Michael Grant Książki

Perdido Beach, Kalifornia. Zawieszenie broni. Pokój w ETAPie jest kruchy jak szkło. Cain rządzi w swojej domenie żelazną ręką. Sam nie może zaznać spokoju. Ustanowili nowe prawa, przetrwali głód, plagę kłamstw, wreszcie zarazę… Ale teraz bariera staje się czarna. ETAP ogarnia nieprzenikniona ciemność. Ale mrok nie jest jedynym zagrożeniem. Giną zwierzęta i ludzie. Nieznana dotąd moc wywraca ich ciała na drugą stronę. Im głębsze cienie, tym bardziej Ciemność rośnie w siłę. Ze swego leża w głębi ziemi Gaiaphage sięga po to, czego najbardziej pragnie. Po ludzkie ciało, w którym mogłoby się odrodzić.

Czwarty tom bestsellerowej serii GONE: Zniknęli Michaela Granta, współczesny, postapokaliptyczny thriller dla młodzieży. Nie ma już nadziei w Perdido Beach. Ulice zamieniły się areną, na której rosnąca armia mutantów walczy o panowanie nad ETAPem z tymi, których pozbawiono nadnaturalnych mocy. Ale prawdziwa bitwa toczy się niezauważenie w niewielkim pokoju, w domu na granicy Perdido Beach... Mały Pete, autystyczny brat Astrid, śni w morderczej gorączce. Jednak jego upiorne wizje, to nie majaki szaleńca – gdy rozum śpi, budzą się upiory... Coś szuka dostępu do miasta, coś bardzo, bardzo złego, coś, czego nie można zobaczyć ani pokonać na jawie.

Ta wojna może się skończyć tylko zwycięstwem lub szaleństwem… Świat niedalekiej przyszłości. Fanatyczni twórcy idei zjednoczenia ludzkości na podobieństwo roju pszczół, bez indywidualnych pragnień i wolnej woli, chcą zaprowadzić w ten sposób powszechny spokój i szczęście. Zamierzają przy pomocy nanorobotów opanować mózgi przywódców państw o najlepiej rozwiniętej technologii. Ich przeciwnikiem jest BZRK, grupa idealistów, walcząca ze zdradziecką agresją za pomocą biotów, stworzonych z ich DNA w połączeniu z DNA pająków, węży i meduz. Niestety, na skutek podstępnego zamachu ginie wynalazca technologii hodowli biotów, w tajemnicy wspierający działania BZRK. Jego córka, Sadie, zostaje ciężko ranna w tym samym zamachu, ale ocaleje. BZRK werbuje ją natychmiast do akcji ochrony prezydentów, razem z Noahem, bratem weterana z Afganistanu, członka tajnej grupy, który zwariował po ataku nanorobotów. Rozpoczyna się decydujące starcie, niewidzialne dla wszystkich, poza jego uczestnikami. Stawką jest przyszłość ludzkości…

Nowa książka autora bestsellerowej serii GONE. Przypomniałam sobie moje imię ? Mara. Ale, stojąc w tym upiornym miejscu, na przeciw poważnego młodego człowieka w czarnym płaszczu ze srebrnymi czaszkami na guzikach, nie mogłam sobie przypomnieć nic więcej. I wtedy zaczęła się gra? Posłaniec dostrzega ciemność w młodych sercach. Widzi szkody, jakie młodzi wyrządzają na świecie. Gdy pozostają bezkarni, oferuje im nikczemną grę. Jeśli wygrają, mogą odejść bez konsekwencji. Przegrana oznacza, że będą musieli przeciwstawić się swojej największej fobii.

