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Rome Resurgent

War and Empire in the Age of Justinian

by Peter Heather ...

Series series Ancient Warfare and Civilization
Between the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century and the collapse of the east in the face of the Arab invasions in the seventh, the remarkable era of the Emperor Justinian (527-568) dominated the Mediterranean region. Famous for his conquests in Italy and North Africa, and for the creation of spectacular monuments such as the Hagia Sophia, his reign was also marked by global ... Read more

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Between the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century and the collapse of the east in the face of the Arab invasions in the seventh, the remarkable era of the Emperor Justinian (527-568) dominated the Mediterranean region. Famous for his conquests in Italy and North Africa, and for the creation of spectacular monuments such as the Hagia Sophia, his reign was also marked by global
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The Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History of Rome and the Barbarians

A New History of Rome and the Barbarians

by Peter Heather ...

The death of the Roman Empire is one of the perennial mysteries of world history. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution: Rome generated its own nemesis. Centuries of imperialism turned the neighbors it called barbarians into an enemy capable of dismantling the Empire that had dominated their lives for so long. Heather is a leading authority on the late ... Read more

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The death of the Roman Empire is one of the perennial mysteries of world history. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution: Rome generated its own nemesis. Centuries of imperialism turned the neighbors it called barbarians into an enemy capable of dismantling the Empire that had dominated their lives for so long. Heather is a leading authority on the late
... Read more
The Restoration of Rome

Barbarian Popes and Imperial Pretenders

by Peter Heather ...

In 476 AD, the last of Rome's emperors, known as "Augustulus," was deposed by a barbarian general, the son of one of Attila the Hun's henchmen. With the imperial vestments dispatched to Constantinople, the curtain fell on the Roman empire in Western Europe, its territories divided among successor kingdoms constructed around barbarian military manpower. But, if the Roman Empire was dead, Romans ... Read more

$14.29 USD

In 476 AD, the last of Rome's emperors, known as "Augustulus," was deposed by a barbarian general, the son of one of Attila the Hun's henchmen. With the imperial vestments dispatched to Constantinople, the curtain fell on the Roman empire in Western Europe, its territories divided among successor kingdoms constructed around barbarian military manpower. But, if the Roman Empire was dead, Romans
... Read more
Christendom

The Triumph of a Religion, AD 300-1300

by Peter Heather ...

A major reinterpretation of the religious superstate that came to define both Europe and Christianity itself, by one of our foremost medieval historians.In the fourth century AD, a new faith grew out of Palestine, overwhelming the paganism of Rome and resoundingly defeating a host of other rival belief systems. Almost a thousand years later, all of Europe was controlled by Christian rulers, and ... Read more

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A major reinterpretation of the religious superstate that came to define both Europe and Christianity itself, by one of our foremost medieval historians.In the fourth century AD, a new faith grew out of Palestine, overwhelming the paganism of Rome and resoundingly defeating a host of other rival belief systems. Almost a thousand years later, all of Europe was controlled by Christian rulers, and
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The Rose Garden

by Heather Peters ...

A classic romance reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast.After losing everything in a devastating divorce, Victoria Kincaid accepts a temporary position planning a fundraiser for a reclusive, wealthy architect. Upon her arrival at Rose Hill, Victoria hopes the sprawling landscape and exquisite rose garden will offer her the perfect backdrop in which to help her move on with her life. Little does she ... Read more

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A classic romance reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast.After losing everything in a devastating divorce, Victoria Kincaid accepts a temporary position planning a fundraiser for a reclusive, wealthy architect. Upon her arrival at Rose Hill, Victoria hopes the sprawling landscape and exquisite rose garden will offer her the perfect backdrop in which to help her move on with her life. Little does she
... Read more
The Restoration of Rome

Barbarian Popes and Imperial Pretenders

by Peter Heather ...

