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This book looks into Babylon's genesis taking us back to the third millennium BCE when the Akkadian Empire, under the rule of Sargon the Great, laid the foundation for the city-state. Sargon, a charismatic and ambitious leader, sought to consolidate his dominion over the fertile lands between the twin rivers. In this political tapestry, a settlement known as Eridu would play a pivotal role.
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Delve into the reign of Hammurabi, one of the most illustrious rulers in the ancient world. Hammurabi ascended to the Babylonian throne in the early 18th century BCE, marking a significant chapter in the socio-political landscape of the time. His rule witnessed a confluence of cultural, political, and economic factors that shaped the trajectory of ancient Mesopotamia and laid the groundwork for the famous Codex Hammurabi, a comprehensive legal code...
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This book explores the ancient realm of Mesopotamia, along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The Babylonians wove a rich tapestry of religious beliefs that formed the backbone of their cultural and societal identity. At the heart of this intricate cosmology stood a diverse and complex pantheon of gods, each endowed with unique attributes, responsibilities, and mythological narratives. Explore how this pantheon not only shaped the Babylonian...
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This book explores the vast Central Asian steppes, an expanse of rolling grasslands stretching from the Danube River in the west to the borders of China in the east, that have borne witness to the nomadic lifestyles of diverse tribes and cultures for millennia. In this vast and dynamic landscape, poetic expressions emerged as a reflection of the nomadic way of life, capturing the essence of the steppe's beauty, challenges, and the nomads' deep connection...
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In this classic work, the eminent archeologist recounts his historic excavations and the significant Biblical findings they revealed.
French archeologist André Parrot led some of the most important digs of the twentieth century. In 1933, he began excavations on the right bank of the Euphrates River in present-day Syria. Uncovering numerous artifacts and architecture, he was able to identify the site as the Mesopotamian city of Mari. In this wide-ranging...
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Following the First Civil War the Roman Republic was able to rebuild itself and restore stability. Yet the problems which had plagued the previous seventy years of the Republic, of political reform being met with violence and bloodshed, had not been resolved and once again resumed. Men such as Catiline and Clodius took up the mantle of reform which saw Rome paralysed with domestic conflict and ultimately bloodshed and murder. In the search for stability,...
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These chapters aim to capture the diverse and dynamic roles of women along the Silk Road, from trade hubs and nomadic societies to cultural and educational centers, highlighting their contributions to the historical and cultural tapestry of the ancient trade routes.
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Sparta has often been described as the original Utopia-a remarkably evolved society whose warrior heroes were forbidden any other trade, profession, or business. As a people, the Spartans were the living exemplars of such core values as duty, discipline, the nobility of arms in a cause worth dying for, sacrificing the individual for the greater good of the community (illustrated by their role in the battle of Thermopylae), and the triumph over seemingly...
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A gripping fictionalized account of the landmark battle that turned the tide of history. On October 25, 1415, a trapped and vastly outnumbered force of exhausted and demoralized English archers and men-at-arms faced a colossal army of French knights on a desolate field in northern France. What took place that day became one of the greatest moments of the Hundred Years' War and English history. Based on chronicles of the times, Agincourt 1415: Field...
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The world has seen the rise of seven remarkable ancient civilizations over the last ten thousand years.Some of these have run their full course and fallen off by the wayside, some of them are still going strong in the modern world. Nonetheless, all of them have contributed much to the remarkable history of human civilization through the ages.And it all started with the human species of Homo erectus, Homo heidelbergensis, Homo neanderthalsis, and Homo...
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"Halls of Wisdom" takes readers on a journey through the intellectual epicenter of the ancient world – Alexandria, where grand libraries and institutions of learning flourished. From the legendary Library of Alexandria to the scholarly pursuits that defined this city, the book explores the pivotal role of Alexandria in preserving, disseminating, and advancing knowledge in the ancient Mediterranean world.
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Kemet (Egypt) 2975 B.C.EMerneith has never quite been comfortable in her role as queen, though she cares deeply for her subjects. But now, if she can't find a way to stop the ego-maniacal pharaoh in his attempts to become a living god, Egypt and all her people will be brought to ruin. When her life is threatened, her only hope may be the newly appointed Captain of the Royal Guard, a handsome - yet brazen - foreigner with a mysterious past.Captain...
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The history of the 'barbarian' peoples of Europe is filled with dramatic wars and migrations along with charismatic and often farsighted leaders. Inevitably, their greatest challenge was their struggle with the renowned military might of Rome. Even when outnumbered and faced by better equipped and trained Roman legions, the barbarians could inflict devastating defeats upon Rome. Though sometimes fickle in battle, the barbarian warrior was capable...
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Embark on the journey of exploring the origins of the Malay universe takes us into the realm of creation myths, where ancient narratives weave together the cosmic tapestry of existence. This book explores These Malay myths, rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Malays, offering profound insights into the beliefs, cosmology, and foundational stories that shaped their understanding of the universe.
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In AD376 large groups of Goths, seeking refuge from the Huns, sought admittance to the Eastern Roman Empire. Emperor Valens took the strategic decision to grant them entry, hoping to utilize them as a source of manpower for his campaigns against Persia. The Goths had been providing good warriors to Roman armies for decades. However, mistreatment of the refugees by Roman officials led them to take up arms against their hosts. The resultant battle near...
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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...
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This new study, drawing on the latest research, tells the story of the decline and fall of the pharaoh Akhenaten's religious revolution in the fourteenth century BC. Beginning at the regime's high-point in his Year 12, it traces the subsequent collapse that saw the deaths of many of the king's loved ones, his attempts to guarantee the revolution through co-rulers, and the last frenzied assault on the god Amun.
The book then outlines the events of...
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After decades of strife and a pair of bloodily savage wars, the Kingdom of Dacia is no more. With King Decebalus dead, and the surviving members of the royal family in captivity, an uneasy peace descends upon the new Roman Province of Dacia. The senate and people of Rome eagerly expect the return of the victorious Emperor Trajan. With equal eagerness, the people await the legendary great Dacian treasury, said to equal hundreds of tons in gold and...
20) The Final Shroud
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The Holy Land, 1099: Jerusalem has fallen. As the Christian factions vie for power, Godefroi de Bouillon and his companions unearth markers to the Keystone, a mystical artefact with the power to shape history. Yet progress has its price: Godefroi' s bodyguard lies gravely wounded; the Arabic cabal guiding Hugues is broken; and the forces of Severity are gathering to claim the Keystone.France, 1307: Bertrand de Châ tillon-sur-Seine...
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