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Historians from Herodotus to Procopius recount ancient battles with discouraging sameness over most of 1,000 years, for good reason. Fortified vehicles are the most...

“Only a miracle could save him. The priests have been praying for him.”For the first time Constantine noticed that one of the men standing...

“It is never treason to make sure a country will be governed properly. If Constantius dies without signing the order, I shall acclaim you...

Constantius’ eyes closed and for a moment Constantine thought he was gone. Then he saw that the broad chest was still moving with breathing,...

At Galerius’ word the battered prisoner was halfmarched, half dragged across the cobblestoned square and up the slight elevation upon which the church stood....

Only when he stepped back, did he dare look directly at Amianus, but saw no fear in the Christian’s face. In fact, the eyes...

“You get used to it in time. Actually Galerius was right burning is a far more merciful form of execution than, say, crucifixion. With...

Then it was that Justinian, fanning the flame and openly inciting the Blues to fight, made the whole Roman Empire shake on its foundation,...

Though the plague, described in my former books, attacked the whole world, no fewer men escaped than perished of it; for some never were...

As time went on, this Justin came to great power. For the Emperor Anastasius appointed him Count of the palace guard; and when the...