Bøger om Empires & regions

Zions vises protokoller er et stykke skønlitteratur, som giver sig ud for at være et historisk sandfærdigt skrift – og aldrig har et stykke fiktion haft så tragisk en virkningshistorie. Den danske historiker Morten Thing fortæller historien om antisemitismens bibel. Udover Morten Things historie om tilblivelsen og udbredelsen af det antisemitiske smædeskrift indeholder bogen også selve den oprindelige danske version af Zions vises protokoller fra 1920.Zions vises protokoller udkom første gang i 1903 på russisk og berettede om, hvordan jøder i århundreder havde forberedt sig på at tage magten over hele kloden. I 1919 oversættes teksten for første gang, først til svensk og derefter til polsk, tysk, engelsk, dansk og mange andre sprog. I 1921 afsløres det, at teksten er et falsum. Afsløringen får imidlertid ingen effekt på tekstens udbredelse, og den er i dag kommet i op mod 950 forskellige udgaver på 38 forskellige sprog. Det er uden sammenligning den mest udbredte antisemitiske tekst i verden, som stadig til dato mange steder læses som om, det var et sandt historisk skrift, der beviser ”en jødisk konspiration”.

Brutal, morsom og usentimental erindringsbog om at leve i Sovjetunionen, hvor partiet og KGB havde uindskrænket magt. Og om en piges drømme om at rejse til Mars og – næsten det samme – til Danmark.

White Nights and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky transports readers to the haunting depths of the human psyche.In this collection of short stories, Dostoevsky's masterful narrative weaves tales of love, despair and existential contemplation. Each story is aprofound exploration of the complexities of the human soul, leaving an indelible impression.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERTYRANTS AREN'T BORN. THEY'RE RAISED.Travel to the heart of a Roman dynasty drenched in danger and intrigue in master storyteller Conn Iggulden's bold and brilliant return to Rome as he tells the story of NERO - last of the the Julio-Claudian emperors . . .'Deft and robust storytelling, that whips through the history with plenty of blood, guts and plot-twists' The Times'Epic and in a class of his own' Daily Mirror ----ANCIENT ROME, AD 37It begins with a man's hand curled around another's throat.Emperor Tiberius first dispatches a traitor.Then his whole family.Next all his friends. It is as if he never existed.THIS IS ROMAN JUSTICE.Into this fevered forum, a child is born.His mother is Agrippina, granddaughter of Emperor Augustus. But their imperial blood is no protection. The closer you are to the heart of the empire, the closer you are to power, intrigue, and danger.She faces soldiers, senators, rivals, silver-tongued pretenders, each vying for position. One mistake risks exile, incarceration, execution. Or, worst of all, the loss of her infant son.For Agrippina knows that opportunity waits, even in your darkest moments. Her son is everything. She can make this boy, shape him into Rome itself - the one all must kneel before.BUT FIRST, THEY MUST SURVIVE . . .This then is the story of Nero's birth and raising under the watchful and scheming eye of his mother Agrippina - a woman every man crossed at his peril.----PRAISE FOR CONN IGGULDEN'Breakthtakingly good' Bernard Cornwell'Magnificent' The Times'Pacy and propulsive, cracking with energy, violence and stirring speeches, Iggulden chronicles power struggles, political machinations and the bloodthirsty ravages of up-close combat' Daily MailReaders love Nero'Iggulden draws you into Rome, its brutality and its glory, and brings it back to life with such seamless ease' ***** Reader Review'Absolute quality from first to last page, atmospheric with a real feel for time and place' ***** Reader Review'It was fascinating to see the seeds being planted that will lead to the Nero becoming the tyrant we know through the ancient historians, but told in such a contemporary and accessible way' ***** Reader Review'An absolutely immersive experience throughout that throws you into the politics of Ancient Rome' ***** Reader ReviewConn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2023

“Germanere” kaldte romerne dem for to tusind år siden. Selv kaldte de sig andre ting: saksere, kimbrere, goter, langobarder, vandaler, batavier, frisere og markomanner. Langt senere er ordet “germansk” blevet brugt til at betegne en række beslægtede sprog, hvoraf dansk er et – hver eneste danske, svenske eller norske sætning rummer en række ord af “germansk” oprindelse, hvoraf flere genfindes på engelsk og tysk. Hvilken historie ligger der bag? Hvem var egentlig oldtidens germanere, og hvorfor er de siden blevet hentet frem af glemslen og støvet af for at spille en rolle i nationalistisk propaganda, især under nazismen? Mærkeligt nok er det svært at finde klare svar på så enkle spørgsmål. Germanernes historie og efterliv hænger sammen med hele den nordiske og nordeuropæiske historie siden oldtiden og handler om tanker og forestillinger, der har spillet en stor rolle og stadig er farligt ladet. Tore Janson undersøger sprogenes historie og historierne om de mennesker, der har talt og skrevet dem. Det er en farverig, detaljeret og omskiftelig historie, der endnu ikke er afsluttet – også selvom der ikke længere findes germanere.

