Category: Nonfiction

Lecture Review: Rome and the Barbarians by Kenneth W. Harl

Lecture Review: Rome and the Barbarians by Kenneth W. Harl

Title: Rome and the Barbarians Author: Kenneth W. Harl Publication: July 8, 2013 by The Teaching Company / The Great Courses Genre: Nonfiction, History, Ancient History Find it on: Audible Rating: 3/5★ The history of the Romans and the “barbarians” they encountered as their mighty legions advanced the frontiers of Classical civilization has in large […]


Nonfiction November 2023: Choosing Nonfiction

Nonfiction November 2023: Choosing Nonfiction

Nonfiction November is hosted by Based on a True Story, Volatile Rune, Adventures in Reading Running and Working from Home, She Seeks Nonfiction and Hopewell’s Public Library of Life. —     Choosing Nonfiction What are you looking for when you pick up a nonfiction book? Do you have a particular topic you’re attracted to? Do you have a particular writing style […]



Audiobook Review: The Black Death: New Lessons from Recent Research by Dorsey Armstrong

Audiobook Review: The Black Death: New Lessons from Recent Research by Dorsey Armstrong

Posted June 12, 2023 by Stephanie in 4 Stars, History, Nonfiction, Review, Science / 5 Comments

Title: The Black Death: New Lessons from Recent Research Author: Dorsey Armstrong Publication: May 20, 2022 by The Great Courses Genre: Nonfiction, History, Science Find it on: Audible Rating: 4/5★ The world has been fundamentally changed by the shock and devastation of a 21st century pandemic. COVID-19 has claimed six million lives; we process a […]


Review: The Roman Republic by Captivating History

Review: The Roman Republic by Captivating History

Title: The Roman Republic: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic, SPQR and Roman Politicians Such as Julius Caesar and Cicero Author: Captivating History Publication: March 24, 2018 Genre: Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Roman History Find it on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble Rating: 4/5★ Explore the Captivating History of […]


Review: Messalina: A Story of Empire, Slander and Adultery by Honor Cargill-Martin

Review: Messalina: A Story of Empire, Slander and Adultery by Honor Cargill-Martin

Posted April 10, 2023 by Stephanie in 5 Stars, biography, History, Nonfiction, Review / 16 Comments

Title: Messalina: A Story of Empire, Slander and Adultery Author: Honor Cargill-Martin Publication: 11 May 2023 by Head of Zeus Genre: Nonfiction, History, Biography Find it on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Waterstones Rating: 5/5★ This is the story of Messalina – third wife of Emperor Claudius and one of the most notorious women […]


Review: Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes by Caroline Freeman-Cuerden

Review: Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes by Caroline Freeman-Cuerden

Posted March 6, 2023 by Stephanie in 4 Stars, History, Nonfiction, Review / 4 Comments

Title: Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes: Animals in the Roman World Author: Caroline Freeman-Cuerden Publication: January 26, 2023 by The History Press Genre: Nonfiction, History Find it on: Amazon | Book Depository | Google Play | Waterstones Rating: 4/5★ From the hooves of chariot horses pounding the dust of the racetrack to the cries of […]