A small village in the Roman province of Raetia is pulled into the chaos of war as hordes of Suebian warriors plunder and pillage their way through the Empire's borderlands in the 3rd Century C.E./A.D.. The village's militia leaders, Montanus and Glaucus, are young men who were installed by their mother, the village leader. They are struggling to survive under tremendous pressure. Most of the Roman legions had been called away to fight in other parts of the Empire, so the locals are left to fend for themselves and to deal with the threats of invaders. To complicate things further, refugees flock to the village, bringing a new religion and culture with them. And, being young men, Montanus and Glaucus of course seek to define their place in society. This is the first book in a series of historical fiction, based on what little is known about the early history of the modern-day real village of Esting in what is now the German state of Bavaria. Today, Esting is incorporated within the city of Olching, which is a suburb of the Bavarian capital, Munich. Visitors to Esting are still able to cross the river Ambra (today is is called "Amper") as they travel on the R merstrasse (literally "Roman Road"), and they may visit the medieval church of St. Stephanus, which likely rests on older foundations, possibly reaching back to late antiquity.This is a story of fiction of what might have transpired in a time when no one had the luxury of taking one's survival for granted and when many new and strange people threatened the status quo and the people's way of life. It is a story about the history of central Europe in late antiquity, as it is about humanity in general.
This book is about the Cuban Missile Crisis; it's a short description of this controversial event and the factors that led up to it. The book tells you about the background, historical context, and the leading people involved in this event without going into excessive detail. It talks about the Cuban revolution, the Cold War, and the leaders of the principal countries involved. Inside you will read about... - The Cuban Revolution - The Cold War - Nikita Khrushchev - John F. Kennedy - Prelude To Crisis - Beginning of the Crisis - The Crisis Unfolds - The Crisis Ends - Lessons To Be Learned And much more
In the realm of Tyralan, a small tribe of nomads called the Ram ' Var must prepare for war when an ancient evil emerges after a millennium of spoken fable and lore. Their most promising warrior, Kygan of the Yarak Clan, carries the burden upon his shoulders to defend his ailing people from the scourge of the wielders of the Dark Spectrum; an evil, Corporeal force which corrupts and consumes every life it contacts.Summoning great powers of his own, Kygan becomes the Stormchild when he channels his Ethereal Flow, the power of one's very soul, into one of the Coloured Light Spectrums of Magik, each with its own unique properties. While a force to be reckoned with, Kygan cannot hope to succeed alone. Along the way, he makes many friends, and many more enemies. With his Orin' Tam sword and a repertoire of devastating fighting abilities, Kygan and his allies battle the agents of King Meckyl at every turn.
☆ Rome ☆Ancient Rome is indeed an intriguing subject of history. The Roman Empire maintained European hegemony for half a millennium; it had legendary rulers like Augustus who as they say "found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble."Inside you will learn about...✓ The Rise of Rome✓ The Roman Kingdom✓ The Roman Republic✓ The Roman Empire✓ The Fall of Rome✓ Ten Little Known Facts about Ancient RomeThis eBook relates the history of Ancient Rome from its dawn to dusk: The Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. The tumultuous wars, the celebrated rulers, the factors that occasioned the fall of Rome-every prominent event of this epoch is discussed thoroughly.Structured in a very convenient style, the eBook provides a full account of Ancient Rome.☆ Greece ☆The foundation of democracy, the genesis of the Olympic Games, the cradle of Western thinking; the inspiration of the Renaissance-the world owes Ancient Greece a lot more than one might think.Home to humanities greatest philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle and Plato, this era is enriched with a wealth of fascinating events. Spanning over a period of seven centuries and reigning over large territories stretching as far as Southwest Asia and the entire Mediterranean, the kingdoms of Greece were able to imbue half the world with their beautiful culture, art, literature and innovative thinking. Inside you will learn about...✓ The Rise of Ancient Greece✓ Archaic Greece✓ Classical Greece✓ Hellenistic Greece✓ The Fall of Ancient Greece✓ Ten Little Known Facts about Ancient GreeceThis eBook discusses each epoch of this electrifying era from beginning to end: The Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods and the fall of Ancient Greece. Enriched with riveting details of the era, this eBook will not only edify you but also keep you entranced. ☆ Egypt ☆Beginning from its unification in the 3rd millennium BC and ending in its annexation by the Roman Empire in 30 BC, Ancient Egypt had spanned for nearly 30 centuries, leaving behind a wealth of relics that continue to entrance the modern world.From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom to the hypnotic tomb of Tutankhamen, Ancient Egypt is a topic of intrigue that has earned universal prominence. In fact, its unending stream of allure has established a study of its own: Egyptology.Inside you will learn about...✓ The Beginning of Ancient Egypt✓ The Old Kingdom✓ The Middle Kingdom✓ The New Kingdom✓ The End of Ancient Egypt✓ 10 Little Known Facts about Ancient EgyptStyled in a very convenient structure, this eBook discusses each epoch of the period: the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, the three Intermediate periods and the demise of the Empire. It also dilates on the various dynasties and pharaohs that reigned.The eBook provides a through insight into one of history's greatest eras.
△Egyptian Mythology△ The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves. Inside you will read about... ✓ Osiris ✓ Anubis ✓ Isis ✓ Ra ✓ Maat ✓ Hathor ✓ Wadjet ✓ Nefertum And many more A look at the principal gods of Ancient Egypt gives insight into the culture of world's first great civilization. Even today, their moments, their obelisks, and their pyramids endure and remind us that people can leave lasting marks on the world that humble and inspire us all.
A History from Beginning to End The modern Turkish state is one of the premiere powers in the Middle East. She possesses a formidable army and has important relationships and alliances with Western and European powers through her membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). However, many in the West are totally unaware that Turkey, in the very recent past, was the homeland to one of the most enigmatic and powerful empires in history: the Ottoman Empire. Inside you will read about... - List of Sultans - People of the Steppe - Foundation of Bones - War Machine - Coup d' tats, Corruption, Janissaries, and Decline - Betting on the Wrong Horse - Autopsy of an Empire The images that are evoked when one speaks of the Ottomans in the west is without fail Muslims in prayer, harems of exotic women, eunuch guards, lavish palaces and colourful fashions. All these things, without doubt, were indeed part and parcel of the Ottoman society and their royal court. Conversely, this is an extremely narrow view. Here we will dive into their world, their history, and their society. We do this to better understand the world's last great old world empire. The rise and fall of the Ottoman juggernaut informs and influences the Middle East to this day.
Everyone's favorite girl detective is back! With three stories in one volume.An all-new series of full-color Nancy Drew graphic novel omnibus's, based on the series by Carolyn Keene.In the first story, join Nancy, along with Bess and George, as they search for missing student filmmakers and discover the deadly secret behind the local urban legend known as "The Demon of River Heights."Then, It's double trouble for Nancy and her friends, when an ancient artifact and a little boy are both suddenly missing. The artifact is a piece of an old stone marker that may prove that the Chinese were in America eighty years before Columbus. Finally, River Heights is celebrating 'Nostalgia Week' and everyone in town is dressing up and acting like it was 1930 - including Nancy, Bess, and George! Wait till you see Nancy in her roadster! But when scenes of crimes displayed in Emma Blavatsky's antique dollhouse start coming true, Nancy has a full-blown mystery on her hands! Nancy's shocked when she stakes out the dollhouse, and witnesses a doll version of herself murdered! Will that scene become reality too?!
