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"Царица-полячка" - исторический авантюрный роман российского писателя Александра Ивановича Красницкого, написанный в 1902 году. Написан под псевдонимом Александр Лавинцев. Роман повествует о жизни первой супруги российского царя Фёдора III Алексеевича - Агафье Грушецкой, о том периоде её жизни, когда она переехала из смоленского имения своего отца, воеводы Семёна Грушецкого, в Москву, о встрече со своим будущим супругом, и жизни при дворе. События романа происходят во второй половине XVII века. Александр Красницкий - автор около 100 романов, многочисленных рассказов и стихотворений. В книгах Красницкого есть все, что может увлечь читателя интересный материал, острый с& ...БиографияАлекса́ндр Ива́нович Красни́цкий (10 сентября [29 августа] 1866, Москва - 29 января [16 января] 1917, Санкт-Петербург) - российский писатель и журналист. Имел более 50 псевдонимов, но больше известен как Александр Лавров. Единственный сын художника Императорской Академии Художеств - Ивана Яковлевича Красницкого, родился в Москве. Раннее детство Александра прошло в имении родителей в селе Махерово Ржевского уезда Тверской губернии, а затем в разъездах с отцом по Московской, Тверской, Новгородской губерниям, древности которых фотографировал отец. Самостоятельно научившись читать в 5 лет читал без разбора все, что находил в огромной отцовской библиотеке.Не прошло мимо Александра и то, что его отец воспитывался с семьей Алексея Хомякова и встречался со всеми выдающимися деятелями того времени. Иван Яковлевич был лично знаком с Гоголем, Белинским, князем Петром Вяземским, Иваном Аксаковым и многими другими известными людьми своего времени.Все эти встречи и дела отца отразились в дальнейшем на творчестве Александра Ивановича Красницкого. В 1883 году он написал свою первую заметку в Петербургской газете, а вскоре стал профессиональным журналистом. Работал в Петроградской газете (1885), попутно в Минуте (редакция А. А. Соколова), Новостях, в Петербургской газете был сотрудником до 1891 года, редактировал ежедневные газеты Последние новости (1907-1908), Новый голос (1908).... (ru.wikipedia.org)

"Царица-полячка" - исторический авантюрный роман российского писателя Александра Ивановича Красницкого, написанный в 1902 году. Написан под псевдонимом Александр Лавинцев. Роман повествует о жизни первой супруги российского царя Фёдора III Алексеевича - Агафье Грушецкой, о том периоде её жизни, когда она переехала из смоленского имения своего отца, воеводы Семёна Грушецкого, в Москву, о встрече со своим будущим супругом, и жизни при дворе. События романа происходят во второй половине XVII века. Александр Красницкий - автор около 100 романов, многочисленных рассказов и стихотворений. В книгах Красницкого есть все, что может увлечь читателя интересный материал, острый с& ...БиографияАлекса́ндр Ива́нович Красни́цкий (10 сентября [29 августа] 1866, Москва - 29 января [16 января] 1917, Санкт-Петербург) - российский писатель и журналист. Имел более 50 псевдонимов, но больше известен как Александр Лавров. Единственный сын художника Императорской Академии Художеств - Ивана Яковлевича Красницкого, родился в Москве. Раннее детство Александра прошло в имении родителей в селе Махерово Ржевского уезда Тверской губернии, а затем в разъездах с отцом по Московской, Тверской, Новгородской губерниям, древности которых фотографировал отец. Самостоятельно научившись читать в 5 лет читал без разбора все, что находил в огромной отцовской библиотеке.Не прошло мимо Александра и то, что его отец воспитывался с семьей Алексея Хомякова и встречался со всеми выдающимися деятелями того времени. Иван Яковлевич был лично знаком с Гоголем, Белинским, князем Петром Вяземским, Иваном Аксаковым и многими другими известными людьми своего времени.... (ru.wikipedia.org)

Hebrew versus Greek: A Devotional Study of Scripture Through Two Lenses explores the subtle differences found in Bible translations from these two ancient languages.

