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Achilles the Hero - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Eirene Allen (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$21.99 NZD
Category: Mythology | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The story of Achilles up to the fall of Troy, a legendary warrior, a hero in history, a leader whose influence lives on in the mythologies of antiquity. With a new introduction, this life of the warrior leader Achilles focuses on the ten-year siege of Troy, but also gathers accounts of the early lif ...Show more
Alexander the Great - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Alexandra F. Morris (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$21.99 NZD
Category: Classic Non-Fiction | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Alexander the Great died in 336 BCE, when he was only thirty two. His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, through Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt and North Africa to North West India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history. He was undefeated in battle and is widely cons ...Show more
Aztec Myths and Tales - Epic Tales by Anthony F. Aveni (Foreword by); J. K. Jackson (General Editor)
$59.99 NZD
Category: Mythology | Series: Gothic Fantasy Ser.
Delve into the great myths of the Mesoamerican powerhouse civilizations in this fine new addition to the gorgeous Flame Tree Epic tales series. This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican ...Show more
Cyrus the Great - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Macgregor Macgregor Morris (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$21.99 NZD
Category: Classic Non-Fiction | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Cyrus the Great created the first Persian Empire in the 500s BCE, and sealed his pre-eminence as one of the greatest founders of empire. He conquered all major civilizations in his region and his influence reached from the Balkans in the West to the Indus river in the East. His brilliant campaigns broug ...Show more
Egyptian Ancient Origins: Stories of People and Civilization by J. K. JACKSON
$29.99 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction | Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions Ser.
A striking companion volume to the Myths and Legends title, exploring the ancient origins of Egyptian society and culture. Gorgeous Collector's Edition which brings to life culture of one of the great founding civilisations. Companion volume to Egyptian Myths and Legends in the same series, this title b ...Show more
Hannibal of Carthage by Lindsay Powell (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (General Editor)
$22.00 NZD
Category: Mythology | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
With a new introduction, comes the story of Hannibal, often regarded as a successor to the mantle of Alexander the Great, at a time when Carthage, in North Africa, and Rome were rivals for land and power across the Mediterranean sea. A masterful tactician, a resourceful planner and courageous general, H ...Show more
Persian Myths and Legends - Tales of Heroes, Gods and Monsters by Sahba Shayani (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$30.00 NZD
Category: Mythology | Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions Ser.
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From such texts as the Shah Nameh(the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma'navi, the Anvar-i Suhaylifables and works by the great poet Nizāmī, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bir ...Show more
Roman Ancient Origins: Stories Of People and Civilisation by J. K. JACKSON
$30.00 NZD
Category: Lifestyle & Spirituality | Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions Ser.
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Ancient Rome began as a village of humble dwellings on the Palatine and grew to be one of the mightiest and most successful empires of human history, before collapsing in the West under invasions of barbarian nations attracted by Rome's wealth and land, over a thousand year ...Show more
The Four Branches of the Mabinogi - Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions by J. K. Jackson (Editor); Shân Morgain (Introduction by)
$21.99 NZD
Category: Classic Non-Fiction | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
A popular collection of ancient Celtic myths from Wales, with Arthurian tales, and part of a grand tradition that links Irish, Scottish and European culture. The ancient Mabinogi is a great world literature, and fascinating Celtic mythology. Centuries of oral storytelling worked up its intricate art ...Show more
The Tale of Beowulf - Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions by J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$21.99 NZD
Category: Literature | 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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