Roman Biography

"Jørgens krig" er fortællingen om den unge Jørgen Røjel, der under besættelsen ikke kunne lade være, men måtte blande sig. Beslutningen om at gå til modstand traf han, mens han gjorde tjeneste som underlæge på en minestryger. I roklubben lærte han Kronprins Frederik at kende, og på Amalienborg drøftede han en sen aften over en øl Danmarks situation med Kronprinsen: Samarbejde og pragmatisme eller modstand og idealisme? For Jørgen var der ikke noget valg. Og måske derfor blev han snart en af modstandsbevægelsens store skikkelser.

Hvidsten Kro mellem Randers og Mariager var centrum for en modstandsgruppe, der opstod i marts 1943. Den blev ledet af kroejer Marius Fiil. Opgaven var at modtage våben og sprængstoffer nedkastet fra engelske fly. Modtagepladsen, der lå få kilometer fra kroen, blev af englænderne kaldt Mustard Point. Hvidstengruppen bestod af 15 mænd og kvinder, heriblandt kroejerens søn og svigersøn samt to af hans døtre. Gruppens indsats blev et symbol på modstandskampen.

Vent’anni fa ci lasciava Indro Montanelli, il giornalista che ha attraversato tutto il Novecento e lo ha raccontato a lungo con la sua verve e il suo piglio controcorrente. Nato a Fucecchio nel 1909, cominciò la sua carriera «dentro alla cronaca» nella guerra d’Abissinia. Da allora, tutti i grandi eventi storici lo videro in prima linea: era nella Spagna della guerra civile, in Polonia quando i panzer tedeschi scatenarono il secondo conflitto mondiale, nei Paesi baltici e nella Finlandia calpestati dai carri armati sovietici.

Despite the fact that Marius’ achievements, both personally and as a leading statesman, far outweigh the vast majority of Rome’s emperors, Marius is not a well-known figure outside academic circles. Gaius Marius: The Life and Legacy of the General Who Reformed the Roman Army chronicles how Marius rose through the ranks, his reforms of the military, and his lasting legacy.

This story is about a woman, who seeks happiness through the pockets of wealthy men. She wanted to live her life, and her husband and kids were not included. Her "paper chase" leads her to have pride in her reckless decisions. Greed leads her to turn her back on her family. Her lust for a life she did not create tarnished her marriage. She was out to get every dollar she felt she deserved, and nothing or no one could stop her.

Have you ever wondered why Greek myths are known worldwide? Well, they have the perfect ingredients of magic, power, and culture. They’re fictional, but they strongly reflect the cultures and traditions of Greece. In this audiobook, we’re going to discuss The Big Three: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. Who are they? What power do they have, and what realms do they reign over?

Instead of fairy tales, why not introduce mythology to your little ones? Myths are reflective of the collective thoughts of the locals. They feature customs, traditions, and the belief systems of that time. Even the clothing and weapons illustrated in a mythological story are based on historical facts. So tonight, go ahead and listen to the story of Apollo’s Deadly Bow and Arrow to your little one.

Listen to the story of Spartacus in this audiobook of ancient history for kids. Listening about the lives of people from the past will help you understand how they lived, what decisions they made, and what circumstances brought them into the pages of history books. You can also learn about ancient societies just by listening to their stories.

Let’s get to know Athena in this Greek mythology book for kids. Knowing gods and goddess, and what they stand for, will help you to better understand ancient Greek culture. You will also get a firm grasp on the values, traditions, and beliefs that the Greeks hold dear. What’s your favorite story about Athena?

Tutto parte dall'Emilia e dalle lezioni politiche della madre, dalle partite di calcio al Campo Volo nella Reggio Emilia rossa degli anni Cinquanta. Romano Prodi si racconta per la prima volta in queste pagine scritte con Marco Ascione, giornalista del "Corriere della Sera": la vita intensa di un protagonista della nostra storia che ha sempre "interpretato a soggetto" da riformista, sì, ma a modo suo. Vicino alla Democrazia cristiana, ma non dentro.

Ferris MC, das "Reimemonster" namens Sascha Reimann, startete seine Karriere in schwierigen familiären Verhältnissen und unter schlechtesten Voraussetzungen. In seiner Autobiografie reflektiert er seine Entwicklung vom blassen dünnen Jungen aus einem Bremer Ghetto-Vorort mit Hang zu erhöhtem Graskonsum hin zu einem ernstzunehmenden (aber immer noch drogenanfälligen) Musiker in Hamburg, der in den 90er-Jahren größere Bekanntheit erlangt.

