Alexander the Great

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• Alexander the Great was undefeated in battle and is considered to be one of history's most successful military commanders. Alexander the Great died in... Lees meer

Norse Myths

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• The Vikings and their norse gods fought a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights created a particularl... Lees meer

Southern African Folktales

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• From the Zambezi river to the Cape of Good Hope come stories of the heavens, tricksters, revenge and transformation from the many peoples of Southern ... Lees meer

Genghis Khan

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• The story behind the mythic brutality of Genghis Kahn, one of the most successful leaders in human history. A new title in the series created for the ... Lees meer

Serbian Folktales

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• The heroic, poetic, powerful tales of Serbian folklore reflect the nature of ancient South Slavic peoples. Stories of the Serbian people are both poet... Lees meer

Julius Caesar

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• Caesar is a rare heroic figure in history, one whose story lives up to his legend. Read about his time with Cleopatra, his conquest of Gaul and the fo... Lees meer

The Tale of Beowulf

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• A foundation stone of European literature, linking Norse, Celtic and Arthurian myth Beowulf is also a terrific read! Beowulf is an epic poem probably ... Lees meer

Central African Folktales

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• From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African Folktales Featuring stories such a... Lees meer

West African Folktales

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• Tricksters and animals play an important role in West African folklore with stories that entertain but serve a moral purpose. Traditions and local tal... Lees meer

Greek & Roman Myths

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• The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their power... Lees meer

Japanese Myths

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• Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the islan... Lees meer

Viking Folktales

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• Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common se... Lees meer

Achilles the Hero

Jackson, J.K.

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• The story of Achilles up to the fall of Troy, a legendary warrior, a hero in history, a leader whose influence lives on in the mythologies of antiquit... Lees meer

Scottish Myths

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• Much of Scottish mythology was imported by settlers arriving from across the Irish Sea, and so Scottish mythology in large part shares its characters ... Lees meer

Myths of Babylon

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• Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period a... Lees meer

Slavic Myths

Jackson, J.K.

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• Slavic mythology brought together with the legends, folkore and fairy tales of Eastern Europe in this intriguing new collection. With a new introducti... Lees meer

Irish Fairy Tales

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• - Marketing focus on combination of gift production and high content values, delivering a curated read to genre enthusiasts. - Spotlight on submission... Lees meer

Indian Myths

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• India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and characte... Lees meer

Hungarian Folktales

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• From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic. Hungary nestles in the crossroa... Lees meer

African Myths

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• Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and th... Lees meer

Chinese Folktales

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• Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue. Chinese Folklore is dr... Lees meer

Czech Folktales

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• The determined and lively Czech people offer their lively perspectives on life through their vivid folk and fairy tales. The Czech people trace their ... Lees meer

Aztec Myths

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• Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica's last imperial civilization and the most s... Lees meer

East African Folktales

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• From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa. Traditional stories bring a deeper under... Lees meer