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This short overview of the Roman Empire from AD 96-180 opens as the murderers of Domitian raise to power the wise old senator, Nerva. Ignoring assassination rumors, his successor, the brave soldier Trajan, "went about the streets almost unguarded" and was easy of access to all classes. He was followed by the brilliant, gay emperor, Hadrian, who "revised the imperial budget with the skill of a trained accountant." We meet the immortal Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor who spent his life fighting barbarians along the Danube. The book closes with chapters on the religions of the empire, on...

Step into the future with The Mummy! Or a Tale of the Twenty-Second Century, where a wise Egyptian mummy is reanimated in a world shaped by the remarkable advancements of the era. This captivating story offers a unique perspective on civilizations evolution and stands as one of the earliest science fiction works by a female novelist. Prepare for a strange and entertaining journey through time! (Summary by A. Gramour)

‘I love when books make me smile so much that my husband asks what I'm grinning at and this is one of those books’ Reader review Fun, feel-good and a must read for fans of Strictly Come Dancing! Saturday nights are strictly for dancing… As the glitter ball shimmers and sequins flash...