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  • 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 €

  • The Odyssey for Boys and Girls
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    The Odyssey is literature’s grandest evocation of everyman’s journey though life. The poem centers on the Greek hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. Odysseus survives storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens’ song and a trip ...
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    12,51 €

  • The Iliad 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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    13,84 €

  • Stories of the East from Herodotus, Illustrated Edition (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Engaging narrative of stories from the History of Herodotus, recounting the tale of Croesus and the Fall of Sardis, chronicling the careers of Cyrus and Cambyses, and, finally, documenting Darius’s rise to power. The author’s 'The Story of the Persian War' continues the account. Includes numerous black and white illustrations from ancient frescoes and sculptures. Suitable for a...
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    16,34 €

  • The Long Trail
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch / Kermit Roosevelt
    Originally published in 1921. From Kermit Roosevelt’s book ’The happy hunging grounds’, we are privilaged to print seperately, one chapter under the title The long trail. Mr Roosevelt has supplied additional material to this chapter, which is published for the first time in this volume. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now ...
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    17,64 €

  • The Hammer - A Story of the Maccabean Times
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Originally published in 1890. PREFACE: It is not so very long since the Apocrypha was found in almost every copy of the English bible, but in the present day it is seldom printed with it, and very seldom indeed read. One or two of the writings included under this name are trivial and even absurd; but, on the whole, the Apocryphal books deserve far more attention than they recei...
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    31,84 €

  • Isis And Thamesis
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Isis and Thamesis: Hours on the River from Oxford to Henley (1880) is a book written by Alfred J. Church. The book is a detailed account of the author’s journey along the River Thames from Oxford to Henley. It describes the beauty of the river and the surrounding countryside, as well as the historical landmarks and charming villages that the author encountered along the way. Th...
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    23,58 €

  • The Burning of Rome (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Vivid story of Rome in the days of Nero, beginning with the burning of the city, seemingly ordered by Nero himself. The narrative revolves around a set of characters who suffer acutely in the cruel persecutions of the Christians, set in motion by Nero after the fire to deflect blame for the conflagration from himself and fasten it on the Christians. Suitable for ages 12 and up....
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    18,34 €

  • The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem, Illustrated Edition (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Skillful retelling of Josephus’s account of the revolt against Rome and the destruction of Jerusalem. Recounts the events leading up to the opening of the war with the Romans, Josephus’s brave defense of Jotapata, its final capture and his escape from death, and finally the siege of Jerusalem, the burning of the temple, and the razing of the city. Numerous black and white illus...
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    14,41 €

  • The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus, Illustrated Edition (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Stirring account of the Greeks’ encounters with the Persians in the 5th century B.C., including the battle of Marathon, the defense of Thermopylae, and the battle of Salamis, all retold from the history of Herodotus. Illustrations from sculptures and vases accompany the text. Companion volume to the author’s Stories of the East from Herodotus. Suitable for ages 12 and up. ...
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    16,36 €

  • Three Greek Children (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    When events during the Peloponnesian War demand it, the three children of Leon and Elpinicé are dispatched quickly from their home in Athens to take refuge in Sparta. During their sojourn there they learn much about Spartan customs and hear stories from Spartan history, which, when added to their personal experience of Athenian customs and stories of Athenian history, give a fu...
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    15,48 €

  • The Germania Of Tacitus
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch / Cornelius Tacitus / W. J. Brodribb / WJBrodribb
    The Germania of Tacitus is a book written by Cornelius Tacitus in the 1st century AD. This book provides a detailed account of the Germanic tribes and their customs, beliefs, and way of life. The book has been revised and annotated by scholars over the years, and this particular edition was published in 1881. It includes a revised text of the original Latin manuscript, as well ...
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    29,10 €

  • The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
    Alfred J Church
    Follow Aeneid as he flees a burning Troy with his family and sets out on a dangerous journey to found what will one day become The Roman Empire. Thrill with him as he gets caught up in conflicts between the gods, all the while striving to complete his own grand destiny. Virgil intended this book to be a sequel to the Iliad and the Odyssey, and as such it takes up with events ju...
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    13,84 €

  • Stories from the Greek Tragedians (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Alfred J. Church / Alfred JChurch
    Thirteen strong, interesting tales from Greek tragedy, admirably retold by Alfred J. Church and retaining remarkably well the spirit of the originals. Includes the stories of Alcestis, Medea, Antigone, Philoctetes, Agamemnon, Iphigenia, Electra, and Orestes among others. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the narrative. Suitable for ages 11 and up. ...
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    15,25 €


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