В своей новой книге «Тайны нефритового целителя' автор погружает нас в глубокое эмоциональное путешествие Ву Цзяня, известного целителя, который стремится завоевать любовь своей преданной последовательницы Ли Миньи. Их история развивается на фоне древних обычаев и социальных ожиданий, и Ву Цзян вынужден искать баланс между своим профессиональным долгом и личными желаниями. Этот захватывающий роман поднимает читателей на волну эмоций, исследуя сложности, с которыми герои сталкиваются в поисках истинного счастья, такие как любовь, преданность и жертвы. Приготовьтесь к увлекательному погружению в мир страсти, тоски и глубоких эмоций человеческого сердца.

"The true story of Japan's surrender in World War II and how it nearly didn't happen! In the final days of World War II, Japan lay in ruins and the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had been obliterated. A tense drama unfolds in Tokyo as Japan teeters on the edge of Armageddon. Japan's Longest Day tells the true story of the day immediately before the surrender, as a group of fanatical army officers attempt to prevent the Emperor from surrendering--an act of high treason which will inevitably result in Japan's total annihilation. This dramatic story recounts events that most people outside Japan are completely unaware of: The fierce disagreement between the army and the Japanese government as Emperor Hirohito prepares to announce the nation's unconditional surrender to the Allies, Attempts by War Minister Korechika Anami to change the Emperor's mind. Treasonous actions by a fanatical group of officers who vow to fight on, even if it means the death of every single Japanese citizen. The shocking plot to overthrow the government as Anami faces a fateful choice between loyalty to the cause and loyalty to the Emperor. Japan's Longest Day is beautifully told by award-winning manga artist Yukinobu Hoshino, who brings to life the story of Japan's most fateful day in elegant graphic novel form."--Publisher.

Have you ever read about a historical event from multiple perspectives? History is a complex subject, with altering perspectives depending on who the author is. A lot of the time, the "standard" version of something can be something that has been doctored to suit other agendas. Often, when we ask witnesses or natives, they seem to have a different story to tell.Guy Mitchell's They Mingled Blood With the Sacrifices is a work of historical genius, where he traces the history of Christianity while asking profound questions that make you ponder how much human interference it took to turn Christianity into the faith it is today. As the most widespread religion of today, it is natural to wonder how exactly this religion came to be.Mitchell explores the rise of Christianity amidst the backdrop of both the political as well as military conflict between Romans and Jews and the lasting impact it had on Christianity as it rose to become the prominent religion in Rome due to civil conflict as well as a general moral decline amongst dominant political families.The book asks the pertinent question of what Christianity would look like without Roman interference. Mitchell aptly demonstrates how Romans sought to erase the Judaic roots of Christianity. As the book delves into the political climate in Judea at the time of the birth of Jesus, you are left wondering how different Christianity would be had there been no Roman influence.

Cooper and Remi take dive in the ocean to learn more about sharks. Fun rhymes and cute sharks make exploring marine life fun! Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergarten & 1st Graders will love this new shark book.

With more than 80 lift-flaps, this interactive introduction to ancient Greece's most incredible stories and superstitions brings to life its society, sports, social hierarchy and more.

"A history of ancient Evrytania, a region of Greece, with a discussion of the legends and archeological findings"--

From the writer/director of the cult science fiction feature film SONS OF STEEL. DARK ENERGY is the 3rd book in the epic series of the reluctant time traveller BLACK ALICE.

This volume presents detailed results on the manufacturing technology and elemental composition of some 136 objects in the collections of six European museums, with discussion of the findings in historical and cultural contexts. The starting point was the remarkable jewelry buried with a woman and a child who lived about 1650-1550 BC at Qurna, the West Bank of ancient Thebes in Upper Egypt. The questions generated from this find led to investigation of assemblages and individual artifacts from earlier periods in varied social contexts, from the rural environment of Qau and Badari, to sites connected with urban or royal centers, such as Riqqa, Haraga and Lahun.

