The Gladiators from Capua

The Gladiators from Capua
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 1596430745
ISBN-13 : 9781596430747
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Gladiators from Capua by : Caroline Lawrence

Download or read book The Gladiators from Capua written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suspecting their friend Jonathan is alive, Flavia, Nubia, and Lupus go to Rome for the Colosseum Games, facing wild beasts, criminals, conspirators, and gladiators, and where Nubia is called upon to make a terrible choice.

The Enemies of Jupiter

The Enemies of Jupiter
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Publisher : Orion Children's Books
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9781444003574
ISBN-13 : 1444003577
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Enemies of Jupiter by : Caroline Lawrence

Download or read book The Enemies of Jupiter written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan's father, Doctor Mordecai, is summoned to Rome to help the plague victims. The four young detectives are wanted too, as the Emperor Titus believes that they can find the mysterious enemy who seeks Rome's destruction. Can the friends prevent disaster? And what is Jonathan's secret mission?

Spartacus

Spartacus
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 402
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ISBN-10 : 9781317459521
ISBN-13 : 1317459520
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Spartacus by : Howard Fast

Download or read book Spartacus written by Howard Fast and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling novel about a slave revolt in ancient Rome and the basis for the popular motion picture.

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 1596430826
ISBN-13 : 9781596430822
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Colossus of Rhodes by : Caroline Lawrence

Download or read book The Colossus of Rhodes written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-05-30 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 80 A.D., ten-year-old Roman sleuth Flavia and her friends sail from Corinth to Rhodes to try to stop a mysterious man who is kidnapping children and selling them into slavery.

The Beggar of Volubilis

The Beggar of Volubilis
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 279
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ISBN-10 : 9781444003642
ISBN-13 : 144400364X
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Beggar of Volubilis by : Caroline Lawrence

Download or read book The Beggar of Volubilis written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as 'Nero's Eye'. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Their travels take them across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha (in modern Libya) to Volubilis (Morocco). As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors and a wild animal stampede. The detectives must consider another quest: what has happened to Uncle Gaius? Meanwhile, Flavia faces some tough decisions about her future.

Spartacus, the Gladiator

Spartacus, the Gladiator
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Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages : 531
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ISBN-10 : 9781466802667
ISBN-13 : 1466802669
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Spartacus, the Gladiator by : Ben Kane

Download or read book Spartacus, the Gladiator written by Ben Kane and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Gritty, passionate and violent . . . a real page-turner and a damn good read. It brings Spartacus—and ancient Rome—to vivid, colorful life.” —Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of Fire Sink your teeth into the gritty, powerful tale of Spartacus, The Gladiator, a historical thriller that will grip you from the first page to the very last. Written by bestselling novelist Ben Kane, this epic journey delves into the life of Spartacus—from Roman auxiliary and slave to revered gladiator and a symbol of defiance against the most potent army of the era. Step onto the unforgiving sands of the gladiatorial arena and experience the brutality and raw energy of combat at its most primal. Witness the audacious bid for freedom led by Spartacus and his band of gladiators as they risk everything to break free from their shackles and challenge their oppressors—the mighty, ever-expanding Roman Empire. Spartacus’s tale isn’t just a story of rebellion; it’s an exploration of humanity, resilience, love, and sacrifice, set against the historic grandeur of ancient Rome. Charged with emotion and vivid color, this novel will transport you back in time to the underbelly of the Roman Empire—a journey that’s as thrilling as it is enlightening. Enjoy a fresh perspective of the legend that is Spartacus, one that goes deeper than ever before, uncovering the man at the heart of the myth. “You’ll swear you hear the thunder of the Coliseum and the roar of the lions in the pit!” —James Rollins “A compulsive, relentless story, vividly recounted in muscular prose.” —The Daily Telegraph (UK) “Powerful . . . The quest for freedom against overwhelming odds is just the beginning.” —Library Journal

The Sirens of Surrentum

The Sirens of Surrentum
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Publisher : Orion Children's Books
Total Pages : 269
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ISBN-10 : 9781444003611
ISBN-13 : 1444003615
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Sirens of Surrentum by : Caroline Lawrence

Download or read book The Sirens of Surrentum written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times... It's summer in the Bay of Naples - time for fun and relaxation. Everyone is thinking about love at the beautiful Villa Limona, but danger lurks beneath the luxury. A famous murder was committed nearby, and a poisoner is at large amongst the guests. Can Flavia and her friends set a trap to catch the culprit before it's too late?