Ancient Saga

"La Guerre du Péloponnèse", ou "Histoire de la guerre du Péloponnèse" est un ouvrage de l'historien athénien Thucydide écrit à la fin du Vème siècle av. J.-C. Il raconte la guerre du Péloponnèse opposant la ligue du Péloponnèse, dirigée par Sparte, à la ligue de Délos, menée par Athènes ; il est généralement considéré comme la première œuvre constituant un récit historique fidèle et rigoureux.

India, 3400 BCE. A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don't give a damn. Raavan. Fathered by one of the most illustrious sages of the time. Blessed by the Gods with talents beyond all. Cursed by fate to be tested to the extremes. A formidable teenage pirate, he is filled with equal parts courage, cruelty and fearsome resolve. A resolve to be a giant among men, to conquer, plunder, and seize the greatness that he thinks is his right.

The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome's Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. "History of Julius Caesar" is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.

Plato, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, and Cicero are some of the famous names whose wit and wisdom are included in this audiobook, "700 Quotations from Ancient Philosophy". This group of Greek philosophers, Roman Statesmen and Emperors is responsible for some of the world's best-known quotes, including "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." and "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

While wandering the market at The Thing, Elin Korisdottir encounters a mysterious and handsome man. The attraction is strong, rousing recollections of girlhood fantasies of a brave warrior who would make her his own. Was he the one? Her hopes are soon dashed by the news her father has arranged a marriage to another in order to make an alliance. Desperate to find a way out, Elin determines she has one chance to break the agreement. Will it work?

A Tyrant’s Rise. A Hero’s Challenge. A Destiny Unfolding. In a Rome weakened by decadence, Nero, Caligula’s infamous heir, ascends to power. Determined to restore the glory of the Senate and his legions, he must outmaneuver the treachery that surrounds him. Trusting in Traian, his Praetorian confidant, Nero seeks to solidify his rule. But when Traian’s secret marriage to Vena, a captive with her own tale, emerges, it ignites a conflict that could topple an empire teetering on the edge of history.

Una novela épica que abre la trilogía de La República. Los dos protagonistas, Aulo Cornelio y Lucio Falerio, son dos jóvenes patricios que tendrán que luchar y vivir para desafiar su funesto destino. Ambos tendrán un papel importante en el futuro que le depara a la República romana: un final lleno de sangre y traición. Los pilares de Roma es novela cargada de acción, amistad y brutalidad que trasladará a los lectores a la antigua Roma.

Caecilia, Roman born but Etruscan wed, forsakes Rome to return to her husband, Vel Mastarna, exposing herself to the enmity of his people while knowing the Romans will give her a traitor's death if Veii falls. Semni, a reckless Etruscan servant in the House of Mastarna, embroils herself in schemes that threaten Caecilia's son and Semni's own chance for love. Pinna, a destitute Roman prostitute, uses coercion to gain the attention of Rome's greatest general at the risk of betraying Caecilia's cousin.

Alongside Baudelaire, Mallarmé, and Rimbaud, with whom he had a stormy relationship, Paul Verlaine is one of the most influential poets of the "fin de siècle". He was one of the greatest representatives of the Decadent movement that began in the 1870s, and a leader of the "Symbolists". His stylistic innovations brought a new musicality to French poetry; it was he who paved the way for modern poetry with its experiments in free verse and new techniques.

Seven thousand years ago, major climatic change was ushering in a 3,500 year drought. For a small band of pioneers in what is now Wyoming and the Montana Mountains, it was a time of fire. As they struggled valiantly to keep their ancestors’ dreams alive in an unforgiving, drought-stricken land, a heroic young dreamer and a fearless woman warrior united to lead their people to a magnificent destiny.

La boca del Nilo ficciona la expedición que el emperador Nerón mandó en el año 60 o 62 de nuestra era al corazón de África con una doble misión: indagar sobre el poder del reino de Meroe y llegar hasta las legendarias fuentes del Nilo. Sin embargo, la novela comienza años después, durante una fiesta que el potentado Africano da en su casa de Asia. Esta parte se narra en presente. En la fiesta se encuentra Agrícola, un mercader que participó en aquella expedición, cosa que el anfitrión conoce.

