De koepel die de FAKZ al maandenlang van de buitenwereld afsluit, lijkt zijn langste tijd te hebben gehad. De kinderen van Perdido Beach kunnen de buitenwereld zien, en de buitenwereld ziet hen. Niemand weet wat er precies aan de hand is, maar iedere beweging binnen de koepel wordt geregistreerd door tv-cameras. Intussen proberen Sam en zijn mede-overlevenden nog altijd te ontkomen aan de brute moordlust en manipulaties van de Duisternis. Kunnen zij de FAKZ ten einde brengen en de Duisternis verslaan? Hoop op een goede afloop lijkt dichterbij dan ooit, maar of dit terecht is?
It's been one year since all the adults disappeared. Gone. Despite the hunger and the lies, even despite the plague, the kids of Perdido Beach are determined to survive. Creeping into the tenuous new world they've built, though, is perhaps the worst incarnation yet of the enemy known as the Darkness: fear. Within the FAYZ, life breaks down while the Darkness takes over, literally—turning the dome-world of the FAYZ entirely black. In darkness, the worst fears of all emerge, and the cruelest of intentions are carried out. But even in their darkest moments, the inhabitants of the FAYZ maintain a will to survive and a desire to take care of the others in their ravaged band that endures, no matter what the cost. Fear, Michael Grant's fifth book in the bestselling dystopian Gone series, will thrill readers . . . even as it terrifies them.
Perdido Beach is al maandenlang afgesloten van de buitenwereld door een ondoordringbare muur. Alle volwassenen zijn verdwenen en de overgebleven kinderen zijn op zichzelf aangewezen. Als er een tekort aan drinkwater dreigt, gaat Sam op zoek naar water. Ondertussen breekt er een angstaanjagende griep uit en er duiken dodelijke insecten op. Dan stuurt de Duisternis nog een plaag: een leger van reusachtige kakkerlakken onder leiding van de duivelse Drake, met het doel iedereen in Perdido Beach uit te roeien. Langzamerhand wordt het iedereen duidelijk dat maar een persoon de plaag kan stoppen: kleine Pete, het autistische broertje van Astrid, maar hij is doodziek. Als het insectenleger steeds dichterbij komt, staat Astrid voor een onmogelijke keuze.
Vroeger kon je als je een paar dollar had gewoon de telefoon oppakken en dan stond er dertig minuten later een bezorger met een gigantische pizza voor je neus. Gesmolten, bobbelige, goudbruine kaas. Vettige peperoni. Hupsakee. Alsof het niks was. Sam zou zijn ziel geven voor een pizza. Het is nu drie maanden geleden dat alle volwassenen en kinderen van vijftien jaar en ouder spoorloos verdwenen zijn. Het eten begint op te raken en de honger knaagt, waardoor de kinderen in Perdido Beach zichzelf niet meer in de hand hebben. Sam heeft er genoeg van dat hij wordt beschouwd als de leider in de FAKZ. De kinderen verwachten dat hij voor alle problemen een oplossing heeft, zelfs voor de kleinste wissewasjes, en hij kan de verantwoordelijkheid nauwelijks nog aan. En alsof dat nog niet genoeg is, gaan sommige ¿gewone¿ kinderen de strijd aan met de ¿freaks¿, de kinderen met speciale krachten, omdat ze beweren dat die meer te eten krijgen dan zij. Intussen wordt de geheimzinnige Duisternis steeds sterker: hij lokt Lana naar zich toe. Sam en zijn vrienden proberen haar te redden, maar stuiten op Caine. Bij de grot van de Duisternis volgt een bloedstollende strijd, waarbij Sam op het allerlaatste moment hulp krijgt vanuit onverwachte hoek¿ ¿Verlaten en Honger zijn meeslepende en superspannende boeken, die je niet weg kunt leggen totdat je ze uit hebt, zo raast de spanning door het verhaal.