This volume provides the results of the application of non-destructive archaeological methods (geophysical prospection and systematic surface collections) to the study of the urban site. It includes a review of what was known of the town and a discussion of the development, potential and limitations of the kind of high-resolution, extensive ground-penetrating radar survey which was carried out. Special emphasis is placed on the earliest colonial phase as well as later transformations, and explores how the inhabitants of Interamna Lirenas responded to the challenges and opportunities presented by a growing Roman world.

This Prague guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Prague travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. --

¿It is about 500 BCE. The Delphis, a Greek merchant vessel with one huge sail, noses its way out of the Great Sea towards the unknown. On board is the loyal crew: Dubb, the navigator, famed for his expertise in reading the night sky; his wife, Nyptan, a remarkable healer and Qart, a street boy from Carthage, whom they all love. As for the others, they are the usual multi-lingual mix of seamen from everywhere. Their goal is to uncover the strange world which lies beyond the Pillars of Herakles. They have only their sailing experience and the stars to guide them.Into their midst steps Hanno, a princeling from Carthage, and his aristocratic layabout friends. The prince is to take charge of the vessel. In a search for gold and glory he imposes an alternative system of navigation on The Delphis. He and his followers, Etruscan soothsayers, believe in reading the livers of chickens rather than the heavens.As this volatile group rows, or sails, its way down the west coast of Africa, the seas are huge. The lordlings hunt relentlessly for treasure and women. They enrage the locals with their rude and coarse ways. The skies are overcast and the vessel gets lost in lakes and lagoons. They are all sick and some die of fever. The Delphis rides out a tidal wave, Nyptan miscarries her baby and they hunt for gorillas. When, eventually The Delphis turns for home, no one doubts the voyage has been a failure. Not even Lord Hanno.By a miracle, the crew of The Delphis makes it back to the Great Sea. As soon as their feet touch land they are confronted by the mighty power of Carthage. Lord Apsan Asrupal Nimiran, the Commissioner of the Board of Trade in Gadir, arrests them. He hauls them up before an enquiry and tries to lay the blame for the failure of the mission on them. Was any treasure found? Who was in charge of The Delphis? How did Lord Hanno conduct himself. Most importantly of all, where is the lordling now?This multi-voiced, historical adventure is fast paced and gripping. Based on a true story it explores what was it like to travel the world when it was said to be flat and Helios, the sun, disappeared sizzling into the sea each night only to rise, fresh faced again, every morning.

Experience the power and tension of the early church in this compelling tale of faith and conflict.As Tabitha and Stephanos, still reveling in wedded bliss, navigate an explosive new message of the gospel that is dividing Jerusalem's inhabitants-and forcing everyone to take sides-danger looms further when a fiery implication of repentance and salvation reignites the blazing wrath of religious leaders, including Saul of Tarsus.Meanwhile, Candace is stunned by the shocking appearance of her long-lost sister, Kelila. And while Candace rejoices in the opportunity to share the love of Christ with Kelila, she can't help but suspect that her sister is harboring troubling secrets.Across Jerusalem, Mary faces her own challenges. Persevering against the enemies of the fledgling church-some of which are openly hostile while others are secretly hidden within Mary's own ranks-Mary must remain relentless on her mission to cultivate the growing church and stand firm in the face of adversity and hovering threats of persecution and death.Seeking the Truth is a breathtaking tale of courageous followers learning to fully trust in Christ amidst mounting fears and personal trials.

