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prolegomena to the study of greek religion
- Author: Harrison Jane Ellen
- Genre: Ancient
Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion is written by one of the founders of studying Greek religion and mythology Jane Ellen Harrison. In this research she makes a careful study of the festivities of ancient Greek religion with the goal to find out the roots and fundamentals of rituals and them being present in the classical religion and literature. The preface of this famous book states that J. G. Frazer has made a great contribution to her research and influenced as well the works of many other researches of religion. Our contemporary academics who examines ancient myths or rituals can say the same words about Jane Harrison. Her thoughts set in the Prolegomena have not lost their importance and innovation.
the heart of the ancient wood
- Author: charles george douglas roberts
- Genre: Rome
A historical novel by Charles George Douglas Roberts, (1860 –1943), a Canadian poet and prose writer, who wrote over 67 works of lyrics, idylls and tales of wildlife.
The inventor of the modern animal story based on direct observation, in “the Heart of the Ancient Wood” he narrates of a young girl's kinship with the forest creatures around her.
The Aztec Treasure-House
- Author: Janvier Thomas Allibone
- Genre: Aztec
The Aztec Treasure-House is one of the brightest representatives of the adventure genre. Although it was originally published in 1890, it has not lost its charm and the spirit of adventures which attract adults and of course, children of about 10-13 years old. The plot of the novel is focused on the group of travelers who are looking for ancient treasures in the mountains in Mexico. But it is not that easy to find the gold and other valuable. The searchers will encounter terrific difficulties, fantastic rescues, deathly threats and nobody knows what will happen next. The book is very memorable and exciting. It is a very good reading for someone who wants to dive into the world of wonderful adventures.
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism
- Author: Cumont Franz
- Genre: Ancient
The treatise of a famous archaeologist and historian, a philologist and student of epigraphy Franz-Valéry-Marie Cumont. “The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism” is a brilliant essay touching upon the religious situation of II-V centuries A.C. The work offers a detailed account of every oriental cult since the very beginning till the dissemination in Roman Empire. French archeologist has made an attempt to reconstruct the basic lines of interaction between the Roman paganism and the “newcomers” from the East. By reading, it becomes obvious that one can conceive the whole complexity and grandiosity of such religious opposition in full measure as soon as getting involved into certain actuals of the epoch.
Inca Land
- Author: Bingham Hiram
- Genre: Incan
After the 2007 survey, the sacred citadel of the Inka is declared to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Nowadays it is the most famous and visited sightseeing in Peru. The ancient city was discovered in 1911by the expedition of Hiram Bingham, an American academic, explorer and politician – the archeological find that made him famous. He put into practice the fist archeological explorations of the “land of Inka”, what became the title of his first book. All who are interested in majestic ruins that have much to tell about once great civilization, will find the book to be keen pleasure.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria
- Author: Mackenzie Donald Alexander
- Genre: Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer
This volume deals with the myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria, and as these reflect the civilization in which they developed, a historical narrative has been provided, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and concluding with the periods of the Persian and Grecian Empires. Over thirty centuries of human progress are thus passed under review.
A decent introduction and reference work for the religion, culture, history and general background of the ancient Near East by a Scottish journalist and prolific writer Donald Alexander Mackenzie, who wrote on religion, mythology and anthropology.
caesars army a study of the military art of the romans in the last days of the
- Author: harry pratt judson
- Genre: Rome
The epoch of great Rome. The epoch of great Caesar. Of his great army and his warriors. This book is for those who are interested on the one hand of wars, conquers and strong-willed commanders. Describe the history, the style and the curriculum vitae of days of roman warriors and commanders. Some information about their way of war is given in it. So, this book would present a great interest for everyone who cares about self-education.
The False Faces
- Author: Vance Louis Joseph
- Genre: Early Civilization
This is a wonderful crime novel created by Louis Joseph Vance. The False Faces describes an account of events that happen to the main character Michael Lanyard. The book is written in a new, innovative style which gained success and popularity among a wide circle of readers of all generations and from all parts of the world.
James Watt
- Author: Carnegie Andrew
- Genre: Mayan
Andrew Carnegie was one of the major figures in American history, who made his fortune in steel and wrote this biography three years before he died in 1919. The steam engine that revolutionized the world is Watt’s invention. Watt was a genius to his contemporaries, not only for his technological achievements, but also because of his sweet and loyal disposition. Carnegie’s description of Watt's inventions and the technical insights required to achieve them are clearly explained in the book. Even his explanation of latent heat is clear and insightful, and a delight to read. When he describes the business relationship between Watt and his partner Boulton, one learns something about the goodness in them both, unqualified and complete.