On the banks of the Nile, a hero will rise. Across the lush plains of Egypt, Taita, a freed eunuch slave, wears his authority lightly. Not only is he the close advisor to the Pharaoh, but he is guardian to Pharaoh Tamose's two teenage sisters, the young beauties Tehuti and Bekatha. But the kingdom is not at peace. They have been fighting Southern Egypt's constant and historic enemy, the Hyksos people in the north, since time began. To finally crush them, Pharaoh must turn to his most trusted friend.

A fascination with the history and life of the Norse is growing. Movies and television series about their way of life have surged in popularity. What makes it so fascinating is not the stories in themselves, although some are truly a feast to the eyes, but how they came to be and what they mean for the people that live by them.

Seventeen-year-old Hoshi'tiwa had a simple life. The daughter of a humble corn grower, she planned to marry a storyteller's apprentice. But her world is turned upside down when she is captured by the powerful and violent ruler of an infamous city with legends of untold wealth and unspeakable acts of violence to its name. Hoshi'tiwa is suddenly thrown into the court of the Dark Lord, and as she struggles for power, she begins an illicit affair with the one man who has the ability to destroy her.

"El evangelio según Judas, por Benjamín Iscariote" arroja nueva luz sobre el misterio de Judas, incluyendo sus motivos para traicionar a Jesús y lo que le sucedió después de la crucifixión. Partiendo de los textos canónicos como referencia, presenta una nueva versión de la historia de Jesús desde los ojos de Judas. Aparentemente escrita por el hijo de Judas, Benjamín, en el estilo narrativo de los Evangelios, este audiolibro supone una recreación provocativa, estimulante y polémica.

En aquesta novel·la l’amor s’explora des de tota les seves varietats i matisos, tant físics com psicològics, des de les formes deutores de l’amor cortès fins a les conductes més novedoses i eròtiques. Aquesta és la selecció dels episodis de lectura obligatòria pels alumnes de batxillerat, en adaptació moderna i amb propostes de treball.

Chi era Gaio Giulio Cesare? Dall'esilio volontario per sfuggire alla mano di Silla, all'inizio della sua carriera politica e al pontificato nell'Antica Roma, dalla congiura di Catilina alla campagna in Gallia, dal passaggio del Rubicone alla campagna africana e agli attimi precedenti il tragico epilogo delle Idi di marzo. Questo saggio storico ripercorre la storia del grande Imperatore e i momenti cruciali della sua vita. Una vita dedicata interamente al suo Impero romano, guidata dalla fortuna e dalla consapevolezza che il destino è racchiuso in un lancio di dadi.

In the stratified world of ancient Rome, there are citizens and slaves, soldiers and senators, priests and priestesses - and Caesar Augustus rules them all. Yet his authority holds only as long as the people believe the gods of Rome support him, particularly the beloved goddess of the home and hearth, Vesta. As chief Vestal Virgin, Pomponia continues to devote her life to protecting her order and the eternal flame of Vesta. She has risen to a position of esteem in Rome and is a valued member of Caesar’s inner circle. But now a contagion ravages the city and tension rises....

He can choose only one woman. He chose her... Spoiled socialite Jillian is at the Royal Palace for a party when the King's Advisor pulls her aside. He informs her that she's been selected to be the Prince's personal plaything for the remainder of her days, or until he releases her from servitude. It is her duty as a loyal subject to try and please him, no matter what the cost to her pride. Jillian stares at the handsome Prince in shock as the guards lock the jewel encrusted collar around her neck. He doesn't even like her! He's been giving her odd, dark looks for years. What she doesn't ...

Versión en prosa de uno de los clásicos absolutos de la literatura universal: "La Ilíada" de Homero, que narra el rapto de Helena de Troya a manos de Paris y la posterior guerra entre aqueos y troyanos por recuperarla, con la intervención de las diferentes fuerzas de la naturaleza encarnadas por dioses y semidioses. Una lectura capital para todos aquellos aficionados a la Grecia clásica y a la buena literatura.