Roman Biography

Discover all the foul facts about the Rotten Romans on audio, narrated by Terry Deary. Find out what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spikey. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Tutto parte dall'Emilia e dalle lezioni politiche della madre, dalle partite di calcio al Campo Volo nella Reggio Emilia rossa degli anni Cinquanta. Romano Prodi si racconta per la prima volta in queste pagine scritte con Marco Ascione, giornalista del "Corriere della Sera": la vita intensa di un protagonista della nostra storia che ha sempre "interpretato a soggetto" da riformista, sì, ma a modo suo. Vicino alla Democrazia cristiana, ma non dentro.

From bulging muscles to adoring fans, pro wrestling superstars Roman Reigns and Hulk Hogan have a lot in common. But only one can be king of the ring. Compare their careers and choose your champion.

An introduction to the Gods the Greeks worshiped, and the Heroes the Greeks adored.Western Civilization draws heavily from the Classical Greek period. Listen to these brief stories of the awesome Greek Gods, the mighty mythological Heroes, and the powerful men and events that influenced Classical Greek history.

See ancient Rome through the eyes of a gladiator—from the evening before the games at the Colosseum to the evening after "A grippingly original way of making the alien world of the Roman Amphitheatre both accessible and comprehensible." —Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest is History What did...

Hvidsten Kro mellem Randers og Mariager var centrum for en modstandsgruppe, der opstod i marts 1943. Den blev ledet af kroejer Marius Fiil. Opgaven var at modtage våben og sprængstoffer nedkastet fra engelske fly. Modtagepladsen, der lå få kilometer fra kroen, blev af englænderne kaldt Mustard Point. Hvidstengruppen bestod af 15 mænd og kvinder, heriblandt kroejerens søn og svigersøn samt to af hans døtre. Gruppens indsats blev et symbol på modstandskampen.

Franz Werfel erzählt in diesem Roman einen Ausschnitt des Lebens von Verdi nach. Er beginnt mit der Begegnung mit dessen "Konkurrenten" Richard Wagner in Venedig während einer Schaffenskrise Verdis. Die Oper "Re Lear" kann wegen einer Blockade Verdis nicht fertiggestellt werden. Als Grund dafür sieht Verdi den deutschen Komponisten Richard Wagner an, der die moderne Musik des späten 19. Jahrhunderts verkörpert.

What would my mother say? How would she want me to handle this situation? How can I make this tough decision and stay true to myself? What would my mother say? Sam Haskell still asks himself these questions every day. When Haskell was young, his devoted mother, Mary, instilled in her son the...

Ferris MC, das "Reimemonster" namens Sascha Reimann, startete seine Karriere in schwierigen familiären Verhältnissen und unter schlechtesten Voraussetzungen. In seiner Autobiografie reflektiert er seine Entwicklung vom blassen dünnen Jungen aus einem Bremer Ghetto-Vorort mit Hang zu erhöhtem Graskonsum hin zu einem ernstzunehmenden (aber immer noch drogenanfälligen) Musiker in Hamburg, der in den 90er-Jahren größere Bekanntheit erlangt.

Eumenes lived in the shadows of conquerers - Philip and Alexander the Great - until he rose up to claim his own title. He was one of the many who grappled for power in the wake of Alexander's sudden death. Dive into his life and the machinations behind the thrones of ancient Greece and Egypt. Will Eumenes be victorious, claiming a crown of his own, or will he fall prey to the wiles of others?

Hamilcar was a Carthaginian so brilliant and so brutal that even a Roman like Cornelius Nepos - one of Carthage's sworn enemies - could not help but respect him and write of him. Hamilcar, much like Philip the Great, was a great father of an even greater son. Explore Spain and Carthage with him and Hannibal as he trains his son in the arts and wiles of war.

The biography of Titus Pomponius Atticus was one of Nepos' greatest writings during his life. Considered by many to be one of the most upstanding men in ancient history, and the friend of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, he lived during one of the most turbulent and important periods of ancient Rome. Learn how a politican could actually manage to maintain honor and fulfill his duty without being swayed or tempted by personal interest and gain.

Dive in as Cornelius Nepos, famed ancient historian, tackles the life of Miltiades. He recounts the life of the man who managed to defeat Darius the Great at the Battle of Marathon but was then scorned and betrayed by his countryman. How could a man who have achieved so much die with nothing?

Willy Blum war sechzehn Jahre alt, als er in Auschwitz-Birkenau ermordet wurde. Von ihm blieb nur ein Name auf einer Liste, neben dem durchgestrichenen Namen Jerzy Zweigs, der durch Bruno Apitz' Roman "Nackt unter Wölfen" weltberühmt wurde. Über Willy Blum und seine Familie wusste man bislang nichts. Annette Leo hat sich auf die Suche gemacht und erzählt die Geschichte der Familie Blum und zugleich auch die Geschichte des Verschweigens einer Opfergruppe in der Nachkriegszeit: die der Sinti und Roma.

"Jørgens krig" er fortællingen om den unge Jørgen Røjel, der under besættelsen ikke kunne lade være, men måtte blande sig. Beslutningen om at gå til modstand traf han, mens han gjorde tjeneste som underlæge på en minestryger. I roklubben lærte han Kronprins Frederik at kende, og på Amalienborg drøftede han en sen aften over en øl Danmarks situation med Kronprinsen: Samarbejde og pragmatisme eller modstand og idealisme? For Jørgen var der ikke noget valg. Og måske derfor blev han snart en af modstandsbevægelsens store skikkelser.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (age six to 12) that tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Having released it unabridged in three volumes, Naxos AudioBooks now offers an attractive collection of the main stories and personalities. This skilful abridgement nevertheless maintains the narrative of British history, from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the height of the British Empire and the long reign of Queen Victoria.

As citizens continue to evolve and diversify within the United States, the ingredients that make up each flavorful household are waiting to be discovered and devoured. In Colorful Palate, author Raj Tawney shares his coming-of-age memoir as a young man born into an Indian, Puerto Rican, and Italian American family, his struggles with understanding his own identity, and the mouthwatering flavors of the melting pot from within his own childhood kitchen.

Retrouve Romy, ton influenceuse préférée, dans ce premier roman ! Tu vois, la vie d'ado, c'est une sorte de gros bocal où tu mets les conflits avec les parents, les fous rires, les cours qui te cassent la tête, une bonne dose de potes, les coups de mou, les soirées inattendues, un peu de rumeurs quand même et beaucoup de relations amoureuses.

Romane : toi et moi, faut qu'on parle ! Si j'ai pris mon courage à deux mains, si je t'écris cette lettre aujourd'hui, c'est pour te raconter à quoi va ressembler ta vie ces quatre prochaines années. Pour que tu t'y prépares et pour que tu sois vigilante, SURTOUT. Promets-le moi, meuf.

A dual biography of Julius Caesar and Cato the Younger that offers a dire warning: republics collapse when partisanship overrides the common good. In Uncommon Wrath, historian Josiah Osgood tells the story of how the political rivalry between Julius Caesar and Marcus Cato precipitated the end of...