Greek Military

The Complete Strategy Collection, a compilation of ancient and historical philosophies, will increase your knowledge of strategy, conflict, and adversity throughout the ages, giving you valuable insight into the past while opening a window to the future. Although each of the works can be considered a manual or diagram for war or engaging in physical combat, the life skills embodied in each can be adapted to everyday life in modern society. Listen and learn how you, too, can take advantage of the strategies of war.

NINE OVER-THE-TOP INSANE INSTALOVE STANDALONES IN ONE WILD BUNDLE! THIS IS INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE! THIS BOX SET CONTAINS: GIVEN TO THE GROOM (100 pages) TRADED TO THE TRUCKER (126 pages) PUNISHED BY THE PRINCIPAL (121 pages) STRANDED WITH THE PSYCHO (123 pages) WIFED BY THE WARLORD (111 pages) LATE FOR THE LANDLORD (113 pages) VANQUISHING THE VIKING (115 pages) DISCIPLINING THE DUKE (111 pages) SAVING THE SINNER (109 pages) AND EACH BOOK CONTAINS: OVER-THE-TOP STEAM! (Yes, we're going there . . . ;)) OVER-THE-TOP PLOTS (Wait, what's a plot?) OVER-THE...

The world remembers Leonidas for how he died. This is the story of how—and why—he lived. At the dawn of Western history, one man’s final stand against an empire forged a legend that would echo for millennia. Leonidas: The Last King of Sparta is the definitive retelling of the life and legacy of the warrior who defied Persia at the narrow pass of Thermopylae — not as a comic-book hero or marble statue, but as a flesh-and-blood king shaped by duty, law, and fate. In this sweeping historical narrative, A. K. Thompson reconstructs the world that made Leonidas: a Sparta without walls, ...

What does it mean to conquer the world—if you cannot master yourself? He was born in a smoky palace in Pella, taught by Aristotle, and told that he was descended from gods. By the age of thirty, he ruled more of the known world than anyone before him. Yet behind the bronze armor and immortal legends was a man who bled, grieved, and dreamed of something larger than conquest. In Alexander the Great: The Mirror of Power, historian and storyteller Julian Arcadius delivers a sweeping, vivid portrait of the most extraordinary figure in human history—a man whose brilliance and flaws were bound...

SHEIKH ROMANCE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. THIS BOX SET CONTAINS: CURVES FOR THE SHEIKH: The Waitress from Wisconsin (272 pages) FLAMES FOR THE SHEIKH: The Chef from Chicago (242 pages) HOSTAGE FOR THE SHEIKH: The Bank Teller from Baltimore (280 pages) SINGLE FOR THE SHEIKH: The Soccer Mom from Saint Louis (300 pages) STOCKINGS FOR THE SHEIKH: The Nurse from Nashville (295 pages) UNTOUCHED FOR THE SHEIKH: The Veterinarian from Vermont (288 pages) CURVES FOR THE SHEIKH How does Wendy Williams get from her waitressing job in smalltown Wisconsin to here: Sheikh Zahain rose...

She might be deadly, but she is not their weapon. Fourth Wing meets Dire Bound in this captivating romantasy, brimming with romance, deadly stakes, and unforgettable magic. Survivor. Rebel. Weapon. Leina has spent a lifetime submitting, starving amid wheat fields reserved for the king...

Weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been in use for thousands of years, and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs, Adrienne Mayor's fascinating exploration of the origins of biological and unethical warfare, draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides, and modern methods of war and terrorism.

This compelling reference presents the history of ancient Greece - the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great - through gripping stories: the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire, the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world, and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people who are still so much with us.

When Alexander the Great died at the age of 32, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs - a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death - were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own thirst for power and the legend that Alexander bequeathed his rule "to the strongest," fought to gain supremacy.

For nearly 2,500 years, students, politicians, political thinkers, and military leaders have read the eloquent and shrewd speeches in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War for profound insights into military conflict, diplomacy, and the behavior of people and countries in times of crisis. How to Think about War presents the most influential and compelling of these speeches in an elegant new translation by classicist Johanna Hanink, accompanied by an enlightening introduction.

