Young tribune Marcellinus, full of hopes of glory and honour joins the Roman Army of the East in Antioch. Instead of battle he is thrown into the internecine political conflicts of the successors of Constantine the Great. If hunting traitors wasn't bad enough, failed campaigns in East will shock him into the reality of the real state of the Empire

Success Breeds Enemies is the second enthralling historical novel that follows the exploits of the legendary Byzantine general Belisarius, who reconquered much of the former Roman Empire in the 6th century AD. The book focuses on his campaign in Italy, where he faced fierce resistance from the Ostrogoths, the Lombards, and even his Emperor. The author vividly portrays the battles, sieges, intrigues, and betrayals that shaped this epic struggle, as well as the personal lives and motivations...

Constantinople, 533. Emperor Justinian charges General Belisarius with a mission to bring back Vandal-held North Africa back into the Imperial fold.Set in the Golden Age of Byzantium. This is Belisarius's account of his early life and rise through the Roman Army ranks. Epic battle with the Persians and the fight for control of lost Imperial land. But in Byzantine politics, sometimes the enemy within is as dangerous as the one on the battlefield.

Aetius - is a thrilling historical novel that tells the story of Flavius Aetius, the last great Roman general who fought against the barbarian invasions that threatened the empire in the fifth century. The book follows his rise to power, his battles and alliances with various peoples, and his final showdown with Attila the Hun at the Battle of Chalons. Aetius - is a captivating and well-researched book that brings to life a fascinating and heroic figure who deserves more recognition in his...

A collection of the greatest political maps in history and how these images have an unmatched power to influence our thinking—and our world.In this book, award-winning journalist Peter Keating has assembled dozens of the most significant maps in history. There is the map featuring the Treaty of Tordesillas meridian, which Spain and Portugal used to divide the whole of the Western Hemisphere in 1494. The map deployed by Western leaders at the 1884 Berlin Conference ...

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchIn this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), Daniel Keating interprets First and Second Peter and Jude for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike.The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and us...

At the age of 57, Peter Keating set out to sail, single-handed, across the Atlantic.It was a lifelong dream of a lifelong sailor and though it was to be a solo journey, his waking and sleeping hours were spent in the 'company' of his memories and erstwhile companions and friends. From Werner and crocodile surfing, to Gerhardt and the Gulag. From Charlie of Morova Lagoon, to Fred from Fransesca. Their stories, along with the Mafiosa of Malta, Leo from the Chesapeake...

Until the early 1960s, cancer treatment consisted primarily of surgery and radiation therapy. Most practitioners then viewed the treatment of terminally ill cancer patients with heroic courses of chemotherapy as highly questionable. The randomized clinical trials that today sustain modern oncology were relatively rare and prompted stiff opposition from physicians, who were loath to assign patients randomly to competing treatments. Yet today these trials form the basis of medical oncology. ...

Cranford depicts the lives and preoccupations of the inhabitants of a small village - their petty snobberies and appetite for gossip, and their loyal support for each other in times of need. The village is dominated by women, from the kindly spinster Miss Matty, living in genteel poverty with her redoubtable sister, to Lady Glenmire, who shocks everyone by marrying the doctor. When men do appear, such as 'modern' Captain Brown or Matty's suitor from the past, they bring disruption and exci...

These Everyman's Library Pocket Poets hardcover editions are popular for their compact size and reasonable price which do not compromise content. Poems: Keats contains a full selection of Keats's work, including his lyric poems, narrative poems, letters, and an index of first lines.

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchIn this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two respected scholars and Bible teachers interpret James and First, Second, and Third John from within the living tradition of the Church.The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and stu...

Examine the Old Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchThe seventeen New Testament volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series have been widely acclaimed. The series now expands to include readable Old Testament commentaries that integrate the best of contemporary biblical scholarship with the traditional understanding of the Old Testament as prophesying and prefiguring Christ.Commentary features include:● ...