A History of the Pyrrhic War explores the multi-polar nature of a conflict that involved the Romans, peoples of Italy, western Greeks, and Carthaginians during Pyrrhus’ western campaign in the early third century BCE.
The war occurred nearly a century before the first historical writings in Rome, resulting in a malleable narrative that emphasized the moral virtues of the Romans, transformed Pyrrhus into a figure that resembled Alexander the Great, disparaged the degeneracy of the Greeks, and demonstrated the malicious intent of the Carthaginians. Kent demonstrates the way events were shaped by later Roman generations to transform the complex geopolitical realities of the Pyrrhic War into a one-dimensional duel between themselves and Pyrrhus that anticipated their rise to greatness. This book analyzes the Pyrrhic War through consideration of geopolitical context as well as how later Roman writers remembered the conflict. The focus of the war is taken off Pyrrhus as an individual and shifted towards evaluating the multifaceted interactions of the peoples of Italy and Sicily.
A History of the Pyrrhic War is a fundamental resource for academic and learned general readers who have an interest in the interaction of developing imperial powers with their neighbors and how those events shaped the perceptions of later generations. It will be of interest not only to students of Roman history, but also to anyone working on historiography in any period. Views: 203
A powerful queen and an Arthurian knight risk their lives and love for their kingdoms in this romantic fantasy from an award-winning author. Romance and Arthurian legend combine in this epic series featuring the women of Camelot. In order to provide protection and stability for her fractious kingdom, Laurel Carnbrea, queen of Cambryn, must marry Sir Agravain, knight of the Round Table and nephew of King Arthur, a man she has never met and about whom she knows nothing. But Laurel is determined to keep her people united, even if it means marrying a man widely believed to be heartless. Famously acerbic and impatient, Agravain finds much to admire in his new wife's courage, sense, and beauty. And to his surprise, finds himself opening his sealed heart to her bravery and warmth. But Lynet and Agravain are given no time to come together. Agravain's homeland of Gododdin is in peril. His father, the mad King Lot, is dying, and the... Views: 203
Lord Vlad Dracula has just one weakness—his wife, Ruxandra. So when a mysterious vampire tries to assassinate her, Vlad tears his throat. But the vampire's blood starts a strange process in Lord Dracula's body, enhancing his killer instincts and making him dangerous even to the one woman he'd die for—Rux.Dracula changes, his inner demons boiling to the surface—control, jealousy, bloodlust. His desire for Rux grows dangerous and suffocating, and his thirst for blood insatiable. Rux must unmask the invisible foe that drives her husband ever deeper into darkness, before his evil plan makes Dracula self-destruct. The question is—will she survive long enough to do it? Views: 203
He planned a country house party filled with eligible women to choose a bride. She's a prospect intent on ruining his plans...Hugh, the Marquess of Metcalfe, prides himself on his efficiency. When he requires a bride, he knows just how to select one: a country house party filled with eligible women.Emma Braunschweig is not in search of a husband. After all, a husband might discover her family's secret. Instead, her brother has procured an invitation for her so she can make certain the marquess chooses a certain wealthy heiress. Hugh's methodical approach to marriage should make him eliminate Emma from consideration. Emma's horse-riding ability is questionable, her piano skills are atrocious, and she spends her time extolling the good qualities of another contestant. But can a kiss change everything? Buy your copy of A Kiss for the Marquess today. Views: 203
