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Charlemagne and the Paladins by Julia Cresswell
$22.99 AUD
Category: Children's Reference | Series: Myths and Legends
Amidst the chaos and violence of Europe in the eighth century, Charlemagne became king of the Franks and established a large empire. As Charlemange's power grew, so did the stories attached to his name. This book explores the myths and legends of the great king Charlemagne, from the stories about his mo ...Show more
Egyptian Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
$19.98 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their animalistic mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic tales ...Show more
Genghis Khan - Epic and Legendary Leaders by David Wright (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$22.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
A new title in the series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world. The tale of the legendary Mongol General Genghis Khan is as phenomenal as the man himself. Probably the greatest conqueror in history, he ruled vast swathes of land in the early 1 ...Show more
Julius Caesar - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Lindsay Powell (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$22.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Part of a new series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world, this is the epic story of Julius Caesar who was born in 100 BCE, eventually becoming one of the most influential leaders in history. After a bloody civil war, where famously he crossed ...Show more
Myths of Babylon by Jake Jackson (Editor)
$19.98 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the ea ...Show more
Native American Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
$19.98 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The Algonquins, Iroquois, the legend of Hiawatha and The Last of the Mohicans - the tribes of North America and their folk tales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years and developed a fru ...Show more
Norse Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
$19.98 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The Vikings and their norse gods fought a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights created a particularly rough mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes: Odin, Thor and Loki are just some of the familiar characters that maintain an influen ...Show more
Queen Cleopatra by Lindsay Powell (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (General Editor)
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Cleopatra was more than just the famous lover in a Shakespeare play, she was a powerful leader, protecting the heritage of the once-mighty Kingdom of Egypt. Cleopatra had the rare distinction of connecting three great cultures. She was born of an ancient Greek dynasty that stretched back to the time of ...Show more
Ramses the Great by Charlotte Booth (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
A warrior leader and builder of many temples, the Pharaoh Ramses II was the greatest ruler of his Age. Regarded as the greatest of all Pharaohs, Ramses II reigned at the height of Ancient Egypt's power and influence. He led military campaigns with his father from a young age, married at 15, eventually a ...Show more
The Tale of Beowulf - Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions by J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$22.99 AUD
Category: Classics | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
A foundation stone of European literature, linking Norse, Celtic and Arthurian myth Beowulf is also a terrific read! Beowulf is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It tells of events 600 years before in vivid detail, where the hero Beowulf is entreated to help a king defend his halls against t ...Show more
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