Paul Chrystal Pořadí knih

Occasionally scandalous and always fascinating, a cornucopia of surprising and little-told yarns from the classical world. Both humorous and shocking, Miracula is filled with astonishing facts and stories drawn from ancient Greece and Rome that have rarely been retold in English. It explores "the incredible" as presented by little-known classical writers like Callimachus and Phlegon of Tralles. Yet, it offers much more: even familiar authors such as Herodotus and Cicero often couldn't resist relating sensational, tabloid-worthy tales. The book also tackles ancient examples of topics still relevant today, such as racism, slavery, and misogyny. The pieces are by turns absorbing, enchanting, curious, unbelievable, comical, astonishing, disturbing, and occasionally just plain daft. An entertaining and sometimes lurid collection, this book is perfect for all those fascinated by the stranger aspects of the classical world, for history enthusiasts, and for anyone interested in classical history, society, and culture.

Focusing on pre-classical civilizations, this book uncovers the stories of influential women in ancient Egypt and Israel, expanding the narrative beyond well-known figures from Greece and Rome. It highlights their roles and contributions within their societies, offering insights into their lives and the social histories of their times. By introducing these prominent women, the book enriches the understanding of female influence in early history, making their stories accessible to a broader audience.

The book is, in short, the uplifting but sometimes tragic story of the many women who stepped up to work in the factories, hospitals, field stations, in transport and in civil defence, on the farms and shipyards, or signed up to the various military and civil services during the two world wars of the 20th century, ‘wars to end all wars…’.

Describes how modern developments in biological warfare have been, and will continue to be, deployed in more warfare and acts of terrorism as a powerful weapon of war - as indeed one of our Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

A history of the 1st Air Landing Light Regiment (a glider-borne artillery unit) in Italy 1943 and at the Battle of Arnhem.