Conn Iggulden

Andet bind i det ambitiøse og dramatiske fembindsværk om en af verdenshistoriens største krigere: Den mongolske fyrste Djengis Khan og hans familiedynasti, der i 1200-tallet skabte det største imperium, verden endnu har set ... Bogen er en farverig og overbevisende historisk roman til alle, der tør stå ved den indre drengerøv.

The fate of Rome rests on Julius Caesar as he brings a daring charge through Gaul, across the English Channel, and to the wilds of tribal Britain in this stunning novel of Ancient Rome, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Emperor: The Gates of Rome. "Delightfully entertaining historical fiction."--Booklist The time has come for Julius Caesar to enter the political battleground that has become Rome. Having proved his valor in the slaves' revolt, Caesar is strengthened by the love of a beautiful older woman--and by the sword of his loyal friend Marcus Brutus. Crushing a rebellion, bringing order to the teeming city, Caesar then makes the move that will change history: He leaves Rome for the foothills of the Alps. And with an army made in his own image, he begins a daring charge through Gaul, across the English Channel, and to the wilds of tribal Britain. All the while his political adversaries in Rome grow ever more powerful. So that when the fighting is over, Julius will face the greatest threat to him yet--a man who wants Rome for himself. Emperor: The Field of Swords captures in riveting detail a world being shaped by a brilliant civilization. And in this extraordinary historical novel, the fate of Rome is being driven by the ambitions of a single man with an unmatched genius for power. Ancient Rome comes to vivid life in Conn Iggulden's Emperor series: THE GATES OF ROME - THE DEATH OF KINGS - THE FIELD OF SWORDS - THE GODS OF WAR - THE BLOOD OF GODS

Julius Caesar's final destiny will be decided not by legions, but by his friend Brutus and a bewitching Egyptian queen named Cleopatra in this thrilling novel of Ancient Rome from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Emperor: The Gates of Rome. "Delightfully entertaining historical fiction."--Booklist 53 B. C.: Fresh from victory in Gaul, Julius Caesar leads battle-hardened legions across the Rubicon river--threatening Rome herself. Even the master strategist Pompey is caught unprepared by the strike and forced to abandon his city. The armies of Rome are poised to face each other at last in civil war, led by the two greatest generals ever to walk the seven hills. For Caesar, the campaign against Pompey will test his military genius and his appetite for glory as the greatest fighting machine the world has ever seen divides against itself in a bloody conflict that sets brother against brother until victory or death. But another kingdom beckons--a world of ancient mysteries and languid sensuality, where a beautiful, bewitching woman waits to snare Caesar's heart. From the spectacles of the arena to the whispered lies of conspirators, Emperor: The Gods of War brings to life a world of monumental drama: of politics and passion, ruthless ambition and private grief, and the corruption of power itself. And at its heart is one extraordinary friendship--marked by fierce loyalty and bitter betrayal, with dark events shrouded in noble ideals. Ancient Rome comes to vivid life in Conn Iggulden's Emperor series: THE GATES OF ROME - THE DEATH OF KINGS - THE FIELD OF SWORDS - THE GODS OF WAR - THE BLOOD OF GODS

Julius Caesar comes into his own as a man, warrior, senator, husband, and leader in this stunning novel of Ancient Rome, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Emperor: The Gates of Rome. "Utterly marvelous . . . Historical fiction of the highest order . . . brings] Julius Caesar to life in a truly magical, electrifying way."--Toronto Telegram In a sparsely settled region of North Africa, a band of disheveled soldiers turn their eyes toward one man among them: their leader, Julius Caesar. The soldiers are Roman legionaries. And their quarry is a band of pirates who dared to kidnap Julius Caesar for ransom. Now, as Caesar exacts his revenge and builds a legend far from Rome, his friend Marcus Brutus is fighting battles of another sort, rising to power in the wake of the assassination of a dictator. Once Brutus and Caesar were as close as brothers, devoted to the same ideals and attracted to the same forbidden woman. Now they will be united again by a shock wave from the north, where a gladiator named Spartacus is building an army of seventy thousand slaves--to fight a cataclysmic battle against Rome itself. Filled with unforgettable images--from the death throes of a king to the birth of Caesar's child, from the bloody battlefields of Greece to the silent passion of lovers--Emperor: The Death of Kings is an astounding work, an extraordinary blend of vibrant history and thrilling fiction. Ancient Rome comes to vivid life in Conn Iggulden's Emperor series: THE GATES OF ROME - THE DEATH OF KINGS - THE FIELD OF SWORDS - THE GODS OF WAR - THE BLOOD OF GODS

A "brilliant" (Los Angeles Times) novel of ancient Rome--a realm of tyrants and slaves, of dark intrigues and seething passions--and the early years of Julius Caesar, the man who would become the most powerful ruler on Earth "An absorbing portrait of ancient Roman life and history, well written and full of suspense--even for those who know the ending."--Kirkus Reviews In a city of grandeur and decadence, beauty, and bloodshed, two boys, best friends, dream of glory in service of the mightiest empire the world has ever known. One is the son of a senator. The other is a bastard child. As young Gaius and Marcus grow to manhood, they are trained in the art of combat--under the tutelage of one of Rome's most fearsome gladiators. For Marcus, a bloody campaign in Greece will become a young soldier's proving ground. For Gaius, the equally deadly infighting of the Roman Senate will be the battlefield where he hones his courage and skill. And for both, the love of an extraordinary slave girl will be an honor each will covet but only one will win. But as Rome is thrust into the grip of bitter conflict, as every Roman prepares to take sides in the coming battle, Gaius and Marcus's friendship will be put to the ultimate test. . . . With Emperor: The Gates of Rome, Conn Iggulden presents a grand romantic tale of coming-of-age in the Roman Empire and a vibrant portrait of the early years of a man who would become one of the most influential rulers in ancient history: Julius Caesar. Ancient Rome comes to vivid life in Conn Iggulden's Emperor series: THE GATES OF ROME - THE DEATH OF KINGS - THE FIELD OF SWORDS - THE GODS OF WAR - THE BLOOD OF GODS

