
      3,0
    • Roman Special Forces and Special Ops

      • 176pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      THE ONLY BOOK AVAILABLE on Rome's version of the SAS, SBS, Pathfinders, US GREEN BERETS, SEALS etc.

      Roman Special Forces and Special Ops2023
      3,4
    • The Legacy of Rome

      • 280pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      A sweeping history of the Roman Empire's influence beyond its borders and through time

      The Legacy of Rome2022
    • The remarkable story of Carausius, who was sent to clear the North Sea and Channel of Germanic pirates but, when accused of pocketing their loot, revolted against Rome in 286.

      Roman Britain's Pirate King2022
      3,9
    • Sea Eagles of Empire

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Winner of the Military History Monthly Book of the Year Gold Award, 2017

      Sea Eagles of Empire2022
    • Ancient Greeks at War

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      A lavishly illustrated overview of the history of Greek warfare by historian and broadcaster Simon Elliott.

      Ancient Greeks at War2021
      3,5
    • Roman Conquests: Britain

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Key title in the well-received Roman Conquests series.

      Roman Conquests: Britain2021
      4,1
    • Old Testament Warriors

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      A history of warfare between Ancient Middle Eastern cultures in the age of the Old Testament.

      Old Testament Warriors2021
      3,8
    • Roman Britain's Missing Legion

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Casts new light on an old mystery that has fascinated for decades: the apparent disappearance of legio IX Hispana in 108 (the last inscription bearing their name) or shortly after.

      Roman Britain's Missing Legion2021
      3,8
    • A lavishly illustrated grand tour by a leading expert on the Roman military machine - from Rome's earliest days until the end of the Empire in the west.

      Romans at War2020
      1,5
    • Septimius Severus in Scotland

      • 208pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Illuminates Septimius Severus' campaigns in Scotland, allowing the true story of this invasion to be told.

      Septimius Severus in Scotland2020
      3,6
    • Pertinax

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      The only biography of the Roman Emperor Pertinax to be written in the English language. Details the previously untold life of a fascinating individual who, from the most humble beginnings, rose to the very top of the Roman Empire.

      Pertinax2020
      3,4
    • Julius Caesar

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      A concise biography of Julius Caesar as a military commander.

      Julius Caesar2019
      3,3