Rome The Eagle Of The Twelfth

Author : Manda Scott
Publisher : Random House
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409043188

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Rome: The Eagle Of The Twelfth by Manda Scott Pdf

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Manda Scott, a captivating, stirring and breath-taking historical adventure full of honour, loyalty and bravery. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden. "A tale that shines like the Eagle at its heart. I suspect that no one else writes like M. C. Scott. I'm certain plenty wish they could." -- GILES KRISTIAN "Enthralling...Gladiator meets Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in a baroque landscape." -- ROBERT LOWE "Compulsive reading" -- ***** Reader review "Truly consummate, well-written historical fiction" -- ***** Reader review *********************************** THEY ARE KNOWN AS THE LEGION OF THE DAMNED... Throughout the Roman Army, the brutal XIIth Legion is notorious for its ill fortune. For one young man, Demalion of Macedon, joining it will be a baptism of fire. And yet, amid all of the violence and savagery of his life as a legionary, he will come to love the Twelfth and the bloody-minded, dark-hearted soldiers he calls his brothers. But during the punishing Judaean campaign, the Hebrew army inflict a catastrophic defeat upon the legion - not only decimating their ranks, but taking away their soul - the eagle. There is just one final chance to save the legion's honour - to steal it back. To do that, Demalion and his legionnaries must go undercover into Jerusalem, into the very heart of their enemy. Recovering their pride is paramount but discovery will mean the worst of deaths...

Author : Manda Scott
Publisher : Random House
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781407093635

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Rome: The Emperor's Spy (Rome 1) by Manda Scott Pdf

From THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author Manda Scott, a heady, fast-paced and exciting historical adventure full of religious and political tensions, passion and intrigue. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden. "As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate..." - The Independent. "A gripping tale..." - Daily Mail. "I was totally engrossed..." - ***** Reader review. ***************************************** AD 64: ROME IS BURNING. ONLY ONE MAN CAN SAVE IT. The Emperor: Nero, Emperor of Rome and feared by his subjects for his temper and cruelty, is in possession of an ancient document predicting that Rome will burn. The Spy: Sebastos Pantera, assassin and spy for the Roman Legions is ordered to stop the impending cataclysm. He knows that if he doesn't, his life - and that of thousands of others - is in terrible danger. The Chariot Boy: Math, a young charioteer, subject to the wiles and schemes of the Emperor and the Spy. Who will win this game, where death stalks the drivers - on the track and off it. The series continues in Rome: The Coming of the King.

Author : Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher : Oxford University Press - Children
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780192732675

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The Eagle of The Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff Pdf

Four thousand men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It's a mystery that's never been solved, until now . . .Marcus has to find out what happened to his father, who led the legion. So he sets out into the unknown, on a quest so dangerous that nobody expects him to return.The Eagle of the Ninth is heralded as one of the most outstanding children's books of the twentieth century and has sold over a million copies worldwide.Rosemary Sutcliff's books about Roman Britain have won much acclaim. The author writes with such passion and with such attention to detail that the Roman age is instantly brought to life and stays with the reader long after the last page has been turned.

Author : Manda Scott
Publisher : Random House
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409030249

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Rome: The Art of War by Manda Scott Pdf

The Sunday Times bestselling author Manda Scott brings Ancient Rome to life in this memorable tale of treachery, espionage and violence. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden. "Superior in almost every way...one of the most entertaining "Roman" novels I have read...Head and shoulders above the crowd" -- Simon Scarrow "Intricately woven, cleverly plotted. Miss this at your peril!" - Ben Kane "Excellent series - each book was a joy to read - final book kept you guessing right up until the end" -- ***** Reader review "A superb and exciting read, finished at 3am, and which I cannot recommend enough..." -- ***** Reader review "There's only one way in which I could say Manda Scott's work is predictable: every time I pick up a new Scott book, I can guarantee it will be new, refreshing, fascinating and totally different from anything that's gone before." -- ***** Reader review *************************************************** ROME ON A KNIFE EDGE. A TRAITOR IN THE MIDST. Rome: AD69. The Year of the Four Emperors. Three Emperors have ruled in Rome this year and a fourth, Vespasian, has been named in the East. As the legions march toward civil war, Sebastos Pantera, the spy whose name means leopard, returns to Rome intent on bribery, blackmail and persuasion: whatever it takes to bring the commanders and their men to Vespasian's side. But in Rome, as he uses every skill he has ever learned of subterfuge, codes and camouflage, it becomes clear that one of those closest to him is a traitor, who will let Rome fall to destroy him. Together the two spies spin a web of deceit with Rome as the prize and death the only escape.

Author : Christian P. Potholm
Publisher : UPA
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780761867746

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Understanding War by Christian P. Potholm Pdf

The third book in Professor Christian Potholm’s war trilogy (which includes Winning at War and War Wisdom), Understanding War provides a most workable bibliography dealing with the vast literature on war and warfare. As such, it provides insights into over 3000 works on this overwhelmingly extensive material. Understanding War is thus the most comprehensive annotated bibliography available today. Moreover, by dividing war material into eighteen overarching themes of analysis and fifty seminal topics, and focusing on these, Understanding War enables the reader to access and understand the broadest possible array of materials across both time and space, beginning with the earliest forms of warfare and concluding with the contemporary situation. Stimulating and thought-provoking, this volume is essential for an understanding of the breadth and depth of the vast scholarship dealing with war and warfare through human history and across cultures.

