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The Battle of Marathon
by Peter Krentz

Michael Scott on a thoughtful analysis of a pivotal classical battle

The Swerve: How the Renaissance Began
by Stephen Greenblatt

Robert Black is disappointed by the arguments advanced in a new analysis of the origins of the Renaissance

The Great Sea
by David Abulafia

Bettany Hughes reads an epic history of the turbulent Mediterranean

Invisible Romans: Prostitutes, Outlaws, Slaves, Gladiators and Others
by Robert C Knapp

Peter Jones enjoys a rich new survey of the lives of ordinary Romans

Whispering City: Rome and its Histories
by RJB Bosworth

Catharine Edwards takes a tour of Rome’s architecture and complex history

Song of Wrath: The Peloponnesian War Begins
by JE Lendon

Michael Scott enjoys an engaging survey of a mighty clash between Athens and Sparta in the fifth century BC

Money in Classical Antiquity
by Sitta von Reden

Peter Jones appreciates a new survey of ancient coinage

The Roman Empire: Roots of Imperialism
by Neville Morley

Peter Jones on a new study of the operations of the Roman elite

A History of the World in 100 Objects
by Neil MacGregor

Paul Cartledge believes that the book arising from Radio 4’s popular history series is a valuable artefact in itself

The Frome Hoard
by Sam Moorhead and Anna Booth

Miles Russell applauds a timely account of a major find