Download or read book Scorpions in Corinth written by J. M. Alvey and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second mystery of a series set in ancient Greece, “the perfect protagonist,” a playwright turned amateur sleuth, searches for a murderer (Financial Times). Popular playwright Philocles and his actors are hired to take his latest play to Corinth to promote goodwill between the two cities. But on arrival, their guide and fixer Eumelos drops dead—poisoned. Philocles is convinced someone is out to sabotage the play. To find out who—and why—he must first uncover the murderer. But in Corinth the ruling oligarchs seem more interested in commerce than justice. And with the city's religious brotherhoods pursuing their own vicious rivalries, asking the wrong questions could get an outsider like Philocles killed. Praise for the writing of J. M. Alvey: “Historical writing at its best. Riveting.” —Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series “Superb . . . A fabulous read.” —The Irish Times “If you like C J Sansom’s Tudor sleuth Matthew Shardlake, you’ll love this.” —James Wilde, author of Hereward and Pendragon “Great sense of place, terrific characters and a cracking plot.” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat “As vivid and lively as a Greek wedding—but with rather more blood!” —Val McDermid, author of the Kate Brannigan Mysteries “It’s about time someone did for ancient Athens what Lindsey Davis’ Falco novels do for Ancient Rome.” —Jack Grimwood, author of Moskva “An enjoyable debut with a strong historical setting.” —The Times

Download or read book Shadows of Athens written by J. M. Alvey and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Historical crime writing that virtually reinvents the genre. Ancient Athens is recreated with a masterly touch . . . Philocles is the perfect protagonist.” —Financial Times 443 BC, and, after decades of war with Persia, peace has finally come to Athens. The city is being rebuilt, and commerce and culture are flourishing. Aspiring playwright Philocles has come home to find a man with his throat cut slumped against his front gate. Is it just a robbery gone wrong? But, if so, why didn't the thieves take the dead man’s valuables? With the play that could make his name just days away, he must find out who this man is, why he has been murdered—and why the corpse was left in his doorway. But Philocles soon realises he has been caught up in something far bigger, and there are those who don't want him looking any further . . . “Historical writing at its best. Riveting.” —Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series “Superb . . . A fabulous read.” —The Irish Times “If you like C. J. Sansom’s Tudor sleuth Matthew Shardlake, you’ll love this.” —James Wilde, author of Hereward and Pendragon “Great sense of place, terrific characters and a cracking plot.” —Joanne Harris, The New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat “As vivid and lively as a Greek wedding--but with rather more blood!” —Val McDermid, author of the Kate Brannigan Mysteries “It's about time someone did for ancient Athens what Lindsey Davis’ Falco novels do for Ancient Rome.” —Jack Grimwood, author of Moskva “An enjoyable debut with a strong historical setting.” —The Times

Download or read book Justice for Athena written by J. M. Alvey and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A playwright turned amateur sleuth who is “the perfect protagonist” solves a murder at a celebration in this historical mystery set in ancient Greece (Financial Times). It’s festival time in Athens, and Philocles is looking forward to the holiday. Visitors are coming from across the Hellenic world for eight days of sporting competitions, musical contests, and sacred rites to honor Athena, the city’s patron goddess. Thousands will flock to the Pnyx to be enthralled by the dramatic three-day performance of Homer’s Iliad, an entertainment unique to the Great Panathenaea. Taking part is the highest honor and greatest challenge for an epic poet. Then one of the poets is brutally murdered. Is this random misfortune, an old score being settled, or is someone trying to sabotage the festival? The authorities want this cleared up quickly and quietly. Philocles finds himself on the trail of a killer once more . . . Longlisted for the 2021 CWA Sapere Books Historical Dagger Praise for the writing of J. M. Alvey: “Historical writing at its best. Riveting.” —Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series “Superb . . . A fabulous read.” —The Irish Times “If you like C J Sansom's Tudor sleuth Matthew Shardlake, you'll love this.” —James Wilde, author of Hereward and Pendragon “Great sense of place, terrific characters and a cracking plot.” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat “As vivid and lively as a Greek wedding—but with rather more blood!” —Val McDermid, author of the Kate Brannigan Mysteries “It's about time someone did for ancient Athens what Lindsey Davis’ Falco novels do for Ancient Rome.” —Jack Grimwood, author of Moskva

Download or read book Poetical Works written by John Milton and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Curious Facts in the History of Insects Including Spiders and Scorpions written by Frank Cowan and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Curious Facts in the History of Insects Including Spiders and Scorpions written by Frank Cowan and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank Cowan's 'Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions' is a meticulous exploration of the insect world, delving into obscure details and fascinating anecdotes that will captivate any reader with an interest in entomology. Cowan's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing a wealth of information while maintaining a sense of wonder and curiosity about the insect kingdom. This book is a unique contribution to the field of natural history, offering a fresh perspective on insects that goes beyond the standard scientific textbooks. Cowan's ability to blend scientific facts with entertaining stories makes this book a compelling read for scholars and nature enthusiasts alike. Frank Cowan, known for his extensive research in entomology, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to 'Curious Facts in the History of Insects'. His passion for insects shines through in every chapter, making this book a valuable addition to the study of insects and their behavior. I highly recommend 'Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions' to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the fascinating world of bugs and insects.