Jednym z prawdziwych paradoksów cywilizacji rzymskiej jest dychotomia między jej wkładem w obszary rządów, prawa, literatury, filozofii i sztuki a brutalnie dziką instytucją widowisk sportowych na arenie, w których ludzie zabijali się nawzajem dla rozrywki. Mimo swojego barbarzyńskiego oblicza, z niemal całkowitego zła walk gladiatorów wyłoniło się także wiele dobrego: zrodziło niezliczone akty indywidualnej odwagi, stworzyło jedną z największych form architektonicznych świata i zainspirowało wielu mężczyzn do protestu przeciwko przytłaczającej fali brutalności w Rzymie. Książka, napisana przez uznanego eksperta w dziedzinie cywilizacji klasycznych, śledzi krwawą 800-letnią historię gladiatorów, czyli bustuarii, od ich powstania w III wieku p.n.e. do ostatecznej abolicji na końcu V wieku n.e. Ilustracje mozaik, rzeźb, reliefów i pozostałości architektonicznych wzbogacają tekst.

New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant unleashes the gritty and powerful conclusion to the Front Line series and evokes the brutal truth of World War War is hell. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and Salt to the Sea. Courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead Rio, Frangie, and Rainy through front-line battles in North Africa and Sicily, and their missions are not over. These soldiers and thousands of Allies must fight their deadliest battle yet—for their country and their lives—as they descend into the freezing water and onto the treacherous sands of Omaha Beach. It is June 6, 1944. D-Day has arrived. No longer naive recruits, these soldier girls are now Silver Star recipients and battle-hardened. Others look to them for guidance and confidence, but this is a war that will leave sixty million dead. Flesh will turn to charcoal. Piles will be made of torn limbs. The women must find a way to lead while holding on to their own last shreds of belief in humanity. Praise for Silver Stars : "Exhaustive research, immersive storytelling, and emotional depth make for a superlative tale.” — Kirkus (starred review) Praise for Front Lines : “A gripping and heart-wrenching tale.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A magnificent alternate history.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity

Set against the backdrop of World War II in the summer of 1943, the narrative explores the profound impact of war on individuals and communities. It delves into the lives of characters grappling with loss, resilience, and the moral complexities of conflict. The story captures the tension of wartime decisions and the enduring spirit of hope amidst chaos, revealing how personal stories intertwine with historical events. Rich in detail, it paints a vivid picture of a pivotal moment in history, highlighting the human experience during tumultuous times.

Suddenly it's a world without adults and normal has crashed and burned. When life as you know it ends at 15, everything changes ... Answers to every mystery of the FAYZ are revealed, unexpected heroes emerge as sacrifices are made, and the Darkness is finally conquered by a force even more powerful than itself in this conclusion to the Gone series.

Who's Who in Classical Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus, to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs. Also included, of course, are the heroic mortals, figures such as Jason, Aeneas, Helen, Achilles, and Odysseus, all brought to life in a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. Each entry offers a small window into a timeless mythological world, one filled with epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, and all sorts of hideous and fantastic monsters. The perfect book for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike, Who's Who in Classical Mythology offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told.

At the height of their achievement, between the eighth and fifth centuries B.C., the Etruscans of west-central Italy, enjoyed a civilization comparable to that of the Greeks or the Romans. But despite the Etruscans’ ready absorption of these cultures and more eastern influences, they attained a true and distinctive originality. Michael Grant takes account of the most recent advances in Etruscology—excavations and research have transformed our knowledge of the Etruscans—and he describes in detail the civiIization’s economic, cultural, and social developments. He considers the controversial question of the Etruscans’ origins and underscores the very marked individualities of their powerful, often mutually hostile, city-states. These differences are reflected in their diverse artistic achievements, as illustrated. In addition, the author demonstrates that Etruscan expansionist activities to the north and south of Italy, whether aggressive or peaceful, were the work of specific Etruscan cities and individuals. With the aid of twenty-four maps, Grant also relates ways of life in different Etruscan cities to the particular features of their geographical settings. Having lived in Tuscany for a number of years, he brings to this study a special warmth and authority.