Author : Peter PARLEY (pseud. [i.e. Nathaniel Hawthorne.])
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017675559

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Universal History ... Illustrated by maps ... By A. G. Findlay. Twelfth edition by Peter PARLEY (pseud. [i.e. Nathaniel Hawthorne.]) Pdf

Author : Pauline Gedge
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 955 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780143179467

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Eagle And The Raven by Pauline Gedge Pdf

She was the flame-haired Boudicca, Queen of the Britons, whose passion and pride lit up the mysterious world of the ancient Celts. From the valleys and mountains of still barbaric Britain to the classic grandeur and corruption of Claudius's Rome, here is the unforgettable drama of a warrior queen torn between love and destiny.

Author : Caius SUETONIUS TRANQUILLUS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1691
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020689525

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The Lives of the Twelve Cæsars, the First Emperors of Rome, Etc by Caius SUETONIUS TRANQUILLUS Pdf

Author : Manda Scott
Publisher : Random House
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409042914

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Rome by Manda Scott Pdf

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Manda Scott, a high-octane, stirring and exciting historical adventure full of intrigue and action. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden. "Intricately woven, cleverly plotted. Miss this at your peril!" -- BEN KANE "Intelligent, historical...I was bereft when I turned the final page." -- ROBERT LOW "A dazzling, wonderfully crafted tale. Spellbinding." -- GILES KRISTIAN "Manda Scott's 'Rome' is fast becoming one of my favourite series. Highly recommended." -- ***** Reader review "Definitely required reading for anyone interested in this phase of history, amongst others !!" -- ***** Reader review *********************************** TO SAVE ROME HE MUST PLACE HIS TRUST IN ANOTHER. Sebastos Pantera, known to his many enemies as the Leopard and something of a lone wolf, is the spy the Emperor Nero uses only for the most challenging and important of missions. His next mission: to find the most dangerous man in Rome's empire and bring him to bloody justice. His prey is cunning, subtle and ruthless. Saulos has pledged to bring about the destruction of Rome and her provinces and now fate, good luck and planning have given him the means to do so. The brilliance of Saulos' plan will be difficult to combat, but Pantera has a new ally: a king in the making who could change the future of his people - a man he can finally trust. If they work together, they could bring a province back from the edge of ruin. But first, they must attempt the impossible; an assault on an invulnerable fortress, where failure means death to them both. The story continues in Rome: The Eagle of the Twelfth. Have you read Rome: The Emperor's Spy, where the story begins?

Author : Manda Scott
Publisher : Random House
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553814064

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Boudica by Manda Scott Pdf

"This is the first book in the Boudica series. In AD 60, Boudica, war leader of the Eceni, led her people in a final bloody revolt against the occupying armies of Rome. It was the culmination of nearly twenty years of resistance. This book recreates the beginnings of a story so powerful its impact has survived through the ages." --Worldcat.org.

Author : Boris Raymond
Publisher : Halifax, N.S. : KLYO Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Rome
ISBN : 0973053402

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The Twelfth Vulture of Romulus by Boris Raymond Pdf

Author : M. C. Bishop,J. C. Coulston
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785703973

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Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition by M. C. Bishop,J. C. Coulston Pdf

Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire's excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time, what it would look like and how it would function. They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Rome's enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire. They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced, and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society. Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook, bringing it up to date with the very latest research. It illustrates each element in the equipment of the Roman soldier, from his helmet to his boots, his insignia, his tools and his weapons. This book will appeal to archaeologists, ancient and military historians as well as the generally informed and inquisitive reader.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781612151946

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The Antichrist and the Second Coming by Anonim Pdf

Author : Duncan W. McKenzie
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781619965805

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The Antichrist and the Second Coming by Duncan W. McKenzie Pdf

What if the commonly held beliefs concerning the Antichrist are mistaken? The Antichrist and the Second Coming looks at the Antichrist and the Second Advent of Christ from a preterist (i.e., past fulfillment) perspective and provides a unified interpretation of the little horn, the prince to come, the king of the North, the man of lawlessness, and the beast. This is the second in a two volume set on the Antichrist; it focuses on the book of Revelation. This edition stands on its own and is recommended reading even if you have not read the first volume (which focuses on Daniel and 2 Thessalonians). McKenzie shows how the Antichrist was ultimately a spiritual ruler from the abyss (Rev. 11:7) that worked through Titus in his three-and-a-half-year destruction of the Jewish nation (AD 67-70; cf. Dan. 9:26). This spirit of Antichrist was about to come out of the abyss in the first century (Rev. 17:8 NASB) and was destroyed by the Second Advent of Jesus in AD 70 (a spiritual event). Continue reading to see how McKenzie convincingly makes the biblical case for this fascinating and controversial position, and what it means for us today. Dr. Duncan McKenzie is a licensed psychologist (Ph.D. in psychology) who lives in Los Angeles, California. He has been studying Bible prophecy for the past twenty-five years and has been researching and writing this two volume set for the last twelve years.

Author : Alastair Hamilton
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1999-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191541780

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The Apocryphal Apocalypse by Alastair Hamilton Pdf

This is the first study of the reception of the apocryphal Second Book of Esdras (4 Ezra) from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century. Professor Hamilton discusses the concepts of biblical apocrypha and canonicity in connection with the increasingly critical attitude to religious authority which developed with the humanists and intensified with the Reformation. The Book owed its initial success to Hebraists such as Pico della Mirandola and Bibliander. It was used to account for the origins of Jewish Kabbalah and to prophesy political and religious events: the fall of the Ottoman empire, or the destruction of the papacy. Anabaptists, dissident Protestants of various persuasions, Rosicrucians and Paracelsians consulted it not only as a work of prophecy but, it is argued, as an emblem of dissent, rejected by the official Churches. At the same time more sober scholars, both Protestants and Catholics, scrutinized 2 Esdras with greater objectivity, endeavouring to date it correctly and establish its authorship. This study also investigates the interaction between their views and those of the Book's enthusiastic supporters.