No man can live a happy live, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC - AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca's letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good. Using Gunmere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism - teachings we can still learn from today.

Tales from the Works of G. A. Henty gathers representative adventures from the vast historical fiction of one of Victorian Britain's most prolific storytellers. Its episodes typically place youthful protagonists amid wars, voyages, sieges, and imperial frontiers, combining brisk narration with an instructive concern for courage, loyalty, discipline, and practical intelligence. The style is direct, event-driven, and vividly martial, reflecting the nineteenth-century tradition of boys' adventure literature while also revealing the period's assumptions about empire, nationhood, and moral education. George Alfred Henty (1832-1902) was a soldier, journalist, and special correspondent whose travels and experience of conflict deeply shaped his fiction. Having reported from battlefields and imperial campaigns, he brought to his narratives a strong interest in military detail, geography, and historical circumstance. His books were designed not merely to entertain but to teach young readers history through action, making the past immediate through protagonists who witness major events firsthand. This volume is recommended for readers interested in Victorian popular literature, historical adventure, and the cultural imagination of empire. Modern readers will find excitement and narrative momentum, but also a revealing document of its age, best approached with both enjoyment and critical awareness.

In A Joust of Knights, Thorgrin and his brothers follow Guwayne's trail at sea, pursuing him to the Isle of Light. But as they reach the ravaged isle and the dying Ragon, all may be just too late. Darius finds himself brought to the Empire capital, and to the greatest arena of them all. He is trained by a mysterious man who is determined to forge him into a warrior, and to help him survive the impossible. But the capital arena is unlike anything Darius has seen, and its formidable foes may be too intense for even him to conquer. Gwendolyn is pulled into the heart of the family dynamics of the royal court of the Ridge, as the King and Queen beg her for a favor. On a quest to unearth secrets that can change the very future of the Ridge and save Thorgrin and Guwayne, Gwen is shocked by what she discovers as she digs too deep. Erec and Alistair's bonds deepen as they sail further upriver, into the heart of the Empire, determined to find Volusia and save Gwendolyn - while Godfrey and his crew wreak havoc within Volusia, determined to avenge their friends. And Volusia herself learns what it means to rule the Empire, as she finds her precarious capital embattled from all sides. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A Joust of Knights is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.

Sommer an der australischen Küste. Der 17-jährige Surfer-Boy Miklós will endlich raus aus der Enge seines spießigen Zuhauses und träumt davon, mit seinem besten Freund und heimlichen Schwarm Dan durchzubrennen. Doch dann passiert eine Katastrophe: Sein großer Bruder Tomi stirbt bei einem Verkehrsunfall, und Miklós gibt sich die Schuld daran. Reflexhaft versucht er die Lücken zu füllen, die Tomis Tod bei dessen hochschwangeren Freundin und den Eltern hinterlassen hat, driftet dabei aber immer tiefer in eine Identitätskrise ab. Als Dan auch noch beginnt, ein Mädchen zu daten, wird Miklós‘ Verhalten immer destruktiver. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen seinen Gefühlen für Dan, lange verdrängten Familiengeheimnissen und der Frage nach Verantwortung muss Mik herausfinden, wer er wirklich ist. Der australische Regisseur Craig Boreham findet für Miklós‘ vielschichtige Identitätssuche eine verträumten Bildsprache, die der inneren Zerrissenheit der Hauptfigur eine bemerkenswert körperliche Sinnlichkeit gegenüberstellt. Aus dem grandiosen Darstellerinnen-Ensemble des hochemotionalen Coming-of-Age-Films sticht der australische Nachwuchsstar Miles Szanto heraus, der Miklós furios zwischen mentalem Zusammenbruch und sexuellem Erwachen darstellt. Pressezitate: „Einer der besten queeren Coming-of-Age-Filme der letzten Jahre!“ (The Guardian) „Ein Film von enormer emotionaler Kraft!“ (Empire Magazine)

A classic of the ancient world of warfare De Re Militari (Concerning Military Affairs), written in the 5th century by Vegetius and translated from the original Latin, is a treatise on warfare in the Roman world and is vital reading for any modern student of the subject as it clearly outlines the methods and practices of the type of warfare waged by the Roman Empire at the height of its power. So influential was Vegetius' book that it was considered as an essential field-guide well into the age of gunpowder. The author covers a broad range of military topics including the selection of personnel suitable for military service, training, logistics and supply, the qualities of leadership and command as well as tactical and strategic matters. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