One of the greatest multiracial states the world has ever known, the Roman Empire stretched from Britain to the Sahara & from the Atlantic to the Euphrates. Vast & powerful, Imperial Rome instituted many conventions that distinguish life today--reason enough for us to wonder about the men who ruled in her name. Some early writers painted vivid portraits that, with their sensational details, often overshadowed the events of the time. In this book, classical historian Michael Grant uses these writings, augmenting them with evidence from archeology, inscriptions, coins & medallions to reconstruct the lives of 92 Roman emperors. Here are Augustus & Claudius, Gaius & Nero, Aurelian & Constantine, as colorful & diverse a group of men as any in history, alive again in a magnificent collection of biographical cameos as remarkable for their readability as for their depth. Acknowledgments List of Illustrations List of Maps, Plans & Genealogical Tables Foreword The Julio-Claudian dynasty The year of the four emperors; & the Flavian dynasty The adoptive & Antonine emperors The house of Severus The age of crisis Military recovery The tetrarchy & the house of Constantine The house of Valentinian The survival of the East & fall of the West Key to Latin Terms Index of Latin & Greek Authors Index to Maps & Plans

Michael Grant looks at the policies and government of the hundreds of independent city-states and at theeveryday life of the citizens. With fluency and scholarships he shows how the brilliance of the Ancient Greeks' civilizationwas by no means limited to the Golden Age of its classical fifth century, but its early period was remarkable too. Foe 500 years the Greek city-states achieved a civilisation which has been an inspiration and an ideal ever since.

Translations by Sidney, Pope, Dr. Johnson, and Graves are included in a collection of Latin prose and poetry by such Romans as Cicero, Caesar, Catullus, Livy, and Virgil

First published as EROTIC ART IN POMPEII in 1975 by Octopus Books, the extensive historical and social background text, accompanied by 159 full colour photographs of this collection of bronzes, statues, wall paintings and everyday objects contributes to our understanding of the lifestyle and sensual philosophy of an ancient Roman people.

This fall of the Roman Empire has always been regarded as one of the most significant transformations in the whole of human history. A hundred years before it occurred, Rome was an immense power defended by an invincible army. A hundred years later, the power and the army had vanished. The Fall of the Roman Empire succinctly describes the invasions from outside, and the weaknesses that arose within, that finally reduced the Empire to total paralysis. Grant pinpoints thirteen defects that, in his view, combined to reduce the Empire to its final state of ruin. Each defect consists of a specific disunity that splits the Empire apart, thereby crippling Rome's capacity to handle outside aggressors. The social and political differences within the Empire became so irreconcilably violent that the entire structure of society was threatened and eventually destroyed. Hailed by Alan Massie, as "the greatest popularizer of this century." Michael Grant presents in The Fall of the Roman Empire a dynamic, and incisive discussion of one of history's most impressive empires and its dramatic demise.

Mara has already witnessed more evil as the Messenger’s apprentice than most people do in their lifetime, but the games continue.The Messenger leads Mara to the funeral of a Muslim boy named Aimal, who died standing up for his people, and then to an abandoned store, where they discover Graciella, a girl battling addiction. The all-knowing Messenger recognizes that they are victims of heinous crimes. Mara and Messenger will find the wicked—those who act out of selfishness and greed, and others who become violent because of prejudice and hate.But Mara and Messenger pay a price too. For every person who is offered justice, they will wear a tattoo that symbolizes the heart of the crime. And as Mara delves deeper into her harsh reality, she is suprirsed to realize that part of her is drawn to the sometimes compassionate Messenger. In spite of all the terror she and Messenger inflict, Mara will discover that caring in this world is the hardest part of all.The second book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant’s Messenger of Fear series, The Tattooed Heart combines fantasy with real-world horror stories to create a satisfying conclusion.

