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Любовь Федоровна Воронкова (1906–1976) — классик русской литературы, автор многих романов и повестей, которыми зачитывалось не одно поколение читателей всех возрастов.

Brought to you by Penguin. A CAPTIVATING TALE THAT CHARTS THE CONTROVERSIAL LIFE AND RISE TO POWER OF SEMIRAMIS, THE ONLY FEMALE RULER OF THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE There are whispers of her fame, in the land long since turned to dust. The Queen who rose from nothing – and changed everything...

Conquistó el imperio más poderoso del mundo, pero la guerra más violenta la libró contra sí mismo. Tras el asesinato de su padre, Alejandro asciende al trono de Macedonia. Acaba de heredar no solo el título, sino también el deber de salir victorioso en la misión que le reclama su pueblo...

Beric, a dashing young British chieftain, must fight for liberty from the forests of his homeland, where he defies the legendary Roman legions, to the Roman Colosseum, where he must employ gladiatorial skills to defend a persecuted Christian girl. G.A. Henty provides fascinating details of life in a Roman villa, in the imperial palace, and in the villages of the tribal Britons; and accurately shows the strengths that allowed the Romans to conquer their empire and the weaknesses that would end it. Set in A.D. 62.

G.A. Henty weaves a rousing, yet poignant, adventure of the revolt of Palestine against the power of Rome, and the birth of Christianity. Follow John, a courageous young Jew, as he fights in the siege of Jerusalem, survives slavery in Alexandria and the dispersal of the Jews, wins the favor of the Emperor Titus, and returns triumphantly to Galilee.

G.A. Henty's classic work, The Young Carthaginian, tells the story of this struggle and the attempt of Hannibal to conquer Rome, despite the formidable geographical barriers and the corrupt leadership in Carthage, which time-and-again undermined all his efforts. Malchus, the young hero, a cousin of Hannibal, becomes involved in political intrigue and joins Hannibal in Spain, sharing for a time in his adventures. Later, he suffers imprisonment and slavery and then escapes to Gaul, where he finally settles. This story is set around 220 B.C.

De sa plume savante et enchanteresse Christian Jacq nous raconte la conspiration criminelle la mieux documentée de toute l'histoire égyptienne. Grand admirateur de Ramsès II, le troisième de cette lignée a affronté des épreuves que seul un roi d'une envergure exceptionnelle peut surmonter. Se heurtant à deux tentatives d'invasion, menacé par les Peuples de la mer, Ramsès III (1186-1154 av. j.-c.) crée une marine de guerre et remporte la première bataille navale de l'Histoire.

In the ancient city of Babylon, a powerful king, Nebuchadnezzar, ruled with an iron fist. Haunted by a mysterious prophecy, he becomes a puppeteer, manipulating the lives of those around him to protect his legacy. Unbeknownst to him, a group of captives in a secluded convent holds the key to the prophecy's truth.

Brüder. Imperatoren. Tödliche Feinde... Kaiser Severus liegt auf dem Sterbebett. Seine Söhne Geta und Caracalla, die sich in Britannia streiten, bereiten sich auf einen verheerenden Machtkampf vor. Silus, jetzt Centurio bei den Arcani, dem geheimen Netzwerk von Spionen und Mördern, wird in den Strudel hineingeworfen. Zurück in Rom werden in den stinkenden Gassen Ränke geschmiedet. Jeder könnte ein Feind sein – jeder ein Verräter.

From the shattered empire, five kingdoms are emerging. Seleukos, triumphant in the capture of Babylon, now faces the challenge of holding onto his hard-won prize. One-eyed Antigonos and his son are newly reconciled and both hungry for revenge. But Antigonos has foes of his own. Driven by vengeance, widowed Artonis sides with Ptolemy, planning to thwart the one-eyed brute. The key to their success is Herakles, the sixteen-year-old illegitimate son of Alexander. To see him crowned, they will not only need an army but also to eliminate Kassandros, a powerful rival.

