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Includes:: three novels in their entirety: THE ASSASSINS OF ROME: Jonathan has disappeared on a

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The Roman Navy was remarkable for its size reach & longevity. As significant as the Royal Navy was to the British Empire in the nineteenth century the Roman Navy was crucial to the extraordinary expansion of Imperial power & for its maintenance over a period of more than 800 years. The fabric & organisation of this maritime force is at the core of this new book. At the height of its power the Roman Navy was at least in numerical terms the largest maritime force ever to have existed. It employed tens of thousands of sailors & maintained & fought fleets of ships larger than any forces since. In these pages the author looks at all the aspects of the Navy in turn. Shipbuilding rigs & fittings & shipboard weaponry are covered as are all the principal ship from the earliest types to the very last. The command structure is outlined as are all aspects of the crews lives their recruitment terms of service training & uniforms. Life onboard food & drink discipline religion & superstition are described while seamanship & navigation are dealt with along with bases & shore establishments. Operations feature prominently the allied & enemy navies compared & specimen battles employed to explain fighting tactics. All these aspects changed & developed hugely over the great span of the Roman empire but this fascinating book brings this complex story together in one brilliant volume. ...

Roman Polanski (born 1933) is a French
- Polish film director producer writer & actor who stands as one of the most influential
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The vast networks of roads throughout the Roman Empire were vital to the expansion of Roman culture power & influence across the world & one of their principal uses was the transportation of the Legions to strategic bases in the most direct way possible. This book details the planning construction & maintenance of these road networks & discusses the different types of Roman road found in areas of Britain & their many uses. With photographs of surviving roads in Britain & a list of where they are still in use Roman Roads" is a perfect introduction to a Roman legacy that exists to this day." ...

For the first time the most commonly encountered silver Roman coins can be inexpensively identified & some idea of value can ...

The Romance Angels are a group of cherubic angels who are focused upon all things love related. Anyone can call upon these beings & they're able to help unlimited numbers of people simultaneously. This beautifully illustrated card deck by Doreen Virtue will allow you to receive angelic guidance about your romantic status as well as conduct accurate & trustworthy readings for your friends & clients. The Romance Angels Oracle Cards" can offer you more clarity about soul-mate relationships healing from the past & attracting more love into your life. Whether you're seeking answers for yourself or someone else these cards can yield valuable insights. The Romance Angels are happy to guide you to a lifetime of love." ...

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS is Lo Kuan-chungs retelling of the events attending the fall of the Han Dynasty in 220 AD one of the most tumultuous & fascinating periods in Chinese history. It is an epic saga of brotherhood & rivalry loyalty & treachery victory & death. As important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for the West this fourteenth-century masterpiece is still loved & read throughout Asia. ...

On the sixth of April in the year 1812
- precisely two days before her sixteenth birthday
- Penelope Featherington fell in love.

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Though distinct countries with different cultures Romania & Bulgaria share a magnificent landscape of mountains & monasteries a riveting history of domination & rebirth & a long stretch of Black Sea coast. Mark Baker Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images author recommendations destination highlights & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Bucovina Monastaries Tour Outdoor Activities & Wildlife The Dracula Myth Visual Arts & Folk Culture We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. The maps also contain a comprehensive index & an inset street plan of Bucharest. This map features a scale of 1:800 000.
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