Download or read book Curious Facts in the History of Insects including spiders and scorpions A complete collection of the legends superstitions beliefs and ominous signs connected with insects together with their uses in medicine art and as food and a summary of their remarkable injuries and appearances written by Frank Cowan and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles written by Bradley and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The World of 1 Corinthians written by Matthew R Malcolm and published by Authentic Media Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The World of 1 Corinthians Matthew Malcolm aims to broaden our understanding of Paul's letter to the church in Corinth by allowing us to see it in its wider context of Greek and Roman culture and literature. The book follows the text of 1 Corinthians in a fresh translation, with annotated citations and pictures throughout the text. The book will be used to complement conventional commentaries. Essential to the task of interpreting an ancient text is recognition of that text's historical origins. This book aims to help those who are separated from Paul and his Corinthian audience by 2,000 years toward an increased appreciation of their world.

Download or read book Apotropaia and Phylakteria Confronting Evil in Ancient Greece written by Maria G. Spathi and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The belief in the existence of evil forces was part of ancient everyday life and a phenomenon deeply embedded in popular thought of the Greek world. Stemming from a conference held in Athens in June 2021, this volume addresses the apotropaia and phylakteria from different perspectives: via literary sources, archaeological material, and iconography.

Download or read book Shadows of Athens written by JM Alvey and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 443 BC, and, after decades of war with Persia, peace has finally come to Athens. The city is being rebuilt, and commerce and culture are flourishing. Aspiring playwright Philocles has come home to find a man with his throat cut slumped against his front gate. Is it just a robbery gone wrong? But, if so, why didn't the thieves take the dead man's valuables? With the play that could make his name just days away, he must find out who this man is, why he has been murdered - and why the corpse was left in his doorway. But Philocles soon realises he has been caught up in something far bigger, and there are those who don't want him looking any further . . .

Download or read book The Spartan written by Mike Rogers and published by Jolly Rogers Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the third Macedonian war Greece is now under control of the mighty Roman Empire. Athens is under control of the Romans. Macedon is plundered and broken. Sparta is but a shadow of its former glory. And yet...A spartan warrior arises and brings a dream of freedom. The story I want to tell you of him on this day is not one about great heroics or how many enemies he killed. No, this story is about the man behind the warrior. This is the story of Eclectus.

Download or read book When Scorpio Ruled the World written by Chris Stubbs and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book begins by providing sufficient Astrology for the reader to appreciate the material follow. A new method of Astrological Interpretation is proposed and supported compromising a combination of the interpretations of both the Epoch (Moment of Fertilizations) and birth charts. Because the traditional method of interpretation seemed inadequate for describing conquerors from History the book uses the new method to generate their improved descriptions from in each case from Adolf Hitler to King Edward III of England. The importance of the Scorpio Element then becomes apparent. With reasonable assumptions the method is then extended to derive viable person descriptions for Julius Caesar and for Alexander the Great. Additionally the method was extended to cover nine famous, 2nd-tier power notables from Cicero to Theodore Roosevelt. Once again the new method describes these notables both specifically and without exception. In conclusion, several implications from the work are mentioned and proposed final stage of the proof of the Truth of Natal Astrology is recommended.

Download or read book Erasmus in English 1523 1584 Volume 1 The Manual of the Christian Soldier and Other Writings written by Alex Davis and published by MHRA. This book was released on 2023-01-05 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The translation of Erasmus's Manual of the Christian Soldier, thought to be by William Tyndale, is one of the foundational texts of the English Reformation. The present edition is based for the first time on the recently-discovered manuscript dating from 1523. It is accompanied by translations of other key religious works, Erasmus's treatise on the Lord's Prayer and the introduction to the New Testament; by the anti-papal satire, Julius Exclusus; and by the Epistle in Praise of Matrimony and the Proverbs, both translated by the English Erasmian, Richard Taverner, in support of Thomas Cromwell's reformist agenda.

Download or read book The Oxford English Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to current definitions, provides an historical treatment to words and idioms included.

Download or read book The poetical works of John Milton ed with notes by J Bradshaw written by John Milton and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 1116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Cavalry of the Army of the Ohio written by Dennis W. Belcher and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-07-10 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the outset of the Civil War, the cavalry of the Army of the Ohio (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tennessee) was a fledgling force beginning an arduous journey that would make it the best cavalry in the world. In late 1862, most of this cavalry was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland and a second cavalry force emerged in the second Army of the Ohio. Throughout the war, these regiments fought in some of the most important military operations of the war, including Camp Wildcat; Mill Springs; the siege of Corinth; raids into East Tennessee; the capture of Morgan during his Great Raid; and the campaigns of Middle Tennessee, Perryville, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Nashville. This is their complete history.