Sparta: Rise Of The Warrior City-State
Sparta: Rise Of The Warrior City-State

Author: A.J.Kingston

Publisher: A.J.Kingston

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1839383089

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Are you fascinated by the legends of ancient Greece and the incredible warriors who once roamed the land? If so, then Sparta: Rise Of The Warrior City-State is the perfect book bundle for you! This 4-in-1 collection is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary city-state of Sparta, which rose to prominence as one of the most powerful military forces in the ancient world. With books dedicated to the city-state's warriors, queens, armies, and society, this bundle is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to learn more about the fascinating history of Sparta. Book 1, Sparta: The Warrior City-State, takes readers on a journey through the unique culture of the Spartans, exploring their brutal training methods and legendary victories on the battlefield. Learn about the tactics, weapons, and fighting techniques that made the Spartans some of the most feared warriors in history. In Book 2, Spartan Women: Mothers, Warriors, And Queens, readers will discover the powerful and influential women who helped shape Spartan society. From the queens who held sway over Spartan politics to the fierce warriors who fought alongside their male counterparts, Spartan women played a vital role in the city-state's success. Book 3, The Spartan Army: Elite Warriors Of The Ancient World, provides an in-depth look at the military might of Sparta. Discover the tactics and strategies that made the Spartan army a force to be reckoned with, and learn about the battles and campaigns that helped establish the city-state as a dominant force in the ancient world. Finally, in Book 4, Spartan Society: Power, Politics, And Identity, readers will explore the political and social structures that made Spartan society so unique. From the powerful Gerousia council to the dual kingship system, Spartan society was a complex web of power and influence that helped shape the course of history. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of ancient cultures, or simply interested in the stories that make history great, Sparta: Rise Of The Warrior City-State is the ultimate book bundle for anyone looking to learn more about the incredible world of ancient Greece. Don't miss out on this chance to explore the fascinating world of Sparta and its legendary warriors!

Warriors, Witches, Women
Warriors, Witches, Women

Author: Kate Hodges

Publisher: White Lion Publishing

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1781319278

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Meet mythology’s fifty fiercest females in this modern retelling of the world’s greatest legends. From feminist fairies to bloodsucking temptresses, half-human harpies and protective Vodou goddesses, these are women who go beyond long-haired, smiling stereotypes. Their stories are so powerful, so entrancing, that they have survived for millennia. Lovingly retold and updated, Kate Hodges places each heroine, rebel and provocateur firmly at the centre of their own narrative. Players include: Bewitching, banished Circe, an introvert famed and feared for her transfigurative powers. The righteous Furies, defiantly unrepentant about their dedication to justice. Fun-loving Ame-no-Uzume who makes quarrelling friends laugh and terrifies monsters by flashing at them. The fateful Morai sisters who spin a complex web of birth, life and death. Find your tribe, fire your imagination and be empowered by this essential anthology of notorious, demonised and overlooked women.

Ancient Civilizations of Africa
Ancient Civilizations of Africa

Author: G. Mokhtar

Publisher:

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780520039131

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The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography.

The Bronze Lie
The Bronze Lie

Author: Myke Cole

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021-09-02

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1472843746

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Covering Sparta's full classical history, The Bronze Lie examines the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy. The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism and martial prowess – but was this reputation earned? This book paints a very different picture of Spartan warfare – punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. We also discover a society dedicated to militarism not in service to Greek unity or to the Spartan state itself, but as a desperate measure intended to keep its massive population of helots (a near-slave underclass) in line. What successes there were, such as in the Peloponnesian Wars, gave Sparta only a brief period of hegemony over Greece. Today, there is no greater testament to this than the relative position of modern Sparta and its famous rival Athens. The Bronze Lie explores the Spartans' arms and armor, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare.

Versus: Warriors
Versus: Warriors

Author: Hannah Wilson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2009-11-10

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 0753419165

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Ten warriors are gathered from across time to fight five epic battles.

Olympias
Olympias

Author: Elizabeth Carney

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-09-27

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1134318197

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Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, this is the definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, and the first modern biography of Olympias.