Het is vier maanden geleden dat alle mensen ouder dan vijftien jaar zijn verdwenen. De situatie in de FAKZ wordt steeds grimmiger. Sam heeft er genoeg van dat hij alle beslissingen moet voorleggen aan de stadsraad. Daarom vertelt hij niets over Orsay, die beweert dat ze dromen opvangt van de volwassenen aan de andere kant van de muur. En ook niet als er nog meer raadselachtige dingen gebeuren. Al snel ontstaan er geruchten. Wie spreekt de waarheid? De verantwoordelijkheid wordt teveel voor Sam. Hij rent weg, juist als de Human Crew de stad in brand zet. In de chaos die ontstaat, verliest zelfs de intelligente Astrid de controle. Wat moet er worden van de kinderen in de FAKZ als zelfs de twee sterkste personen het niet meer zien zitten?
De eerste strijd tussen BZRK en de Armstrongs is gestreden. En ook al heeft BZRK verloren, ze geven niet op. Terwijl Bot Man de hersenen van de president van de Verenigde Staten voorziet van bedrading, probeert Plath het vernielde brein te repareren. Ondertussen zijn alle ogen gericht op de Armstrongs. Er worden vragen gesteld en er beginnen scheuren te komen in de geheimhouding rondom de nanobots. Wie weet wat er dan zal gebeuren?
Het ene moment stond de leraar nog over de Burgeroorlog te praten. En het volgende moment was hij weg. Leraar aanwezig. Leraar weg. Geen poef. Geen lichtflits. Geen knal. Tijdens een doodgewone schooldag ziet de veertienjarige Sam tot zijn verbijstering zijn leraar pal voor zijn ogen verdwijnen. Zomaar ineens weg! Algauw blijkt dat iedereen die ouder is dan vijftien jaar op hetzelfde moment is verdwenen. Bovendien is er een ondoordringbare barrière rond de stad opgetrokken, waardoor er geen contact meer mogelijk is met de buitenwereld. Er breekt een enorme chaos uit. Net buiten de stad neemt Caine de leiding over zijn internaat en daarna ook over het stadje. Eerst weet hij enige orde te scheppen, maar gaandeweg voert hij met een aantal volgelingen een waar schrikbewind. Hoewel Sam helemaal geen leidende rol wíl, besluit hij ten slotte toch dat hij de kwaadaardige Caine moet tegenhouden. Maar intussen komt de dag dat hij zelf vijftien jaar wordt steeds dichterbij Gone is een toonbeeld van geslaagde fantasy. Laat de vervolgdelen gauw komen
Creëer de jongen van je dromen. Dat is de speciale opdracht die Eve krijgt in deze roman. Middel: een hightech ontwerpprogramma in het lab van haar moeder. Eve creëert Adam. En hij zal perfect zijn toch? Schrijverskoppel Man en vrouw maken samen een youngadult-fictie. Na de series Gone en BZRK schreef auteur Michael Grant nu samen met zijn echtgenote Katherine Applegate deze zinderende stand-alone.
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.
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.
The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine. Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack -- and were given the power to fight back. Now Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. And they must use that power to outsmart an evil greater than anything the world has ever seen. . . .
A Biographical Guide to the Rulers of Imperial Rome, 31BC-AD476
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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
s/t: The Secret Collection of the National Museum of Naples 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.
Empty nesters Norm and Ruth embark on a trip to rekindle their romance at the Bear Bones Family Campground, only to find it transformed into a nudist retreat. As they navigate this unexpected environment, they face challenges in communication and self-discovery. With the support of fellow guests and staff, they work to reconnect and redefine their relationship, ultimately seeking to rediscover their happiness together. The story explores themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth in the face of change.
This book is a humble tribute to Edward Gibbon, whose 'History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' is one of the greatest historical works ever written. (Introduction)
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.
This volume brings together Cicero's tentative and undogmatic reflections on
the good life, in which he discusses duty, friendship, the training of a
statesman, and the importance of moral integrity in the search for happiness.
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.
