Download or read book The Children of Magnus Maximus written by Dermot Fahy and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Magnus Maximus written by Maxwell Craven and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-15 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of Magnus Maximus's life indicates that the Roman order survived in Britain for far longer than is usually credited, both politically and to a large extent materially.

Download or read book Magnus Maximus A Marvelous Measurer written by Kathleen T. Pelley and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A marvelous measurer learns that friendship can be counted on, in this tale that reminds readers that the best things in life are not meant to be measured, but treasured. Full color.

Download or read book Child Emperor Rule in the Late Roman West AD 367 455 written by Meaghan McEvoy and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McEvoy addresses the phenomenon of the Roman child-emperor during the late fourth century. Tracing the course of their reigns, the book looks at the sophistication of the Roman system of government which made their accessions possible, and the adaptation of existing imperial ideology to portray boys as young as six as viable rulers.

Download or read book A History of the Later Roman Empire AD 284 700 written by Stephen Mitchell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-07-05 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping historical account of the Later Roman Empire incorporating the latest scholarly research In the newly revised 3rd edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire, 284-700, distinguished historians Geoffrey Greatrex and Stephen Mitchell deliver a thoroughly up-to-date discussion of the Later Roman Empire. It includes tables of information, numerous illustrations, maps, and chronological overviews. As the only single volume covering Late Antiquity and the early Islamic period, the book is designed as a comprehensive historical handbook covering the entire span between the Roman Empire to the Islamic conquests. The third edition is a significant expansion of the second edition—published in 2015—and includes two new chapters covering the seventh century. The rest of the work has been updated and revised, providing readers with a sweeping historical survey of the struggles, triumphs, and disasters of the Roman Empire, from the accession of the emperor Diocletian in AD 284 to the closing years of the seventh century. It also offers: A thorough description of the massive political and military transformations in Rome’s western and eastern empires Comprehensive explorations of the latest research on the Later Roman Empire Practical discussions of the tumultuous period ushered in by the Arab conquests Extensive updates, revisions, and corrections of the second edition Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of ancient, medieval, early European, and Near Eastern history, A History of the Later Roman Empire, 284-700 will also benefit lay readers with an interest in the relevant historical period and students taking a survey course involving the late Roman Empire.

Download or read book Journey to Avalon written by Chris Barber and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1997-01-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals the true identity of Arthur, and locates his courts and long-forgotten battle sites such as Badon and Camlan. It also uncovers the secret of the mysterious Isle of Avalon and Arthur's resting place in a Breton church. The authors present a convincing and conclusive answer to the puzzle of King Arthur. Glossary of terms in Welsh and English. Bibliography. Index. 78 illustrations.

Download or read book A History of the Later Roman Empire AD 284 641 written by Stephen Mitchell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire features extensive revisions and updates to the highly-acclaimed, sweeping historical survey of the Roman Empire from the accession of Diocletian in AD 284 to the death of Heraclius in 641. Features a revised narrative of the political history that shaped the late Roman Empire Includes extensive changes to the chapters on regional history, especially those relating to Asia Minor and Egypt Offers a renewed evaluation of the decline of the empire in the later sixth and seventh centuries Places a larger emphasis on the military deficiencies, collapse of state finances, and role of bubonic plague throughout the Europe in Rome’s decline Includes systematic updates to the bibliography

Download or read book Celtic Myth in Contemporary Children s Fantasy written by Dimitra Fimi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runner-up of the Katherine Briggs Folklore Award 2017 Winner of the Mythopoeic Scholarship Award for Myth & Fantasy Studies 2019 This book examines the creative uses of “Celtic” myth in contemporary fantasy written for children or young adults from the 1960s to the 2000s. Its scope ranges from classic children’s fantasies such as Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain and Alan Garner’s The Owl Service, to some of the most recent, award-winning fantasy authors of the last decade, such as Kate Thompson (The New Policeman) and Catherine Fisher (Darkhenge). The book focuses on the ways these fantasy works have appropriated and adapted Irish and Welsh medieval literature in order to highlight different perceptions of “Celticity.” The term “Celtic” itself is interrogated in light of recent debates in Celtic studies, in order to explore a fictional representation of a national past that is often romanticized and political.

