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Athanasius of Alexandria: Bishop, Theologian, Ascetic, Father by David M. Gwynn
Category: Biography | Series: Christian Theology in Context
Athanasius of Alexandria (c.295-373) is one of the greatest and most controversial figures of early Christian history. His life spanned the period of fundamental change for the Roman Empire and the Christian Church that followed the conversion of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman emperor. ...Show more
The Goths: Lost Civilizations by David M. Gwynn
Category: History | Series: Lost Civilizations
The Goths are truly a "lost civilization." Sweeping down from the north, ancient Gothic tribes sacked the imperial city of Rome and set in motion the decline and fall of the western Roman empire. Ostrogothic and Visigothic kings ruled over Italy and Spain, dominating early medieval Europe. Yet after the ...Show more
The Roman Republic by David M. Gwynn
Category: Philosophy | Series: Very Short Introductions
The rise and fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization. From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber, the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean. Led by her senatorial aristocracy, Republican armies defeated Carthage and the ...Show more
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