Ancient history is full of people dubbed tyrants, yet the precise nature of ancient tyranny varied across periods and cultures. They could be bloodthirsty warlords, power-hungry populists, or even the first among equals.
Theme: Ancient tyrants
Owain Williams, Archaic Greek tyrants - Dictators or first among equals'.
Carol Atack, 'Harmodius and Aristogeiton - The Athenian tyrannicides'.
Matthew K. Reising, 'King of kings - Achaemenid tyranny and kingship'.
Owain Williams, 'Mausolus of Caria, 'Dynast satrap, tyrant'.
Martijn Icks, 'Dreadful Domitian - How an emperor became a tyrant'.
Jason S. Whitmarsh, 'The Diadochi - Kings and tyrants'.
Features:
Colin Elliot, 'The Antonine Plague - The end of the Pax Romana'.
Peter Gainsford, 'Historical Homer? - The invention of the Trojan War'.
Nicholas Baker-Brian, 'A sword through the family - The succession of Constantine's sons'.
Neil Middleton, 'The Aitolian League - Primitives and pirates or pioneers'.
Philip Matyszak, 'Roman hairstyles - Dyes, wigs, and hairpieces'.
Medieval World
Located in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Karwansaray Publishers produces both books and magazines with a historical focus. Our four magazines - Ancient Warfare, Medieval World: Culture & Conflict, Ancient History, and Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy - are released on a bi-monthly basis in both paper and digital formats.