Sommer an der australischen Küste. Der 17-jährige Surfer-Boy Miklós will endlich raus aus der Enge seines spießigen Zuhauses und träumt davon, mit seinem besten Freund und heimlichen Schwarm Dan durchzubrennen. Doch dann passiert eine Katastrophe: Sein großer Bruder Tomi stirbt bei einem Verkehrsunfall, und Miklós gibt sich die Schuld daran. Reflexhaft versucht er die Lücken zu füllen, die Tomis Tod bei dessen hochschwangeren Freundin und den Eltern hinterlassen hat, driftet dabei aber immer tiefer in eine Identitätskrise ab. Als Dan auch noch beginnt, ein Mädchen zu daten, wird Miklós‘ Verhalten immer destruktiver. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen seinen Gefühlen für Dan, lange verdrängten Familiengeheimnissen und der Frage nach Verantwortung muss Mik herausfinden, wer er wirklich ist. Der australische Regisseur Craig Boreham findet für Miklós‘ vielschichtige Identitätssuche eine verträumten Bildsprache, die der inneren Zerrissenheit der Hauptfigur eine bemerkenswert körperliche Sinnlichkeit gegenüberstellt. Aus dem grandiosen Darstellerinnen-Ensemble des hochemotionalen Coming-of-Age-Films sticht der australische Nachwuchsstar Miles Szanto heraus, der Miklós furios zwischen mentalem Zusammenbruch und sexuellem Erwachen darstellt. Pressezitate: „Einer der besten queeren Coming-of-Age-Filme der letzten Jahre!“ (The Guardian) „Ein Film von enormer emotionaler Kraft!“ (Empire Magazine)

«Ein Internatsroman, ausgezeichnet mit dem Deutschen Buchpreis, der den Vergleich mit Robert Musil oder Hermann Hesse nicht scheuen muss.» Denis Scheck, ARD Druckfrisch Auf den ersten Blick ist es die Kulisse für ein großes Abenteuer: das traditionsreiche Internat mitten in Wien, umgeben von einem Park mit Hügeln, Sportplätzen und einer historischen Grotte. Aber Till kann weder mit dem Lehrstoff noch mit dem snobistischen Umfeld viel anfangen. Seine Leidenschaft sind Computerspiele, konkret: das Echtzeit-Strategiespiel Age of Empires 2 . Ohne dass jemand aus seiner Umgebung davon wüsste, ist er mit fünfzehn eine Online-Berühmtheit, der jüngste Top-10-Spieler der Welt. Nur: Wie real ist so ein Glück? «Eine witzige, kühl analysierende, einfühlsame Geschichte junger Menschen im 21. Jahrhundert ... Ein herausragender Gegenwartsroman.» FAS

«Ein Internatsroman, ausgezeichnet mit dem Deutschen Buchpreis, der den Vergleich mit Robert Musil oder Hermann Hesse nicht scheuen muss.» Denis Scheck, ARD Druckfrisch Auf den ersten Blick ist es die Kulisse für ein großes Abenteuer: das traditionsreiche Internat mitten in Wien, umgeben von einem Park mit Hügeln, Sportplätzen und einer historischen Grotte. Aber Till kann weder mit dem Lehrstoff noch mit dem snobistischen Umfeld viel anfangen. Seine Leidenschaft sind Computerspiele, konkret: das Echtzeit-Strategiespiel Age of Empires 2 . Ohne dass jemand aus seiner Umgebung davon wüsste, ist er mit fünfzehn eine Online-Berühmtheit, der jüngste Top-10-Spieler der Welt. Nur: Wie real ist so ein Glück? «Eine witzige, kühl analysierende, einfühlsame Geschichte junger Menschen im 21. Jahrhundert ... Ein herausragender Gegenwartsroman.» FAS

An epic history of how the so-called 'barbarians of the steppes' shaped the modern world. 'A rollercoaster of historical narration' History Today 'This is a history of epic scope that brings together the empires of the steppe land with the caravan cities of the Silk Road and imperial China' Martyn Rady, author of The Middle Kingdoms 'A sweeping account of forty-five centuries of nomadic tribes' Gillian Tett, Financial Times ' Flips the script to present the booted, felt-capped, leather-trousered and kaftan-wearing nomads as the bearers of civilisation . . . Harl's exhaustively researched book will ensure they rejoin the narrative of world history ' Marc David Baer, Guardian The barbarian nomads of the Eurasian steppes played a decisive role in world history, but their achievements have gone largely unnoticed. These tribes produced some of the world's greatest conquerors: Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, among others. And their deeds still resonate today. Indeed, these nomads built long-lasting empires, facilitated the first global trade of the Silk Road and disseminated religions, technology, knowledge and goods of every description that enriched and changed the lives of so many across Europe, China and the Middle East. From a single region emerged a great many peoples - the Huns, the Mongols, the Magyars, the Turks, the Xiongnu, the Scythians, the Goths - all of whom went on to profoundly and irrevocably shape the modern world. In this enthralling new history, Professor Kenneth W. Harl draws on a lifetime of scholarship to vividly recreate the lives of these peoples from their beginnings to the early modern age. Their brutal struggle to survive on the steppes bred a resilient, pragmatic people ever-ready to learn from their neighbours. In warfare, they dominated the battlefield for over fifteen hundred years. Under charismatic rulers, they could topple empires and win their own.

