Historical states, empires, territories and regions

Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 f.Kr. - 43 f.Kr.) var ikke personligt til stede, da Cæsar blev myrdet af en lang række af hans tætteste allierede, men han spillede en stor rolle i den efterfølgende magtkamp mellem Marcus Antonius, der ønskede at overtage Cæsars plads, og de republikanere, der ønskede at forsvare republikken. Cicero blev nu den reelle leder af senatet, og det var gennem hans fillipiske taler, at han for alvor tog kampen op for den republikanske sag.Hartvig Frisch beskriver de politiske spændinger, der førte til mordet på Cæsar, og Ciceros efterfølgende forsøg på at forbedre og bevare republikken. Bogen er en spændende redegørelse for en af de mest dramatiske begivenheder i Romerrigets historie og Ciceros rolle i den.Hartvig Frisch (1893-1950) var en dansk forfatter, klassisk filolog og politiker, der fra 1947 til 1950 var undervisningsminister for Socialdemokratiet. I forbindelse med besættelsen spillede Hartvig Frisch en omstridt rolle, da han udtalte sig kritisk om både nazismen og visse af modstandsbevægelsens handlinger.Som undervisningsminister indførte Hartvig Frisch i 1948 retskrivningsreformen, som blandt andet ændrede "aa" til "å" og "vilde" til "ville". Mange af Hartvig Frisch’ bøger handler om Danmark under anden verdenskrig, mens en del af hans andre bøger beskæftiger sig med antikkens verden.

Fesselnde Fortsetzung der kultigen Liv-Lammers-Serie.Die Nordsee, fast achtzig Kilometer vor Sylt. Im Gerüst unter einer Versorgungsplattform wird die Leiche eines Tauchers gefunden. Unfall oder Selbstmord sind ausgeschlossen. Liv Lammers und ihre Kollegen von der Mordkommission fliegen mit dem Hubschrauber ein. Sie stoßen auf eine eingeschworene Gemeinschaft von Arbeitern. Bald aber zeigt sich: Hinter den Kulissen brodelt es. Als auch die Firmeninhaberin auf Sylt bedroht wird, nimmt der Fall eine neue Wendung, denn vielen Einheimischen ist die Offshore-Anlage vor der Insel ein Dorn im Auge ...Sabine Weiß, Jahrgang 1968, arbeitete nach ihrem Germanistik- und Geschichtsstudium als Journalistin. Seit 2007 veröffentlicht sie erfolgreich Historische Romane, seit 2017 zusätzlich Krimis. Um an den Schauplätzen zu recherchieren, reist sie im Camper auf den Spuren ihrer Figuren durch Europa. Wenn sie nicht unterwegs ist, lebt Sabine Weiß mit ihrem Mann und ihrem Sohn in der Nähe von Hamburg.

«Саламбо» - исторический роман, описывающий подавление восстания наёмников карфагенским военачальником Гамилькаром Барка. Флобер скрупулёзно описывает быт, архитектуру, пищу, украшения, обряды, оружие, одежду и психологию людей того времени. В романе присутствует также и любовная линия. Командир армии наёмников Мато страстно влюбляется в дочь Гамилькара аристократку Саламбо. Есть ли будущее у этих отношений? Могут ли чувства человека могут повлиять на ход истории? Об этом узнаете из романа Гюстава Флобера «Саламбо».Гюстав Флобер (1821-1880) – французский писатель-романист, один из создателей жанра современного романа. Он оказал огромное влияние на мировую литературу. Флобер дружил с Жорж Санд и был наставником Ги де Мопассана. Его самые известные романы: «Воспитание чувств», «Госпожа Бовари», «Саламбо». Произведения Гюстава Флобера легли в основу множества экранизаций. Одна из них – фильм Александра Сокурова «Спаси и сохрани» по мотивам романа «Госпожа Бовари».

Легендарные герои, осада, которая длится десять лет, два народа, которые противостоят друг другу из-за любви к женщине, боги, вмешивающиеся в битвы ... Эта история вдохновила много королей и художников. Гомер сочетает хитрость, страсть и героизм с судьбами людей и городов, из которых каждый из нас может черпать вдохновение для своей собственной жизни.Гомер – древнегреческий поэт, живший в VIII веке до нашей эры. Доподлинно о его жизни и личности известно очень мало. Ему приписывают авторство «Илиады» и «Одиссеи», которые вдохновляли многих писателей от античности до наших дней и считаются фундаментом европейской литературы.