Set in an alternate World War II, one where young women are called up to fight alongside men. This is the story of Rio, Jenou, Frangie and Rainy. Four very different women, enlisting in the War effort for very different reasons, who share the very same goal, to bring Hitlers reign in Europe to an end. But, not everyone believes that these girls should be sharing the front lines. Now Rio and her friends must fight not only to survive, but also prove their courage and ingenuity to enemies and allies alike ... Because the fate of the world, and the course of history is in the hands of the girls on the Front Lines.

Suddenly it’s a world without adults and normal has crashed and burned. When life as you know it ends at 15, everything changes. The clock is ticking for Sam Temple and the kids of Perdido Beach and starvation threatens the FAYZ. The strain of leadership is beginning to show on Sam and he’s got more than just dwindling rations and in-fighting to worry about – Caine is back with the psychotic whiphand, Drake, by his side. And in the background lies the greatest danger of all – and he too needs to be fed. A tour-de-force from global sensation Michael Grant, Hunger is the second book in this bestselling series. “I love this book” – Stephen King

For the great Roman orator and statesman Cicero, 'the good life' was at once a life of contentment and one of moral virtue - and the two were inescapably intertwined. This volume brings together a wide range of his reflections upon the importance of moral integrity in the search for happiness. In essays that are articulate, meditative and inspirational, Cicero presents his views upon the significance of friendship and duty to state and family, and outlines a clear system of practical ethics that is at once simple and universal. These works offer a timeless reflection upon the human condition, and a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest thinkers of Ancient Rome.

The explosive conclusion to the BZRK trilogy, from the author of GONE. Noah and Sadie have seen death, and it holds no fear for them. Just who have they been fighting for? As madness spreads like a plague, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: this was Lear's game all along.

After being the victim of a bizarre assassination attempt, fugitive crime writer David Mitre is rescued by Delia Delacorte, the FBI Special Agent he locked horns with in Cyprus. In return, Delia wants his help to prevent the theft of a priceless painting from the Rijksmuseum. David's plan: steal the painting himself.

In a world where all adults have vanished for seven months, a group of teenagers must navigate the challenges of survival and leadership. As they face dwindling resources and the chaos of their new reality, they grapple with power struggles, alliances, and the emergence of new societal rules. The absence of adults forces them to confront their fears and desires, ultimately shaping their identities and relationships in a desperate quest for hope and understanding in a world turned upside down.

The years between 161 AD and 337 AD, from the accession of Marcus Aurelius to the death of Constantine the Great, have been regarded as the years of the Roman Empire's decline. Yet this age, dogged by rising totalitarianism and internal strife, produced some of the greatest cultural achievements in Rome's history. The author, seeing this as a period of accomplishment not of decay, reviews these triumphs in art and architecture, in literature and philosophy, and in religion.

An essential primary source on Roman history, Suetonius' The Twelve Caesars is a fascinating achievement of scholarship covering a critical period in the Empire. This Folio edition is translated from the Latin by Robert Graves, author of I, Claudius. As private secretary to the Emperor Hadrian, the scholar Suetonius had access to the imperial archives and used them (along with eyewitness accounts) to produce one of the most colourful biographical works in history. The Twelve Caesars chronicles the public careers and private lives of the men who wielded absolute power over Rome, from the foundation of the empire under Julius Caesar and Augustus, to the decline into depravity and civil war under Nero and the recovery that came with his successors. A masterpiece of observation, anecdote and detailed physical description, The Twelve Caesars presents us with a gallery of vividly drawn - and all too human - individuals.

From a small Iron Age settlement on the banks of the Tiber, Rome grew to become the centre of an Empire that dominated the Western world. Powerful in war, Rome was magnificent in peace, so that even today her poets, artists, philosophers and historians exert their influence over Western thought and civilisation. Michael Grant, the renowned classical historian, recreates the evolution of this astonishing city and community. He describes the individuals and events that made Rome a political and cultural conqueror, and defines the dramatic circumstances of her eventual decline and fall.

