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Alfred J Church
Reproduction of the original: Lords of the World by Alfred J. Church
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Church creates this historical fiction with precision. He cleverly writes his own account of the fall of Athens. Adding in any literary necessities to fit with the actual course of…
Reproduction of the original: With the King at Oxford - A Tale of the Great Rebellion by Alfred J. Church
Reproduction of the original: Stories of the Old World by Alfred J. Church
Reproduction of the original: The Count of the Saxon Shore by Alfred J. Church
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Engaging narrative of stories from the History of Herodotus, recounting the tale of Croesus and the Fall of Sardis, chronicling the careers of Cyrus and Cambyses, and, finally, documenting Darius’s…
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Follow Aeneid as he flees a burning Troy with his family and sets out on a dangerous journey to found what will one day become The Roman Empire. Thrill with…
Alfred John Church
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Skillful retelling of Josephus’s account of the revolt against Rome and the destruction of Jerusalem. Recounts the events leading up to the opening of the war with the Romans, Josephus’s…
The Iliad is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time. Set during the Trojan War, this timeless poem vividly conveys the horror and heroism of…
""The Story of Early Britain"" is a historical book written by Alfred John Church in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Britain, from the…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
Color edition. A wonderful retelling of the stories of the First, Third, and Eighth Crusades, narrated by a fictional wandering Jew (cursed to live until the Second Coming of Christ)…
Illustrated by George Morrow. A wonderful retelling of the stories of the First, Third, and Eighth Crusades, narrated by a fictional wandering Jew (cursed to live until the Second Coming…
This riveting historical fiction depicts a soldier in Alexander the Great’s army, and was written using the authentic Macedonian letters discussing Alexander’s conquests across Asia.
Greek Story and Song is a book written by Alfred John Church in 1903. The book is a collection of stories and songs from ancient Greece, presenting a unique insight…
Alfred John Church was an English classical scholar. Church was born in London and was educated at King’s College London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He took holy orders and was…
Stories from the Greek Tragedians from Alfred John Church. English classical scholar (1829-1912).
The Story of Carthage is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science…
Carthage - or the Empire of Africa is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
Stories from the Greek comedians - Aristophanes, Philemon, Diphilus, Menander, Apollodorus is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different…
A historical novel set in ancient Greece, depicting the life of the statesman Callias and his efforts to defend his city-state against external threats.
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Delve into the mystical world of magic and sorcery with these captivating tales of Arabian Nights. From the magical adventures of Thalaba and Rustam to the mystical powers of Kehama…
This heartwarming tale of three Greek children and their simple way of life offers readers a charming look into the past. Written with warmth and sensitivity, it's a story that…
Lords of the World: A story of the fall of Carthage and Corinth, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never…
Callias from Alfred John Church. English classical scholar (1829-1912).
Publisher: The Macmillan Co. Publication date: 1914 Subjects: Achilles (Greek mythology) Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / Folklore
Publisher: Macmillan Company Publication date: 1919 Subjects: Fiction / Action
The book titled ""The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus"" is written by Alfred J. Church. It is a historical account of the destruction of Jerusalem in…
Roman Life In The Days Of Cicero: Sketches Drawn From His Letters And Speeches is a book written by Alfred John Church and published in 1895. The book provides a…
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition.