The Centurion and the Queen
The Centurion and the Queen

Author: Minnette Meador

Publisher:

Published: 2008-04

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9781934992050

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Marius has been stationed on the island of 60AD Britannia for sixteen years, since his demotion from the famous Praetorian Guard after his suspected involvement in the assassination of Caligula. When Delia enters his life, she challenges everything he believes, effortlessly strips away years of Roman conditioning, and angers him to the point of betraying his training, and his oaths. He simply cannot resist her. Delia is sister to an indolent Celtic king, but that role has turned to nothing more than another surrender. All she can do now is help her people survive the gradual conquest by Rome and their suicidal pride as so many throw themselves against the unstoppable Roman machine. The last thing she expected was to find herself craving the touch of an enemy.

A World of Chess
A World of Chess

Author: Jean-Louis Cazaux

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1476629013

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With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.

Caesar and Cleopatra
Caesar and Cleopatra

Author: George Bernard Shaw

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2024-03-31

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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"Caesar and Cleopatra" by George Bernard Shaw is a captivating historical drama that offers a fresh and unconventional portrayal of the legendary relationship between Julius Caesar, the powerful Roman general, and Cleopatra, the enigmatic Queen of Egypt. Set against the backdrop of ancient Alexandria, the play explores themes of politics, power, and identity, as well as the clash between Western and Eastern civilizations. At the heart of the story is the unlikely mentorship between Caesar and Cleopatra, as the aging Roman leader takes the young queen under his wing and guides her in the ways of diplomacy and statecraft. Through their witty exchanges and philosophical discussions, Shaw challenges traditional interpretations of their relationship, presenting Cleopatra as a shrewd and politically astute ruler rather than a mere seductress. As Caesar navigates the treacherous political landscape of ancient Egypt, he grapples with questions of morality, leadership, and the nature of empire. Meanwhile, Cleopatra wrestles with her own ambitions and desires, as she seeks to secure her throne and assert her independence in a male-dominated world.

The Essential G. B. Shaw: Celebrated Plays, Novels, Personal Letters, Essays & Articles
The Essential G. B. Shaw: Celebrated Plays, Novels, Personal Letters, Essays & Articles

Author: George Bernard Shaw

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-27

Total Pages: 4465

ISBN-13:

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The Essential G. B. Shaw: Celebrated Plays, Novels, Personal Letters, Essays & Articles is a comprehensive collection that showcases the diverse talents of renowned author George Bernard Shaw. This anthology includes a selection of his most famous plays, such as 'Pygmalion' and 'Major Barbara', along with his notable novels, personal letters, essays, and articles. Shaw's literary style is characterized by sharp wit, social commentary, and a keen observation of human nature, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking. The book offers readers a glimpse into Shaw's extensive body of work, providing insight into his unique perspective on politics, morality, and society. Shaw's writing remains relevant in today's world, offering a timeless commentary on the complexities of human behavior and societal norms. The Essential G. B. Shaw is a must-read for those interested in classic literature and the works of a prolific playwright and thinker.

The Essential Plays of George Bernard Shaw (Illustrated Edition)
The Essential Plays of George Bernard Shaw (Illustrated Edition)

Author: George Bernard Shaw

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-11-15

Total Pages: 3015

ISBN-13: 8027230357

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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) was an Irish playwright, essayist, novelist and short story writer and wrote more than 60 plays. He is the only person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize in Literature (1925) and an Academy Award (1938). Table of Contents George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton Plays: Widowers' Houses (1892) The Philanderer (1898) Mrs. Warren's Profession (1898) The Man Of Destiny (1897) Arms And The Man: An Anti-Romantic Comedy in Three Acts (1894) Candida (1898) You Never Can Tell (1897) Three Plays for Puritans: The Devil's Disciple (1897) Captain Brassbound's Conversion (1900) Caesar and Cleopatra: A History (1901) The Gadfly Or The Son of the Cardinal (1898) The Admirable Bashville Or Constancy Unrewarded (1901) Man And Superman: A Comedy and A Philosophy (1903) John Bull's Other Island (1904) How He Lied To Her Husband (1904) Major Barbara (1905) Passion, Poison, And Petrifaction (1905) The Doctor's Dilemma: A Tragedy (1906) The Interlude At The Playhouse (1907) Getting Married (1908) The Shewing-Up Of Blanco Posnet (1909) Press Cuttings (1909) Misalliance (1910) The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets (1910) Fanny's First Play (1911) Androcles And The Lion (1912) Overruled: A Demonstration (1912) Pygmalion (1913) Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores) (1913) The Music Cure (1913) Beauty's Duty (Unfinished) (1913) O'Flaherty, V. C. (1915) Macbeth Skit (unfinished) (1916) Glastonbury Skit (unfinished) (1916) The Inca Of Perusalem: An Almost Historical Comedietta (1916) Augustus Does His Bit (1916) Skit For The Tiptaft Revue (1917) Annajanska, The Bolshevik Empress (1917) Heartbreak House (1919) Back To Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch (1921) In the Beginning The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas The Thing Happens Tragedy of an Elderly Gentleman...

Arms and the Man, The Devil's Disciple, and Caesar and Cleopatra
Arms and the Man, The Devil's Disciple, and Caesar and Cleopatra

Author: George Bernard Shaw

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0198800711

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The three plays in this volume are some of George Bernard Shaw's most popular and frequently performed works. They demonstrate the development of Shavian comedy and contain early formulations of his idea of the Superman, an extraordinary individual who catalyzes the evolution of mankind.Arms and the Man (1894) was Shaw's first commercial success and the first public confirmation that he could make playwriting his profession. It is the first of what Shaw called his "pleasant plays", comedies that critique idealism in general rather than specific social problems (as his earlier playsdid). Specifically, Shaw undermines the romance of wartime courage, reckless heroism, and nationalist pride among British spectators while using the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1886 as an exotic veneer.Shaw wrote The Devil's Disciple (1897) for William Terriss, an actor known for his swashbuckling roles who had requested a play that would "contain every 'surefire" melodramatic situation' - mistaken identities, terrifying adventures and last-second escapes, and frequent emotional outpourings..Caesar and Cleopatra (1898) is Shaw's revision of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra as well as a fusion of the pragmatism and unconventionality of the heroes of Arms and the Man and The Devil's Disciple into a portrait of jocular, morally serious leadership.