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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the Gracchi to Augustus: The 100-Year Death Spiral of the Roman Republic For nearly five centuries, the Roman Republic stood as one of the most successful political systems in the ancient world. It transformed a small city-state into a vast Mediterranean power through a complex balance…of laws, institutions, and civic responsibility. Yet by the end of the first century BC, that republic had disappeared, replaced by the rule of a single emperor. How did it happen?In The Last Republic, historian Chris Simmons traces the dramatic century-long collapse of Rome's republican government, beginning with the murder of Tiberius Gracchus in 133 BC and ending with Augustus' rise to power in 27 BC. Through political intrigue, social unrest, military ambition, and civil war, this book reveals how a republic that conquered the known world ultimately failed to govern itself. Explore the struggles over land reform, the growing divide between rich and poor, the rise of powerful military commanders, and the weakening of long-standing political traditions. Follow the careers of influential figures such as Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Gaius Marius, Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Pompey the Great, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian as they shaped the fate of Rome through ambition, rivalry, and conflict. Drawing on the works of ancient historians and modern scholarship, this book examines the forces that transformed Roman politics from debate and compromise to violence and dictatorship. It explains how economic inequality, political polarization, and the concentration of power gradually eroded the institutions that had sustained the Republic for generations. More than a history of famous individuals and dramatic battles, The Last Republic is the story of a society in transition. It is an account of how one of history's greatest republics lost its balance, surrendered its freedoms, and paved the way for the Roman Empire that would dominate the ancient world for centuries to come. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How the Slave Trade Destroyed One of Africa's Greatest Kingdoms For centuries, the Kingdom of Kongo stood among the most powerful and sophisticated states in Africa. Stretching across vast territories in Central Africa, it maintained diplomatic relations with European powers, embraced Christ…ianity, developed complex political institutions, and fostered a thriving culture that connected millions of people. Its rulers corresponded with kings and popes, its capital was one of the largest cities in sub-Saharan Africa, and its influence extended far beyond its borders. Yet despite its strength and prestige, the kingdom would eventually collapse.In The Kingdom That Ate Itself, historian Chris Simmons explores the dramatic rise and tragic fall of the Kingdom of Kongo. Beginning with its emergence as a regional power and its early encounters with the Portuguese, the book traces how trade, diplomacy, religion, and political ambition transformed the kingdom's destiny. At the heart of the story lies the Atlantic slave trade. What began as a commercial relationship gradually evolved into a destructive system that fueled corruption, intensified rivalries among the elite, and weakened the foundations of Kongolese society. As competition for power increased, successive rulers struggled to maintain unity while foreign interests expanded their influence throughout the region. The narrative follows the reign of King Afonso I, whose efforts to protect his people from illegal enslavement were undermined by powerful interests on both sides of the Atlantic. It examines the growing instability caused by succession disputes, the rise of military factions, and the devastating consequences of the Battle of Mbwila in 1665, where the death of King Antonio I triggered decades of civil war. Drawing on historical records, missionary accounts, oral traditions, and modern scholarship, this book reveals how internal conflict, political fragmentation, and the slave trade combined to dismantle one of Africa's most remarkable civilizations. It also explores the destruction of Sao Salvador, the struggles between rival royal houses, and the long legacy of the kingdom's collapse in modern Central Africa. More than a history of kings and battles, The Kingdom That Ate Itself is a study of how powerful societies can be weakened from within when political division, economic interests, and foreign influence converge. It is the story of a kingdom that once stood among Africa's greatest powers and the forces that ultimately brought it to ruin.This is the story of the Kingdom of Kongo-its rise, its glory, and its tragic fall. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Largest and Bloodiest Civil War in Human History Between 1850 and 1864, a failed civil servant who believed he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ nearly brought the mighty Qing Dynasty to its knees. His name was Hong Xiuquan, the Heavenly King. His war-the Taiping Rebellion-killed b…etween 20 and 30 million people. More people died in this conflict than in the First World War, the Napoleonic Wars, or the American Civil War. Yet outside China, this catastrophe remains largely forgotten. In The Heavenly King, historian Chris Simmons tells the dramatic story of one of history's most devastating conflicts. Follow Hong Xiuquan from his humble beginnings in a Hakka village and repeated failures in the imperial examinations to the religious visions that transformed him into a revolutionary leader. Witness the rise of the God Worshipping Society, the capture of Nanjing, the creation of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and the brutal campaigns