Download or read book Constantine III Rex Britannorum written by Patrizio Corda and published by Patrizio Corda. This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 407 AD - Britain is now in chaos, abandoned by a Western Empire unstable and besieged by hordes of barbarians threatening its borders. Exasperated, the people cries out for leadership after the death of Magnus Maximus, the last great to rise against the Theodosian dynasty. The troops elevate several soldiers to the purple, causing them to fall shortly thereafter. Only one of them, Constantine III, will succeed in uniting all Britons under himself, involving them in his project of total reform of an empire now dying and destined to disappear. From the misty, dark seas of the North, Constantine will land across the Channel, shaking up the empire in an attempt to make Britain the epicenter of a new world, founded on the ashes of Rome.

Download or read book Magnus Maximus 4 written by Brent Reilly and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new Hun leader leads a massive new army that threatens to collapse the Roman, Persian, Chinese, and Indian empires if Max cannot stop him. But he cannot do this alone. Max enlists his sons, who must face the Hun horde where tragedy often follows triumph. The family doesn't know if India's Gupta Empire is their friend or enemy while Little Max confronts an unknown empire in Mesoamerica whose bloodthirsty gods require human sacrifice.

Download or read book Roman Imperial Policy from Julian to Theodosius written by R. Malcolm Errington and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The division of the late Roman Empire into two theoretically cooperating parts by the brothers Valentinian and Valens in 364 deeply influenced many aspects of government in each of the divisions. Although the imperial policies during this well-documented and formative period are generally understood to have been driven by the religious and ideological aims of the emperors, R. Malcolm Errington argues that the emperors were actually much more pragmatic in their decision making than has previously been assumed. The division of responsibilities between the emperors inevitably encouraged separate developments and allowed locally varying and often changing imperial attitudes toward different forms of religious belief. Errington demonstrates that the main stimulus for action in this period nearly always came from below the level of the imperial government, and not from an imperial initiative. Extending the theory of Fergus Millar into the later empire, Errington argues that the emperors were fundamentally reactive to regionally supplied information, as Millar has asserted was the case for the High Empire. Thus, despite significant structural changes, the empire remained broadly traditional in its operations.

Download or read book Magnus Maximus written by Brent Reilly and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real hero, true events: In 367 AD, an evil genius gets 5 armies to invade Britain, killing 100,000 Britons in what historians call The Great Conspiracy. Meet the man sent to stop them. Magnus Maximus is Latin for Maximum Great - that's his name - and he'll become Roman emperor in 383 AD. Enjoy the true story of a larger-than-life killer hero with fatal flaws and lethal aim winning an impossible war under extraordinary circumstances as he leaps off the page and runs for his life. See Rome fall, meet the greatest Roman you've never heard of, enjoy the 4th century now, and take a tour of antiquity today. Magnus Maximus 1 hit #1 in Historical Thrillers, #1 in Military Thrillers, #1 in War Fiction, #1 in Military Science Fiction, #1 in Historical Fantasy, #1 in Technothrillers, #1 in Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction, # in Dark Horror, #1 in Suspense, #1 in Time Travel Science Fiction, #1 in Saga Fiction, #1 in Science Fiction Adventure, Greco-Roman Fantasy, and #1 in Alternative History on Amazon. PRAISE FROM AMAZON.COM VERIFIED REVIEWS: "Best historical novel I've read." "You can feel the fire as the Roman Empire explodes. Great series!" "Learn why Rome fell. Magnus puts it all in historical context. Great historical fiction." "Ambitious, outrageous, and audacious in scale, depth, and detail. Brilliantly told... I could feel the fire as Londinium burned. A remarkable read that kept me glued to my screen." "I couldn't stop reading. Magnus flew off the page... The giant blue Pict was sensational." "How military fiction should be written. It's fast, fun, and full of fighting...A tight tale that never bogs down." "Highly addictive. Great book. The pace was fast and the fighting furious. Magnus shines." "Magnus is dark, daring, and dangerous." "4th century historical fiction at its finest." "Shines a bright light on a dark time. Book 1 starts good, then the saga soars!" "Magnus Maximus is Julius Caesar with an attitude. I loved this book." "A stunning depiction of the fall of Rome. This saga is great. Highly recommended." "Great military history...Great portrayal of historical characters." "Nice battle scenes and excellent suspense." "An action packed historical adventure." "A pleasure to read. Fast and fun. I'll be getting the next one." "Great portrait of the withdrawal of Rome." "Fantastic story. Great action." "A blast! Sheet entertainment. Now I want the next one." "Great history... Amazing real men... Magnus stands up and stands out." 30 BOOKS IN THE MAGNUS MAXIMUS SAGA 1) First King of Britain 2) Barbarian Invasions 3) Empires At War 4) The Hun Horde 5) The First Americans 6) The Terror of Totonaca 7) Battles in the Basin 8) The Conquest of Zacatecas 9) Berbers and Bedouins 10) The Mayan Menace 11) Revenge of the Zapotecas 12) Massacre on the Mississippi 13) Alaric the Goth 14) The Forbidden City 15) The Great Wall 16) Japan's Ancient Empire 17) The First Korean War 18) Gwan the Great 19) Rise of the Aztecs 20) League of Emperors 21) Prince of Persia 22) Gupta India 23) The Conquerors 24) Birth of a Behemoth 25) The Doom 26) Peru's City of Gold 27) El Dorado 28) The Invasions of Italy 29) The Last Romans 30) Raid on the Thames COMING SOON: The Fall of Rome

