Bøger af James Duffy

""Portugal in Africa"" by James Duffy is a comprehensive historical account of Portugal's colonial empire in Africa. The book covers the period from the 15th century, when Portuguese explorers first arrived on the continent, to the 1970s, when Portugal's African colonies gained independence. The author examines the political, economic, and social aspects of Portuguese rule in Africa, including the impact of slavery, the exploitation of natural resources, and the resistance movements that emerged against colonialism. The book also explores the cultural exchange between Portugal and Africa, including the spread of Christianity and the influence of African art and music on Portuguese culture. Through detailed research and analysis, Duffy provides a nuanced and thought-provoking account of Portugal's complex relationship with Africa, shedding light on a crucial period in African and global history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Continuing the adventures of Quintus Honorius Romanus (a.k.a. Taurus)--legendary gladiator of ancient Rome--this second book in the series picks up in AD 68, when the emperor is dead, and the throne is up for grabs. Three contenders square off to take control of the government, and as civil unrest begins to build, Quintus and his friends, the beast hunter Lindani and the gladiatrix Amazonia, are forced to fight with the legionnaires of Rome in what will soon become bloody civil war. Meanwhile, in a remote corner of the empire, Quintus' former slave, Lucius Calidius, plots another rise to power--and not even Quintus will stand in his way.

Details the Third Reich's shocking plans for worldwide offensives using secret weapons, including Hitler's plan to bring World War II to the American homeland.

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