Empire City

Thirty years after its great triumph in Vietnam, the US has again become mired in an endless foreign war overseas. Stories of super soldiers known as the Volunteers tuck in little American boys and girls every night. Yet domestic politics are aflame. Violent protests erupt throughout the nation; an ex-military watchdog group clashes with police while radical terrorists threaten to expose government experiments within the veteran rehabilitation colonies. Halfway between war and peace, the Volunteers find themselves waiting for orders in the vast American city-state, Empire City.

Empire City tells the story of the dreams that inspired the changes in the landscape and the problems that eluded solution. Author David Scobey paints a remarkable panorama of New York's uneven development, a city-building process careening between obsessive calculation and speculative excess. Envisioning a new kind of national civilization, “bourgeois urbanists” attempted to make New York the nation's pre-eminent city.

Daevabad has fallen. After a brutal conquest stripped the city of its magic, Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, must try to repair their fraying alliance and stabilize a fractious, warring people. But the bloodletting and loss of his beloved Nahri have unleashed the worst demons of Dara's dark past. To vanquish them, he must face some ugly truths about his history and put himself at the mercy of those he once considered enemies.

This book is no mere cobblestone on the road to understanding ancient Mesopotamia; it's the Rosetta Stone. Samuel S. Han leaves no stone tablet unturned, offering you a kaleidoscopic view of Accad. Whether you're as young as Sumerian clay or as wise as the Code of Hammurabi, this book has something for everyone. Children will love the myths, and adults will appreciate the historical depth. Grab your metaphorical spade as you dig through chapters that unearth Accad's historical setting, rulers, and myths. The book is divided into three enriching parts, exploring Accad's past, its ...

In the depths of the desert on the empire's Eastern Frontier, the Roman army lays siege to the city of Nicopolis. Estranged from his beloved Enica to keep her safe, centurion Flavius Ferox has secured his freedom after being framed once again. His next quest: to uncover traitors within the Roman ranks. As the siege builds, widespread corruption seethes and soldiers are murdered in cold blood. Meanwhile, Ferox's investigation brings him closer and closer to the imperial court, and uncovers connections to Hadrian himself...

Theodore Roosevelt is best remembered as America's prototypical "cowboy" president - a Rough Rider who derived his political wisdom from a youth spent in the untamed American West. During his early political career, Roosevelt took on local Republican factions and Tammany Hall Democrats alike, proving his commitment to reform at all costs.

It was a time of unregulated madness. And nowhere was it madder than in Chicago at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties. Speakeasies thrived, gang war shootings announced Al Capone's rise to underworld domination, Chicago's corrupt political leaders fraternized with gangsters, and the frenzy of stock market gambling was rampant. Enter a slick, smooth-talking, charismatic lawyer named Leo Koretz, who enticed hundreds of people (who should have known better) to invest as much as $30 million.

Compared to the Puritans, Mormons have rarely gotten their due, often treated as fringe cultists or marginalized polygamists unworthy of serious examination. In Kingdom of Nauvoo, Benjamin E. Park excavates the brief, tragic life of a lost Mormon city, demonstrating that the Mormons are essential to understanding American history writ large. Using newly accessible sources, Park re-creates the Mormons' 1839 flight from Missouri to Illinois.

Any travel guide to Rome will urge visitors to go the Colosseum, but none answers a simple question: Why is it called the Colosseum? The History of Rome in 12 Buildings: A Travel Companion to the Hidden Secrets of the Eternal City is compelling, concise, and fun, and takes you behind the iconic buildings to reveal the hidden stories of the people that forged the Roman Empire.

They call themselves Alpha Adventures, a group of six extraordinary people who come together for one special purpose... to seek the impossible. Funded by a billionaire heiress—and each possessing a unique skill set—The Adventurers will stop at nothing to find the mythical, the fantastical, the lost, and the forgotten. Now on the trail of the legendary sunken city of Kitezh off the coast of Russia—and on the run from a London mobster with his own agenda—the team soon discovers evidence of an elaborate hoax... And proof of something out of this world. Or under it. After all, there’s...