A Sorrow Fierce and Falling (Kingdom on Fire, Book Three)
A Sorrow Fierce and Falling (Kingdom on Fire, Book Three)

Author: Jessica Cluess

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0553536001

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"A pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare's] Infernal Devices." --JUSTINE MAGAZINE "Plot twists so good they will leave you reeling." --TRACI CHEE, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader IT'S TIME FOR HER POWER TO RULE. As Henrietta nervously awaits her marriage to Lord Blackwood, she discovers that Sorrow-Fell is not a safe haven from the bloodthirsty Ancients. It's a trap. So with her friend Maria and Magnus, the young man who once stole her heart, at her side, Henrietta plots a dangerous journey straight into the enemy's lair. Some will live. Some will die. All will be tested. In this stunning conclusion to the Kingdom on Fire series, Henrietta must choose between the love from her past, the love from her present, and a love that could define her future. The fate of the kingdom rests on her decision: Will she fall or rise up to become the woman who saves the realm? Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1: "This is a novel that gives off light and heat." --The New York Times "Vivid characters, terrifying monsters, and world building as deep and dark as the ocean." --VICTORIA AVEYARD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen "Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic." --STEPHANIE GARBER, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval "Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world's best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!" --TAMORA PIERCE, #1 New York Times bestselling author

American Military History Volume 1
American Military History Volume 1

Author: Army Center of Military History

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-05

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781944961404

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American Military History provides the United States Army-in particular, its young officers, NCOs, and cadets-with a comprehensive but brief account of its past. The Center of Military History first published this work in 1956 as a textbook for senior ROTC courses. Since then it has gone through a number of updates and revisions, but the primary intent has remained the same. Support for military history education has always been a principal mission of the Center, and this new edition of an invaluable history furthers that purpose. The history of an active organization tends to expand rapidly as the organization grows larger and more complex. The period since the Vietnam War, at which point the most recent edition ended, has been a significant one for the Army, a busy period of expanding roles and missions and of fundamental organizational changes. In particular, the explosion of missions and deployments since 11 September 2001 has necessitated the creation of additional, open-ended chapters in the story of the U.S. Army in action. This first volume covers the Army's history from its birth in 1775 to the eve of World War I. By 1917, the United States was already a world power. The Army had sent large expeditionary forces beyond the American hemisphere, and at the beginning of the new century Secretary of War Elihu Root had proposed changes and reforms that within a generation would shape the Army of the future. But world war-global war-was still to come. The second volume of this new edition will take up that story and extend it into the twenty-first century and the early years of the war on terrorism and includes an analysis of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq up to January 2009.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT - Ultimate Collection: Memoirs, History Books, Biographies, Essays, Speeches &Executive Orders
THEODORE ROOSEVELT - Ultimate Collection: Memoirs, History Books, Biographies, Essays, Speeches &Executive Orders

Author: Theodore Roosevelt

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-07-24

Total Pages: 2367

ISBN-13: 8026878256

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This collection represents the great literary legacy of the president Theodore Roosevelt. He had a wide range of interests which can be seen in his work. Roosevelt had shown a great deal of talent in different literary genres, such as history, biography, nature and guide books. In addition, trough his memoirs, his personal and presidential writings you will discover surprising adventurous life the former president, as well as details of his presidential actions and truth behind certain decisions. Contents: Autobiography The Naval War of 1812 Hero Tales from American History The Winning of the West Through the Brazilian Wilderness Letters to His Children The Rough Riders A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open Hunting The Grisly And Other Sketches America and the World War Average Americans The Strenuous Life Expansion and Peace Fellow-Feeling as Political Factor Character & Success History as Literature Biological Analogies in History The World Movement The Thraldom of Names Productive Scholarship Dante and the Bowery The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century The Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit The Ancient Irish Sagas An Art Exhibition The Duties of American Citizenship Professionalism in Sports Practical Work in Politics Resignation Letter Colonel Roosevelt's Reports Strength & Decency The Square Deal Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech The Man With the Muck Rake Sons of the Puritans Where We Can Work With Socialists Where We Cannot Work With Socialists Citizenship in a Republic (the Man in the Arena) International Peace The New Nationalism Duty & Self-control The Right of the People to Rule I Have Just Been Shot Address to the Boys Progressive League Address to the Knights of Columbus

The Cambridge World History of Violence: Volume 1, The Prehistoric and Ancient Worlds
The Cambridge World History of Violence: Volume 1, The Prehistoric and Ancient Worlds

Author: Garrett G. Fagan

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1108882900

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The first in a four-volume set, The Cambridge World History of Violence, Volume 1 provides a comprehensive examination of violence in prehistory and the ancient world. Covering the Palaeolithic through to the end of classical antiquity, the chapters take a global perspective spanning sub-Saharan Africa, the Near East, Europe, India, China, Japan and Central America. Unlike many previous works, this book does not focus only on warfare but examines violence as a broader phenomenon. The historical approach complements, and in some cases critiques, previous research on the anthropology and psychology of violence in the human story. Written by a team of contributors who are experts in each of their respective fields, Volume 1 will be of particular interest to anyone fascinated by archaeology and the ancient world.