The mind-blowing conclusion to the Monster trilogy and the final installment in the Gone series from science fiction and fantasy master Michael Grant is perfect for superhero and Stephen King fans alike. Now available in paperback. After the fall of Perdido Beach dome, a new set of humans developed mutant powers from the rock infected with alien virus. They are the Rockborn Gang: Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and Francis. With their superpowers, they have defended the earth from other rockborn who used their powers for evil, like Dillon Poe. When another rock carrying the virus strikes New York, a new foe, Bob Markovic, rises with a horrifying and nearly unstoppable ability. Markovic's unending ambition and lack of a moral compass made him unbearable before the virus. And that was before he was a swarm of plague-ridden insects, with the power and means to take over the city--and maybe the world. As the Rockborn Gang try to defeat their latest villain, they will find themselves on morally gray grounds and have to make tough decisions if they want to save the world. In this pulse-pounding finale to the saga more than ten years in the making, Michael Grant delivers an unforgettable conclusion while asking: What does it take to be a hero?
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.
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.
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.
I remembered my name – Mara. But, standing in that ghostly place, faced with the solemn young man in the black coat with silver skulls for buttons, I could recall nothing else about myself. And then the games began. The Messenger sees the darkness in young hearts, and the damage it inflicts upon the world. If they go unpunished, he offers the wicked a game. Win, and they can go free. Lose, and they will live out their greatest fear. But what does any of this have to do with Mara? She is about to find out . . .
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.
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.
One of the true paradoxes of Roman civilization is the dichotomy between its contributions to the areas of government, law, literature, philosophy, & art & the brutally savage institution of arena spectacle sports in which human beings killed each other for entertainment. Yet, even at its barbaric worst, some good emerged from the almost unmitigated evil of gladiatorial combat: it produced countless acts of individual courage, created one of the world's greatest architectural forms & inspired a number of men to protest against the overwhelming tide of brutality in Rome. Written by an acknowledged expert in the area of classical civilizations, this account traces the bloody 800-year history of the gladiators, or bustuarii, from their rise during the 3rd century BCE to their eventual abolition at the end of the 5th century CE. Illustrations of mosaics, statues, reliefs & architectural remains illuminate the text.
Fergie Rises returns to a time when legendary manager Alex Ferguson was lucky
to get Aberdeen, not the other way around. It's the story of an eight-year
revolution that saw the Dons and their ambitious young manager knock the Old
Firm off their perch, taste victory in Europe for the first time, and
electrify Scottish football.
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.
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.
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...
Období císařství – poslední fáze existence římské říše – zahrnuje zhruba pět set let (31 př. Kr. až 476), během nichž se na trůně vystřídalo kolem dvou set vládců. Michael Grant z nich pro svou práci vybral devadesát dva osobností, které významným způsobem ovlivnily vývoj státu prostírajícího se na území tří kontinentů a zanechaly v mnoha ohledech hluboké a trvalé stopy na naší civilizaci. Na základě široké znalosti dobových pramenů – jejichž spolehlivost a objektivnost pečlivě zvažuje – odhaluje autor větší či menší schopnosti těchto vládců spravovat tak obrovský stát a řešit jeho problémy. Osudy jednotlivých panovníků zachycuje tak nejen na pozadí téměř nepřetržitých válečných tažení a krvavých osobních střetů v boji o moc mezi uchazeči o trůn. Zabývá se i významnými politickými, právními a měnovými reformami některých císařů a zdůrazňuje jejich zájmy umělecké (např. Traianus, Hadrianus, Diocletianus, Constantinus) zejména o zkrášlení sídelních měst, díky nimž lze obdivovat architektonická díla, která přetrvala dodnes. Michael Grant věnuje pozornost i povahovým rysům jednotlivých panovníků, jejich talentům, slabostem, výstřednostem a samozřejmě i vnějšímu vzhledu, a čerpá jak z písemných záznamů, tak i z portrétů na mincích a bystách, které knihu doprovázejí.
Der Band bringt die Biographien der großen Kaiser Roms: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus, Domitian
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?
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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.
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.
