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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.‘Lord Dorincourt had occasion to wear his grim smile many a time as the days passed by. Indeed, as his acquaintance with his grandson progressed, he wore the smile so o…

The first book to focus on the social impact of warfare and the Roman army in Late Antiquity. Explores the implications of war and the army in a broad range of areas encompassing politics, the economy, and social life Pays particular attention to the…

This beautifully illustrated new biography of Cleopatra draws on literary, archaeological, and art historical evidence to paint an intimate and compelling portrait of the most famous Queen of Egypt. Deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the …

Ermina, a thirteen-year-old girl from Rhodes, goes for a walk. It is her birthday. The girl says that she dreams of being free. On that day, however, Ermina has not the least suspicion of what is going to happen to her…

Ancient Egypt. Pharaoh Akhenaten carries out an unheard-of reform, replacing all gods with one and only one — the sun god, but who is behind his decision? Taor, returning from the war, notices a winged creature bending over the throne of the ruler an…

HarperCollins is pround to present a range of best-loved, essential classics.'Ah, but let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will be always in her heart.'A tale of sin, punishment and atonement, The Scarlet Letter exposes the moral rigidi…

В сборнике собраны рассказы и стихи геологов о их работе, быте в полевых условиях таежной Якутии, происшествиях и приключениях. Также присутствуют рассказы из фронтовой жизни, исторические эпизоды и мистические. Фото на обложку взято из коллекции Мил…

Казахские сказки… Именно народные сказки обладают той первозданной привлекательностью, что заставляют уже не забыть их никогда… Они — именно то, во что вложил народ свои переживания, свои мечты и цели, свою душу… Много сказок читала я в своей жизни… …

The aim of this book is both to illustrate and to discuss some of the main varieties of cultural history which have emerged since the questioning of what might be called its «classic» form, exemplified in the work of Jacob Burckhardt and Johan Huizin…

This is the first biography in English of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC and presents a rounded view of his accomplishments. Describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom. Draws on the King’s own …

By examining his military and political career, home life and relationships with women, Always I Am Caesar provides a vivid portrait of Caesar’s life and the times of ancient Rome during its transition from republic to empire. Provides a richer portr…

This book is an introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c. 1575 bc–1100 bc. Focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an “Empire of Asia”. Written by a respected E…

Lives of the Caesars tells the stories of 12 of Rome’s most fascinating and influential rulers, uncovering the unique features of their reigns which allowed them to earn their places in history. A comprehensive and engaging account of the lives of th…

Священное копье Лонгина, некогда завершившее земные страдания Иисуса, спустя девять веков появляется на страницах истории. Появляется в тот самый миг, когда доживает последние дни империя Карла Великого, а в Риме верховный иерарх ведет отчаянную борь…

Эта книга о жизни в ХХ веке, о человеческих судьбах и медицине в социалистическом обществе, о системе медицинского образования и становлении врача как личности. Адресована широкому кругу читателей.

The book is set in the period of the return of the pharaoh from emigration to Egypt and the power of Rome to restore him to the throne. A year after the return of the pharaoh to Alexandria, Ptolemy begins preparing his daughter for reign over Egypt. …

This book is the story of a strong and faithful love between two lovers, which appeared suddenly and lasts for centuries in the endless cycle of births. Where in each new life, the two seek each other related immortal oath large and passionate love. …

Доцент историко-филологического факультета Алексей Бельский в результате конфликта с научным руководителем и невозможностью защиты диссертации принимает предложение занять должность управляющего имением. Его друг и однокашник по кадетскому корпусу Ал…

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.“Whatever comes," she said, "cannot alter one thing. If I am a princess in rags and tatters, I can be a princess inside”A Little Princess tells the story of Sara Crewe,…

Президент Кеннеди убит женщиной, а не подслеповатым Ли Харви Освальдом… Организатор терактов 11 сентября 2001 года находился всего в 500 метрах от рушащихся небоскребов… Покушение на Папу Римского Иоанна Павла II – прикрытие многомиллиардных банковск…