Roman Revolution

On the morning after the 2016 presidential election, Thomas Ricks awoke with a few questions on his mind: What kind of nation did we now have? Is it what was designed or intended by the nation's founders? Trying to get as close to the source as he could, Ricks decided to go back and read the philosophy and literature that shaped the founders' thinking, and the letters they wrote to each other debating these crucial works—among them the Iliad, Plutarch's Lives, and the works of Xenophon, Epicurus, Aristotle, Cato, and Cicero.

It was a time of revolution. The Roman Revolution describes the little known "crisis of the third century", and how it led to a revolutionary new Roman Empire. Long before the more famous collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century, in the years between AD 235-275, barbarian invasions, civil war, and plague devastated ancient Rome.

"La République est une et indivisible." Pourtant, en 1793, à Paris, sous la Terreur, elle n'a jamais été aussi divisée. Dans la tourmente, tout se réinvente, religion, enseignement, émancipation des femmes, fin de l'esclavage, démocratie, économie et industrie. Au cœur du pouvoir, "L'indivisible" nous entraîne dans un Paris dangereux et romantique, sur les traces d'Antoine Longhi, jeune diplomate ambitieux travaillant pour le Comité de salut public, et Diane d'Ükalen, duchesse suédoise traquée par le gouvernement révolutionnaire.

À travers cet ouvrage, c'est un véritable message de courage et de persévérance que nous délivre Vincent. Mais plus encore, il nous offre son inspirante philosophie de vie et nous incite à ne jamais abandonner nos rêves et à aller au bout de nos passions. Vincent Vinel a sans conteste été la révélation de la soirée d'ouverture de la saison 6 de "The Voice". Devant plus de 6,8 millions de téléspectateurs, ce jeune chanteur malvoyant a d'emblée conquis les coachs.

Un thriller historique au coeur de la Révolution française. Août 1789. La Révolution continue d'embraser le pays. Alors qu'à Versailles, les députés rédigent la Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen, le jeune journaliste Gabriel Joly, endeuillé, peine à retrouver le goût de vivre. Mais une étrange affaire de meurtres va peu à peu le tirer de sa torpeur... Dans le cercle très secret de la Comédie-Française, une série d'assassinats ébranle la troupe. Les uns après les autres, des comédiens et des employés sont tués en plein théâtre.

Hungary is more than just vampire stories and cheesy violin-playing waiters named “Laszlo”. It has a rich history that goes back to the first wild Magyar horsemen, who arrived there in the late ninth century. For a time, the Magyars were both mercenaries and raiders, a horse-bound version of the Vikings in France and Britain. They terrorized the populations of Austria, Germany, and even Italy and eastern France. After the Austro-Hungarian defeat in WWI, Hungary became an independent nation.

"The Internet Revolution: Power, Culture, and the Future of Society" explores the profound and transformative effects of the internet on various aspects of modern life. This comprehensive examination delves into how the internet has reshaped personal relationships, work-life integration, and social norms, while also addressing the rise of online communities and digital communication.

In "NFT Revolution: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Ownership and Art," delve into the transformative world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and discover how they are reshaping the digital landscape. This comprehensive guide explores the evolution, functionality, and future of NFTs, offering readers an in-depth understanding of their significance and potential.

Did you know that the Roman Empire was infamous for its slave trade? The slaves had very different lives, though. Some were treated nicely, others badly, and some sexually. There were slave rebellions, wars, and many other things going on. Dive into the Roman customs, the perspective on slaves, their ways of dealing with them, and the ways how people could become a free man. These and other details about life during Roman times will come to light fast in this comprehensive guide.

Zu Beginn des 22. Jahrhunderts: Die Situation für die Menschheit ist angespannt. Zwar sind die Kolonien frei, doch die Erde und der Mond umkreisen immer noch die ferne Sonne Akon. Nach wie vor besteht die Bedrohung durch die Überschweren, die das Arkon-Imperium erobert haben. Dort regt sich der Widerstand in der Bevölkerung. Immerhin gibt es Pläne, die Heimatwelt der Menschen an ihren angestammten Platz zurückzuholen. Dabei gibt es nicht nur technische Herausforderungen: Viele Erdbewohner würden gern bei den Akonen leben und wollen nicht in ihre eigentliche Heimat umsiedeln.

Espartaco es la figura central en los primeros capítulos de este audiolibro. Condujo a los esclavos a rebelarse contra los opresores romanos e hizo un impacto significativo. Su nombre será recordado en la historia debido a sus actos heroicos.

Spartacus is the central figure in the first few chapters of this audiobook. He led the slaves to rebel against the Roman oppressors and made a significant impact. His name will be remembered in history because of his heroic deeds. This book is filled with historical facts, explanations, and situations to enjoy listening to.

Despite its many crises, especially in Western Europe, there are still 1.2 billion Catholics in the world and the Church remains a powerful, controversial and defiantly archaic institution. After the French Revolution and the democratic rebellions of 1848, the Church retreated, especially under Pius IX, into a fortress of unreason, denouncing almost every aspect of modern life, including liberalism and socialism. In Losing a Kingdom, Gaining the World, Dr. Ambrogio A. Caiani narrates the epic, fascinating, entertaining and horrifying history of the Roman Catholic Church.

An island that shouldn't exist…A life he didn't know…A destiny that can't be escaped. There was no turning back. We were going to set into motion a revolution that could either save Atlantis or leave it destroyed in the process. Sixteen-year-old Trey Atlas' known life is a lie. While he was raised in Miami, Trey was actually born in Atlantis. Sent off the legendary island as a baby for his own safety, Trey is the only living heir to the Atlantean throne.

Der Bauernkrieg - Deutschlands großer Volksaufstand. Im Gegensatz zum weitverbreiteten Irrglaube sind die Auswirkungen des Bauernaufstandes von 1524 bis 1526 auch in unserer heutigen Gesellschaft noch erkennbar. Was damals wirklich geschah und wie dieser Aufstand zu einem der tragenden Momente der deutschen Geschichte wird, zeigt dieses Hörbuch. Es werden elementare Persönlichkeiten der damaligen Zeit beleuchtet und der Historiker Ulrich Niggemann zieht eine Bilanz darüber, was die Bauern wirklich erreicht haben.