Greek Wars

From the Neolithic Period to today's economic crisis, via Ancient Athens, the Persian Wars, Alexander the Great, the Byzantine Empire and two world wars, this book narrates the history of Greece with all the significant events that shaped it.

In 431 BC, the long simmering rivalry between the city-states of Athens and Sparta erupted into open warfare, and for more than a generation the two were locked in a life-and-death struggle. The war embroiled the entire Greek world, provoking years of butchery previously unparalleled in ancient Greece. Whole cities were exterminated, their men killed, their women and children enslaved.

Michael Smith enlisted in the United States Marines in 1967 and went to serve in Vietnam where he was inexplicably swept up into a different war! Now aboard the Atlantean-Alliance Mothership Helios orbiting the solar system at light speed, Michael is serving under the command of Zeus, the King of the Ancient Greek Gods. Partnered with the Goddess Athena, the beautiful, but stoic daughter of Zeus, he trains to fight in a rebellion against non-human creatures known as Korantians, aliens seeking to colonize earth and enslave its human population. Now fully trained, Michael boards the Recovery ...

The Echo of Ancient Civilizations, a Book by Bo Carson, is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to walk in the path of the ancient world. With a masterful combination of scholarship and readability, retrace the rise and fall of civilizations from the earliest times to the Roman Empire. This book is a must-read for students of history, anthropology, and archaeology, as well as anyone with a passion for the rich tapestry of human culture. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or explore a new area of study, "The Echo of Ancient Civilizations" is a great read. Dive into the ...

“My long-term survival is doubtful under any scenario. Yet, I already defied the impossible by escaping from a watery tomb and swimming to this very spot. But luck is finite—it always peters out.” As the island of Kefalonia falls under the harsh occupation of Italian soldiers in 1941, British sailor Oliver Graham washes ashore, desperate to evade capture. Rescued by the fierce and determined Natalía Giannatos, he becomes entangled in a web of love, loyalty, and betrayal. With her brother and fiancé lost to the conflict, Natalía is driven by vengeance against the occupiers and a ...

His vengeance against the gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive...and teach his son to do the same. This startling reimagining of God of War deconstructs the core elements that defined the series - satisfying combat, breathtaking scale, and a powerful narrative - and fuses them anew.

The continuance of the epic adventure story of United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant Michael Smith. The son of World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Herald Smith, at age eighteen, Michael volunteers for the Marines in 1967 and is sent to fight on a Swift Boat in Vietnam. Out on patrol on the Cua Viet River one night in June of 1968, his boat is attacked by an UFO, and Michael is taken captive. Carried into outer space he is recruited by none other than the ancient Greek Gods led by Zeus, the King of all the Gods. Originally from Atlantis, the Gods have been fighting in a ...

The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters. When they do take a larger role, women are often portrayed as monstrous, vengeful or just plain evil—like Pandora, the woman of eternal scorn and damnation whose curiosity is tasked with causing all the world’s suffering and wickedness when she opened that forbidden box. But, as Natalie Haynes reveals, in ancient Greek myths there was no box. It was a jar . . . which is far more likely to tip over.

Read this for free with your Kindle Unlimited Membership Greece is a colorful country and has always been the target of many tourists looking to have a relaxing time. However, what many people do not seem to know is that Greece also packs a rich history – all lying beneath the beautiful landscapes and beaches. Its history starts thousands of years before the Christian calendar was used – and each moment represents a cultural artifact that enriched more than a single country. Greece went through many wars – big and small. Some were fought because certain conquerors had their eyes on ...

The Ptolemaic Kingdom: Egypt’s Greek Rulers and Their Incredible LegacyWhat happened when the Greeks ruled Egypt for three centuries? Egypt saw massive advances in science, mathematics, and trade, centered around the famous Library of Alexandria with its half-million scrolls. Yet, this was also a time of civil wars, royal scandals, and growing pressure from the Roman Empire. This easy-to-read book starts with the arrival of Alexander the Great and the rise of Ptolemy I, his trusted general. Learn how Ptolemy became king and skillfully merged Greek and Egyptian cultures to build one of the...