Assassin Hawes Madigan wants to do right - by his family, his organization, his city, and the man he's falling for, ATF agent Christopher Perri. But Hawes's rules are being challenged by someone willing to kill for the old ways. To save his soul and his empire, Hawes must make an impossible decision: fight from the outside or bend the knee to win back his throne from within. Chris is used to being the inside man, the one undercover. Now, he's on the outside marshaling forces in support of the man and the ring of assassins he was supposed to take down.

In 1945, Willie McGee, a young African-American man from Laurel, Mississippi, was sentenced to death for allegedly raping Willette Hawkins, a white housewife. At first, McGee's case was barely noticed, covered only in hostile Mississippi newspapers and far-left publications such as the Daily Worker. Then Bella Abzug, a young New York labor lawyer, was hired by the Civil Rights Congress—an aggressive civil rights organization with ties to the Communist Party of the United States—to oversee McGee's defense.

This riveting, true account of the 1929 race to build New York City's tallest skyscraper evokes the glory of an exciting time long past.

In the chronicles of history, few figures and cities stand as prominently as Tiberius Caesar and the eponymous city of Tiberius. "Tiberius Caesar and the City Tiberius: From Empire to Apostles: Tracing the Roman and Biblical Imprints of Tiberius" is an in-depth exploration of the intersection between Roman imperial history and early Christian narrative, set against the backdrop of the ancient city of Tiberius. An Overview of Tiberius Caesar and the City Tiberius The book begins with an in-depth look into the life and times of Tiberius Caesar and the foundational history of the city named ...

Set the scene for Rome's profound impact on biblical history and Christian thought. Highlight the aim to explore Rome's multifaceted role as a geopolitical entity, a cultural powerhouse, and a symbol in Christian theology. Part I: Tracing Rome's Scriptural Footprint 1. Rome in the Old Testament Discuss Rome's subtle presence in Old Testament prophecy and narrative. 2. Rome in the Intertestamental Period Examine the influence of Rome on Jewish society and thought between the Testaments. 3. Rome in the Gospels Analyze how the Gospels portray Rome and its impact on the life and ministry of ...

This book serves as a bridge, connecting the past glories and spiritual heritage of Sardis to the contemporary reflections and lessons that resonate with today's Christian community. Part I: The Glory and Spiritual Heritage of Sardis The Rise and Glory of Sardis: This section explores Sardis's ascent as a powerful city, delving into its historical prominence, architectural grandeur, and cultural significance that marked its era of prosperity. The Biblical References to Sardis: Readers will examine the mentions of Sardis in the Bible, particularly focusing on its spiritual connotations and ...

Welcome to The Lost Cities of South America, a fascinating eBook that will take you on a thrilling journey of discovery. You'll delve into the secrets of South America's most fascinating lost cities, exploring ancient civilizations and unearthing mysteries that have baffled historians and archaeologists for centuries. Chapter by chapter, you'll travel to the heart of the Andean mountains and the depths of the Amazonian jungle, uncovering the remains of cities that have remained hidden for centuries. In Chapter 2, you'll discover Machu Picchu, the jewel of the Incan Empire. This incredible ...

The people won and now Mareth is Lord Protector of Edland. But winning an election is a lot different than governing a country, especially when the empire of Pyrfew is expanding into the Sapphire Sea. In the interests of peace, Mareth must dispatch Alana to Ioth, city of a thousand lights, to convince the ruling merchants to turn their back on the empire. Neenahwi, armed with the knowledge revealed in her coming of age ceremony, desperately wants to determine Pyrfew's plans and to take the fight to the emperor.

A true rags-to-riches tale, Jonah's journey spans the breadth of human experience, from the intricacies of Edward III's political intrigues to the cutthroat world of international trade, from the triumphs of war to the agonies of personal loss - love, friendship, joy, heartbreak and glory. Set largely in London - the Scarlet City - the centre of medieval England, this is a thrilling portrait of the age and the people who made it so rich, colourful and extraordinary.

From its inception, Atlantic City has always been a town dedicated to the fast buck, and this wide-reachinghistory offers a riveting account of its past 100 year, from the city's heyday as a Prohibition-era mecca of lawlessness to its rebirth as a legitimate casino resort in the modern era.