Distinguishing four sources of power in human societies - ideological, economic, military and political - The Sources of Social Power traces their interrelations throughout human history. In this first volume, Michael Mann examines interrelations between these elements from neolithic times, through ancient Near Eastern civilizations, the classical Mediterranean age and medieval Europe, up to just before the Industrial Revolution in England. It offers explanations of the emergence of the state and social stratification; of city-states, militaristic empires and the persistent interaction between them; of the world salvation religions; and of the particular dynamism of medieval and early modern Europe. It ends by generalizing about the nature of overall social development, the varying forms of social cohesion and the role of classes and class struggle in history. First published in 1986, this new edition of Volume 1 includes a new preface by the author examining the impact and legacy of the work.

'Sprawling in scope, forged with depth of lore and living history, full of betrayals and deaths and twists and epic battles' Grimdark Magazine A NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH. The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule. Until now. Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path. Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens' favour at his sister's expense. Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm. The Age of Wrath has begun. A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise for Anthony Ryan 'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne 'The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense' Grimdark Magazine 'This is Anthony Ryan's best book yet' Michael Fletcher 'Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won't quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there' Bookworm Blues 'Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review) Books by Anthony Ryan Raven's Shadow Blood Song Tower Lord Queen of Fire Raven's Blade The Wolf's Call The Black Song Draconis Memoria The Waking Fire The Legion of Flame The Empire of Ashes The Covenant of Steel The Pariah The Martyr The Traitor Writing as A. J. Ryan Red River Seven

'Sprawling in scope, forged with depth of lore and living history, full of betrayals and deaths and twists and epic battles' Grimdark Magazine A NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH. The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule. Until now. Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path. Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens' favour at his sister's expense. Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm. The Age of Wrath has begun. A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise for Anthony Ryan 'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne 'The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense' Grimdark Magazine 'This is Anthony Ryan's best book yet' Michael Fletcher 'Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won't quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there' Bookworm Blues 'Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review) Books by Anthony Ryan Raven's Shadow Blood Song Tower Lord Queen of Fire Raven's Blade The Wolf's Call The Black Song Draconis Memoria The Waking Fire The Legion of Flame The Empire of Ashes The Covenant of Steel The Pariah The Martyr The Traitor Writing as A. J. Ryan Red River Seven

This captivating children's atlas gives a complete history of the life and times of our world, through a series of stunning, specially commissioned 3D maps. Wrap up warm for a trip to the Ice Age, wonder at the invention of the wheel, show your support at the French Revolution, and blast off for the Moon landings! This fascinating history book for kids showcases the impact of global events over millennia and centuries past. From ancient times to the 21st century, these colourful, detailed maps pinpoint exactly when and where the most important events and movements in history happened, as well as the part they all played in shaping the world today. Children aged 9+ will love to travel through time right up until recent history, including World War II and the Space Age. This historical map book for children features: - More than 60 global, continental and regional maps that plot the geographical spread of the most important events, movements, and civilizations in world history, encouraging learning and stimulating interest in the wider world. - Beautifully illustrated and specially commissioned maps, designed to bring an instant understanding of the subject, and how, where, and when the relevant events occurred. - Key events in history like the spread of the Black Death, the expansion of the Roman Empire, the impact of World War II. What's Where on Earth? History Atlas is totally unique and the ideal book for anyone and everyone who wants to know more about the world. This round-the-world trip begins with the first humans and cities before visiting the Egyptian pharaohs and experiencing the rise of the Roman Empire. This History Atlas is the perfect gift for children curious about the past and the world around them, as well as parents and educators looking for a visual way to tell stories.

It is the story of the Galactic Empire, crumbling after twelve thousand years of rule. And it is the particular story of psycho-historian Hari Seldon, the only man who can see the horrors the future has in store: a dark age of ignorance, barbarism and violence that will last for thirty thousand years. Gathering together a band of courageous men and women, Seldon leads them to a hidden location at the edge of the galaxy where he hopes they can preserve human knowledge and wisdom against all who would destroy them. Asimov went on to add numerous sequels and prequels to the trilogy, building up what has become known as the Foundation series, but it is the original three books, first published in the Forties and Fifties, which remain the most powerful, imaginative and breathtaking.

No man can live a happy live, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC - AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca's letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good. Using Gunmere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism - teachings we can still learn from today.

