Download or read book A Captive in Rome written by Kathy Lee and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in the action-packed Tales of Rome series for middle-grade readers aged 8-12

Download or read book The Stone City A Captive s Life in Rome written by Anna Lowenstein and published by Mondial. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snatched from her peaceful homestead in Celtic Britain, Bivana is transported to the legendary city of Rome. Struggling to come to terms with the loss of everyone and everything she has ever known, but determined to survive, she slowly adapts to a life of slavery and to the alien culture which surrounds her. Her relationship with the slave Philon seems to promise a fresh start, but it also brings her into contact with the Nazarenes, activists in a fanatical new religious movement. When her own family is drawn into a clash with the authorities, she is forced to draw on all her resources to save them. --- Since its first publication in 1999, The Stone City has become well known and loved in its Esperanto translation, and has been translated by fans into French and Hungarian. This revised edition of the original English version includes several additional scenes.

Download or read book Rome s Captive written by Tasha M Taylor and published by R. R. Bowker. This book was released on 2024-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alara-a captive to a corrupt branch of the government-has found herself outside the walls of her prison, where she must learn to survive. Forced to navigate within a world she's never experienced, all while harnessing powers she can hardly control and barely understands just might be her ultimate test in life. When fate puts her within the path of Immortal beings with powers and senses unlike anything she's ever witnessed, Alara's mind, heart, and soul are challenged. Lines are drawn, lies are told, and truths are bottled up to protect the life she recently escaped and continues to run from. Romulus, leader of his species and king of the Eternal Guardians, has grown weary of his duties. For centuries, he and his people have fought for humanity in a war against a corrupt organization and the Rogue vampires they created. Their primary objective is to keep the humans safe, protected, and oblivious to the monsters that go bump in the night. Still, the repetitive nature of their position has caused Romulus to become somewhat resentful of the very humans he protects. Fate intervenes in the form of a woman who holds hope for his people. With powers that label her as a Kindred-someone capable of mating one of his kind-Rome attempts to teach and guide Alara, all while fighting an unholy attraction to her. What happens when their enemies catch up with them? And what happens when Romulus stops holding back from claiming the woman he senses as his fated mate? Will Alara have the heart to keep up her lies and half-truths from the man she's falling for? Or will she bear all and risk the future she could have? When secrets are revealed and people are pushed beyond their limits, will Rome and Alara stand together as one or allow the dark forces around them to win in the end?

Download or read book A Captive of the Roman Eagles written by Felix Dahn and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Felix Dahn's historical novel, 'A Captive of the Roman Eagles,' readers are transported to ancient Rome as they follow the story of a Germanic chieftain's daughter taken captive by Roman soldiers. The narrative is rich in detail and offers a vivid portrayal of the clash of cultures and values between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribes. Dahn's writing style is both engaging and informative, capturing the reader's imagination while providing valuable insights into the historical context of the time period. The novel showcases Dahn's extensive research and knowledge of antiquity, making it a compelling and educational read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike. With its blend of adventure, romance, and historical accuracy, 'A Captive of the Roman Eagles' is a must-read for anyone interested in the ancient world and its complex interactions.

Download or read book Roman Tales The Captive Celt written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ AD 51 Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he'll need Bran's help. A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps

Download or read book A Noble Captive written by Michelle Styles and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Roman tribune is captured and presented to the enemy’s priestess—who holds his life in her hands . . . Strong, proud, honorable—Marcus Livius Tullio embodied the values of Rome. Captured on the high seas and brought to the Temple of Kybele, he was drawn to the woman who gave him refuge. Fierce, beautiful, determined—Helena despised all that Rome stood for. In sheltering Tullio, she had to subdue her awareness of him—or she might confess all! The soldier’s strength and nobility tempted her to lean on him, but she knew that to succumb would be to betray her people. . . . Praise for Michelle Styles “Sexual tension, nonstop action, and spice.” —RT Book Reviews

Download or read book The Captive written by Maria Fish and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the height of the mighty Roman Empire, Marcus, a fatherless young man, fights for a country that is not his own. His identity and purpose are at risk as he battles against the barbarians who dare oppose the Roman regime. Adimar, a young German, must leave everything he knows and loves. Forced to watch merciless Roman soldiers burn his village to the ground, he is taken on a death march back to Rome, where he is sold as a slave. He swears to always resist his conquerors. In this epic historic novel by Maria Fish, two teenagers during the time of Christ take up arms in their personal battles as they journey down the path to face their ultimate challenger.

