Paul Chrystal has written the first full length study of women and warfare in the Graeco Roman world. Although the conduct of war was generally monopolized by men, there were plenty of exceptions with women directly involved in its direction and even as combatants, Artemisia, Olympias, Cleopatra and Agrippina the Elder being famous examples. And both Greeks and Romans encountered women among their 'barbarian' enemies, such as Tomyris, Boudicca and Zenobia. More commonly, of course, women were directly affected by war as noncombatant victims, of rape and enslavement as spoils of war and this makes up an important strand of the author's discussion. The portrayal of female warriors and goddesses in classical mythology and literature, and the use of war to justify gender roles and hierarchies, are also considered. Overall it is a landmark survey of how war in the Classical world affected and was affected by women.
About the Author: Paul Chrystal studied Latin and Greek at the University of Hull and then specialized in Latin love poetry for his MPhil at the University of Southampton. He is the author of many works including both local and Classical history, most recently Roman Military Disasters, published by Pen & Sword in 2015. He has contributed as a feature writer to the Daily Express and is frequently on BBC Radio York, BBC Radio Tees and BBC World Service. He lives in York. Views: 509
Can romance bloom for a young teacher and her student, ten years after high school graduation? Teacher’s Pest in Carolyn’s English class, Brody had racked up a school record for detentions. He made her miserable with his stunts. She’d been relieved when he graduated. Ten years later?
The four year age difference doesn’t matter when they run into each other in Santa Fe. Not to him, anyway. Miss Knight’s gone from mini-skirts to elasticized waistbands, while Brody’s morphed into His Hotness. Well mannered. Successful. And searching for his past. He’d always liked riling up his pretty teacher.
But in Carolyn’s mind, Brody is still her student. In Santa Fe to help her ailing grandmother, Carolyn discovers darling Mama V has a new beau. She’s reinvented herself. Can Carolyn borrow a page from her book? Brody becomes her guide, teaching her that spontaneity can trump lesson plans. But he was such a player in high school. Has her high school bad boy matured into the man she can love and trust forever? Views: 508
Meet the young Maggie Mulgrew, and follow her as she and Spencer take on three mysteries.Curse of the Emerald: 10 year old Maggie meets her Aunt Irene for the first time - and becomes part of a mystery attached to a cursed necklace.Night of the Patchouli: a fun romp, involving an estate sale, a thief - and far too much patchouli.Witch in the Dell: when Maggie and Spencer find a mysterious cup in her aunt's carriage house, their research takes them to a long-abandoned village - and throws them into a centuries old mystery.Maggie Mulgrew Mysteries:Witch in the Dell And 2 More Maggie Mulgrew Mini MysteriesBook 1 - Ghost of a ChanceBook 2 - Written on the WindBook 3 - Spirit of the SeasonBook 4 - Dancing on her Grave Views: 508
Brianna: My life has always been a little ironic. I’m afraid of the dark, and I’m blind. My parents were my world, but they died in 9/11. I wouldn’t mind a relationship but men perceive me as a burden. So it shouldn’t have been a shocker that the guy I fall in ‘like’ with ends up being a top of the line player from the UK.
It also shouldn’t have shocked me that the guy that was meant to be a sexy fling; just an erotic encounter to reminisce over, left me more than just a memory. He left me with a bump.
That’s okay, because when life bitch slapped me into being blind, pregnant and single…I just called ‘plot twist’ and carried on.
Besides, this little surprise in my belly is relying on me to get it all right.
So do we really need him?
Gabriel: Party, drink, sex, work, repeat. Sometimes I’ll throw sleep in there. Aside from that the life of a millionaire has brought me everything, but in the night is when I realize I still have nothing. Being a party animal might be frowned upon but it led me to her.
She’s the most fascinating woman I’ve ever met and her body and flaming hair make me wild. Can’t trust women, though. That’s why I left. Best not to give women power, but now she’s carrying my child.
Brianna’s unique, though. She doesn’t want my money, she wants my partnership. She wants to ‘co-parent.’
What the bloody hell is a man like me supposed to do with a child? I still live like one.
So here’s my options.
Persuade her to forget it.
Walk away or Stay.
