Turning Points in Ancient History⁴

Barry S. Strauss, Series Editor

Turning Points in Ancient History presents accessible books, by leading scholars, on crucial events and key moments in the ancient world. The series aims at fresh interpretations of both famous subjects and little-known ones that deserve more attention. The books provide a narrative synthesis that integrates literary and archaeological evidence.

After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations Eric H. Cline
In this gripping sequel to his bestselling 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the story of what happened after the Bronze Age collapsed—why some civilizations endured, why some gave way to new ones, and why some disappeared forever

“A landmark book: lucid, deep, and insightful. ....
Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World Colin Elliott
A wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonine plague, the mysterious disease that struck the Roman Empire at its pinnacle
Rome Is Burning: Nero and the Fire That Ended a Dynasty Anthony A. Barrett
Drawing on new archaeological evidence, an authoritative history of Rome’s Great Fire—and how it inflicted lasting harm on the Roman Empire
1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed: Revised and Updated Eric H. Cline
A bold reassessment of what caused the Late Bronze Age collapse