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Mit dem "Dangerous Book for Boys" ist Conn und Hal Iggulden das Kunststück gelungen, Millionen Väter und ihre Söhne von Fernseher und PlayStation wegzulocken. Nun legt das Autorenduo mit dem "Kleinen Dangerous Book" nach: Auf 200 Seiten im praktischhandlichen Format versammelt es von Steineditschen über Pockertricks bis hin zur Freiluftrakete Marke Eigenbau das Beste aus dem Bestseller plus wichtiger Nachträge, zum überall hin Mitnehmen, für jede Lebensage, jeden Geldbeutel und jede Hosentasche! So haben echte Kerle zwischen 8 und 88 immer alles am Mann - und das Abenteuer auf ihrer Seite! . Über 200 Seiten Tipps und Tricks, kompakt zu allem, was Jungs ausprobiert haben sollten . Im praktischen Hosentaschenformat . Mit extra Notizseiten "Gefährliche Dinge, die ich getan habe"

Sværdenens mark er tredje og næstsidste del af Conn Igguldens hæsblæsende og farverige romanserie om romerrigets mægtigste og mest berømte feltherre og politiker. Den nu voksne Cæsar går nu den tid i møde, hvor republikkens dage synes at være talte. Efter den blodige sejr over oprørslederen Spartacus, sendes Julius Cæsar og Marcus Brutus til Spanien for at lede de romerske kolonier dér. Den politiske uro ulmer i Rom, og sammen vender de begge hjem for at udfordre de magtfulde senatorer om pladsen som konsul. For Cæsar bliver det chancen for at gå nye veje: Han danner sit 1. triumvirat med Crassus og Pompejus, sidstnævnte er ikke blot en tidligere allieret med diktatoren Sulla, men også gift med Cæsars datter, Julia, og Cæsar udnævnes til konsul. Og dermed får Cæsar nu frie hænder til at samle sin legion af loyale mænd og begive sig mod nord - mod Gallernes rige. Men hans militære myndighed og styrke, venskaberne med andre hærførere, og ikke mindst hans politiske ærgerrighed, skiller ham fra barndomsvennen Brutus. Et venskab der yderligere sættes på en hård prøve, da Cæsar forlader sin provins med sin hær for at gå over grænsefloden Rubicon til Norditalien. En borgerkrig med den romerske republik er sat igang, terningen er kastet ...

Alles, was Jungs fasziniert: Vom Gokartbau bis zur Spionageabwehr. Ein Muss für alle Väter und ihre Söhne! Wer verrät Jungs heute, wie man Steine ditscht? Wie man eine Kastanienschleuder baut, sein eigenes Gokart fährt und all das, was eine Kindheit früher so abenteuerlich und einfach großartig machte? Con und Hal Iggulden tun es! Mit Begeisterung haben die beiden das fast schon verloren gegangene Wissen zusammengetragen. Entstanden ist ein einzigartiges Kompendium prall voll lebendiger Information. Da findet sich über Fußballregeln, Flaggencodes, das Sonnensystem, die großen Abenteurer und tausenderlei mehr alles, was jeden Jungen begeistert und die Augen der Väter zum Leuchten bringt. Wenn es jemals ein Buch gab, das Jungs von Fernseher und PlayStation weglockt und Vater und Sohn verschworen die Köpfe zusammenstecken lässt, dann dieses! * Ausgezeichnet als "Buch des Jahres" bei den British Book Awards! * Von der Times unter die 10 besten Bücher des Jahres 2006 gewählt! * Alles, was Jungs zwischen 8 und 88 begeistert * Über 100 spannende Artikel zu verschiedensten Wissensgebieten * Mit unzähligen Tipps, Tricks und praktischen Anleitungen zu allem, was Jungs ausprobiert haben sollten "Ein Bestseller zeigt Männern, wo es langgeht: mit Hirn und handwerklichem Geschick zurück in die Kindheit." FOCUS "Dieses Buch stellt Jungen nicht ruhig. Es bringt sie auf lauter Ideen, was ihre Väter mal mit ihnen unternehmen könnten." Die Zeit "In Amerika sorgt zurzeit ein Buch für Aufsehen, das an unseren liebsten Erinnerungen rührt: die unserer Kindheit. (...) Im September wird 'Das einzig wahre Handbuch für Väter und ihre Söhne' (...) endlich auch bei uns erscheinen." Welt am Sonntag

The bestselling book--more than 1.5 million copies sold--for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is--now a Prime Original Series created by Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Greg Mottola (Superbad). In this digital age, there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun--building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes. Skills covered include: The Greatest Paper Airplane in the WorldThe Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldThe Five Knots Every Boy Should KnowStickballSlingshotsFossilsBuilding a Treehouse*Making a Bow and ArrowFishing (revised with US Fish)Timers and TripwiresBaseball's "Most Valuable Players"Famous Battles-Including Lexington and Concord, The Alamo, and GettysburgSpies-Codes and CiphersMaking a Go-CartNavajo Code Talkers' DictionaryGirlsCloud FormationsThe States of the U. S. Mountains of the U. S. NavigationThe Declaration of IndependenceSkimming StonesMaking a PeriscopeThe Ten CommandmentsCommon US TreesTimeline of American History*For more information on building treehouses, visit www.treehouse-books.com and www.stilesdesigns.com or see "Treehouses You Can Actually Build" by David Stiles.

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