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  • Stories from Livy
    Alfred J. Church
    Beneath the crimson banners of early Rome, legends took shape-tales of courage and cunning that still echo through the corridors of history. Here, the clash of empires and the quiet resolve of individuals converge, revealing a civilisation forged by both myth and moral lesson. Drawn from the annals of ancient history anthology, these stories transport readers to the very heart ...
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    18,00 €

  • The Last Days of Jerusalem
    Alfred J. Church
    Smoke rises over ancient Jerusalem, its golden stones scorched by the relentless advance of Roman legions-a city trembling on the edge of annihilation, yet pulsing with the stubborn hope of its people. Out of these last, desperate days emerges a tapestry of faith under persecution, where ordinary lives are caught in the sweep of history and the shadows of betrayal and courage s...
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    16,66 €

  • To the Lions
    Alfred J. Church
    Beneath the marble grandeur of ancient Rome, blood and faith mingle in the dust of the gladiatorial arena. Here, in the shadow of power, men and women must choose between survival and the unyielding call of conscience-a choice that echoes through the centuries and remains hauntingly relevant. Set at the heart of the Roman Empire during the first century, this historical fiction...
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    18,05 €

  • The Burning of Rome
    Alfred J. Church
    Flames lick the night sky as marble temples collapse and the ancient world teeters between ruin and rebirth. In the shadow of the great fire of Rome, power and peril intertwine, casting both patricians and slaves into a crucible of survival. Set in the heart of first century Rome, this sweeping historical fiction novel plunges readers into the chaos and intrigue of a civilisati...
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    19,62 €

  • Stories From Homer
    Alfred J. Church
    'Stories From Homer' is an engaging and accessible adaptation of the greatest epics of Ancient Greece, the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey'. Written by the esteemed scholar Rev. Alfred J. Church, this collection brings to life the timeless tales of gods, heroes, and the legendary conflicts that shaped Western literary tradition.The first part of the work delves into the decade-long si...
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    27,09 €

  • Roman Life in the Days of Cicero
    Alfred J. Church
    'Roman Life in the Days of Cicero' is a vivid and detailed exploration of the social, political, and domestic world of ancient Rome during one of its most transformative periods. Written by Alfred J. Church, this work provides a comprehensive look into the daily experiences of Roman citizens, from the wealthy patricians to the common people. By drawing on the writings of Marcus...
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    26,18 €

  • The Iliads for Boys and Girls
    Alfred J. Church
    'The Iliads for Boys and Girls' is a classic retelling of Homer’s timeless epic, meticulously crafted to introduce young readers to the heroic world of ancient Greece. Written by Rev. Alfred J. Church, this adaptation brings the legendary events of the Trojan War to life, focusing on the intense conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans and the profound human emotions at the ...
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    20,09 €

  • Henry the Fifth (Esprios Classics)
    Alfred J. Church
    Alfred John Church (29 January 1829 - 27 April 1912) was an English classical scholar. Church was born in London and was educated at King’s College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He took holy orders and was an assistant-master at Merchant Taylors’ School from 1857 to 1870. He subsequently served as headmaster of Henley-on-Thames Royal Grammar School from 1870 to 1873, an...
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    29,89 €

  • The Hammer (Esprios Classics)
    Alfred J. Church
    Alfred John Church (29 January 1829 - 27 April 1912) was an English classical scholar. Church was born in London and was educated at King’s College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He took holy orders and was an assistant-master at Merchant Taylors’ School from 1857 to 1870. He subsequently served as headmaster of Henley-on-Thames Royal Grammar School from 1870 to 1873, an...
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    39,36 €

  • The Faery Queen and Her Knights (Esprios Classics)
    Alfred J. Church
    Alfred John Church (29 January 1829 - 27 April 1912) was an English classical scholar. Church was born in London and was educated at King’s College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He took holy orders and was an assistant-master at Merchant Taylors’ School from 1857 to 1870. He subsequently served as headmaster of Henley-on-Thames Royal Grammar School from 1870 to 1873, an...
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    37,02 €

  • The Count of the Saxon Shore (Esprios Classics)
    Alfred J. Church
    Alfred John Church (29 January 1829 - 27 April 1912) was an English classical scholar. Church was born in London and was educated at King’s College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He took holy orders and was an assistant-master at Merchant Taylors’ School from 1857 to 1870. He subsequently served as headmaster of Henley-on-Thames Royal Grammar School from 1870 to 1873, an...
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    36,22 €

  • Callias (Esprios Classics)
    Alfred J. Church
    Alfred John Church (29 January 1829 - 27 April 1912) was an English classical scholar. Church was born in London and was educated at King’s College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He took holy orders and was an assistant-master at Merchant Taylors’ School from 1857 to 1870. He subsequently served as headmaster of Henley-on-Thames Royal Grammar School from 1870 to 1873, an...
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    39,38 €

  • The Crusaders
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Illustrated by George Morrow. A wonderful retelling of the stories of the First, Third, and Eighth Crusades, narrated by a fictional 'wandering Jew' (cursed to live until the Second Coming of Christ), this classic work takes the reader on an epic rollercoaster ride of the triumphs, tribulations, and ultimate defeat of the European counterattack against the rampant Muslim aggres...
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    23,36 €

  • The Story Of The Iliad
    Alfred J. Church
    The Story of the Iliad presents a retelling of the legendary Trojan War, focusing on the epic struggles between the Greeks and Trojans. Central to the narrative are heroic figures such as Achilles, Hector, and Agamemnon, whose actions are driven by honor, pride, and vengeance. The conflict is set into motion by Paris’s abduction of Helen, triggering a war that would last ten ye...
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    12,25 €

  • The Story of Carthage
    Alfred J. Church
    The Story of Carthage by Alfred J. Church is a historical account of the ancient city of Carthage, which was a major power in the Mediterranean from its founding until its destruction by Rome in 146 BCE. It explores key events and figures, including Hannibal Barca, one of history’s most renowned military leaders, and the dramatic conflicts between Carthage and Rome during the P...
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    14,65 €

  • Roman Life in the Days of Cicero
    Alfred J. Church
    'This book does not claim to be a life of Cicero or a history of the last days of the Roman Republic. I have tried to group round the central figure of Cicero various sketches of men and manners, and so to give my readers some idea of what life actually was in Rome, and the provinces of Rome, during the first six decades-to speak roughly-of the first century B.C.'Alfred John Ch...
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    14,84 €

  • The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
    Alfred J. Church
    The original 'Aeneid' is an epic poem composed by Virgil in the 1st century BCE. It tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escapes the fall of Troy and embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny of founding Rome. Church’s adaptation simplifies the language and narrative structure of Virgil’s epic, making it more suitable for children and young readers.'The Aene...
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    14,12 €

  • The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem and the Fall of Masada
    Alfred J. Church / Brian Hirsch
    'For those seeking a heroic story, an expression of idealism, self-sacrifice, and resistance against tyranny, the story of the fall of Jerusalem and Masada remain two of history’s epic events.' - from the new introduction.A dramatic and engrossing English prose retelling of the story of two pivotal events on Jewish history-the sieges of Jerusalem and Masada during the Roman-Jew...
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    17,71 €

  • The Iliad and the Odyssey for boys and girls (Illustrated)
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    'ONCE upon a time there was a certain King of Sparta who had a most beautiful daughter, Helen by name. There was not a prince in Greece but wished to marry her. The King said to them: 'Now you must all swear that you will be good friends with the man whom my daughter shall choose for her husband, and that if any one is wicked enough to steal her away from him, you will help him...
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    18,17 €

  • The Story of the Odyssey
    Alfred J Church
    Follow Odysseus, king of Ithaca as he returns home after the Trojan War. After fighting for ten long years his return home takes another ten, during which time he faces many perils and all his crewmates are killed. But his troubles don’t end when he finally makes it back. Assuming him dead suitors have been competing for the hand of his wife, Penelope, in marriage.This edition ...
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    9,78 €

  • The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
    Alfred J Church
    This book is a wonderful introduction to the story of Aeneas, legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escapes from the burning city of Troy and wanders the Mediterranean. When he finally settles in Italy his adventure is far from over as he fights for the hand of princess Lavinia.After becoming familiar with this retelling readers will be better equipped to tackle Virgil’s epic poem...
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    7,61 €

  • The Odyssey for Boys and Girls
    Alfred J Church
    Homer’s epic poem is one of the oldest works of literature still read today and is here retold in easy language for readers of all ages. Read how Odysseus, king of Ithaca, tries to return home after the Trojan War, and of all the obstacles that get in his way. From man-eating Cyclops to the enchantress Circe trouble lurks around every corner. This edition features images from t...
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    8,73 €

  • The story of the last days of Jerusalem
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    'Then Titus took with him six hundred horsemen, and went forth to spy out the strength of the City. Also he had hopes that it might submit itself to him without a siege. For he had heard, as indeed was true, that the people were ill-disposed to the rebels, and would fain be at peace...'This book tells the dramatic story of the fall of Jerusalem which happened in years 66-73 AD....
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    12,53 €

  • The Empire of Africa
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    The great struggle for imperial dominance in the ancient worldAlthough this history of Carthage covers events from the earliest days of that state, the text concentrates particularly on the period from 550 BC until the fall of the city after a three year siege to Roman forces under Scipio Aemilianus in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. This period in the Mediterranean ancient worl...
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    18,70 €

  • Carthage
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch / Arthur Gilman
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. ...
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    13,56 €

  • The Story of the Iliad
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    One of the greatest war stories of all time, The Iliad is presented here in story form for easy reading and provides a great introduction to this classic tale. Set during the Trojan war it tells of Gods and humans, and mans struggle in the face of uncaring Gods. Taking readers from the siege of Troy through to the battle between Achilles and Hector, to the final ransoming of He...
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    10,78 €

  • The Odyssey
    Homer / Alfred J. Church
    On his way home from the Trojan War, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, must overcome a series of deadly obstacles, including Circe the sorceress, the Sirens, and the dreaded Cyclops. The classic adventure tale for all time. The Odyssey is now a major motion picture, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. ...
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    15,03 €

  • The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
    J. Church Alfred / JChurch Alfred
    Unabridged Edition to Include: The Horse of Wood - The Sack of Troy - Aeneas and Anchises - Of The Voyage of Aeneas - The Shipwreck - Carthage - Dido - The Funeral Games of Anchises - The Burning of the Ships - The Coming to Italy - In Italy - The Plots of Juno - The Gathering of the Chiefs - King Evander - The Arms of Aeneas - Nisus and Euryalus - The Battle at the Camp - The ...
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    9,92 €

  • Geological Survey Of Michigan
    William Hittell Sherzer / Alfred Church Lane / Leon J. Cole
    Explore the geological features of Michigan with this detailed survey focusing on the delta of the St. Clair River. Part 1 of the 'Geological Survey Of Michigan' offers insights into the region’s geological composition, formation, and natural history. Authored by William Hittell Sherzer, Alfred Church Lane, Leon J. Cole, and Charles Henry Gordon, this work provides a valuable h...
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    27,06 €

  • The Iliad & the Odyssey for Boys and Girls
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    The Iliad is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time. Set during the Trojan War, this timeless poem vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amid devastation and destruction. Homer’s tale is a compassionate view of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death in the face of an oft...
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    12,25 €


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