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James Harpur

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39 opere 1,206 membri 11 recensioni 1 preferito

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James Harpur studied at Cambridge University, England, and has had a lifelong interest in mythology, history, and religion. His numerous books include The Atlas of Legendary Places, The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible, Crusades, and The Miracles of Jesus. He lives in West Cork, Ireland, among the mostra altro standing stones that feature in many Celtic myths and legends. mostra meno

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Altri nomi
Harpur, Jay
Data di nascita
1956
Sesso
male
Nazionalità
UK
Istruzione
University of Cambridge
Attività lavorative
poet

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Segnalato
Mustygusher | Dec 19, 2022 |
Whether they're fighting single-handed or shouder-to-shouder with others in strict formation, warriors have given their lives to win land, cities, and empires. From the ferocious ancient Assryians to the fearsome Zulus, Warriors showcases these celebrated fighters, highlighting their battles, heroisms, weapons, and tactics. Discover how the fearless Spartans were groomed and trained for war from birth, or how Bodicca, Britain's terrifying warrior queen, rose up in revolt against the mighty Roman army. Learn about the bloodthirsty Aztecs and their custom of ripping out the hearts of living sacrificial victims, and enter the mysterious realm of the ninja, masters of steatth and sabotage! Here are the brutal stories of history's legendary warriors. Open these pages and enter a thrilling and savage world.

Contents

The Assyrians
The Spartans
Alexander and the Macedonians
The Celts
The Romans
Roman military manual
Gladiators
The Vikings
The Samurai
The Ninja
Genghis Khan and the Mongols
Medieval Knights
The Aztecs
The Zulus
Warriors timeline
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AikiBib | May 29, 2022 |
What a wonderful book...
 
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SamQTrust | 1 altra recensione | Apr 19, 2022 |

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Opere
39
Utenti
1,206
Popolarità
#21,294
Voto
½ 3.7
Recensioni
11
ISBN
113
Lingue
12
Preferito da
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