Download or read book Captivity written by György Spiró and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This translation originally copyrighted in 2010.

Download or read book Captive of Rome written by Theodora Du Bois and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mistress of Rome written by Kate Quinn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in an unforgettable historical saga from the New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Diamond Eye. “So gripping, your hands are glued to the book, and so vivid it burns itself into your mind’s eye and stays with you long after you turn the final page.”—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author First-century Rome: One young woman will hold the fate of an empire in her hands. Thea, a captive from Judaea, is a clever and determined survivor hiding behind a slave’s docile mask. Purchased as a toy for the spoiled heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea evades her mistress’s spite and hones a secret passion for music. But when Thea wins the love of Rome’s newest and most savage gladiator and dares to dream of a better life, the jealous Lepida tears the lovers apart and casts Thea out. Rome offers many ways for the resourceful to survive, and Thea remakes herself as a singer for the Eternal ’City’s glittering aristocrats. As she struggles for success and independence, her nightingale voice attracts a dangerous new admirer: the Emperor himself. But the passions of an all-powerful man come with a heavy price, and Thea finds herself fighting for both her soul and her destiny. Many have tried to destroy the Emperor: a vengeful gladiator, an upright senator, a tormented soldier, a Vestal Virgin. But in the end, the life of Rome’s most powerful man lies in the hands of one woman: the Emperor’s mistress.

Download or read book Rome in Flames written by Kathy Lee and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the start of book 2 in the Tales of Rome series, we find 13-year-old Bryn working a baker's shop in Rome but still dreaming of returning to his British homeland. Nero has been emperor for ten years and many fear him. Nero particularly dislikes Christians, who worship their own God instead of the emperor, and has had some arrested and killed. A great fire breaks out in the city, and Bryn and his friends escape to the outskirts, to the home of a rich slave-trader, Septimus. Bryn returns to the city to see the damage and finds a city in ruins. However, he also sees members of Nero's own Praetorian Guard setting fire to houses. Rumours fly that the Emperor has had the fire started deliberately in order to clear ground to build a grand new palace, but others blame the Christians. Bryn is amongst those arrested. Nero wants to round up a hundred Christians and have them set alight as a mighty spectacle. Will Bryn and his friends survive?

Download or read book The Inflexible Captive written by Hannah More and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-23 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Inflexible Captive" by Hannah More. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book A Captive of the Roman Eagles written by Felix Dahn and published by General Books. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAPTER III. A S we have seen, the Romans were still ignorant whether the Barbarians were aware of the bands approaching simultaneously from several directions to menace the inhabitants of the forest with destruction. Preparations had been made so secretly that the commanders believed it possible to take the foe completely by surprise. For weeks not a German had been allowed to pass the guards on the very outermost line of Roman territory, which, it is true, had been greatly diminished in the course of the last three or four generations. The right of traffic at the stations on the southern shore had been withdrawn a still longer time, on the pretext of alleged violations of the conditions of such intercourse. Roman traders had not ventured recently within the precincts occupied by neighbors who were justly irritated by such severity. The sentinels on the frontier reported that nothing unusual could be seen from the watchtowers. The people went about their work in field and forest as usual, tended their numerous flocks, hunted or fished; apparently they thought neither of defence nor flight. Once, it is true, one of the specula reported that, late one night, a fire had suddenly blazed upon a mountain peak probably several miles from the lake and, after a short interval, as suddenly vanished. The Alemanni called the towering height, whose summit was visible for many a mile, the Sacred Mountain, the Holy Mountain, and Odin's Mountain, and the name has clung to it tenaciously. True, in later times the sacred related to Christian consecration; but at the present day the stately castle on that majestic height bears the title of Heiligenberg. On the spot where Odin's ash-trees then rustled, the breeze now sweeps across the flower-beds of a beautiful garden. The report was u...