Download or read book The Magnus Maximus Trilogy written by Brent Reilly and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epic historical fiction! Most named characters were real people. BOOK 1: In 367, Saxons, Scotti, Picts, Hiberni, and Attacotti attack Britannia in what historians call The Great Conspiracy. The Emperor sends Magnus Maximus with four legions in a war that decides the fate of the Roman Empire. BOOK 2: Niall of the Nine Hostages kidnaps Elen of the Armies from Wales. Max must invade Ireland to rescue her -- and ends up marrying her. A huge Irish army fights Max at Cavehill in the bloodiest battle in Ireland's history. The Emperor ships Huns to Pictland to attack Max. Only by becoming the first king of Britain can Max survive the onslaught. BOOK 3: Roman, Persian, and Hun empires are assembling the largest invasion fleet in human history. The bloody Battle of Britain will determine the survival of western civilization. Max's family moves into the Kongo, invades Russia, rescues St. Patrick of Ireland, and chases Niall of the Nine Hostages to the Americas, where they find a brave new world.EXCERPTS: An impact turned his helmet. Effectively blind and totally terrified, Max punched someone punching him back. His helmet was too dented, so Max pulled it off and saw his swords, just out of reach. The savage Saxon grinned at the ruined Roman as the battle intensified around them. Max felt Sara the Seer's probing mind like a doctor digging through flesh for an arrowhead. Maxima lurked nearby, taking mental notes and reserving judgment. Everything else disappeared as he glimpsed the first images of his unforgettable future.In the dark rainy forest, Max cut into a hard head who howled. Other Picts rushed him. Limp-running away, Max mumbled in rage. He didn't have anything for the pain except his mind-numbing misery.A flock of arrows turned their cavalry charge into a mess of flesh as Saxons hurried to kill them before they recovered. Cocidius saw himself come up in a roll next to the wharf and thrust his sword into an ugly man who had not bathed in years. Sara the Seer had dried out, as if someone sucked the life essence from her, then continued sucking. Skin clung to fragile bones, all meat melted. It was the grossest thing Max had ever seen.The enemy had to step on their dead and dying comrades to reach the Romans around the rim. Soldiers flung themselves at their down-slope rivals, often feet first, using their momentum to send Saxons soaring. Three bounced a few times before hitting rock bottom. Others simply got crushed. "Hit me." Maxima slapped his face hard. "Oh, you meant figuratively." She did not apologize. "You're a dangerous girl, Maxima." "Don't you ever forget it." Ballistae threw glass jars of oil into the mass of men muscling through the eastern gate. Hastily erected barriers corralled hundreds of pillagers. Barbarians on fire screamed for help, like hairy candles on a ship in a storm. One day, it seemed, the dark exotic beauty sprouted outstanding breasts and curves that flowed in all the right directions. She was about to pop her virginity like a cork, and radiated sexuality like old men radiate decay.He thought a corpse stopped his slide, until it opened its blue eyes and roared at Max. The legate desperately tried killing the corpse, but couldn't get his long swords in because they were too close. He finally grabbed an arrow, stuck in the bastard's breast, and used his weight to drive it deeper."Do I know you?" Max asked. He hated confusion. The only colorful options he liked were white and black. Greys pissed him off. A monster of a man had run down the hill too fast and must have slide 20 paces in the mud before smacking the arrow-riddled corpse. Max jumped with his sword, though his left leg didn't work right. The maniac howled in rage.