Like his father Herald, a WWII Congressional Medal of Honor Winner on D-Day, Michael Smith serves his country in the Vietnam War. A Marine Gunnery Sergeant, Michael’s Swiftboat is out on patrol one night when he is captured by an unexpected enemy. They ask him to join a different cause, the salvation of the human race! Now Michael must choose to forsake his life on earth along with his family and friends in order to save their future!

This is the incredible story of the world's greatest conqueror, a man who single handedly changed the course of history...and who was worshipped as a god. There have been many attempts in the 2,300 years since Alexander's death to tell the epic story of this enigmatic soldier. His deeds read like the stuff of legends. Of all the chroniclers of Alexander, and there have been many famous ones, including Plutarch and Ptolemy, none have given us a clearer and truer account than the one by Arrian.

From classicist James Romm comes a thrilling deep dive into the last decades of ancient Greek freedom leading up to Alexander the Great’s destruction of Thebes - and the saga of the greatest military corps of the age, the Theban Sacred Band, a unit composed of 150 pairs of male lovers.

The Epic Story of United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant Michael Smith continues. Kidnapped by a UFO during a patrol in his Swift Boat during the Vietnam War, he find's himself aboard the Atlantean-Alliance Mothership Helios which is under the command of Zeus, the King of the Ancient Greek Gods. Michael makes a new life for himself on the Helios while training to return to earth to undertake a critical earth mission with the Goddess Athena. As his training winds down he finds himself both newly married and facing fatherhood. Then a devastating tragedy strikes which disables him. Faced with ...

They called him the God of War. Now, Rome calls him fuel. Ares, once the embodiment of brutal conflict, lies broken and chained in the Tullianum Infinitum, Rome's lightless divine prison. Stripped of his power, his very essence siphoned to fuel the legions that conquered Olympus, he is reduced to a mere asset – a battery awaiting depletion. The cold iron bites deep, the silence broken only by the mocking visits of Mars, his Roman counterpart and jailer. But beneath the crushing weight of despair and the constant drain, the fire of the War God is not extinguished. Forced into agonizing ...

‘Full of hope, a captivating novel’ Richard Clark’s delicious book transports the reader to the magnificent splendour of Crete’s White Mountains. When musician Sarah Piper’s beloved grandfather dies, he bequeaths her a gift that will change her life forever. Travelling to the sun-drenched island Crete to discover the truth about her grandfather’s past, she finds her own future. From bestselling travel writer Richard Clark, this debut novel is a captivating and joyous read. Praise for Richard Clark’s travel books. ‘Clark is particularly good on the colours, flavours and ...

For nearly 2,500 years, students, politicians, political thinkers, and military leaders have read the eloquent and shrewd speeches in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War for profound insights into military conflict, diplomacy, and the behavior of people and countries in times of crisis. How to Think about War presents the most influential and compelling of these speeches in an elegant new translation by classicist Johanna Hanink, accompanied by an enlightening introduction.

The Trojan War is ancient history. The gods of Olympus are silent and have not appeared to mortals for generations. In the city-state of Sparta, young Gorgo’s mother gives a warning with her dying breath: the Persians are coming. The princess Gorgo, weaned on her nurse’s stories of gods and shapeshifters, never forgets her mother’s last words. When at last the drums of war begin to sound, she is swept up in a dangerous game of politics, treachery, and vengeance.

Throughout history, great thinkers have explored life, leadership, and self-mastery. This collection presents their most influential works, updated for today’s listeners. Whether seeking guidance on resilience, strategy, or ethics, these timeless classics remain relevant.

The third book in the epic story of United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant Michael Smith. Kidnapped from a Swift Boat on the Cua Viet River in 1968 during the Vietnam War by a UFO, Michael Smith finds himself aboard the Atlantean Mothership Helios. The Helios is orbiting the solar system near the speed of light. In the service of the Atlantean-Alliance led by the Greek King of the Gods, Zeus, Michael Smith has been assigned to work with the Greek Goddess Athena. He is tasked with developing the Atlantean Gunnery Corps while simultaneously preparing for a vital mission with Athena back on ...