Forced to leave his clan and his children behind, Ishtar staggers into a vast wilderness and encounters a desert nomad who loves him as a son. When foreign raiders approach, Ishtar must discover if he can move beyond madness, protect his people, and reclaim his family. Eager to know the source of Ishtar’s strength, a watching universe must learn if humanity can save them from a spreading darkness.

The charioteer in his purest form. The supreme master of destiny and the elements. A man who made a circus out of life, and life out of a circus. 'A.D. O'Neill peels back the veil of time and shines a light on the intrigue and excitement of chariot racing in ancient Rome. With exquisite...

Mare Internum, año 75 a. C. Un barco mercante navega rumbo a la isla de Rodas. A bordo, Julio César acompañado sólo por su fiel Labieno. Obligado por sus enemigos a exiliarse de Roma, se dirige al encuentro con el maestro Apolonio para aprender oratoria y de este modo, a su regreso, iniciar una feroz pugna para ingresar en el Senado y enfrentarse allí al temido Cicerón.

As Titus advances towards the Jewish Holy City with his massive army of 70,000 imperial soldiers, the warring Judean factions must decide whether to stand together against the coming onslaught or die in a bloodbath of mutual hatred.

První díl úspěšné řady Marcus Didius Falco představuje soukromého informátora Falca, který se z Říma vypraví do Británie, aby odhalil politické spiknutí a vyšetřil krádež stříbra. Řím, rok 70. U moci je nový císař. Proudy peněz a moci jsou v pohybu a zlověstné římské hry víří zuřivěji než kdy jindy. Soukromý informátor Falco narazí na Fóru na mladinkou dívku a zachrání ji z nesnází. Tím začíná nebezpečná hra, jejíž součástí je boj o imperiální ingoty ukradené z britských dolů a temné politické spiknutí.

Boudica's wrath leads her to revolt against Rome’s claim on her lands and lives. Rome’s consul—Suetonius Paulinus—must annihilate her and her uprising, however, can he? While reputations and loyalties are at stake, Rome’s newest tribune—Gnaeus Julius Agricola and Boudica’s youngest daughter—Rhianna, and her betrothed—Calgacus—are hurled into their opposing worlds intent upon destroying each other. Who will survive this furious revolt?

Rome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius just lost his father, and he may lose his home. When his rural village is stripped of its political status, he must leave his family to secure their food and protection from inside Rome's cutthroat government. As he transitions from countryman to politician, he's thrust into the middle of a bitter political war…. As Quintus struggles to gain the aid his village so desperately needs, he approaches Gaius Marius, the uncle of Julius Caesar himself.

Welcome to January 263 B.C. Attacking a pair of long spears with his short dagger was going to hurt and add to Alerio's collection of combat scars. And only leave him injured, if Fortuna smiled on him. If not? That's why he prayed to the other Goddess. This should have been the easiest, most luxurious duty a heavy infantryman could ever imagine. It didn't turn out that way and, at the moment, he regretted throwing the spear. These are the adventures of Alerio Sisera, Corporal of the Republic's Legions, Weapons Instructor, experienced Raider, Combat Rower, and protege of a Roman Senator.

173 n. Chr. An den Ufern der zugefrorenen Donau versammeln sich die Clans der Sarmaten. Der Winter in der kargen Ebene war hart, und um zu überleben müssen sie den gefrorenen Fluss überqueren. Doch auf der anderen Seite des Eises liegt das Römische Reich, und vor ihnen steht eine ganze Legion. Die Sarmaten sind mit einer starken Kavallerie angerückt, darunter der junge Krieger Kai. Nach Jahren des Krieges ist das stolze sarmatische Volk der einzige Stamm, der den Römern noch die Stirn bietet. Doch diesmal haben sie keine Chance.

“It’s a literary gift to see gender expansiveness depicted in an ancient myth with such grace and ease.” —Electric Literature Fans of Circe and Black Sun, “prepare to be astonished” (R.O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries) with this bold and subversive feminist and queer retelling of...