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The Mystery of Julia Episcopa: A Novel of Ancient and Modern Rome (The Vatican Chronicles Book 1)
- ASIN: B078P5T17C
In ancient Rome, a woman flees for her life. Her enemies are those she once called ‘brother’. Hidden beneath her blue cloak are secrets men will kill for – forgeries that prove the newly self-appointed bishops are not followers of the way, but pretenders who have seized power and will stop at nothing to shape this new religion to their own e... [Read More]
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A Murder on the Appian Way: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
- ASIN: 0312539681
- ISBN: 0312539681
- Manufacturer: Minotaur Books
Torchlight flickers on the elegant marble walls. The sound of a mob echoes in the street. The year is 52 B.C. and the naked body of Publius Clodius is about to be carried through the teaming streets of Rome. Clodius, a rich man turned rabble-rouser, was slain on the most splendid road in the world, the Appian Way. Now Clodius's rival, Milo, is bein... [Read More]
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Angels & Demons
- ASIN: B000FBJFSM
- Brand: Unknown
- Manufacturer: Atria Books
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The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3)
- ASIN: B007TBZ63Y
- Manufacturer: Disney Hyperion
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The Venus Throw: A Mystery of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
- ASIN: 0312539673
- ISBN: 0312539673
- Manufacturer: Minotaur Books
On a chill January evening in 56 B.C., two strange visitors to Rome - an Egyptian ambassador and a eunuch priest - seek out Gordianus the Finder whose specialty is solving murders. But the ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, has come to ask for something Gordianus cannot give - help in staying alive. Before the night is out, he will be murdered.No... [Read More]
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The Man With Two Names: A Novel of Ancient Rome (The Sertorius Scrolls Series Book 1)
- ASIN: B073GGNWQ9
- Manufacturer: Thirteenth Press, LLC
To preserve his village, a man of peace must survive the cutthroat city of Rome. “Gripping and graphic… Davis’s narrative strengths lie in portraying the horrifying realities of war and in vivifying the ancient setting…” —Publishers Weekly Rome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius just lost his father and he may lose his home. When his rural vill... [Read More]
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Mark of the Lion : A Voice in the Wind, An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure As the Dawn (Vol 1-3)
- ASIN: 0842339523
- ISBN: 0842339523
- Brand: Tyndale House Publishers
- Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
This classic series has inspired nearly two million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. Books in this latest edition include a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #1 A Voice in the Wind: Torn by her love f... [Read More]
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The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories (Landmark Books)
- ASIN: 1400031141
- ISBN: 1400031141
- Brand: Anchor Books
- Manufacturer: Anchor Books
From the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides, a new Landmark Edition of The Histories by Herodotus. Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empi... [Read More]
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The Throne of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
- ASIN: 1250087120
- ISBN: 1250087120
- Manufacturer: Minotaur Books
"What a marvel!...Saylor's masterful storytelling puts you right there, wonderstruck and wide-eyed. Deliciously immersive, captivating entertainment from a justly celebrated writer." ―Margaret GeorgeIn The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history: It’s Rome, 44 B.C., and the Ides of... [Read More]
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Olympians Boxed Set: Zeus, Athena, Hera, Hades, Poseidon & Aphrodite
- ASIN: 1626720592
- ISBN: 9781626720596
- Manufacturer: First Second
By Zeus, it's Athena, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Aphrodite! This sturdy boxed set includes paperback editions of the first six Olympians books by multiple New York Times–bestselling author/illustrator George O'Connor. Holy Hera, it's got a free poster! Collectors will adore this package, with lots of new artwork and the complete Olympians family ... [Read More]
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Roma: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
- ASIN: 0312377622
- ISBN: 0312377622
- Brand: Griffin
- Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of Rome, the city and its people. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of the city's first thousand years ... [Read More]
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Pompeii: A Novel
- ASIN: 0812974611
- ISBN: 0812974611
- Brand: Harris, Robert
- Manufacturer: Random House Trade Paperbacks
BESTSELLER - "Terrific... gripping... A literally shattering climax." -- The New York Times Book Review All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest navy lies peacefully at anchor in Misenum. The tourists are spending their m... [Read More]
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Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
- ASIN: 0743498666
- ISBN: 960453162X
- Brand: Pocket Books
- Manufacturer: Gallery Books
From the bestselling author of Fatherland and Pompeii, comes the first novel of a trilogy about the struggle for power in ancient Rome.In his “most accomplished work to date” (Los Angeles Times), master of historical fiction Robert Harris lures readers back in time to the compelling life of Roman Senator Marcus Cicero. The re-creation of a vani... [Read More]
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An Ember in the Ashes
- ASIN: B00KWG5RSC
- Brand: Unknown
- Manufacturer: Razorbill
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A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion)
- ASIN: 1414375492
- ISBN: 1414375492
- Brand: Tyndale House Publishers
- Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
This classic series has already inspired nearly 2 million readers, but both loyal fans and new readers will want this 20th anniversary edition of a Christian classic, which includes a foreword from the publisher, a letter from and Q & A with Francine Rivers, color map, an illustrated glossary, and discussion questions suitable for personal and grou... [Read More]
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Raiders of the Nile: A Novel of the Ancient World (Novels of Ancient Rome)
- UPC: 884235836890
- ASIN: 1250015979
- ISBN: 1250015979
- Manufacturer: Minotaur Books
In 88 B.C. it seems as if all the world is at war. From Rome to Greece and to Egypt itself, most of civilization is on the verge of war. The young Gordianus―a born-and-raised Roman citizen―is living in Alexandria, making ends meet by plying his trade of solving puzzles and finding things out for pay. He whiles away his time with his slave Bethe... [Read More]
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Dictator: A novel (Ancient Rome Trilogy Book 3)
- ASIN: B00XG95GM4
- Manufacturer: Vintage
The long-awaited final volume of the Cicero Trilogy, from a beloved bestselling author “incapable of writing an unenjoyable book” (The Wall Street Journal). At the age of forty-eight, Cicero—the greatest orator of his time—is in exile, his power sacrificed on the altar of his principles. The only way to return to Rome is to pledge his supp... [Read More]
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Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome
- ASIN: 1501145134
- ISBN: 1501145134
- Brand: TOUCHSTONE
- Manufacturer: Atria Books
Set amongst the scandal, wealth, and upstairs-downstairs politics of a Roman family, Crystal King’s seminal debut features the man who inspired the world’s oldest cookbook and the ambition that led to his destruction.On a blistering day in the twenty-sixth year of Augustus Caesar’s reign, a young chef, Thrasius, is acquired for the exorbitant... [Read More]
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Clash of Empires: A thrilling novel about the Roman invasion of Greece
- ASIN: B071ZYWNNR
- Manufacturer: Orion
HAS ROME FINALLY MET ITS MATCH?'A triumph!' Harry Sidebottom 'Exceptional' Anthony Riches'Fans of battle-heavy historical fiction will, justly, adore Clash of Empires' The Times****************THE MIGHT OF ROMEThe great general Hannibal Barca is on the verge of defeat. Victory will crown Rome the most powerful empire in the world. While the ambitio... [Read More]
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Memoirs of Hadrian (FSG Classics)
- ASIN: 0374529264
- ISBN: 0374529264
- Brand: Farrar Straus Giroux
- Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Both an exploration of character and a reflection on the meaning of history, Memoirs of Hadrian has received international acclaim since its first publication in France in 1951. In it, Marguerite Yourcenar reimagines the Emperor Hadrian's arduous boyhood, his triumphs and reversals, and finally, as emperor, his gradual reordering of a war-torn worl... [Read More]
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