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Simon Elliott

    Dr. Simon Elliot delves into the rich tapestry of military presence during Britain's Roman occupation, particularly in the South-East. His work offers a scholarly yet accessible exploration of the clash of cultures and the strategic intricacies of the era. By synthesizing archaeological evidence with historical documentation, Elliot provides a nuanced understanding of life within the Roman provinces. Readers will find a compelling narrative that illuminates a pivotal period in British history.

    Septimius Severus in Scotland
    Roman Britain's Missing Legion
    Ancient Greeks at War
    Roman Britain's Pirate King
    Old Testament Warriors
    Roman Conquests: Britain
    • David Hockney - Eine Biografie in Bildern

      Sein Leben als Graphic Novel

      Dieses Buch zeigt David Hockneys außergewöhnliches Leben in einem einzigartigen Graphic Novel-Format. Diese charmante Biografie zeichnet das fesselnde Leben von David Hockney nach: Von seiner Kindheit in Bradford, seinen Anfängen als Künstler, über seine Zeit im sonnigen Los Angeles, bis hin zu seiner triumphalen Rückkehr nach Großbritannien. Eine Hommage an Hockneys eigene iPad-Zeichnungen Inspiriert von Hockneys Botschaft „Der Frühling kann nicht abgesagt werden“, erschafft der Autor Simon Elliott eine farbenfrohe, zum Nachdenken anregende und fröhliche Graphic Novel Geschichte über einen der beliebtesten Künstler der Welt.

      David Hockney - Eine Biografie in Bildern2024
    • Follow the journey of Vincent Van Gogh's revolutionary and deeply turbulent life in a unique graphic novel format.

      Vincent: A Graphic Biography2024
    • A new interpretation of post-Roman North Africa that shows the Vandals and late Roman population flourishing together to the extent that Byzantine reconquest was unwelcome.

      Vandal Heaven2024
    • A colourful biography of one of the world's greatest living artists told in a unique 'graphic novel' style.

      Hockney2023
    • A sweeping history of the Roman Empire's influence beyond its borders and through time

      The Legacy of Rome2022
    • The remarkable story of Carausius, who was sent to clear the North Sea and Channel of Germanic pirates but, when accused of pocketing their loot, revolted against Rome in 286.

      Roman Britain's Pirate King2022
      3.9
    • Winner of the Military History Monthly Book of the Year Gold Award, 2017

      Sea Eagles of Empire2022
    • Ancient Greeks at War

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A lavishly illustrated overview of the history of Greek warfare by historian and broadcaster Simon Elliott.

      Ancient Greeks at War2021
      3.5