that plunged China into chaos., Discover how social inequality, government corruption, ethnic tensions, and religious zeal combined to create a movement that attracted millions of followers and threatened the survival of the Qing Empire. Explore the disastrous Northern Expedition, the bloody Tianjing Incident, and the final years of the rebellion as internal divisions, starvation, and relentless military pressure brought the Heavenly Kingdom to collapse. Drawing on historical records, contemporary accounts, and modern scholarship, this book examines the causes, course, and consequences of the Taiping Rebellion. It reveals how a single encounter with a Christian pamphlet helped inspire one of the largest uprisings in human history and how the conflict reshaped China for generations to come. The Taiping Rebellion was more than a civil war. It was a struggle over faith, power, social justice, and the future of an empire. This is the story of Hong Xiuquan, the Heavenly King, and the rebellion that became the deadliest civil war the world has ever known. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Dress Rehearsal for the Holocaust. A Forgotten Blueprint for Annihilation. Between 1904 and 1908, the German Empire carried out the first genocide of the twentieth century. In German South West Africa, present-day Namibia, tens of thousands of Herero and Nama men, women, and children were…systematically driven from their land, forced into the desert, confined in concentration camps, and subjected to conditions designed to ensure their destruction. Yet despite its historical significance, the Herero and Nama genocide remains one of the least known atrocities of the modern era.In The Herero Genocide, historian Chris Simmons examines the origins, execution, and legacy of this devastating campaign. Beginning with Germany's colonial expansion into southern Africa, the book explores the growing tensions between settlers and indigenous communities, the seizure of land and cattle, and the policies that pushed the region toward violent conflict. Follow the events that led to the Herero uprising of 1904 and the response of General Lothar von Trotha, whose infamous extermination order transformed a colonial war into a campaign of annihilation. Witness the Battle of Waterberg, the forced march into the waterless Omaheke Desert, and the establishment of concentration camps such as Shark Island, where disease, starvation, forced labor, and abuse claimed thousands of lives. Drawing on historical records, government documents, eyewitness accounts, and modern scholarship, this book reveals how racial ideology, colonial ambition, and military power combined to produce one of the earliest genocides of the modern age. It also examines the long-term consequences for Namibia, the continuing search for justice by Herero and Nama descendants, and the ongoing debate over responsibility, remembrance, and reparations. More than a forgotten chapter of colonial history, the Herero and Nama genocide stands as a warning about the dangers of racism, dehumanization, and unchecked power. This is the story of a people who endured one of history's greatest tragedies and whose struggle for recognition continues more than a century later. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Largest Slave Revolt Before Haiti In 869 CE, thousands of enslaved Africans living and working in the harsh salt marshes of southern Iraq rose up against their oppressors. What began as a rebellion among exploited laborers soon became one of the most formidable challenges ever faced by t…he Abbasid Caliphate, the most powerful empire of the Islamic world. For fourteen years, the rebels fought for freedom, built their own state, captured major cities, and forced the caliphate into a costly and brutal war for survival. Yet despite its scale and significance, the Zanj Rebellion remains one of the least known uprisings in world history.In The Zanj Rebellion, historian Chris Simmons tells the remarkable story of the enslaved East Africans known as the Zanj and their struggle against one of the greatest empires of the medieval era. The book traces the origins of the revolt in the salt flats and plantations of southern Iraq, where thousands endured grueling labor, harsh conditions, and little hope of freedom. At the center of the story is Ali ibn Muhammad, the charismatic leader who united the rebels with promises of liberation, wealth, and justice. Under his leadership, the Zanj built a capital city at al-Mukhtara, established a functioning administration, and created a military force capable of defeating imperial armies and controlling large areas of Iraq.Drawing on medieval Arabic chronicles and modern historical research, this book explores the social, economic, and political forces that made the rebellion possible. It examines the organization of the rebel state, the military strategies that allowed the Zanj to survive against overwhelming odds, and the long campaign led by Abbasid commanders to crush the uprising. The book also investigates the broader history of slavery in the medieval Islamic world, the role of East African labor in the Abbasid economy, and the lasting impact of the rebellion on the region. Through vivid storytelling and careful scholarship, it restores a forgotten chapter of history that deserves far greater recognition. The Zanj Rebellion was more than a slave uprising. It was a struggle for freedom, dignity, and survival fought by people who refused to accept oppression as their fate. Though the rebellion was eventually defeated, its legacy endures as one of history's most extraordinary examples of resistance against injustice. This is the story of the rebellion that shook an empire and challenged the foundations of power in the medieval world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