The second book in the mind-blowing new series from the author of GONE. Another breathtaking page-turner from Michael Grant. The first battle is over, but the war rages on. Sanity or madness? Truth or happiness? Love or survival? In the nano, you don't get to decide. schovat popis

Acclaimed author Michael Grant’s globally bestselling Gone series continues with Villain, where old foes return and new ones rise, with action-packed scenes, gory battles, and plot twists that will leave readers scrambling for more. It’s been four years since the events of GONE. The Perdido Beach dome is down, but the horrors within have spread. The alien virus-infested rock that created the FAYZ is creating monsters—monsters that walk the cities and countryside, terrorizing all. There are tanks in the street and predator drones in the sky, doomed efforts to stop the disintegration of civilization. Into this chaos comes a villain with the power to control anyone with just the sound of his voice. Dillon Poe wanted to be a comedian once…but everyone made fun of him. Dillon the loser. Dillon the freak. Now he’s sending thousands to their death. Who’s laughing now? The only people who can stop a superpowered villain are superpowered heroes. Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and a new mutant with unmatched powers, are all that stand in Dillon’s way. But when the lines begin to blur between hero and villain—some begin to wonder who’s really the monster. Praise for the Gone series: “Exciting, high-tension stories. I love these books.” —Stephen King “Intense, marvelously plotted, paced, and characterized.” —ALA Booklist (starred review)

Examining the Gospels as he would any other historical document, Grant presents a picture of Jesus that is, in some respects, an unfamiliar one. He argues that Jesus was neither meek and mild, nor a political revolutionary, but rather consumed with the goal of the realisation of the Kingdom of God.

Welcome to the FAYZ! The first book in the bestselling cult YA thriller series GONE that Stephen King calls a 'driving, torrential narrative'. In the blink of an eye all the adults disappear in a small town in southern California and no one knows why. Cut off from the outside world, those that are left are trapped, and there's no help on the way. Sam Temple and his friends must do all they can to survive. Chaos rules the streets. Gangs begin to form. Sides are chosen - strong or weak. Cruel or humane. And then there are those who begin to develop powers ... The GONE series is Lord of the Flies for the 21st century. In turns breathtaking, harrowing, and utterly terrifying. Its complex characters and moral dilemmas will delight fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. This is dystopian fiction at its best. Have you got all 6 titles in the New York Times bestselling saga?: Gone Hunger Lies Plague Fear Light 'I am now free to leave the FAYZ, but my time there was well spent' Stephen King

Acclaimed author Michael Grant delivers a stunning follow-up to the globally bestselling Gone series—perfect for fans of Stephen King’s suspenseful writing. It’s been four years since a meteor hit Perdido Beach and everyone disappeared. Everyone, except the kids trapped in the FAYZ—an invisible dome that was created by an alien virus. Inside the FAYZ, animals began to mutate and teens developed dangerous powers. The terrifying new world was plagued with hunger, lies, and fear of the unknown. Now the dome is gone and meteors are hitting earth with an even deadlier virus. Humans will mutate into monsters and the whole world will be exposed. As some teens begin to morph into heroes, they will find that others have become dangerously out of control…and that the world is on the brink of a monstrous battle between good and evil. Praise for the Gone series: “Exciting, high-tension stories. I love these books.” —Stephen King “Intense, marvelously plotted, paced, and characterized.” —ALA Booklist (starred review)

David Mitre is leading an uneventful life in Cyprus until he's witness to a brutal murder. When the authorities start investigating, they find a common link between the victim and David--they're both fugitives.ives.

When the Rockborn Gang tries to outmaneuver a new supervillain created by meteorite shrapnel, Malik investigates the Dark Watchers and the possibility that their reality is advanced, elaborate simulation.

Chariot-racer, poet, performer and reveller Nero dominated Rome during his erratic and divisive reign. He was the murderer of, among many others, his own mother, brother and wife, but the plot to kill him, supported by Roman officers and philosophers alike, foundered in yet more bloodshed, including the death of Seneca. Tacitus' lively account of the politics and figures of the time, and of the fire that consumed much of Rome in AD 64, is taken from The Annals of Imperial Rome, translated by Michael Grant.

