Ancient

Few people have had as many words written about them down through the centuries as Julius Caesar—the brilliant general who made Queen Cleopatra of Egypt his mistress. He has captured the imagination of playwrights, historians, soldiers, and emperors. Little has been written about his ally, son-in-law, and eventual enemy Pompey the Great, who crashed onto the Roman scene as a victorious twenty-three-year-old general and who, at the height of his career, was arguably more famous, more popular, and more successful than Caesar.

Long overshadowed, at least in books, by Egyptian goddesses such as Isis and Sekhmet, Larson's book focuses the spotlight squarely on the jackal-headed god. His book features history and mythology but is also a practical guide to working with Anubis now. It features devotional practices and modern worship that includes rituals, prayers/invocations, correspondences, altars, and epithets. The book leads the listener on a journey of exploration into all things Anubis, exploring his various facets.

Deze in het Nederland vertaalde editie onthult de Oude Egyptische wortels van het christendom, zowel historisch als spiritueel. Dit boek laat zien dat de verhalen van de "historische Jezus" volledig zijn gebaseerd op het leven en de dood van de Egyptische farao, Twt / Tut-Ankh-Amen (Toetanchamon); en dat de "Jezus van het geloof" en de christelijke dogma's, allen een Egyptische oorsprong kennen - zoals de essentie van de leer/boodschap, evenals de religieuze feestdagen.

Appian's Civil Wars offers a comprehensive account of the unstable epoch from the time of Tiberius Gracchus (133 BC) to the great conflicts which followed the murder of Julius Caesar. For the events between 133 and 70 BC Appian is the only constant surviving narrative source, making his diaries an invaluable source to understand this brutal and formative moment in history.

This fascinating guide chronicles the rise and fall of ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural influence today. From palace-based societies in Minoan Crete to the Germanic invasion of Rome, it tells the story of these classical civilizations, covering their political development, the rise of the city state and the growth of their empires.

Mythen der Geschichte – Die größten Legenden der Menschheit. Genieße die geheimnisvollen Welten der Vergangenheit und entdecke Mythen und Legenden, die die Menschheit seit Jahrtausenden bewegen. Von Atlantis bis Stonehenge, von den Irrfahrten des Odysseus bis zur sagenumwobenen Stadt Troja – dieses Buch führt dich zu den faszinierendsten Schauplätzen alter Erzählungen und enthüllt die spannenden Hintergründe der größten Mythen. Mythen der Geschichte ist eine packende Sammlung von Geschichten über Helden, Götter und geheimnisvolle Orte, geschrieben in einem fesselnden und unterhaltsamen Stil.

Charles Hapgood's classic 1966 book on ancient maps is back. Hapgood produces concrete evidence of an advanced worldwide civilization existing many thousands of years before ancient Egypt. He has found the evidence in many beautiful maps long known to scholars, the Piri Reis Map that shows Antarctica, the Hadji Ahmed map, the Oronteus Finaeus and other amazing maps. Hapgood concluded that these maps were made from more ancient maps from the various ancient archives around the world, now lost.

Nessun personaggio storico, se si esclude, forse, Adolf Hitler, ha mai goduto di così cattiva stampa come Nerone. Alcuni autori cristiani ritennero che fosse addirittura l’Anticristo. In realtà, Nerone fu un grandissimo uomo di Stato. Durante i quattordici anni del suo regno l’Impero conobbe un periodo di pace, di prosperità, di dinamismo economico e culturale quale non ebbe mai né prima né dopo di lui.

RELATO EN PRIMERA PERSONA DE LA AVENTURA ÉPICA QUE MARCÓ LA HISTORIA ANTIGUA. Obra clásica de la literatura y la historia griegas que narra la odisea vivida por un ejército de mercenarios helenos en las tierras del Imperio persa a finales del siglo V a.C. La narrativa de Jenofonte se centra en los eventos que siguen a la muerte de Ciro el Joven, quien había contratado a unos diez mil soldados griegos para apoyarlo en su intento de arrebatar el trono a su hermano, el rey Artajerjes II.

Delve into the heart of Egypt with "Treasures of Egypt: Ancient Wonders and Modern Marvels" by August Raines. This captivating book takes listeners on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of Egyptian history, culture, and its enduring legacy.

Set out on a riveting expedition through time and across continents as we explore the mysteries and wonders of ancient civilizations. "Ancient Civilizations of History - Trivia Adventures" is your ticket to explore the rich tapestry of human history, from the banks of the Nile to the banks of the Yellow River, and from the towering pyramids of Egypt to the awe-inspiring cities of the Indus Valley.

Cléopâtre est la plus célèbre des reines de l’Antiquité et l’objet de tous les fantasmes : femme fatale, Égyptienne avide et cruelle, maîtresse et épouse des hommes les plus puissants de Rome... Elle fut en réalité la reine grecque d’un royaume prestigieux, dernier vestige de l’empire d’Alexandre le Grand. Avec un regard critique, utilisant textes, inscriptions, images et monnaies, Maurice Sartre écarte les mythes, brise les idées reçues et brosse le juste portrait d’une souveraine lucide et volontaire.

It would be hard if not outright impossible to overstate the impact Roman Emperor Constantine I had on the history of Christianity, Ancient Rome, and Europe as a whole. Best known as Constantine the Great, the kind of moniker only earned by rulers who have distinguished themselves in battle and conquest, Constantine remains an influential and controversial figure to this day.

C'est l'erreur de calcul de trop ! Un, Deux, Trois et Quatre se sont échappés, laissant l'univers au bord du chaos. Seul Pythagore peut restaurer l'harmonie du monde, en révélant aux nombres l'antique secret qui rythme leur danse ... Aristote, comme chacun sait, fut le précepteur d'Alexandre. Mais voici longtemps que le turbulent disciple s'est affranchi des sages conseils du Maître pour se lancer à la conquête du monde.

C'est l'erreur de calcul de trop ! Un, Deux, Trois et Quatre se sont échappés, laissant l'univers au bord du chaos. Seul Pythagore peut restaurer l'harmonie du monde, en révélant aux nombres l'antique secret qui rythme leur danse ... Un grand récit sur les mathématiques, l'harmonie et la beauté de l'univers. De 9 à 99 ans ! Un hommage à l'amoureux de la sagesse ! Symbole du savoir et de l'amour de la sagesse, Pythagore est un scientifi que et mathématicien aussi légendaire qu'énigmatique. Son regard curieux n'a pas peur de considérer chacun des éléments composant le monde.