Sweet words and manipulative compliments can make everyone's head spin. The "Fox and the Crow" teaches us to keep clear mind in the face of flattery.Aesop's fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.Aesop (620–564 BCE) was a storyteller that was believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. He is celebrated for a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. In the few scattered sources about his life, Aesop was described as a slave who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states.Although Aesop's existence remains unclear, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day.

Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we cannot reach our goal. And, of course, it is much easier to claim our goal undesirable than to admit defeat. There is hardly a child who does not know the fox who called the grapes sour but Aesop's fables offer so much more...Aesop's fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.Aesop (620–564 BCE) was a storyteller that was believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. He is celebrated for a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. In the few scattered sources about his life, Aesop was described as a slave who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states.Although Aesop's existence remains unclear, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day.

Deux couples d'amoureux que la societe cherche a separer. La nuit tombant, les jeunes gens se perdent dans une foret... qu'Oberon et Titania, roi et reine des fees, ont choisi pour rassembler leur cour. Avec tout ce monde, un philtre d'amour et bien des jaloux, la confusion regne dans la foret !-

A touch of fortune can sometimes be enough to unlock endless greed in a person. And greed is rarely a good advisor as it could lead us to a short-sighted destruction of a valuable resource...Aesop's fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.Aesop (620–564 BCE) was a storyteller that was believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. He is celebrated for a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. In the few scattered sources about his life, Aesop was described as a slave who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states.Although Aesop's existence remains unclear, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day.

Is talent more important to success than hard work? Sometimes if we are determined and focused on our goals, we can overcome even the strongest opponents. And vise versa: we should not only rely on talent to win.In his timeless fables, Aesop whispers from the past knowledge which we think we know, but very often forget.Aesop's fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.Aesop (620–564 BCE) was a storyteller that was believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. He is celebrated for a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. In the few scattered sources about his life, Aesop was described as a slave who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states.Although Aesop's existence remains unclear, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day.

Who do you think is stronger – the Sun or the North Wind? They both found themselves in a dispute because they both thought that they were strongest. They saw a traveler who was just passing by and they decided that whoever made the man remove his cloak would be proclaimed the strongest. A winner is declared. Who will it be and what is the moral of the story? Find out in Aesop’s fable "The North Wind and the Sun".Aesop's fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.Aesop (620–564 BCE) was a storyteller that was believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. He is celebrated for a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. In the few scattered sources about his life, Aesop was described as a slave who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states.Although Aesop's existence remains unclear, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day.

Do we see the real personality of people or is there more luring behind the surface? Sometimes the ones we trust the most might be playing a role contrary to their character.In his timeless fables, Aesop whispers from the past knowledge which we think we know, but very often forget.Aesop's fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.Aesop (620–564 BCE) was a storyteller that was believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. He is celebrated for a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. In the few scattered sources about his life, Aesop was described as a slave who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states.Although Aesop's existence remains unclear, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day.

"En af formerne for fantasiens virksomhed er sammenligningen. Ud fra et forhold i det kendtes verden søger vi ved sammenligning at finde et lignende forhold inde i det ukendtes verden. Det, som før var tåget, begynder derved at antage bestemtere omrids. Hvad der i vort eget sjæleliv er uklart og dunkelt, bliver undertiden klart for os derved, at vi kan sammenligne det med noget, som er kendt og klart for os."Den danske præst og forfatter Carl Koch genfortæller en lang række af Jesu lignelser. Han fortæller, hvad vi kan lære af de forskellige lignelser, og beskriver, hvad det er, der gør en lignelse rammende og nærværende for os så mange år efter, den først blev fortalt.Carl Koch (1860-1925) var dansk præst og forfatter. Han blev uddannet cand.theol. i 1884 og arbejdede som lærer ved Birkerød Latinskole, før han blev kapellan og senere valgmenighedspræst. Carl Koch har skrevet en lang række bøger om blandt andet Goethe, Brorson, Kierkegaard og Jesu lignelser.