Escapism doesn't get more thrilling than this book for teens.Fans of Ally Condie's 'Matched' series will love this. Praise for the GONE series by Michael Grant:Exciting, high-tension story told in a driving, torrential narrative .

A biography of the Egyptian queen who gained and maintained power over her kingdom through her alliance with Julius Caesar and later Marc Antony.

12-year-old Mack MacAvoy, armed with only his phobias and quick wit, sets out to gather a team to defeat the Pale Queen and save the world. To do so, he must assemble an elite group of 11 other powerful children from around the world, including Jarrah from Australia.

This book provides insights into the hidden role of intuitive expertise in financial decision-making. The authors show and discuss how expertise combined with intuitive judgements positively affect decision-making outcomes.

Birth Of Western Civilization, The: Greece And Rome by Huxley, George, Et Al.. 8vo. 1st ptg.

Set in the alternative World War II scenario of his Front Lines novels, Michael Grant, author of the bestselling GONE series, has written this story exclusively for World Book Day. Rio Richlin doesn't have superpowers. She is an ordinary young woman. A soldier in the American army, wearing a uniform, carrying a rifle, and fighting alongside thousands who are trying to make a difference, trying to change the world. At least, that's the plan. Right now she's part of a squad on a training exercise in some place called Wales. They're cold, they're wet, and Rio's pretty sure they're also lost. Spending the night in a creepy old inn wasn't part of the plan at all...

This text presents a selection of the political speeches of Cicero, including: On the Command of Cnaeus Pompeius, Against Lucius Sergius Catilina, In Defence of the Poet Aulus Licinius Archias, and In Defence of Marcus Caelius Rufus.

In this insightful and absorbing book, distinguished historian and classical scholar Michael Grant demonstrates the dynamic effect that ancient mythology has had on the creative efforts of succeding centuries. He summarizes all the myths as well as the legends of the lesser gods and heroes, and traces their origins in historical fact or religious myth. He then shows how myths have continued to evolve throughout the ages. The author's brilliant investigations lead from Pericles to Picasso, Homer to Freud, Apuleius to Grimm - and prove that mythological themes have been continuously restated in art, science, and folklore, up to the present day. Lively and fascinating, this in-depth study is complemented by maps, genealogical tables, and 64 pages of photographs. Included, too, are an appendix on additional myths, chapter notes, and an updated bibliography and index.

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Diese Biografie über Nero dringt in die Nebel des antiken Mythos und der Fantasie ein und zeichnet ein ausgewogenes Bild von Nero, dem Menschen und Kaiser. Herrscher des riesigen Römischen Reiches zu einer Zeit großen materiellen und kulturellen Glanzes, weigerte er sich, in das traditionelle Muster zu passen. Er bevorzugte den griechischen Brauch gegenüber dem römischen, war ein aufgeklärter Förderer der bildenden Kunst und leidenschaftlich an Sport, Musik und Theater interessiert. Es war ohne Beispiel, dass ein Herrscher seiner Rolle als Künstler mehr Bedeutung beimass als den Staatsangelegenheiten. Und dies trug zwangsläufig zu Neros Untergang bei – jedoch nicht für vierzehn Jahre. In der Zwischenzeit, wann immer er um seine eigene Sicherheit fürchtete, mordete er. Doch die überwiegende Mehrheit der Völker des Reiches blieb von seinen Gewalttaten unberührt, und in einigen Gebieten wurde er für den gesunden Menschenverstand seiner Regierung gepriesen.

Michael Grant rekonstruuje pravdivý obraz životních osudů a charakterů kontroverzních a často mimořádných jedinců a využívá starověkých písemných dokumentů, mincí, medailonů, nápisů a archeologických poznatků, aby zaplnil v našich vědomostech co možná nejvíce mezer, které nás trvale dráždí a provokují.