William Jervois was a military engineer who rose to prominence as a result of Lord Palmerston's extensive programme of fortification against a feared French invasion in the middle years of the nineteenth century. Ramparts of Empire is a detailed and engaging study of his life and works. As the first comprehensive study of this influential Victorian, the bookis an important contribution to military and engineering history as well as to the history of Imperial Britain. > > Timothy Crick makes extensive use of extracts from Jervois' diaries and illustrations of his fortresses to give the reader a rounded picture of this Royal Engineer's wide-ranging career. He also captures a real sense of the fears of invasion that prevailed in this period. Throughout the book both the political background and the technical considerations involved in constructing forts and armaments are carefully explored to flesh out the motivations in what is sometimes referred to as the 'Golden Age' of British fort building.

In the first authoritative biography of Alexander the Great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian Philip Freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror. The celebrated Macedonian king has been one of the most enduring figures in history. He was a general of such skill and renown that for two thousand years other great leaders studied his strategy and tactics, from Hannibal to Napoleon, with countless more in between. He flashed across the sky of history like a comet, glowing brightly and burning out quickly: crowned at age nineteen, dead by thirty-two. He established the greatest empire of the ancient world; Greek coins and statues are found as far east as Afghanistan. Our interest in him has never faded. Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over Greece. Tutored as a boy by Aristotle, Alexander had an inquisitive mind that would serve him well when he faced formidable obstacles during his military campaigns. Shortly after taking command of the army, he launched an invasion of the Persian empire, and continued his conquests as far south as the deserts of Egypt and as far east as the mountains of present-day Pakistan and the plains of India. Alexander spent nearly all his adult life away from his homeland, and he and his men helped spread the Greek language throughout western Asia, where it would become the lingua franca of the ancient world. Within a short time after Alexander’s death in Baghdad, his empire began to fracture. Best known among his successors are the Ptolemies of Egypt, whose empire lasted until Cleopatra. In his lively and authoritative biography of Alexander, classical scholar and historian Philip Freeman describes Alexander’s astonishing achievements and provides insight into the mercurial character of the great conqueror. Alexander could be petty and magnanimous, cruel and merciful, impulsive and farsighted. Above all, he was ferociously, intensely competitive and could not tolerate losing—which he rarely did. As Freeman explains, without Alexander, the influence of Greece on the ancient world would surely not have been as great as it was, even if his motivation was not to spread Greek culture for beneficial purposes but instead to unify his empire. Only a handful of people have influenced history as Alexander did, which is why he continues to fascinate us.

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«Ein Internatsroman, ausgezeichnet mit dem Deutschen Buchpreis, der den Vergleich mit Robert Musil oder Hermann Hesse nicht scheuen muss.» Denis Scheck, ARD Druckfrisch Auf den ersten Blick ist es die Kulisse für ein großes Abenteuer: das traditionsreiche Internat mitten in Wien, umgeben von einem Park mit Hügeln, Sportplätzen und einer historischen Grotte. Aber Till kann weder mit dem Lehrstoff noch mit dem snobistischen Umfeld viel anfangen. Seine Leidenschaft sind Computerspiele, konkret: das Echtzeit-Strategiespiel Age of Empires 2. Ohne dass jemand aus seiner Umgebung davon wüsste, ist er mit fünfzehn eine Online-Berühmtheit, der jüngste Top-10-Spieler der Welt. Nur: Wie real ist so ein Glück? «Eine witzige, kühl analysierende, einfühlsame Geschichte junger Menschen im 21. Jahrhundert ... Ein herausragender Gegenwartsroman.» FAS

Turn back the clock and revisit Portugal's greatest historical moments that shaped this modern European wonder On the western part of the Iberian Peninsula, touching the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean lies a nation with a proud history that influenced Europe and the rest of the world. Known as Portucale by Ancient Romans (which gave rise to its modern name), the country of Portugal - and its island groups - are fantastic wonders to behold. But the Portugal of today carries within its soil the history of bygone eras, one that you can trace back to prehistoric times - there's a reason it's one of Europe's oldest countries. And if you've got that itch of curiosity to satisfy your hunger for Portugal's history, you've come to the right place. Taking you on a fantastic journey, here's what awaits you within this book: The traces and settlements of prehistoric humans that inhabited Portugal's geographical landscape Under the banner of the Roman Empire - find out the beginnings and ends of the Roman Empire, along with involvements of the Celtic, Visigothic, and Moorish peoples The Portuguese Reconquista - explore the medieval military campaigns of the Christian kingdoms that laid the foundations of Portugal's language and culture In the Age of Exploration and Discovery - climb aboard the golden age of Portuguese navigators, voyagers, and seafarers responsible for mapping the New World Portugal's independence, the Restoration war, and the political ambitions of the House of Braganza And much more. If you're a history buff - curious about the Portuguese language, its people, and its culture - or someone who wants to dive into this European treasure of history, then this book will be your perfect companion. So, pack your bags, put on your best historian's hat, and start your time machine. Portugal and its history await your arrival... Travel back in time and witness Portugal like never before: scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.