Der Elbschlosskeller, direkt gegenüber vom "Goldenen Handschuh", ist seit über 50 Jahren ununterbrochen geöffnet und gilt als härteste Kneipe Deutschlands. Hier gehen Obdachlose, Prostituierte, gestrandete Existenzen, aber auch Millionäre, Sozialpädagogen oder Anwälte ein und aus. Einzigartige Schicksale, Dramen und Tragödien spielen sich ab. Eine düstere, faszinierende Parallelwelt, in der sich nicht nur traurige, sondern auch viele schöne, weil zutiefst menschliche Momente abspielen.

Years ago, archaeologists excavating near Pompeii unearthed a hoard of Roman treasures, among them a bowl depicting a woman with thick, curly hair and sporting an elephant-scalp headdress. For decades, theories circulated about her identity―until, at last, she was ascertained to be Cleopatra Selene, the only surviving daughter of Roman Triumvir Marc Antony and Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII. Using this discovery as her starting point and creating a narrative from mere fragments in the archaeological record, historian Jane Draycott reconstructs the exceptional life of this woman.

Willy Blum war sechzehn Jahre alt, als er in Auschwitz-Birkenau ermordet wurde. Von ihm blieb nur ein Name auf einer Liste, neben dem durchgestrichenen Namen Jerzy Zweigs, der durch Bruno Apitz' Roman "Nackt unter Wölfen" weltberühmt wurde. Über Willy Blum und seine Familie wusste man bislang nichts. Annette Leo hat sich auf die Suche gemacht und erzählt die Geschichte der Familie Blum und zugleich auch die Geschichte des Verschweigens einer Opfergruppe in der Nachkriegszeit: die der Sinti und Roma.

Scipio Africanus: The Life and Legacy of the Roman General Who Defeated Hannibal During the Second Punic War chronicles how Scipio rose to prominence, his legendary victory at Zama, and the legacy he had on antiquity.

Constantine the Great was one of the most pivotal figures in the history of the Roman Empire and the widespread expansion of the Christian religion. This is in no way an understatement; Constantine was not only one of the last truly powerful Roman emperors, but he also successfully reconstituted the whole empire according to his vision of Rome’s future. He played the most significant role in transforming the Empire from a Greco-Roman pagan dominion into a bulwark of the Christian faith, granting for the first time real temporal power for the early Christian church.

Constantino el Grande es una figura histórica compleja, rodeada de controversias y contradicciones. Las fuentes históricas que tratan su figura a menudo resultan tendenciosas, sea a favor o en contra, y es normal, pues fue el primer emperador de Roma que se convirtió al cristianismo. Sus defensores, empezando por él mismo y los que lo rodeaban, exhiben la brillantez de sus logros y de su personalidad, pero sus enemigos políticos dibujan el cuadro con colores mucho más oscuros, casi tenebrosos.

When Haskell was young, his devoted mother, Mary, instilled in her son the values of character, faith, and honor by setting an example and asking him to promise to live his life according to her lessons. He did, and those promises have served Haskell consistently from his Mississippi boyhood to his long career at the venerable William Morris Agency in Beverly Hills.

His hand gripped my bicycle seat as he ran alongside me that warm summer day. Even though he was young and strong, he was breathing heavily, keeping me upright while we made our way down the street. I was scared, but with my father by my side I felt safe and protected, and I knew that one day I would do this on my own. With my father by my side, I knew that he always would be there to pick me up, hold me upright, and make everything okay. I want to share my Dad, Joe Romano, with you.

Personaggio trasgressivo e rivoluzionario, Andy Warhol ha saputo interpretare la società dei consumi con uno sguardo freddo e critico, ma senza giudizio. La sua opera mostra come il consumismo svolga nella società un doppio ruolo di identificazione con gli oggetti-segni e di sublimazione della paura della morte. Attraverso l'uso dei codici massmediali, Warhol ha realizzato delle opere che sono diventate icone dell'immaginario contemporaneo, ma la sua grandezza non sta tanto nella citazione, quanto nella capacità di rendere lo spettatore consapevole del linguaggio dei mass media.