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Peter Connolly

    May 8, 1935 – May 3, 2012

    Peter Connolly was a distinguished British scholar dedicated to the ancient world, specializing in Greek and Roman military equipment. His work as a reconstructive archaeologist and illustrator brought history to life. He held a Research Fellowship at Oxford and regularly contributed to key historical periodicals.

    Peter Connolly
    Student's Guide Hist & Phil Yoga Revised Edition
    Warfare in the Ancient World
    Pompeii
    The Romans
    Hannibal and the Enemies of Rome
    Greece and Rome at War
    • 2018
    • 2016
    • 2014

      Focusing on the historical evolution of yoga in India, this book explores its connections to various metaphysical doctrines. It serves as a resource for university students studying Comparative Religion and Philosophy, as well as yoga practitioners, providing insights into the philosophical underpinnings and cultural significance of yoga throughout its development.

      Student's Guide Hist & Phil Yoga Revised Edition
    • 2014

      Focusing on the historical evolution of yoga, this revised textbook delves into its origins within Indian culture and its connections to Hinduism and Buddhism. It emphasizes yoga as a mental discipline rather than just physical postures, exploring its ties to various metaphysical doctrines and non-Indian mystical traditions. Aimed at university students and yoga practitioners, the book offers a comprehensive framework for comparative study, featuring updated chapters and a new section on the future of modern yoga in the West.

      A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga
    • 1991

      The Romans

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Covers two thousand years of history from the origins of Rome to the downfall of the Byzantine Empire.

      The Romans
    • 1989
    • 1979

      Pompeii

      • 77 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
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      Describes the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D. and the rediscovery and subsequent excavation of this buried city.

      Pompeii
    • 1978

      Discusses the part played by the Etruscans, Samnites, Carthaginians, and Celts in Roman and Italian history. Includes an account of Hannibal's march and much description of the armor and weapons of the period.

      Hannibal and the Enemies of Rome