Roman Biography

As emperor, Julian set about reforming the administration, conquering new territories, and reviving ancient religions. He was scorned in his time for repudiating Christianity and demonized as an apostate for willfully rejecting Christ. Through the centuries, Julian has been viewed by many as a tragic figure who sought to save Rome from its enemies and the corrupting influence of Christianity. Christian writers and historians have seen Julian much differently: as a traitor to God and violent oppressor of Christians.

Horace was one of the greatest poets during the reign of Augustus and is seen as mark of cultural sophistication since this time. This Very Short Introduction examines how Horace's poetry has exerted enormous influence but argues that it is best understood within the traditions of ancient literature.

Lauréat du Dayton Literary Peace Prize, un court roman stupéfiant d'intensité, un texte riche, souvent dérangeant, sur un passé qui n'en finit pas de résonner. Je n'ai pas été un nazi. Ce que je veux te raconter ne concerne ni des atrocités, ni un génocide. Je n'ai pas vu les camps de la mort et je ne suis pas qualifié pour en dire un seul mot. J'ai lu le livre de Primo Levi sur ce sujet, comme tout le monde. Sauf qu'en le lisant, "nous, les Allemands", nous sommes obligés de penser : Nous avons commis cela.

In the wake of the Roman Empire’s collapse, Italy found itself fractured. Among the Italians of the Middle Ages, the most famous - and controversial - man who sought to unify Italy was, somewhat fittingly, a Roman. Cola di Rienzo was a man whose life and actions have reverberated down the centuries, as his charismatic, yet unsuccessful dictatorship has spawned legends and comparisons with movements of later ages. His attempt to bring the greatness of Roman antiquity into the reality of the 14th century, the city’s lowest point, is inspiring on its face.

When Roman was twenty-five, he shot up all the heroin he had so his torment would end—and realized he didn’t want to die. That’s when a miracle occurred....

The stories of Sinti and Roma suffering in Nazi Germany are all too often lost or untold. In this haunting account, Otto shares his story with a remarkable simplicity. Deeply moving, A Gypsy in Auschwitz is the incredible story of how a young Sinti boy miraculously survived the unimaginable darkness of the Holocaust.

Federico a 4 ans. Rubiel aussi. À l'Orphelinat de Medellín, où ils partagent une chambre insipide, ils sont plus que des amis. Ce sont des frères, voire plus, que l'adoption de Federico va bientôt séparer.

În această carte autorul face accesibile Cele Zece Porunci ale lui Dumnezeu în importanţa lor deplină de-a lungul întregii vieţi a omului - cu scopul de a ajuta în întâmplările din viaţa noastră pământească şi, pornind de aici, în întreaga noastră existenţă, dincolo de moartea pământească, ca fir conducător de încredere pentru întreaga noastră viaţă. Explicarea Tatălui Nostru îi ajută pe căutători să înţeleagă corect, în profunda ei semnificaţie pentru omenire, această "cheie spre Împărăţia lui Dumnezeu" şi prin ea Mesajul lui Iisus.

Michel Butor est un magicien, un exhausteur de saveurs, qui savamment juxtapose découpes, couleurs, textures et nous laisse circuler entre ces blocs, ces univers, de séduction en surprise... Il renouvelle ici en 28 entretiens les perspectives sur son travail et son univers de création, et nous révèle la subversivité et l'engagement au quotidien de son alchimie langagière - avec le partage, l'émancipation, qui en sont l'horizon.

Stationen einer Jugend: Wenige Jahre vor Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkrieges unehelich geboren, wird der Junge in ein "Militär-Knaben-Erziehungs-Institut" gesteckt, dessen preußischer Militärgeist ihm tief zuwider ist. Auch die anschließende Schule verstärkt seine Außenseiter-Rolle. Erst als er die Literatur entdeckt, hat er seine Welt gefunden.

Lange wusste Amelie Fried nichts von der Geschichte ihrer Familie während des Nationalsozialismus. Sie hatte immer angenommen, es gäbe nichts zu erzählen.

Joseph Ratzinger: der erste deutsche Papst seit 482 Jahren. Wer ist dieser Mann, der, aus dem oberbayerischen Dörfchen Marktl am Inn stammend, zum Oberhaupt der katholischen Kirche wurde? Diese Erinnerungen sind ein sehr persönlicher Rückblick Joseph Ratzingers, des heutigen Papstes Benedikt XVI.

The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome's Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. "History of Julius Caesar" is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.

This runaway New York Times best seller is a book to savor and treasure. Author Tony Hendra, a National Lampoon and Spy magazine veteran and one of the world's greatest satirists, delivers a beautifully written, humorous, and profoundly moving memoir reminiscent of Tuesdays with Morrie.

They come in droves, busloads of tourists shepherded down through modern streets, shops, and stalls, past souvenir stands and hordes of local guides offering insight and spectacle. From all across the world they come to the Italian region of Campania, to walk the cobbles of ancient streets, peer at frescoes, marvel at sculptures, and visit the remnants of historic villas, bath-houses, and even brothels.

Després de viatjar fins als camps de refugiats de Grècia, lescriptora Bel Olid ens explica com les persones protagonistes duna de les crisis humanitàries més importants de la història tenen vides molt semblants a les nostres. Perquè els refugiats no són xifres, són milers de vides amb nom i cognoms i amb històries personals que mereixen ser escoltades.

Nach langen Jahren sowjetischer Kriegsgefangenschaft kehrt Toni im Herbst 1955 in seine Heimatstadt Jena zurück, er ist einer der letzten Zehntausend, die aus den russischen Lagern entlassen werden. Jahre unendlichen Leids, Kälte und der Unmenschlichkeit liegen hinter ihm. In den dunkelsten Stunden der Gefangenschaft gaben ihm die handgeschriebenen Seiten eines Mitgefangenen über ihre gemeinsame thüringische Heimat Halt.

Min lillebror Mehdi har alltid varit morsans lilla älskling, men kvinnan hade inte räknat med att snorungen skulle bli värsta banditen. Ärligt talat, än idag fattar familjen nada. Hur gick det hela till? Lillbrorsan har fått samma uppfostran som vi: Kärlek, omvårdnad, ett bra hem. En familj som tar hand om varandra. Vår kära mor gjorde allt för oss och ännu mer för den där-a bortskämda ungen. Vi smugglades ut från Iran under kriget och kom till Sverige, självaste himlen. Vi trodde att våra problem var över, men oj, oj, oj vad fel vi hade.

Året är 1938. Genom ett grönskande landskap susar en amerikansk lyxbil fram i hög fart. Bakom ratten sitter restaurangdirektör Kurt Haijby, på väg mot sin senaste investering, slottet Trystorp i Närke. Han gläder sig åt att äntligen kunna förverkliga sina drömmar; allt har blivit möjligt tack vare de generösa utbetalningarna från hovet. Vad ingen vet är att Kurt har ett förbjudet förhållande med kungen, Gustaf V, och att det är denna relation som tillåter honom att leva i lyx.

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.