Od Júlia Caesara cez Tibéria, Caligulu Vittelia až po Vespasiana či Domitiana, ich doba, spôsob života aj vlády, to všetko je predmetom pútavo napísanej publikácie známeho autora Michaela Granta. Pri spracúvaní tejto čitateľsky obľúbenej témy autor vychádzal z historických prameňov, písomných i archeologických, a dokázal ponúknuť udalosti starovekého sveta napísané živým jazykom súčasníkov.

Mack MacAvoy, ein 12-jähriger Junge, glaubt nicht, ein Held zu sein, bis er entdeckt, dass er zu den Fabelhaften 12 gehört. Gemeinsam mit elf anderen Kids muss er die Welt vor der Bleichen Königin retten. Ihre aufregende Reise führt sie rund um den Erdball und birgt viele Gefahren.

Svým popisem trojčlenného vztahu mezi Židy, Římany a Řeky zpracovává Michael Grant jedno z nejvýznamnějších témat světových dějin. Židé jsou totiž jediným ze zmíněných národů, který si až do našich dnů zachoval nezměněnou náboženskou a kulturní identitu. Jsou pro nás tedy jedinečnou spojnicí se starověkým světem, mostem, jenž nás přivádí do důvěrného styku se životem římského impéria. Tato kniha se zabývá obdobím, ve kterém se židovské náboženství zformovalo do své konečné podoby a v němž Židé uskutečnili dvě heroické, leč katastrofou končící revoluce proti římské nadvládě. Kromě toho se v oné době z judaismu zrodilo i křesťanství, jehož stoupenci se v průběhu jednoho století po Ježíšově smrti od židovství zcela osamostatnili. Michael Grant popisuje velkolepost obrovské mnohonárodnostní římské říše, do jejíž vlády spadaly tyto pohnuté a výjimečné dějinné události. „Michael Grant je největším popularizátorem našeho století.“

Die Blütezeit Griechenlands dauerte etwa von 500 v. Chr. bis um 350 v. Chr.: also nur etwa 150 Jahre. Niemals wieder gab es so viele Persönlichkeiten mit höchster Begabung, ja Genie, in einem so kurzen Zeitraum. Sie legten den Grundstein für die Zivilisation der westlichen Welt.

Mack se vydal podle rad Grimluka na další cestu. Teď musí objevit zapomenuté mocné síly a nebude na to sám. Je třeba svolat všechny členy Super 12 a vydat se k devíti drakům z Daidu. Cesta je nebezpečná a na Super 12 číhá důmyslná past. Mezitím čas neúprosně běží. Vyhnanství Bledé královny končí za třicet dní, pak bude volná a zničí svět. Mack může s pomocí ostatních členů Super 12 zabránit jejímu návratu. Má se řídit radami a nápovědou Grimluka? Podaří se mu zlé síly zastavit a uniknout před nástrahou? 1. vydání. -- zdroj: legie.info --

Kaiser und Zaren verdanken ihm ihren Titel: Gajus Julius Caesar (100-44 v. Chr.). Der legendäre Feldherr, Schriftsteller und Politiker legte die Grundlagen für die Blüte des römischen Weltreichs und war zugleich eine tief zerrissene Persönlichkeit. Michael Grant beschreibt in seiner Biographie den Werdegang dieser Schlüsselfigur der Weltgeschichte.