Oparta na faktach opowieść o historii 16 ton złota, które przemierzyło wiele kilometrów i przeszło przez wiele rąk. W XIX-wieku z podziemi jezuickiego kościoła w Pisco skradziono złoto. Jak się okazało, był to okup, który czterysta lat wcześniej zapłacono za inkaskiego wodza Atahualpę. Złoto trafiło w ręce hiszpańskich konkwistadorów pod wodzą Francisco Pizarra, a później znalazło się w posiadaniu Jezuitów. Jak do tego doszło? I w jaki sposób czterech śmiałków zdołało wykraść skarb? I co najważniejsze, gdzie?Jarosław Molenda – polski pisarz, podróżnik, publicysta. W ćwierć wieku odwiedził cztery kontynenty i kilkadziesiąt krajów. Zajmuje się popularyzacją nauki. Publikował m.in. na łamach pism: „Focus. Historia", „Mówią Wieki", „Rzeczpospolita", „Voyage" czy „Wiedza i Życie". W 2013 roku został uhonorowany pamiątkowym medalem z okazji 95-lecia Bellony w uznaniu za długoletnią współpracę z tym wydawnictwem. W 2014 roku odebrał z rąk ministra obrony narodowej brązowy medal za zasługi dla obronności kraju, a rok później został odznaczony przez Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Srebrnym Krzyżem Zasługi za upowszechnianie kultury i propagowanie historii. W 2016 roku Minister Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego przyznał mu Honorową Odznakę "Zasłużony dla Kultury Polskiej".

War is coming – and nothing can stop it...Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile, his warrior friend Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory in battle.But when Agamemnon’s fleet appears on the horizon, Odysseus knows that war is upon him. A Trojan prince has abducted Helen of Sparta, and the armies of Greece are gathering.As the greatest heroes flock to the crusade, only one is missing. Odysseus knows that without Achilles, the gates of Troy will never fall. He must use all his cunning to hunt him down and persuade him to join their cause...From the Greek islands to the fearsome walls of Troy, this is a novel of pulse-racing battle and intrigue, perfect for readers of George R.R. Martin, Conn Iggulden and those who enjoyed Stephen Fry's Troy.‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action... It will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement.‘This is a must read for those who enjoy good old epic battles, chilling death scenes and the extravagance of ancient Greece’ Lifestyle Magazine.‘The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. It makes a great novel’ Historical Novels ReviewGlyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

The greatest battle needs the greatest of warriors.The siege of Troy is in its ninth year. But Troy still stands.When Agamemnon is threatened with mutiny by disillusioned troops, he changes tactics. Ordering attacks on Troy’s allies, he deprives the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies. Yet even this does not draw the Trojans out from behind their walls.Meanwhile, Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. But while Agamemnon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created.Eperitus too is tormented: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter. As the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Tory. If he is ever to return home, he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall...Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

'The Wanderer’s Necklace' is an adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard in which a Norseman has to leave his homeland after he challenges Odin and his ways of dealing with the world.In a mysterious tomb, he finds a necklace and a sword that turn out to have magical powers. Later, he finds himself in Constantinople where he has to protect the empress and engage in all sorts of intrigues and dangerous situations. 'The Wanderer’s Necklace' is an intricately crafted adventure story full of courageous heroes, love, friendship, honour and danger.If you love Indiana Jones as well as the 2013 series 'Vikings' starring Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård and Alexander Ludwig, 'The Wanderer's Necklace' is a must-read for you.Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English adventure story writer, who is credited with the establishment of the "lost world" genre. Haggard wrote a bit on social and political issues as well, but he gained literary prominence with his famous novel 'King Solomon’s Mines'. Some of his other most important works include 'She: A History of Adventure', 'The People of the Mist', and 'Montezuma’s Daughter'.

The sly fox, the greedy wolf and the diligent ant are among the most iconic and loved characters from Aesop’s fables. Who doesn’t love discovering knowledge in the ancient tales? It doesn’t matter if you are just learning to read or you are picking up a good night story for your children: Aesop’s fables offers a piece of wisdom to everyone.Aesop's fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.Aesop (620–564 BCE) was a storyteller that was believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. He is celebrated for a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. In the few scattered sources about his life, Aesop was described as a slave who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states.Although Aesop's existence remains unclear, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day.

Des heros legendaires, un siege qui dure dix ans, deux nations qui s'opposent pour l'amour d'une femme, des dieux qui interviennent dans les combats... Ce recit a traverse l'Histoire de l'Occident en inspirant ses rois et ses artistes. Homere y mele la ruse, la passion et l'heroisme au destin des hommes et des cites, dont chacun d'entre nous pourra s'inspirer pour sa propre vie.-

