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Septimius Severus

Author : Anthony R Birley

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 365 pages

File Size : 25,82 MB

Release : 2002-06-01

Category : History

ISBN : 1134707452

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In this, the only biography of Septimius Severus in English, Anthony R. Birley explors how 'Roman' or otherwise this man was and examines his remarkable background and career. Severus was descended from Phoenician settlers in Tripolitania, and his reign, AD 193-211, represents a key point in Roman history. Birley explores what was African and what was Roman in Septimius' background, given that he came from an African city. He asks whether Septimius was a 'typical cosmopolitan bureaucrat', a 'new Hannibal on the throne of Caesar' or 'principle author of the decline of the Roman Empire'?



Septimius Severus

Author : Anthony Birley

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Page : 446 pages

File Size : 38,51 MB

Release : 1972

Category : Emperors

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The African Emperor

Author : Anthony Birley

Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited

Page : 334 pages

File Size : 37,12 MB

Release : 1988

Category : Emperors

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Septimus Severus was descended from Phoenician settlers in Tripolitania, North Africa and was emperor of Rome AD 193-211. Using archaeological discoveries from the 1960s onwards, together with literary sources, the author shows how African and Roman this man was and explores the meaning of his background and career.



Septimius Severus

Author : Anthony Richard Birley

Publisher : Psychology Press

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 11,92 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0415165911

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In this, the only biography of Septimius Severus in English, Anthony R. Birley explors how 'Roman' or otherwise this man was and examines his remarkable background and career. Severus was descended from Phoenician settlers in Tripolitania, and his reign, AD 193-211, represents a key point in Roman history. Birley explores what was African and what was Roman in Septimius' background, given that he came from an African city. He asks whether Septimius was a 'typical cosmopolitan bureaucrat', a 'new Hannibal on the throne of Caesar' or 'principle author of the decline of the Roman Empire'?





Chaka

Author : Thomas Mofolo

Publisher : Waveland Press

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 45,4 MB

Release : 2013-05-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1478609729

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Chaka is a genuine masterpiece that represents one of the earliest major contributions of black Africa to the corpus of modern world literature. Mofolos fictionalized life-story account of Chaka (Shaka), translated from Sesotho by D. P. Kunene, begins with the future Zulu kings birth followed by the unwarranted taunts and abuse he receives during childhood and adolescence. The author manipulates events leading to Chakas status of great Zulu warrior, conqueror, and king to emphasize classic tragedys psychological themes of ambition and power, cruelty, and ultimate ruin. Mofolos clever nods to the supernatural add symbolic value. Kunenes fine translation renders the dramatic and tragic tensions in Mofolos tale palpable as the richness of the authors own culture is revealed. A substantial introduction by the translator provides valuable context for modern readers.



Rome in Africa

Author : Susan Raven

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 27,70 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : History

ISBN : 113489239X

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Nearly three thousand years ago the Phoenicians set up trading colonies on the coast of North Africa, and ever since successive civilizations have been imposed on the local inhabitants, largely from outside. Carthaginians, Romans, vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, TUrks, French and Italians have all occupied the region in their time. The Romans governed this part of Africa for six hundred cities, twelve thousand miles of roads and hundreds of aquaducts, some fifty miles long. The remains of many of these structures can be seen today. At the height of its prosperity, during the second and third centuries AD, the area was the granary of Rome, and produced more olive oil than Italy itself. The broadening horizons of the Roman Empire provided scope for the particular talents of a number of Africa's sons: the writers Terence and Apuleius; the first African Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, famous Christian theologians like Tertulllian and Saint Augustine - these are just some who rose to meet the challenges of their age.



Septimus Severus

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 28,85 MB

Release : 1971

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Septimus Severus

Author : Barnaba Bruno

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,68 MB

Release : 2023-02-14

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"Septimus Severus: The African Hero - Rise to Power, A Tale of Betrayal, Conquest, and Legacy" is a gripping historical biography that tells the remarkable story of one of the most fascinating figures of the Roman Empire. Born in North Africa in the second century AD, Septimus Severus rose from humble beginnings to become the first African emperor of Rome. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, author, Barnaba Bruno brings to life the incredible journey of Septimus Severus. Readers will follow him as he rises through the ranks of the military, navigating the treacherous politics of the Roman court to eventually claim the throne. Along the way, he must confront dangerous rivals, face battles on the battlefield, and contend with the complex social and political issues of his time. But "Septimus Severus: The African Hero" is more than just a story of conquest and power. It's also a tale of betrayal and sacrifice, as Septimus Severus must navigate the loyalty of those around him, including his own family. As he builds his legacy, he also struggles with the personal cost of his ambitions. With vivid detail and expert analysis, "Septimus Severus: The African Hero" immerses readers in the world of ancient Rome and brings to life one of its most compelling figures. It's a must-read for anyone interested in history, biography, or simply an engrossing tale of ambition, power, and the human experience.



King of Kings

Author : Asfa-Wossen Asserate

Publisher : Haus Publishing

Page : 359 pages

File Size : 13,44 MB

Release : 2015-09-15

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1910376191

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Haile Selassie I, the last emperor of Ethiopia, was as brilliant as he was formidable. An early proponent of African unity and independence who claimed to be a descendant of King Solomon, he fought with the Allies against the Axis powers during World War II and was a messianic figure for the Jamaican Rastafarians. But the final years of his empire saw turmoil and revolution, and he was ultimately overthrown and assassinated in a communist coup. Written by Asfa-Wossen Asserate, Haile Selassie’s grandnephew, this is the first major biography of this final “king of kings.” Asserate, who spent his childhood and adolescence in Ethiopia before fleeing the revolution of 1974, knew Selassie personally and gained intimate insights into life at the imperial court. Introducing him as a reformer and an autocrat whose personal history—with all of its upheavals, promises, and horrors—reflects in many ways the history of the twentieth century itself, Asserate uses his own experiences and painstaking research in family and public archives to achieve a colorful and even-handed portrait of the emperor.