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Aimed towards students and enthusiasts alike, Greek and Roman Myths and Legends will provide you with a detailed survey of the spiritual beliefs and fascinating tales of the world's most intriguing ancient societies.

The author first outlines events from the Iron Age period immediately preceding the conquest in AD 43 to the emperor Honorius's advice to the Britons in 410 to fend for themselves. He then tackles the issues facing Britons after the absorption of their culture by an invading army, including the role of government and the military in the province, religion, commerce, technology, and daily life. For this revised edition, the text and bibliography have been updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in recent years.

Located in the Tarim Basin of Asia during the first few centuries CE, a people and a kingdom grew to prominence in medieval central and east Asian geopolitics. The people are known today as the Tocharians, and their primary kingdom was Kucha, but despite their longevity, this incredible kingdom and its people have been overlooked and misunderstood by modern societies and historians for centuries. The lack of in-depth studies on the Tocharians largely stems from the fact that they are relatively newcomers to the modern academic scene.

Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples we know now as the Vikings became one of the most far-ranging and influential civilizations in history. The Vikings are frequently portrayed as raiders, marauding across medieval Europe and Britain, but the culture and society of the medieval Nordic peoples was so much more diverse, multifaceted and influential than it is often depicted.

The “Wes Penre Papers Chronicles” are the detailed story/history of humankind and the overall Universe—both the physical and spiritual realms. These book volumes will take the reader on a journey into a very ancient past, the present, and the future. It will tell the story of the “gods,” the Creation and its essential Creatrix, about us humans as creator gods, what hidden powers we have, and who corrupted us into oblivion. Fewer people doubt our entrapment in the Matrix these days. But who is running it? The author argues that he knows who they are, where they come from, and their...

في هذا الكتاب، يتناول الكاتب والباحث «وليد فكري» الوقائع الصادمة والجرائم التي ارتكبتها الدولة العثمانية خلال أربعة قرون أثناء استيلائهم على مصر. من خلال أربعة وثلاثين مقال منفصلة يعدد مساوئ تلك الفترة، لكنه يبدأ حديثه عن حُمى تمجيد العثمانيين وتحصينهم الديني للتاريخ، ويتكلم عن دور الدراما التركية في التأثير على الفكر الجمعي للجماهير حاليًا.

Historians look at the period from the birth of Jesus Christ known as the Common Era (C.E) or “In the Year of Our Lord” (Anno Domini — A.D) to the Muslim conquest and consolidation of the Levant as the most tumultuous for the Hebrew peoples (Jews and Samaritans) of the Holy Land during the last two millennium until their plight was rivalled by the pogroms and Holocaust of the last century. How did the introduction of multiple monotheistic religions into the quagmire that was the multi-ethnic southern Levant shatter the idyllic illusions that the Roman Empire and later the Byzantine ...

Pirro de Epiro, el rey guerrero cuya audacia lo posicionó como una de las figuras más imponentes de la antigüedad, desafió a los poderes más temidos de su tiempo, incluidos los romanos, espartanos y macedonios. Este libro relata sus hazañas, que no solo incluyen sus enfrentamientos en Italia y Sicilia, sino también sus victorias en Siracusa y sus campañas contra Macedonia. Sus ambiciones lo llevaron a desafiar a Roma en una serie de épicas batallas que dieron origen al término "victoria pírrica," una victoria que, aunque lograda, implica un costo devastador para el vencedor.

The Teachings of Ptahhotep: The Oldest Book in the World is a profound piece of wisdom literature attributed to Ptahhotep, an ancient Egyptian vizier of the Fifth Dynasty. This timeless text provides ethical guidance and practical advice on living a virtuous and harmonious life. Addressing themes such as humility, justice, leadership, and respect for others, the teachings reflect a deep understanding of human nature and societal values.

Rediscover Timeless Stoicism: Pathways to Resilience and Fulfillment In a world filled with distractions, chaos, and emotional turbulence, ancient Stoic philosophy provides a beacon of hope and clarity. The Stoic Path - Timeless Wisdom for the Modern World by Dylan Winton takes you on a transformative journey through the profound insights and practical exercises of Stoicism, tailored for the modern individual. This book is both a theoretical exploration and a hands-on guide to cultivating a resilient and purpose-driven life. The teachings of Stoicism are more than just maxims from ancient ...

لايزال التاريخ المصرى القديم زاخرًا بالنصوص والأسرار التي تتجلى تباعًا لتؤكد فرادة المصريين، بعض هذه النصوص تم كشفها والبعض الآخر لايزال مصيره مجهولًا، وربما تعرض للمحو أو التعتيم عليه، لدحض حقيقة تاريخية أو عقائدية تؤكد سبق الحضارة المصرية.

In its final decades, the Roman Republic was engulfed by a crime wave. An epidemic of extortions, murders, and acts of insurrection tested the court system's capacity to maintain order. As case after case filled the docket, an ambitious young lawyer named Cicero seized every opportunity to litigate, forging a reputation as a master debater with a bright future in politics. In Lawless Republic, historian Josiah Osgood recounts the legendary orator's ascent and fall, and his pivotal role in the republic's lurch toward autocracy.

Nube-barcos agua-casas aparecieron en el Mar del Este. Extranjeros con pieles plateadas han llegado a la tierra. Sus ojos brillan como jade y joyas. Montan monstruos con pezuñas de obsidiana que parecen venados giganticos. Aunque estos monstruos son más grandes que una persona, los demonios imponen su voluntad en los animales, obligándolos a correr en cualquier dirección a una velocidad extrema. Los teotl llevan armadura de metal sobre sus cuerpos. Tienen cascos del mismo material. Están armados con espadas y cuchillos filosos, también. Además, tienen otras armas aún más poderosas,...

Геродот — древнегреческий историк (V в. до н.э.), автор знаменитой книги "История", положившей начало историографической науке. Здесь собраны известные на то время сведения об окружающих Древнюю Элладу землях и населяющих их народах — сведения, сохранившиеся благодаря автору и ставшие для. всего человечества первоисточником знаний об античном мире. В книге содержится множество географических, этнографических, естественно-исторических и литературных сведений о Персидском царстве, Египте, Скифии, а также других царствах и землях, в которых обрела свое рождение и смысл культура Западного мира.