Skuespilkunsten har en lang og spændende historie bag sig, som flere steder i verden strækker sig flere tusind år tilbage i tiden. Gennem århundrederne har ikke blot selve teaterstykkerne ændret sig betydeligt, men også måden, man fremførte dem på, har gennemgået en stor udvikling, som med tiden begyndte at blive kategoriseret i konkrete teknikker og opdelt i skoler inden for faget.Skuespiller Karl Mantzius fortæller om skuespilkunstens historie helt fra oldtiden og op til starten af det tyvende århundrede. Første bind fokuserer på skuespilkunsten i oldtiden og tager os blandt andet med til Kina, Japan og Indien, før blikket vendes mod det gamle Grækenland og Romerriget, hvis rige skuespillitteratur er så velbeskrevet, men hvis tradition for opførelse og fremførelse af teaterstykker for første gang detaljeret beskrives her af Karl Mantzius.Karl Mantzius (1860-1921) var en dansk skuespiller og cand.mag. Han var søn af den berømte skuespiller Kristian Mantzius 1819-1879). Begge optrådte de på Det Kongelige Teater i løbet af det 19. århundrede dog ikke på samme tid.

Das neue G/GESCHICHTE-Magazin entführt einen in die facettenreiche Welt der Osmanen: Von der Eroberung Konstantinopels durch das machtvolle osmanische Heer im Jahr 1453 über die religiöse Toleranz, die gleichzeitig auch bestand und das Osmanische Reich zu einem Schmelztiegel der Völker machte, bis hin zum Niedergang dieses Imperiums, das mit dem Ersten Weltkrieg sein Ende fand, wird hier der Beginn und der Fall der Osmanen über viele Jahrhunderte eindrücklich und tiefgehend behandelt.Die vielfältigen G/Geschichte Magazine entführen den Leser über alle Epochen hinweg von der Antike bis in die Neuzeit an die Schauplätze historischer Ereignisse. Lassen Sie sich mitnehmen auf die Raubzüge der Wikinger, in die Arena zum Gladiatorenkampf oder zu den großen Kriegsschauplätzen der Welt.

Genom den bistra natten, under en stjärnklar himmel, går en liten hustomte. Han genomför sina sysslor inför Julafton, vardagliga ting som att mata boskapen och att binda hö. Utöver att vara en vacker dikt, har "Tomten" blivit till en av Sveriges mest klassiska dikter. Men Viktor Rydberg har betydligt fler fjädrar i sin hatt än bara en av de mest berömda juldikterna. I denna diktsamling skriver han om allt mellan himmel och jord, om mytiska väsen och vardagliga ting, gärna i kombination. Dikter bjuder på en oförliknelig läsning som kommer att stanna kvar hos läsaren under en lång tid efteråt.Viktor Rydberg (1828-1895) var en svensk författare, journalist och akademiker. Han tillhör en av de främsta förnyarna av den svenska litteraturen, och har skrivit klassiker inom såväl poesi som skräcklitteratur.

"Hellenismen. Jordiske og himmelske tekster" er en undervisningsbog til fagene historie og oldtidskundskab på gymnasieniveau. Bogen belyser centrale aspekter af hellenismens tidsalder, hvor den græske kultur vandt stor indflydelse. Forfatteren lægger op til diskussion og analyse på baggrund af sine beskrivelser af hellenismens forhold til religion, filosofi, kunst og kultur.Johnny Thiedecke (f. 1946) er dansk forfatter og lektor i historie. Han har udgivet en lang række undervisningsbøger til fagene historie, religion, samfundsfag og oldtidskundskab i gymnasiet. Thiedeckes viden spænder bredt, og hans mange bøger omhandler alt fra hekseforfølgelser og historiske sygdomme til hellig krig og oplysningstiden.

Sofronia es una tragedia teatral en un acto del dramaturgo José Zorrilla. Narra el martirio sufrido por la cristiana Sofronia a manos del emperador bizantino Majencio, relatada en un romance popular castellano.José Zorrilla es un autor nacido en Valladolid en 1817 y fallecido en Madrid en 1893. Su obra, repartida entre la poesía y el teatro, es sobre todo conocida por el drama romántico Don Juan Tenorio.

Los cabellos de Absalón es uno de los dramas teatrales de Pedro Calderón de la Barca. Reelabora el relato bíblico de los hijos de David, la violación de su hija y el ajusticiamiento del hermano culpable a manos de Absalón.Pedro Calderón de la Barca es un escritor español nacido en Madrid en 1600. Dramaturgo por excelencia de las letras españolas, se le considera uno de los mayores exponentes del teatro español del Siglo de Oro. Con casi doscientas obras entre autos sacramentales, loas, entremeses y comedias, su producción se centra tanto en la religión como en el amor y el honor, temas estrella de su época y que él elevó a nuevas cotas de calidad y sensibilidad.

