Ancient Conflicts

Allione -- one of only a few female Buddhist leaders in this country and comparable in American religious life to Pema Chodron -- bridges this ancient Eastern practice with today's Western psyche. She explains that if we fight our demons, they only grow stronger. But if we feed them, nurture...

The Great History of War From the first tribal conflicts of prehistory to the global wars that shaped the modern age, The Great History of War traces humanity’s relentless evolution through the lens of battle. This sweeping narrative explores how war has defined civilizations, inspired innovation, and reshaped empires across more than five millennia of human history. Beginning with the dawn of organized combat, the book journeys through the rise of ancient armies, the strategic brilliance of Alexander the Great, the disciplined might of Rome, the zeal of religious crusades, and the fury ...

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 ...

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities. No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the...

A Concise History of Israel and Palestine. Borders, Beliefs, and Battles in a Divided Land. Understand the past. Make sense of the present. A concise guide, that explains the history of this divided land in a simple and easy to understand way, including what has led to the current conflict. For anyone trying to understand one of the world’s most enduring and emotional conflicts, A Concise History of Israel and Palestine offers clear answers, compelling storytelling, and historical balance. Spanning thousands of years — from the biblical kingdoms and empires of antiquity to the modern ...

What does it take for a people to survive exile, persecution, and centuries of conflict—yet still rise to reclaim their homeland? For thousands of years, the history of Israel has been shaped by both triumph and tragedy. From the covenant of Abraham to the reigns of David and Solomon, from exile under mighty empires to the fight for independence in 1948, the story of Israel is one of resilience, faith, and determination. It is a journey marked by hope against all odds, and by strife that has tested the very core of a nation’s identity. Israel: A History of Hope and Strife takes readers ...

Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023 ""Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories.”—Telegraph (UK) The national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships and Pandora's Jar returns with a fresh and stunningly perceptive...

*A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice* From celebrated Yale professor Valerie Hansen, a “vivid” and “astonishingly comprehensive account [that] casts world history in a brilliant new light” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and shows how bold explorations and daring trade...

The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers. “Magnificent.” —Spectator The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity...

Transform Your Life with Ancient Hawaiian Healing: The Ho'oponopono Effect Finally, a Proven Path to Deep Healing, Inner Peace, and Life-Changing Transformation Are you exhausted from self-help methods that promise everything but deliver nothing? If you're struggling with emotional pain, broken relationships, health challenges, or feeling stuck despite trying everything—Ho'oponopono offers the breakthrough you've been searching for. The Ho'oponopono Effect reveals the sacred Hawaiian healing practice that's transforming lives across the globe. Using just four powerful phrases, this ...

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. "Remarkably engaging." —Washington Post The Roman...

Few people today realize that this earth is the primary battle zone of a cosmic war that erupted years ago. But, after listening to this book, you will know why it is being fought, how and when it will end. The Great Controversy begins at the dawning of the Christian era, traces the rise and fall of nations and religious powers down to our day, then plunges ahead to preview the future. And what this book sees coming is not based on guesswork.

A new history of Assyria, the ancient civilization that set the model for future empires. "Truly extraordinary." —Times (London) At its height in 660 BCE, the kingdom of Assyria stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. It was the first empire the world had ever seen. Here...

An urgent inter-generational conversation between Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter—a seasoned diplomat, historian, and grieving father whose son fell in Gaza leading soldiers into battle—and Sabrina Soffer, a recent university graduate who passed through the gauntlet of antisemitism on her...

The final novel of the Forerunner Saga trilogy by science fiction legend Greg Bear—set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! One hundred thousand years ago. Chaos rules the final days of the Forerunner empire. The Flood—a horrifying...

This book begins with King Solomon's reign and ends just before Jesus' birth, but don't expect to hear an historical record as in a textbook. This is history read as God's master plan, and He knows exactly what He's doing.

Prophets and Kings is volume two of a five-volume set that covers human history from the beginning of our time and on into the future.

Gods of Strategy reveals the hidden architecture beneath leadership, conflict, and organisational change. Drawing on the insights of Carl Gustav Jung and the enduring power of myth, this book uncovers the four deep patterns that shape every strategic landscape: the force that restores order, the force that stabilises, the force that reframes, and the force that renews. Rather than offering another model or management trend, Gods of Strategy gives leaders a new form of perception — mythic intelligence — the ability to sense the underlying movement of a situation before it becomes visible...

Lord Dunavin has survived the night of bloodshed and stands upon the dawn of a new day. Filled with varying emotions as he receives news of the war's result and the expected actions of the remaining leadership, he faces physical weariness along with an even greater conflict of mind and soul. As the brave and thoughtful knight wrestles mentally and philosophically over what the changes of war mean for his future and that of his city, he has the opportunity to voice his thoughts to those who will hear him. Does anyone understand his real conflict? Now that the city is safe because of his ...

The definitive history of Iran, from the ancient Persian empires to today. “Michael Axworthy’s deft untangling of the country’s history, from the advent of Zoroastrianism to the 1979 revolution, is a stunning achievement.” ―Guardian Iran is a land of contradictions. It is an Islamic...

Earth already had its apocalypse. Humanity barely survived it. Unfortunately for Major Ethan Irons, that was just the warm-up act. When the scattered remnants of humanity stumble into a much larger problem—namely a galaxy locked in a brutal, centuries-old war—Ethan finds himself promoted from “guy trying to keep a few thousand survivors alive” to “unwilling participant in an interstellar disaster.” Now he’s stuck negotiating with suspicious alien powers, dodging fleets that can vaporize planets for breakfast, and relying heavily on a sarcastic AI who believes Ethan’s ...