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Kemet (Egypt) 2972 B.C.E.Penebui is certain she'll fall madly in love with her new husband… once she makes the long journey across the unfamiliar desert to meet him, that is. She knows her duty is to marry strategically, and the chief of one of the most powerful nomadic desert tribes could help save her beloved cousin's delicate regency. There are just a few small obstacles to overcome; Penebui has never stepped foot into the desert, the man chosen...
62) Cup-Tied
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Dylan Rhea's life is a mess and just keeps getting worse. He retired from Kingsbury Town Football Club in disgrace, his girlfriend threw him out, and now he's running his father's non-league football club into the ground. He's a miserable failure and it doesn't seem that things will ever turn around.Until Penny Adams appears on his doorstep and asks permission to dig up his car park.Who is this strange American? She has no money, a bag of tools she...
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This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and intellectual historian Quentin Skinner, Barber Beaumont Professor Emeritus of the Humanities at Queen Mary University of London. Quentin Skinner is considered to be one of the founders of the Cambridge School of the history of political thought. This thoughtful, detailed conversation examines how Quentin Skinner came to appreciate the importance of the distinction between...
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Have you ever heard the famous saying "history always repeats itself"?1,000 years ago the seemingly invincible Roman Empire ruled the world, before ultimately losing all its power.Is that the fate destined for modern-day America?History books are often some of the best resources for looking into what is likely to happen in the future, and this scenario is no different.If you are interested in trying to identify how the near future is likely to play...
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The history of the 'barbarian' peoples of Europe is filled with dramatic wars and migrations along with charismatic and often farsighted leaders. Inevitably, their greatest challenge was their struggle with the renowned military might of Rome. Even when outnumbered and faced by better equipped and trained Roman legions, the barbarians could inflict devastating defeats upon Rome. Though sometimes fickle in battle, the barbarian warrior was capable...
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Dive into the heart of ancient warfare with "216BC: The Battle of Cannae," a compelling narrative that transports you back to one of history's most pivotal and fascinating conflicts. This book is not merely a recount of events; it's an immersive journey into the strategies, heroism, and pivotal moments that defined this legendary battle.As you turn the pages of "216BC: The Battle of Cannae," you'll find yourself on the dusty, blood-soaked fields of...
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Here is a complete translation of all the published cuneiform tablets of the various Babylonian creation stories, of both the Semitic Babylonian and the Sumerian material. Each creation account is preceded by a brief introduction dealing with the age and provenance of the tablets, the aim and purpose of the story, etc. Also included is a translation and discussion of two Babylonian creation versions written in Greek. The final chapter presents a detailed...
68) The Prophetess
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Letting the spirit enter her was only the beginning... Drusilla, a first-century Philippian slave girl, is forced to admit a spirit of prophecy into her body at the Temple of Apollo. Upon her return to Philippi, her master forces her to serve as a fortune teller to make him wealthy. Her life settles into a predictable pattern until a group of itinerant Jewish preachers visits her town, proclaiming a new religion. Lydia, a friend of her family, converts...
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From the arrival of the first men in Greece to the fall of the Mycenaean palace-town in the thirteenth century B.C., this work captures the essential qualities of each period of pre-classical civilization: the slow development of the Neolithic culture, the rich and original Early Bronze Age, the fruitful yet tragic encounter between Minoans and Mycenaean Empire. The legacy of Mycenaean religion and art is reviewed, including material found in excavated...
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Beneath the brooding skies of the English countryside, Wraithbourne Manor stands as a monument to mysteries long buried and secrets that refuse to remain silent. Eleanor "Nora" Wraithbourne, inheriting this decrepit estate, is thrust into a realm where the whispers of the past bleed into the reality of the present. Armed with a skeptic's mind and a heart veiled in pragmatism, Nora is forced to confront the unimaginable as the manor reveals its spectral...
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Ancient Egypt is fascinating! From the gods and goddesses to the pyramids, its history seems mysterious and endlessly interesting-especially to young readers just being introduced to this culture for the first time. In this book, the essential details of ancient Egypt are covered in an accessible way. Each topic, such as Egyptian daily life, architecture, and mummification, is complemented with an activity that makes the historical information relatable...
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After decades of strife and a pair of bloodily savage wars, the Kingdom of Dacia is no more. With King Decebalus dead, and the surviving members of the royal family in captivity, an uneasy peace descends upon the new Roman Province of Dacia. The senate and people of Rome eagerly expect the return of the victorious Emperor Trajan. With equal eagerness, the people await the legendary great Dacian treasury, said to equal hundreds of tons in gold and...
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In AD376 large groups of Goths, seeking refuge from the Huns, sought admittance to the Eastern Roman Empire. Emperor Valens took the strategic decision to grant them entry, hoping to utilize them as a source of manpower for his campaigns against Persia. The Goths had been providing good warriors to Roman armies for decades. However, mistreatment of the refugees by Roman officials led them to take up arms against their hosts. The resultant battle near...
74) It's All Greek To Me: From Homer to the Hippocratic Oath, How Ancient Greece Has Shaped Our World
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Why is ancient Greece important? Because, quite simply, if we want to understand the modern Western world, we need to look back to the Greeks. Consider the way we think about ethics, about the nature of beauty and truth, about our place in the universe, about our mortality. All this we have learned from the ancient Greeks. They molded the basic disciplines and genres in which we still organize thought, from poetry to drama, from medicine to philosophy,...
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"Many of my ardent admirers would be roundly shocked and disturbed if they realized that everything I believe is thoroughly moral, thoroughly Catholic, and that it is these beliefs that give my work its chief characteristics."
-Flannery O'Connor
Flannery O'Connor's work has been described as "profane, blasphemous, and outrageous." Her stories are peopled by a sordid caravan of murderers and thieves, prostitutes and bigots whose lives are punctuated...
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The author outlines the development of the undisciplined barbarian war bands of the Dark Ages into the feudal armies of the early Middle Ages. It deals with the arms and equipments of the soldier, not only from surviving specimens but also from descriptions in contemporary medieval documents. Vesey Norman covers the slow development of tactics and the transition of the warrior from a personal follower of a war leader to the knight who served his feudal...
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Greek mythology as we unravel the essence of these mythical creatures. Humanoid Monsters, Serpentine Creatures, Partially Human, Monstrous Animals, Ghosts and Daemons, and Other Creatures are the several categories used to describe the creatures that enrich Greek mythology and traditions from the other side of beauty and perfection. From the enchanting seductive charm of the Medusa to the formidable strength...
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Embark on the journey of exploring the origins of the Malay universe takes us into the realm of creation myths, where ancient narratives weave together the cosmic tapestry of existence. This book explores These Malay myths, rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Malays, offering profound insights into the beliefs, cosmology, and foundational stories that shaped their understanding of the universe.
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These chapters aim to provide a comprehensive exploration of Northern European warfare, covering tribal conflicts, the Teutonic Knights' crusades, Viking longship raids, a key historical battle, and the enduring legacy of these martial traditions in the region's history.
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