SHEIKH ROMANCE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. THIS BOX SET CONTAINS: SURROGATE FOR THE SHEIKH: The Teacher from Tulsa (267 pages) STARS FOR THE SHEIKH: The Astrologer from Albuquerque (356 pages) SHELTER FOR THE SHEIKH: The Widow from Wyoming (277 pages) SHARED FOR THE SHEIKH: The Professor from Pittsburgh (245 pages) ASSASSIN FOR THE SHEIKH: The Agent from Alabama (227 pages) PRIVILEGE FOR THE SHEIKH: The Librarian from Louisiana (241 pages) SURROGATE FOR THE SHEIKH Oklahoma schoolteacher Gracie Garner will be surrogate to a mysterious Sheikh's first-born child. There's ...

The Echo of Ancient Civilizations, a Book by Bo Carson, is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to walk in the path of the ancient world. With a masterful combination of scholarship and readability, retrace the rise and fall of civilizations from the earliest times to the Roman Empire. This book is a must-read for students of history, anthropology, and archaeology, as well as anyone with a passion for the rich tapestry of human culture. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or explore a new area of study, "The Echo of Ancient Civilizations" is a great read. Dive into the ...

Deep in the closet, former soldier Jackson Bird has spent his life running from the truth. Leave it to fate to drag him from a war zone into a mythical world of alphas and omegas, where every man is gay, and he’s somehow mystery-pregnant with a phoenix baby. It’s one hell of a way to start a day. As one of three "Chosen" meant to save this realm, Jackson needs to accept his new reality fast. Enemies are closing in, his pregnancy is drawing deadly attention, and worst of all, the devastatingly gorgeous mercenary monk who rescued him is making Jackson's carefully constructed walls crumble...

This is the incredible story of the world's greatest conqueror, a man who single handedly changed the course of history...and who was worshipped as a god. There have been many attempts in the 2,300 years since Alexander's death to tell the epic story of this enigmatic soldier. His deeds read like the stuff of legends. Of all the chroniclers of Alexander, and there have been many famous ones, including Plutarch and Ptolemy, none have given us a clearer and truer account than the one by Arrian.

From classicist James Romm comes a “striking…fascinating” (Booklist) deep dive into the last decades of ancient Greek freedom leading up to Alexander the Great’s destruction of Thebes—and the saga of the greatest military corps of the time, the Theban Sacred Band, a unit composed of...

In the thirteenth century BC, a quarter of a century before the Trojan War, seven Greek warrior heroes went against the Greek city of Thebes to restore one of their number to the throne of his father, the famous King Oedipus. Several children of those seven heroes would later take part in the siege of Troy. This adventure was equal in the minds of Greeks and Romans with the siege of Troy as told in Homer’s epic The Iliad, an event which it predated by a generation.

Pella, Greece; 341 B.C. Alexandros is a middle child caught between two warring spouses, born to both a king and queen, but never meant to rule himself. When a mysterious young man arrives from the north, fleeing his own family, and meets Alexandros in a garden in the Macedonian capital, the bond that's created between them will soon become unbreakable and ultimately define both the direction of the Ancient World and ours.

When first published, Walker’s versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention for the quality of the writing. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems, and this new bind-up in a friendly format comes complete with an introduction.

Embark on an Epic Adventure with Hercules! This captivating children's book invites young readers to explore the incredible world of Greek mythology through the legendary Twelve Labors of Hercules. From battling ferocious beasts like the Nemean Lion and the Lernaean Hydra to outsmarting cunning creatures like the Ceryneian Hind, each labor is a thrilling adventure filled with action, suspense, and valuable life lessons. Journey Alongside Hercules as He: Overcomes seemingly impossible challenges using his incredible strength, sharp wit, and unwavering determination. Faces terrifying ...

Gaius spent a lifetime fighting for the glory of Rome and her gods, but what he was taught as a child was tarnished by the harsh reality of life. Through the loss of love and friends Gaius hardened his heart and became the consummate Roman Soldier seeking nothing but the honor of his name. In a most unusual place and most unexpected way Gaius' longing for glory was filled by a greater glory than he could have ever known. From the wars in the forests of the Germanic north to the harsh desserts of Palestine he rises in rank to Centurion: from glory to glory. From myth to majesty. From fortune...