JULIUS CESAR, the triumvir and the founder of the Roman Empire, was the grandnephew of C. Julius Caesar, the dictator, his adoptive father. Originally named, like his true father, C. Octavius, he entered...

"We may believe in the doctrine of Progress or we may not, but in either case it is a matter of interest to examine the origins and trace the history of what is now, even should it ultimately prove to...

Most people who live in open societies, especially in the West, take freedom of thought and expression for granted. Yet throughout most of history, independent thinking was discouraged and often persecuted....

"We may believe in the doctrine of Progress or we may not, but in either case it is a matter of interest to examine the origins and trace the history of what is now, even should it ultimately prove to...

John Bagnell Bury saw the Byzantine Empire as a continuation of the Roman Empire and he explicitly called Byzantine History, Roman History. In this book Bury deals with one of the most important periods...

"We may believe in the doctrine of Progress or we may not, but in either case it is a matter of interest to examine the origins and trace the history of what is now, even should it ultimately prove to...

"The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History" is the first truly authoritative biography of Saint Patrick's life and a well researched study of the times in which he lived in. Saint Patrick was a...

It is a common saying that thought is free. A man can never be hindered from thinking whatever he chooses so long as he conceals what he thinks. The working of his mind is limited only by the bounds of...

In 'A History of Freedom of Thought' by J. B. Bury, the author comprehensively explores the evolution of intellectual freedom throughout history. Through a detailed examination of influential philosophers,...

In 'History of the Freedom of Thought' by J. B. Bury, the author dives into the evolution of intellectual freedom throughout history, examining how societies have embraced or repressed ideas and beliefs....

In this book J.B. Bury gives a detailed historical review of the Migration Period, also known as Barbarian invasions in Mediterranean countries. It describes widespread process of migrations of the Germanic...

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Constitution of the Monarchy The Administrative Machinery Constantinople The Neighbours...

THE present series of lectures is designed to give a broad and general view of the long sequence of the migratory movements of the northern barbarians which began in the third and fourth centuries A....

Xerxes' return to Sardes after Salamis was not a flight, but was due to a fresh revolt of Babylon, where one Shamash-erba had assumed the crown, with the full royal title of King of Babylon and King of...

In 'The Invasion of Europe by the Barbarians' by J. B. Bury, the author provides a detailed account of the decline of the Roman Empire and the subsequent invasions by the barbarian tribes. Bury's writing...

In 'A History of Freedom of Thought' by J.B. Bury, the author delves into the evolution of intellectual freedom throughout history, exploring the various challenges and triumphs faced by those who dared...

In 'St. Patrick - The Life and Legacy' by J. B. Bury, the author delves into the life and impact of the famous patron saint of Ireland. Bury's scholarly approach provides readers with a comprehensive...

In 'The Idea of Progress: An Inquiry into Its Origin and Growth' by J. B. Bury, the author delves into the evolution of the concept of progress throughout history, tracing its origins and analyzing its...

J. B. Bury's 'History of the Eastern Roman Empire' is a meticulous and scholarly exploration of the decline of the Roman Empire in the East, focusing on the political, social, and cultural factors that...

J. B. Bury was an Irish historian, classical scholar, Medieval Roman historian and philologist. He objected to the label "Byzantinist" explicitly in the preface to the 1889 edition of his Later Roman...

"Zivilisation und Fortschritt: Über die Idee des Fortschritts, die Entstehung und Entwicklung (engl.: The Idea of Progress: An Inquiry into its Origin and Growth) " ist ein nachdenkliches Buch des renommierten...

In 'History of the Eastern Roman Empire' by J.B. Bury, the reader is transported back to the ancient world, exploring the political, cultural, and military history of the Byzantine Empire. Bury's scholarly...

J. B. Bury's 'A History of the Later Roman Empire' (Vol. 1&2) is a seminal work that delves deeply into the political, social, and cultural aspects of the declining Roman Empire. Bury's detailed narrative...

In 'The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History' by J.B. Bury, the author delves into the life of the enigmatic figure of St. Patrick, exploring his historical significance and impact. Bury's meticulous...

J. B. Bury's 'The History of the Byzantine Empire' is a comprehensive study that delves into the intricate political, social, and cultural dynamics of the Byzantine Empire. Written in a scholarly yet...

In 'A History of the Later Roman Empire' volumes 1 & 2, J. B. Bury provides readers with a comprehensive and insightful account of the decline of the Roman Empire. The book is characterized by its...

In 'The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History' by J. B. Bury, readers are treated to a detailed exploration of the life and legacy of the renowned saint. Bury's book is characterized by its scholarly...

J. B. Bury's 'The History of the Byzantine Empire' is a comprehensive and scholarly account of the Byzantine Empire from its beginnings to its eventual fall. Bury's writing style is both detailed and...

In this book Bury deals with one of the most important periods of Byzantine Empire, a period of Empire's transition from Ancient kingdom into medieval state.