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The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods - out now!And don't miss the trio's next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

A fascinating insight into the chronology of the people, places, and events in the Bible.The rich history of the Bible is captured by the use of timelines, maps, images, and diagrams that chart the earliest origins of the text to the present day. Along with scholarly commentary on the Bible and its myriad translations, Timeline of the Bible includes five foldout wall charts that reveal the chronology of the people, places, and events that shaped the early days of Christianity. Full-color photographs and detailed discussion of the origins, key figures, and authors make this a valuable addition to the library of anyone with an interest in learning more about how the Bible came to be the most important book in history.

Nestled in the northernmost corner of Europe lies a land of rugged coastlines, vast forests, and a rich cultural heritage. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the history of Scandinavia, a land of Vikings, legends, and achievements that have influenced the world.This book explores the history of Scandinavia - inside you will discover:Scandinavian Prehistory & The Roots of Norse CivilizationThe Histories of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway & SwedenRolf the Ganger: The Legendary Founder of NormandyThe Viking Age Battles, Trade, Literature, Christianity & MoreThe Aesir-Vanir War (Myths and Legends of Norse Cosmology)Snorri Sturluson's Contribution to Norse Mythology (Prose Edda)How Norway, Sweden, and Denmark Became Rich CountriesAnd much, much more..This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the past, providing a window into the fascinating story of this unique and influential corner of the world.Explore the stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped this fascinating region.Scandinavian History Comes Alive: A Fascinating Tour Through TimeBegin now with This Book

Michael Davis revisits questions of interpretation in Greek tragedy emerging in the thought of the late Seth Benardete. While this is not the book Benardete would have written, it wrestles with problems that bear his indelible mark. In the extant tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, only one story is treated by all three--the tale of Electra. Davis endeavors to develop Benardete's understanding of the story's deeper meaning, as well as the connections that might be drawn between the three authors. He follows a thread that brings Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides closer together according to a powerful and shared theme--namely, that the female is the deeper (even if less easily accessible and articulated) of the pair of fundamental principles constituting human beings. Davis accomplishes much more than an exegetical bridge as he connects us with ancient memory and wisdom. "When we cannot resist the temptation to recoil morally from their terminology, we risk the tragedy of losing their profound thoughts about our humanity--their philosophical anthropology." Davis has remarkably made of a niche study a stunning source material for more universal questions. This is a book that is as timely as it is ageless.

Although we think of early monks as master concentrators, a life of mindfulness did not, in fact, come to them easily. As historian Jamie Kreiner demonstrates in The Wandering Mind, their attempts to stretch the mind out to God-to continuously contemplate the divine order and its ethical requirements-were all-consuming, and their battles against distraction were never-ending. Delving into the experiences of early Christian monks living in the Middle East, around the Mediterranean, and throughout Europe from 300 to 900 CE, Kreiner shows that these men and women were obsessed with distraction in ways that seem remarkably modern. At the same time, she suggests that our own obsession is remarkably medieval. Ancient Greek and Roman intellectuals had sometimes complained about distraction but it was early Christian monks who waged an all-out war against it. The stakes could not have been higher: they saw distraction as a matter of life and death.Even though the world today is vastly different from the world of the early Middle Ages, we can still learn something about our own distractedness by looking closely at monks' strenuous efforts to concentrate. Drawing on a trove of sources that the monks left behind, Kreiner reconstructs the techniques they devised in their lifelong quest to master their minds-from regimented work schedules and elaborative metacognitive exercises to physical regimens for hygiene, sleep, sex and diet. She captures the fleeting moments of pure attentiveness that some monks managed to grasp, and the many times when monks struggled and failed and went back to the drawing board. Blending history and psychology, The Wandering Mind is a witty, illuminating account of human fallibility and ingenuity that bridges a distant era and our own.

In Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Illustrated, explore the logograms for popular concepts such as "sun," "house," and "mountain," as well as more complex ideas such as Ajet, or "sun rising over mountains"; marvel at Tutankhamun's full name as marked on his tomb; and wonder at the Ouroboros, a symbol that shows a snake-like animal that swallows its own tail, representing eternal struggle. Each of more than 150 entries includes a description of the written form and an explanation of its meaning.

Arranged by dynastic period, Pharaohs offers a compact history of the reign of god-kings, from Menes, who united the north and south kingdoms, to the Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra, who was defeated along with her lover Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium (31 BCE) by imperial Rome. Along the way the reader will learn about the Great Pyramid constructed by Khufu, the last of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world; Queen Hatshepsut, a rare female pharaoh whose name means "foremost of noblewomen"; and much more.

Nico, the son of Hades, and his boyfriend Will, the son of Apollo, travel to Tartarus, the deepest, darkest part of the Underworld as they attempt to rescue an old friend.

Armenia travel guide. Expert holiday advice including Yerevan, monasteries, UNESCO World Heritage sites, national parks and the Transcaucasian Trail. Also covers hotels, walking, cycling, winter sports, wildlife, petroglyphs and ancient art, Orbelian's Caravanserai, Dilijan, Tavush, Debed Canyon, Noratus, Etchmiadzin, Tatev, Geghard, Vayots Dzor.

Med en passion for bjergbestigning forsøger Sylvain Tesson i august 2014 at kravle op ad facaden på et hus i Chamonix og falder ved et uheld ned, hvorefter han bliver lagt i kunstig koma. Han kommer sig efter ulykken, men lægerne fraråder ham al fremtidig klatring og vandring. I 2016 trodser han deres råd og begiver sig ud på en 3 måneders vandretur gennem det Frankrig hans mange rejser jorden rundt aldrig har givet ham tid til at besøge. Ad ukendte stier fortæller han fra de gemte og glemte dele af landet."Globetrotterforfatteren Sylvain Tesson har trawlet kloden tynd, men aldrig rigtig oplevet Frankrig. Det råder han bod på med en overdådigt velskrevet fortælling om sin vandring gennem fædrelandet.En forrygende og fortættede rejseberetning, der hurtigt transformeres til et vanvittigt velskrevet og nostalgisk portræt af et Frankrig, som er blevet knust af den kværnende blanding af globalisering og den evindelige galliske hang til administrativ orden og ensretning."Aske Munck, Weekendavisen"Sylvain Tesson iscenesætter sin egen bedagede rejsemaskulinitet med en naturlighed, der er både uironisk, på lange stræk latterlig, og dog samtidig mærkeligt læseværdig."Matthias Dressler-Bredsdorff, Information"Douchebag på afveje. Hvem har ikke – og måske især ved juletid – drømt om som rejsebogsforfatteren Tesson at skride fra det hele: arbejdet, telefonen, de sociale bånd og forpligtelser og forsvinde ud i verden?"Julie Gufler, Frihedsbrevet Tesson fik i 2019 den prestigiøse Prix Renaudot for “Sneleoparden", der udkom på dansk i 2020.

The first comprehensive account of the rise and fall of what historians consider to be the world's very first empire: Assyria'A work of remarkable synthesis. The range of its sources is truly extraordinary . . . Frahm punctures a fair share of myths too' Pratinav Anil, The TimesAt its height in 660 BCE, the kingdom of Assyria stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. It was the first empire the world had ever seen. Here, historian Eckart Frahm tells the epic story of Assyria and its formative role in global history. Assyria's wide-ranging conquests have long been known from the Hebrew Bible and later Greek accounts. But nearly two centuries of research now permit a rich picture of the Assyrians and their empire beyond the battlefield: their vast libraries and monumental sculptures, their elaborate trade and information networks, and the crucial role played by royal women.Although Assyria was crushed by rising powers in the late seventh century BCE, its legacy endured from the Babylonian and Persian empires to Rome and beyond. Assyria is a stunning and authoritative account of a civilisation essential to understanding the ancient world and our own.

The complete spellbinding series in which two kids find themselves trapped on a mythical island in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle.

A searching and humane novel, THE WOLVES OF ETERNITY is an intimate journey into the experiences of a half-brother and half-sister in their two different, yet deeply connected lives. The second novel in Karl Ove Knausgaard's new series, it expands the universe of THE MORNING STAR in the decades before the blazing and mysterious star descends.