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Beneath the brooding skies of the English countryside, Wraithbourne Manor stands as a monument to mysteries long buried and secrets that refuse to remain silent. Eleanor "Nora" Wraithbourne, inheriting this decrepit estate, is thrust into a realm where the whispers of the past bleed into the reality of the present. Armed with a skeptic's mind and a heart veiled in pragmatism, Nora is forced to confront the unimaginable as the manor reveals its spectral...

These chapters aim to provide a comprehensive exploration of the Battle of Marathon, covering the events leading up to it, the campaign, the battle itself, its aftermath, and its lasting impact on the history and culture of ancient Greece.

La Grotte des SignesLa quête des signes 5 Enfin réunis après tant d'épreuves, Zia et Kadmeron se préparent à affronter la colère du Dieu Poisson. Devant la menace d'une attaque imminente à la saison de la Renaissance, le Marteron organise la défense du village des Enfants du Soleil. L'issue de la bataille place les vainqueurs dans un cruel dilemme : faut-il – oui ou non – assouvir une juste vengeance et châtier les prisonniers ? Sera-t-il...

"The battles for control of the lands of Middle Sea This book usefully, concisely and comprehensively describes the history of the conflict that raged for a century between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire. In the ancient world these were among the largest conflicts ever fought. At the outset of this struggle the Carthaginians, who had come from Phoenician beginnings, were the dominant power in the Mediterranean region. Rome was aggressively...

Resentment…Hostility…A Civil War…When brotherly resentment turns deadly …Propelled by animosity and envy, brothers Kimnor and David battle for their father's favor. Kimnor chooses reckless abandon. David prefers obedience to orders. When Kimnor joins a secret organization in direct opposition to the family, David thinks the arguments have ended. Then he learns that his brother has been ordered to kill him.Lose yourself in the fourth book of...

Publicado em 1862, «Salambo» evoca a civilização cartaginesa, aquando da revolta dos mercenários que se seguiu à primeira guerra púnica. Mais do que um romance histórico, esta obra surge como uma sucessão de momentos estéticos pintados com grande brilhantismo.

This book offers a comprehensive and immersive journey into the everyday lives of the people who populated the banks of the Nile, spanning from humble farmers to the mighty pharaohs. From the bustling markets to the serene farmlands, "Daily Life in Ancient Egypt" paints a vivid picture of the diverse experiences that shaped this remarkable civilization.

WateryJade Li survived the maltreatment of the daughter of the owner of Green Forest Castle, the assassination of the group killers tattooed with blue fox head on their buttocks, and the attack of a group killers and a pack of wolves in Royal Court. She was nearly executed by the king, the brother of her future husband. As a condition, she promised the king to get power, security and wealth. The king was an actual puppet of Prime Minister Ling who...

Obras fundadoras da literatura ocidental, "Ilíada" e "Odisseia" são muito mais do que poemas épicos que narram a história da guerra de Troia ou do retorno de Ulisses a sua terra natal. Elas são a origem de um enorme repertório mítico que, avançando nos séculos, desempenha até os dias de hoje um importante papel no imaginário e na cultura do ocidente. A "Ilíada" parece consistir, pelo título, apenas de um breve incidente ocorrido no cerco...

This book delves into the artistic richness and symbolic depth of ancient Egyptian culture, exploring the intricate ways in which art served as a medium for expression, communication, and the conveyance of profound meaning. From the grandeur of monumental sculptures to the symbolism embedded in everyday objects, "Art and Symbolism in Ancient Egyptian Culture" unveils the visual language that encapsulated the essence of this remarkable civilization....