476 n. Chr. – das Weströmische Reich ist am Ende. Der Germanenführer Odoaker läßt sich als neuer Herrscher feiern und begründet damit eine neue Epoche. Strittig ist, wie dieses Zeitalter zu benennen ist. Nachklassische Zeit? Zeitalter des Glaubens? Geburt der europäischen Kultur? Alle Bezeichnungen sind zutreffend – und greifen doch zu kurz. Denn kaum eine Epoche in der Weltgeschichte war von solcher Dynamik und Mannigfaltigkeit geprägt und war gleichzeitig so bunt, faszinierend und schöpferisch wie diese ersten Jahrhunderte des Mittelalters. Dieser Band beschreibt die Zeit des Umbruchs: Neue Reiche entstehen, die Völkerwanderung setzt ein und verändert das Gesicht Europas. Das Christentum prägt unsere Kultur, und der Islam entsteht. Anschaulich und anhand einer Fülle eindrucksvoller farbiger Abbildungen werden diese Entwicklungen nachgezeichnet und erklärt. Ein umfassender Einblick in eine spannende Zeit.

Skulpturen / Malereien / Gebäude / Gegenstände / Ausgrabungen.

In der Kleinstadt Perdido Beach verschwinden plötzlich alle über fünfzehn Jahre alten Bewohner. Eine Mauer umschließt die Stadt und marodierende Banden sorgen für Angst. Sam und seine Freunde kämpfen ums Überleben und gegen die Zeit, da Sam in 299 Stunden selbst fünfzehn wird.

Sonderausgabe. 20 Bde. Illustr. cpl. in Kass.

Dies ist die Geschichte der jüdischen Zivilisation von ihren Anfängen bis zur Zerstörung Jerusalems und seines Tempels im Jahr 70 n. Chr. Das Buch behandelt Israels Beziehungen zu den Imperien, die seine Entwicklung prägten, sowie die sich verändernde innere Struktur des jüdischen Staates. Ein Teil der Geschichte wird durch Ausgrabungen erzählt, die viele Aspekte der materiellen Kultur und des Alltagslebens jener Zeit offenbaren. Die Hauptquelle ist jedoch die hebräische Bibel, die christliche Schrift, die ein unvergleichliches, massiv vielfältiges Kompendium darstellt, das einen Großteil der frühesten historischen Schrift der Welt umfasst und die Literatur, Kunst und Ethik der Hälfte der Welt inspiriert hat.

Das Mittelmeer der Antike ist eine wunderbar aufschlussreiche, ungewöhnlich umfassende Geschichte aller Völker, die von etwa 15.000 v. Chr. bis zur Zeit Konstantins (306-337 n. Chr.) rund um das Mittelmeer lebten. Dieses einzigartige Werk betrachtet die Einflüsse und Kulturen der gesamten Region, einschließlich Ägypten, Israel, Kreta, Karthago, Ionien und der östlichen Kolonien, Syrien und den Etruskern sowie der griechischen und römischen Staaten. Professor Grant zeigt, wie die großen orientalischen Zivilisationen – Ägypten, Assyrien, Babylonien, Persien – Einstellungen und Institutionen hervorgebracht haben, die letztlich an den Westen weitergegeben wurden. Er beschreibt die Auswirkungen der langen, unregelmäßigen Küstenlinie, des gebirgigen Geländes rund um kleine fruchtbare Ebenen, der typischen Pflanzenwelt von Oliven und Trauben sowie des schnell wechselnden Wetters auf die Menschen und ihre Errungenschaften. Darüber hinaus untersucht er, wie die demografischen Faktoren rund um dieses tiefe und stürmische Meer große Perioden der antiken Geschichte beeinflussten, wie die des Athen des fünften Jahrhunderts und die Roms im ersten Jahrhundert n. Chr. Diese sorgfältig recherchierte Geschichte bietet eine frische Perspektive auf unser antikes Erbe.

Grant bietet eine Studie über die wichtigsten Historiker Griechenlands und Roms und erörtert die Werke und Methoden der Begründer der Geschichtswissenschaft. Diese Philosophen betrachteten Geschichte als eine moralische Disziplin, die nicht nur für die Vergangenheit, sondern auch für das zukünftige menschliche Verhalten von Bedeutung ist.

Herodes der Große - Genie der Macht am Wendepunkt der Weltgeschichte - bk297; Bastei Lübbe Verlag; Michael Grant; pocket_book; 1982