Japan’s Holocaust is a comprehensive exploration of Japan’s mass murder and sexual crimes during the Pacific and Asian Wars from 1927 to 1945.Japan’s Holocaust combines research conducted in over eighteen research facilities in five nations to explore Imperial Japan’s atrocities from 1927 to 1945 during its military expansions and reckless campaigns throughout Asia and the Pacific. This book brings together the most recent scholarship and new primary research to ascertain that Japan claimed a minimum of thirty million lives, slaughtering far more than Hitler’s Nazi Germany. Japan’s Holocaust shows that Emperor Hirohito not only knew about the atrocities his legions committed, but actually ordered them. He did nothing to stop them when they exceeded even the most depraved person’s imagination, as illustrated during the Rape of Nanking as well as many other events. Japan’s Holocaust will document in painful detail that the Rape of Nanking was not an isolated event during the Asian War but rather representative of how Japan behaved for all its campaigns throughout Asia and the Pacific from 1927 to 1945.Mass murder, rape, and economic exploitation was Japan’s modus operandi during this time period, and whereas Hitler’s SS Death’s Head outfits attempted to hide their atrocities, Hirohito’s legions committed their atrocities out in the open with fanfare and enthusiasm. Moreover, whereas Germany has done much since World War II to atone for its crimes and to document them, Japan has been absolutely disgraceful with its reparations for its crimes and in its efforts to educate its population about its wartime past. Shockingly, Japan continues, in general, to glorify is criminals and its wartime past.

A striking, nuanced biography of Nero—the controversial populist ruler and last of the Caesars—and a vivid portrait of ancient Rome“Exciting and provocative . . . Nero is a pleasure to read.”—Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at ActiumThe Roman emperor Nero’s name has long been a byword for cruelty, decadence, and despotism. As the stories go, he set fire to Rome and thrummed his lyre as it burned. He then cleared the charred ruins and built a vast palace. He committed incest with his mother, who had schemed and killed to place him on the throne, and later murdered her.But these stories, left behind by contemporary historians who hated him, are hardly the full picture, and in this nuanced biography, celebrated historian Anthony Everitt and investigative journalist Roddy Ashworth reveal the contradictions inherent in Nero and offer a reappraisal of his life. Contrary to popular memory, the empire was well managed during his reign. He presided over diplomatic triumphs, and his legions overcame the fiery British queen Boudica who led one of the greatest revolts Rome had ever had to face. He loved art, culture, and music, and he won the loyalty of the lower classes with fantastic spectacles. He did not set fire to Rome.In Nero, ancient Rome comes to life: the fire-prone streets, the deadly political intrigues, and the ongoing architectural projects. In this teeming, politically unstable world, Nero was vulnerable to fierce reproach from the nobility and relatives who would gladly usurp him, and he was often too ready to murder rivals. He had a vision for Rome, but, racked by insecurity, he perhaps lacked the stomach to govern it.This is the bloodstained story of one of Rome’s most notorious emperors: but in Everitt and Ashworth’s hands, Nero’s life is also a complicated, cautionary tale about the mettle required to rule.

This pack contains at a discounted price volumes I and II of D. S. Levene's Livy: The Fragments and Periochae. The first volume contains the fragments, citations, and testimonia. The second volume contains Books 1-45 of the Periochae. Both texts are presented with an introduction, facing-page translation, and commentaries.

"A female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin"--

Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023"Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories.??Telegraph (UK)The national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships and Pandora's Jar returns with a fresh and stunningly perceptive take on the story of Medusa, the original monstered woman.They will fear you and flee you and call you a monster. The only mortal in a family of gods, Medusa is the youngest of the Gorgon sisters. Unlike her siblings, Medusa grows older, experiences change, feels weakness. Her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know.When the sea god Poseidon assaults Medusa in Athene's temple, the goddess is enraged. Furious by the violation of her sacred space, Athene takes revenge?on the young woman. Punished for Poseidon's actions, Medusa is forever transformed. Writhing snakes replace her hair and her gaze will turn any living creature to stone. Cursed with the power to destroy all she loves with one look, Medusa condemns herself to a life of solitude.Until Perseus embarks upon a fateful quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon . . .In Stone Blind, classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes turns our understanding of this legendary myth on its head, bringing empathy and nuance to one of the earliest stories in which a woman?injured by a powerful man?is blamed, punished, and monstered for the assault. Delving into the origins of this mythic tale, Haynes revitalizes and reconstructs Medusa's story with her passion and fierce wit, offering a timely retelling of this classic myth that speaks to us today.