Most Popular Books by Peter Connolly

Explores the history of the early civilization of Greece, as well as, their architecture, art, sports, poetry, drama, and music.

The renowned archeologist’s classic guide to twelve centuries of ancient military development, beautifully presented in colorful illustrations and diagrams. Generations of archeologists have been inspired by Peter Connolly’s beautifully rendered, highly detailed illustrations of ancient arms and armies. This comprehensive volume offers a bird’s eye view of not only battles, but the weapons, shields, and armor used centuries ago by Greek and Roman warriors. With extensive text describing each piece, this collection offers an ideal introduction to the subject of warfare in the ancient world spanning from 800 BC to 450 AD. Incorporating new archaeological research and the contributions of other scholars in the field, this new edition of Greece and Rome at War provides detailed explanations of the classical armies’ manufacture and use of their armaments. These full-color illustrations, maps, diagrams, and photographs bring the past to vivid life. Includes a preface by Adrian Goldsworthy.

Recreates the public buildings, temples, shops, and houses of ancient Athens and Rome, providing a window through which to look at the development of the cities and their architecture, and to discuss various aspects of daily life, including religion, food, drama, games, food, culture, and entertainment.

The Colosseum in Rome is one of the world''s most amazing buildings. Built over 10 years during the reign of the Emperor Vespasiano in c. 72AD, at 160 feet high this immense oval stadium was home to the most violent and deadly spectator sports in history, and the making of many ''gladiator'' heroes. Using state-of-the-art computer graphics, Colosseum brings the world of Ancient Rome to life and shows how and why this most extraordinary of human monuments was built. New research debunks the myths perpetuated in the film Gladiator and helps us understand the nature of these games - why the chariot races of Gladiator could not have happened within the Colosseum walls, for instance. Here for the first time, new evidence reveals exactly how the Colosseum was regularly flooded with water for the spectacle of deadly sea battles.

Follows the career of a Roman soldier as he becomes a cavalry officer in Mesopotamia around 100 A.D.

This is one of two new titles from the acclaimed master of recreating the ancient world. Peter Connolly''s superb illustrations bring to life the world of ancient Rome, giving children aged 8+ a real sense of what it was like to live there. We visit the baths and the laundry, watch chariotraces at the Circus Maximus and gladiator fights at the Colosseum, and discover a wealth of fascinating details of everyday life. Perfect to support homework. Peter Connolly is a best-selling author and illustrator of the ancient world. His previous books with Oxford include Pompeii, The Roman Fort, The Legionary, The Cavalryman, The Ancient Greece of Odysseus, The Holy Land and The Ancient City. These have sold over 250,000 copies in English, and havebeen translated into many other languages. Peter Connolly is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, London.

A reconstruction of the life of an actual Roman soldier focuses on his brave service as part of the Seventh Legion in central Europe under the Emperor Trajan around 85 A.D.

Describes the design and construction of a typical Roman fort and the daily life of its commanding officer and soldiers.

Text, pictures, photographs, and maps present the history of the Jews in Judea from the reign of Herod the Great through the governance of Pontius Pilate to the destruction of the Temple and the siege at Masada.

The trademark of this series are the fictional eyewitness accounts through which the young reader learns first-hand how momentous events of history touch ordinary men and women. Maps, cross-sections, authentic drawings, cartoons, and even scale models of Rome and Acropolis animate the historical events.

Influence is one of the most critical skills for individuals and leaders in both business and life. With his unique insight Peter Connolly provides a practical and well thought out process for increasing your influence. This is a must read for anyone who wants to excel in life. - Derek Fox, Author of Presenting Without Fear. Most great achievements have been attained through positive influence. It is often the catalyst that helps us to bring out the best in others, build healthy relationships, facilitate conflict resolution and ultimately achieve our goals. In Positive Influence psychologist Peter Connolly presents an integrated and practical approach to building effective relationships. Drawing on current research in psychology, leadership and business as well 20 years'' experience in the field he provides key concepts and a variety of practical tools and exercises that will help the reader to, Build more positive relationships Inspire credibility Influence others Improve self confidence Develop assertiveness Resolve conflict Project a more positive image

Text, pictures, photographs, and maps present the history of the Jews under Herod and Pontius Pilate, until the destruction of the Temple and the end of Judea.

Connolly greatly influenced recent Irish thought and policy. As the only selection of his writing available, this offers a unique overview of his work. An excellent reference for Anglo-Irish scholars and those interested in Irish sociology.

The word yoga conjures up in the minds of many Westerners images of people performing exercises and adopting unusual, sometimes contortive postures. Such exercises and postures do have a place within the practice of yoga, but it is much more than that. Indeed, the early literature on yoga describes and defines it as a form of mental rather than physical discipline. Yoga is also associated with the Indian subcontinent and the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. This book therefore concentrates on the evolution of yoga in the context of Indian culture, though the final chapters also explore some of its links with non-Indian mystical traditions and some of its developments outside of India during the modern period. The book is aimed at both university students taking courses in Comparative Religion and Philosophy and practitioners of yoga who seek to go beyond the activity and explore its spiritual dimensions. Hence, it presents yoga in the context of its historical evolution in India and seeks to explain the nature of its associations with various metaphysical doctrines. The work also draws upon a number of conceptual schemes designed to facilitate comparative study. Some of these are employed throughout the book so as to link the material from each chapter together within a common framework

The text outlines the history; the many illustrations with explanatory captions show details of everyday domestic, religious, and military life, geography, landscape, and buildings.

A retelling of Homer''s iliad and Odyssey--stimulating, well-narrated, and beautifully illustrated.

Grade level: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, e, i, s.

Shows the armor, weapons, organization, strategies, siege tactics, rewards, and punishments of ancient Rome''s military forces.

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.

Describes aspects of life in ancient Greece including the theater, government, religion, and domestic life. Also presents a portrait of life in Athens.