But can I stay? Can I be the co-pilot she needs and the father our child deserves?
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Vigilante heiress Gia Santella has finally put her dark past behind her. UNFORTUNATELY, the past isn't done with her yet. The third book in a new, exciting series featuring an unforgettable new character by the Anthony, Barry & Macavity finalist and crime writer ... In this suspense-filled page-turner, Gia travels from her San Francisco neighborhood to her mother's native Sicily. There, in her efforts to seek justice for a senseless slaying, she stumbles across a complex underworld that knows more about her than she ever imagined. She soon finds herself face-to-face with a tangled web of deep dark secrets that threaten to destroy everything she ever believed was true. Full of grit and heart —all packed into an edge-of-your-seat suspense thriller—Gia and the Dark Night of the Soul is perfect for fans of Marvel's Jessica Jones, Jackie Collins' Lucky Santangelo and Game of Thrones', Daenerys Targaryen. Views: 508
This completely original collection of poetry and prose will not only delight her avid fans but is sure to capture the imagination of a whole new audience. With the turn of every page, Sea of Strangers invites you to go beyond love and loss to explore themes of self-discovery and empowerment as you navigate your way around the human heart. Views: 508
On New Year's Eve, Marc plans to take the plunge and kiss Henry in front of their friends and colleagues. He's counting down the hours, but plans change when they become locked in the basement. Views: 508
In 1873 Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada became President of Mexico. In the same year the Colt factory at Hartford, Connecticut, produced a new revolver. They called it the Model P and gave no thought to a better name. It became the best and most reliable fighting handgun of its age, rugged, powerful and hard hitting. Dusty Fog bought a matched brace of the new Colts ... Down in Mexico there was trouble, and an old friend of the Ysabel Kid disappeared, believed murdered by the revolutionaries. That brought Dusty Fog, Mark Counter, the Ysabel Kid and Waco into Mexico. When they returned, those new Colt guns bore a name—men called them the Peacemakers.... Views: 508
THERE’S A NEW KILLER ON THE STREETS
A woman is found murdered after an internet date. The marks left on her body show the police that they are dealing with a particularly vicious killer.
HE’S IN YOUR HOUSE… HE’S IN YOUR ROOM
Under pressure from the media to find the murderer, the force know there’s only one man for the job. But Harry Hole is reluctant to return to the place that almost took everything from him. Until he starts to suspect a connection between this killing and his one failed case.
HE’S OUT FOR BLOOD
When another victim is found, Harry realises he will need to put everything on the line if he’s to finally catch the one who got away. Views: 508
In this all-new novella from the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight Marked, Merit, Ethan, and the rest of Cadogan House crew discover that not all undead creatures are kindred spirits…
Vampires generally aren’t afraid of things that go bump in the night, but Merit and Ethan are extra jumpy after a recent attack by a dark sorcerer. So when they learn that someone is messing with graves in Chicago’s cemeteries, stealing skulls and snatching souls, they fear that their powerful foe might be back for even more magical vengeance.
But after a specter begins haunting Cadogan House—and targeting vampires—they realize that their being taunted by an altogether different sort of monster. A ghoulish villain straight out of the Windy City’s urban legends is on the prowl—and he won’t stop until he’s killed again...
Includes a sneak peek of Blade Bound, the epic final novel in the New York Times bestselling Chicagoland Vampires series. Views: 508
Dependable Devyn Voss is no stranger to cleaning up her mother's messes, but this one's gone supernova. In search of love, her flighty mom has invited all of her exes to celebrate her Christmastime 50th birthday. Which is trouble enough, but only gets worse when Devyn's former stepbrother shows up to the party. His dark brown eyes and lazy smile still setting sparks off inside of Devyn that she's desperate to ignore.Nashville songwriter Vaughn Taylor only came to the party to support his dad. And if he happens to see his pretty ex-stepsister there, that's just fine. But the minute he lays eyes on her, he's gripped by all his old desires—to undo all her uptight and get past that guarded exterior. They were never supposed to see each other again, but now that they have—all those sparks have become a bonfire. But will this little bit of Christmas crazy last... or will it end with the season? Views: 508
