一睹歷史現場重現百年榮辱當西方遇見中國──一部融合歷史、新聞與藝術的史詩中國史畫100幅── 《倫敦新聞畫報》1854~1912100 Historical Illustrations of China by The Illustrated London News十九世紀大英帝國傳播事業的發展，代表兩層意義：一是滿足海外殖民擴張的資訊需求；二是傳達現代傳播科技的普世意義。英語也在當時發展成為全球實質的共通語言。《倫敦新聞畫報》（The Illustrated London News）圖文並茂，無疑是當時最受喜愛又最具影響力的全球強勢報紙。不僅詳細記載十九世紀後半葉的人類史，其本身的存在也可被視為人類文明的象徵。本書集結了100幅《倫敦新聞畫報》從鴉片戰爭到辛亥革命期間，有關該報針對中國當時的局勢所作的史畫報導。一幅幅精彩版畫不僅反映了外國人眼中的中國，且畫工精致，題材有趣。除了可讓一般讀者一睹舊中國面對歷史洪流時的浮沉，新聞與藝術結合，也可藉以一窺攝影發明...

"What a thrill it is to read Sarah Priscus’ 70s rock, California-dreaming Groupies. This shimmering debut is packed with tenderness and awe against a backdrop of drugs, sex, rock stars, and high drama. Faun is a lovable, believable, and wonderfully drawn character who will remain in my heart and mind for a very, very long time." — Jessica Anya Blau, author of Mary JaneIn a debut perfect for fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, Mary ...

Before 448, the Greeks saw Attila the Hun as simply a frightening, ruthless leader. When the Greek historian Priscus visited his courts that year, however, he had a far different experience to report. Priscus’ first-hand account of life at Attila’s court shows a different side to the vicious king. While his record is undoubtedly covered in bloodshed and brutality, Priscus reveals Attila as a man also capable of courtesy, generosity, and even—occasionally—mercy.

Panion 448 n. Chr. Ein verwundeter Tribunus erreicht das Elternhaus des jungen Scriptors Priscus und übergibt ein versiegeltes Pergament, bestimmt für den Kaiserhof in Konstantinopel. Kurz darauf stirbt der Tribunus, und sein Tod ruft Männer auf den Plan, die plötzlich nach der Rolle suchen. Gemeinsam mit Maximinus und Vigilius reist Priscus nach Konstantinopel, um den Hof zu warnen. Die Kaiserin Licinia Eudoxia schickt die drei als Gesandte zu Attila, doch jenseits des Hellesponts geraten...

Attila, also known as Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in 453. He was leader of the Hunnic Empire, which stretched from the Ural River to the Rhine River and from the Danube River to the Baltic Sea. During his reign he was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires. He crossed the Danube twice and plundered the Balkans, but was unable to take Constantinople. He also attempted to conquer Roman Gaul (modern France), crossing the Rhi...

""What a thrill it is to read Sarah Priscus’ 70s rock, California-dreaming Groupies. This shimmering debut is packed with tenderness and awe against a backdrop of drugs, sex, rock stars, and high drama. Faun is a lovable, believable, and wonderfully drawn character who will remain in my heart and mind for a very, very long time."" — Jessica Anya Blau, author of Mary JaneIn a debut perfect for fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, Mar...

Der historische Roman von Frank Rychlik entführt den Leser in die frühe römische Kaiserzeit der Jahre 68 bis 80 nach Christi, in der Mord und Lüge, Verrat und Intrige über Aufstieg und Fall von vier Kaisern entscheiden. Vespasian geht aus dem Machtkampf als Sieger hervor, gründet trotz des Widerstandes der stoischen Senatsopposition die Flavische Kaiserdynastie und lässt das Kolosseum erbauen. Die historisch exakten Schilderungen der geschichtlichen Ereignisse, Hintergründe und sozialen Ve...