Still longing for adventure, Princess Helen of Sparta maintains her disguise as a boy to join her unsuspecting brothers as part of the crew of the Argo, the ship commanded by Prince Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece.
"The Phoenicians were known as intrepid sailors, and their skillful navigation and shipbuilding led to trade routes that brought them glory and economic power. Phoenician Trade Routes investigates the ways that technology helped to form trade partnerships between cultures, which ultimately resulted in the transmission of art, new economic systems, and more."--Amazon.
Describes the historical events and the various civilizations that flourished throughout the world, with emphasis on the Mediterranean area, from 1500 to 600 B.C.
"Hylas and Pirra arrive in Egypt to search for the powerful dagger, but Telemon and the Crows are there too, and they will stop at nothing to find the dagger first"--Provided by publisher.
"Hylas and Pirra travel to the House of the Goddess in hopes of finding the prophesized dagger, only to find themselves battling the Crows in a fight to save Pirra's homeland from destruction"--Provided by publisher.
Tells the stories and depicts the worlds of the Vandal, Saxon, Frank, and Lombard warrior tribes, invaders of the Roman Empire, examining their rites, tactics, weapons, and agendas.
"Of all the world's ancient civilisations, it is perhaps Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the Roman Empire. Subjects covered include: philosophers such as Socrates and Plato; poets, including Sappho and Sophocles; monarchs and warriors from Alexander the Great to the brilliant Theban general Epaminondas; and memorably infamous figures such as the traitor Ephalites and Alexander's corrupt treasurer Harpalus."--BOOK JACKET.
