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George P. Baker explores the life of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, known more commonly as Sulla. Sulla was a Roman general and statesman of the Late Republic in Rome, and was head of the optimates in an explosive period in Roman history. In the years of conflict between the optimates and the populares, Sulla revived the office of dictator, and used his powers to remove key leaders of his opposition. Baker considers Sulla's life among one of the crucial episodes on history, with particular importance to readers of his day. (Summary by Mark Harrington)

George P. Baker, popular British historian of the 1920s and 30s, covers the life and career of ancient Rome's most formidable opponent, Hannibal of Carthage. Beginning with an overview of the rise of Carthage and Rome's first conflict with that power, he describes Hannibal's life and his campaign in the Second Punic War. After crossing the Alps and invading Italy from the north, Hannibal masterminded several massive victories on the Italian peninsula which came close to crippling Rome. Through the foresight and skills of Quintus Fabius Maximus, and later Publius Scipio, Hannibal and Carthage ...

Dive into The Fundamentals A Testimony To The Truth, a pivotal collection of ninety essays published between 1910 and 1915 by the Testimony Publishing Company in Chicago. This influential work aims to present a renewed statement on the essentials of Christianity, addressing concerns over emerging theological trends like liberal Christianity and biblical higher criticism. Often regarded as the cornerstone of modern Christian fundamentalism, these essays were crafted by sixty-four diverse authors from major Protestant denominations. Distributed free of charge to ministers, missionaries, theology...

The mockery invented by Philip’s father, because he was badminton-mad and useless (said father) at all else, lingered with him through school in Malaysia. It travelled with him on an Aeroflot to England in 1970, aged 18, functioning on adrenaline. It stuck through his navigation of parochial middle England—washing backsides in a mental hospital, law practice, sports, and professional and personal relationships.

Considered one of Chaucer’s finest poems, second only to The Canterbury Tales in richness and depth, Troilus and Cressida is a tragic love story set against the background of the siege of Troy by the Greeks. Written in the 1380s, it presents Troilus, son of Priam and younger brother of Hector, as a Trojan warrior of renown who sees, and falls deeply in love with, the beautiful Cressida. Cressida is the daughter of Calchas, a Trojan priest and seer who, having divined the eventual fall of Troy, has deserted to Agamemnon’s camp, leaving his daughter in the besieged city. 

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

A men's devotional from Heritage Media.

Curious about how much your favourite celebrities really earn? Welcome to Celebrity Net Worth Uncovered, the podcast that takes you inside the lives and bank accounts of stars from every corner of the world. From Hollywood actors and global musicians to famous athletes, business icons and viral influencers, we reveal how they built their wealth and where they spend it.Each episode gives you fun facts, true stories, and deep insights into fame, fortune, and lifestyle. Whether it is red carpet stars or behind-the-scenes moguls, we bring you real numbers and exciting stories that keep you ...