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Download or read book A Captive Of The Roman Eagles written by Felix Dahn and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-09-09 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey back to the age of the Roman Empire with Felix Dahn's enthralling historical novel, "A Captive of the Roman Eagles." Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, this gripping tale follows the life of a young Germanic warrior captured by the mighty Roman legions. As a prisoner of war, he must navigate the treacherous world of Roman politics and culture, where loyalty is tested and survival is anything but guaranteed. As the story unfolds, experience the clash of civilizations through the eyes of a captive torn between two worlds. Dahn's vivid portrayal of ancient Rome, combined with his deep understanding of historical context, creates a rich tapestry of intrigue, power struggles, and cultural conflicts. But here's the question that will keep you on the edge of your seat: Can a young warrior from the wilds of Germania find a place within the heart of the Roman Empire? Or will he remain a captive in both body and spirit, bound by the chains of his enemies? Explore the intricate dynamics of Roman society, where every alliance could mean the difference between freedom and death. Dahn's meticulous research and evocative writing bring to life the tension and drama of a world where the stakes are as high as the Roman eagles that soar above. Are you prepared to witness the struggle of a man caught between duty to his people and the lure of Roman civilization? Indulge in short, impactful paragraphs that capture the essence of ancient Rome and the indomitable spirit of a warrior. Dahn's narrative not only entertains but also challenges you to consider the complexities of loyalty, honor, and cultural identity. This is more than just a historical novel; it’s a powerful exploration of the human condition in the face of conquest. Will you join the captive as he confronts the might of Rome and the challenges of his own heart? Seize the opportunity to explore a captivating tale of bravery, identity, and survival. Purchase "A Captive of the Roman Eagles" now, and immerse yourself in a world where the ancient past comes alive with every turn of the page.

Download or read book A Captive of the Roman Eagles Classic Reprint written by Felix Dahn and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-27 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Captive of the Roman Eagles The author of the romance "A Captive of the Roman Eagles" - published in Germany under the title of "Bissula" - is one of the most distinguished novelists of the present day in his own country, and will doubtless be equally appreciated by Americans. Like Dr. Georg Ebers, he has based his historical novels upon the solid foundation of earnest study. The field he has chosen is principally the period of the conflicts between Germany and Rome, and the struggles for supremacy of the various peoples in the territory now occupied by Germany, Switzerland, and France, and he describes with vivid colors and dramatic power the life of those far-off days. Professor Dahn is a native of Hamburg, but spent his childhood in Munich, always a centre of intellectual life, and, under the stimulus of its circle of writers, his poetic talent developed early. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Roman Triumph written by Mary Beard and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-31 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It followed every major military victory in ancient Rome: the successful general drove through the streets to the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill; behind him streamed his raucous soldiers; in front were his most glamorous prisoners, as well as the booty he’d captured, from enemy ships and precious statues to plants and animals from the conquered territory. Occasionally there was so much on display that the show lasted two or three days. A radical reexamination of this most extraordinary of ancient ceremonies, this book explores the magnificence of the Roman triumph, but also its darker side. What did it mean when the axle broke under Julius Caesar’s chariot? Or when Pompey’s elephants got stuck trying to squeeze through an arch? Or when exotic or pathetic prisoners stole the general’s show? And what are the implications of the Roman triumph, as a celebration of imperialism and military might, for questions about military power and “victory” in our own day? The triumph, Mary Beard contends, prompted the Romans to question as well as celebrate military glory. Her richly illustrated work is a testament to the profound importance of the triumph in Roman culture—and for monarchs, dynasts and generals ever since. But how can we re-create the ceremony as it was celebrated in Rome? How can we piece together its elusive traces in art and literature? Beard addresses these questions, opening a window on the intriguing process of sifting through and making sense of what constitutes “history.”