Download or read book Mission Possible written by Eva Moskowitz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies for making the schools we need that work for all kids Eva Moskowitz (the founder and CEO of the Success Charter Network in Harlem) and Arin Lavinia offer practical, classroom-tested ideas for dramatically improving teaching and learning. Moskowitz and Lavinia reveal how a charter school in the middle of Harlem, enrolling neighborhood children selected at random, emerged as one of the top schools in New York City and State within three years. The results of the Harlem school were on a par with public schools for gifted students and elite private schools. Describes what can be accomplished when students and adults all work to focus on constant learning and performance improvement; DVD clips can be accessed using a special link included in the book. The Success Academies have been featured in two popular and widely distributed documentaries, Waiting for Superman and The Lottery Details the Success Academies' THINK Literacy curriculum, which produces dramatic results in student's reading and writing skills In addition to providing strategies and lessons for school leaders and teachers, Secrets of the Success Academies also serves as a guide for parents, policymakers, and practitioners who are passionate about closing the academic achievement gap.

Download or read book Coinage and History of the Roman Empire written by David Vagi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2001. Coinage and History of the Roman Empire is an invaluable study in the fields of Roman history and numismatics. Current scholarship is invoked throughout as a corrective to other published sources: hundreds f significat updates in chronology, historical perspective and numismatic attribution make this book indispensable. The book consists of two volumes: volume one, History; volume two: Coinage. The 550-year period covered- The Imperatorial Age: c. 82-27 B.C; and The Roman Empire: 27 B.C to A.D 480- is divided into twelve epochs, each prefaced with an overview of the period's social and historical developments. Coinage and History of the Roman Empire is fully illustrated (including family trees, tables, maps) and includes an extensive bibliography as well alphabetical and chronological indexes.

Download or read book Religion in Late Roman Britain written by Dorothy Watts and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion in Late Roman Britain explores the changes in religion over the fourth century; the historical background for these changes and the forces which contributed to them. Dorothy Watts examines the reasons for the decline of Christianity and the continuation of the pagan, Celtic cults in Britain. The author establishes a chronology for the rise and decline of Christianity, based on the available archaeological evidence, and she charts the fate of the pagan cults and temples in the fourth century. The author discusses the nature of Romano-British pagan religion and she analyses the controversial rite of decapitated burial in the light of some startling new archaeological evidence.

Download or read book A Brief History of the Roman Empire written by Stephen P. Kershaw and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively and very readable history of the Roman Empire from its establishment in 27 BC to the barbarian incursions and the fall of Rome in AD 476, Kershaw draws on a range of evidence, from Juvenal's Satires to recent archaeological finds. He examines extraordinary personalities such as Caligula and Nero and seismic events such as the conquest of Britain and the establishment of a 'New Rome' at Constantinople and the split into eastern and western empires. Along the way we encounter gladiators and charioteers, senators and slaves, fascinating women, bizarre sexual practices and grotesque acts of brutality, often seen through eyes of some of the world's greatest writers. He concludes with a brief look at how Rome lives on in the contemporary world, in politics, architecture, art and literature.