Lady Shangarry hadde brukt alle former for lokkemidler for å få markien i den felle som han nå med nød og neppe var sluppet ut av. Mens han ennå slikket sine sår, møtte han den uberegnelige Shikara, som hatet menn. For å komme bort fra sin grusomme onkel, var hun bestemt på å finne sin far, en berømt arkeolog som forsvant sporløst under en ekspedisjon. Shikara er pengelens, og nå lurer hun markien til å ta henne med til Egypt for å lete etter faren. Det er slett ikke hennes meniqg å forelske seg i sin velgjører - og langt fra hans ønske å forelske seg i henne, men skjebnen har også et ord med i laget.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Lady Cordelia og hennes bror, jarlen av Hunstanton, seiler til Malta hvor jarlen skal utnevnes til ridder av St John, Skipet de seiler med, føres av kaptein Mark Stanton. Lady Cordelia blir dypt forelsket i kapteinen. Det er krig mellom England og Frankrike, og snart truer Napoleons flåte øya. Nå må Mark få beskjed om at det er farlig for ham å vende tilbake til Malta, men ingen annen enn Cordelia er villig til å risikere livet for å redde den dumdristige engelske kapteinen.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Etter faren tragiske død er Azalea helt prisgitt sin sadistiske onkel, og den stakkars piken lengter tilbake til den lykkelige tiden i India, der hun vokste opp. Og en dag skjer det noe som fortoner deg nesten som et mirakel – de skal reise til Hong Kong. Like før avreisen treffer Azalea Lord Sheldon. Først synes hun at han virker innbilsk og overlegen, men da han kysser henne, vekker det følelser i henne som hun ikke visste kunne eksistere. Det viser seg at de skal reise med samme skip til Østen, men underveis forsøker Azalea å unngå lorden, selv om hun må innrømme at han har gjort et uutslettelig inntrykk på henne. Da de møtes igjen i Hong Kong, er det ikke lenger tvil om at hennes kjærlighet blir gjengjeldt, men hvordan skal hun noensinne kunne bli hans og måtte avsløre den forferdelige hemmeligheten, som har formørket hennes liv?Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

If you want to start a study of the classical world, this is the right book to begin with. Written by one of the greatest biographers of all time, "Plutarch’s Lives" tells us the brilliant history of the ancient world. In this first volume, you will find a detailed profiles and comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Fabius and Pericles, along with many other of the greatest figures of ancient Greece, Rome, Macedonia, Sparta, Persia and Egypt. Thanks to Plutarch work and B. J. Harrison excellent narration, you will gain a better understanding of the ancient world and the lives of noble Greeks and Romans.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Plutarch (c. AD 46 – after AD 119) was a Greek philosopher, essayist, biographer and priest. He is mostly known for his collection of 48 biographies of men, "Parallel Lives", and "Moralia" – a collection of manuscripts. After he became a Roman citizen, he changed his name to Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus. Plutarch spent his last thirty years in Delphi, serving as a priest.

This second volume of "Plutarch’s Lives" introduces the reader to even more important figures of the ancient world. Sertorius, Eumenes, Pompey, Alexander, Caesar and Cicero are only a small part of all the historical figures Plutarch describes. The philosopher produces character sketches of each persons, based on episodes of their lives. Thanks to Plutarch work and B. J. Harrison excellent narration, you will gain a better understanding of the ancient world and the lives of noble Greeks and Romans.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Plutarch (c. AD 46 – after AD 119) was a Greek philosopher, essayist, biographer and priest. He is mostly known for his collection of 48 biographies of men, "Parallel Lives", and "Moralia" – a collection of manuscripts. After he became a Roman citizen, he changed his name to Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus. Plutarch spent his last thirty years in Delphi, serving as a priest.

I 1795 kommer Grania O'Kerry tilbake til Grenada – Krydderøyene. I siste liten får hun vite at hennes far vil gifte henne bort til den drikkfeldige og vulgære plantasjeeieren Roderick Maigrin. De bor hos Maigrin, og i løpet av natten blir Grania vekket av den trofaste tjeneren Abe, som kan fortelle at det har brutt ut opptøyer blant de franske slavene på øya. Abe tar henne med til Secret Harbour, hvor hun hadde bodd sammen med foreldrene i mange år. Da hun kommer inn i det gamle huset, finner hun til sin forskrekkelse en mann i morens soverom, en farlig og beryktet sjørøver.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.