In 476 AD, the last of Rome's emperors, known as "Augustulus," was deposed by a barbarian general, the son of one of Attila the Hun's henchmen. With the imperial vestments dispatched to Constantinople, the curtain fell on the Roman empire in Western Europe, its territories divided among successor kingdoms constructed around barbarian military manpower. But, if the Roman Empire was dead, Romans ... Read more

$14.29 USD

In 476 AD, the last of Rome's emperors, known as "Augustulus," was deposed by a barbarian general, the son of one of Attila the Hun's henchmen. With the imperial vestments dispatched to Constantinople, the curtain fell on the Roman empire in Western Europe, its territories divided among successor kingdoms constructed around barbarian military manpower. But, if the Roman Empire was dead, Romans
... Read more
Empires and Barbarians

The Fall of Rome and the Birth of Europe

by Peter Heather ...

Empires and Barbarians presents a fresh, provocative look at how a recognizable Europe came into being in the first millennium AD. With sharp analytic insight, Peter Heather explores the dynamics of migration and social and economic interaction that changed two vastly different worlds--the undeveloped barbarian world and the sophisticated Roman Empire--into remarkably similar societies and states. ... Read more

$17.09 USD

Empires and Barbarians presents a fresh, provocative look at how a recognizable Europe came into being in the first millennium AD. With sharp analytic insight, Peter Heather explores the dynamics of migration and social and economic interaction that changed two vastly different worlds--the undeveloped barbarian world and the sophisticated Roman Empire--into remarkably similar societies and states.
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Christendom

The Triumph of a Religion, AD 300-1300

by Peter Heather ...

Narrated by Peter Heather ...

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23 hours 48 min

**'A fascinating story about a religion in a surprisingly precarious position' Dan Jones, Sunday Times'Superb storytelling ... captivating and profound' Literary Review'A page-turner' The Spectator***A major new reinterpretation of Christendom, by one of our foremost medieval historians*In the fourth century AD, a new faith exploded out of Palestine. Overwhelming the paganism of Rome, and ... Read more

$30.99 USD

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**'A fascinating story about a religion in a surprisingly precarious position' Dan Jones, Sunday Times'Superb storytelling ... captivating and profound' Literary Review'A page-turner' The Spectator***A major new reinterpretation of Christendom, by one of our foremost medieval historians*In the fourth century AD, a new faith exploded out of Palestine. Overwhelming the paganism of Rome, and
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Canadian Perspectives on Community Development

by Maurice Beaudin, Denis Bourque, Dillon Black, Mirna Carranza, Dominique Charbonneau, Omar Chouinard, Yvan Comeau, Sarah Cooper, David Este, Julie Guillemot, Alicia Kalmanovitch, Jane Ku, Claudia Lahaie, Lynn Lavallee, André Leclerc, Bill Lee, Mishka Lysak, Judy MacDonald, Susan McGrath, Ken Moffatt, Melissa Myers, Elaine Moody, Katherine Occhiuto, André-Ann Parent, Heather Peters, Alison Phinney, Christa Sato, Majella Simard ...

Series series Politics and Public Policy
Founded in a perspective that speaks to the diversity of contexts and processes used across Canada, this work is nevertheless firmly grounded in theory, offering an in-depth analysis geared toward advanced study in community practice.This depth is further strengthened by the diversity of topics represented in this collective work: community work in various regions of the country exploring issues ... Read more

$21.59 USD

Founded in a perspective that speaks to the diversity of contexts and processes used across Canada, this work is nevertheless firmly grounded in theory, offering an in-depth analysis geared toward advanced study in community practice.This depth is further strengthened by the diversity of topics represented in this collective work: community work in various regions of the country exploring issues
... Read more
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We Are the Evidence

A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault

by Cheyenne Wilson ...

Narrated by Cheyenne Wilson, Frances Anderson, LaNecia Edmonds, André Santana, Kathryn Marsh, Melissa Hopmeyer, Ammar Charani, Angela Goens, Bree Theising-Stair, Ruth Goins0, Brandan Borgos1, Cate Schultz2, Celeste Mergens3, Heather Peters4, Isabella Grosso5, Justin Boardman6, Lauren Weingarten7, Lindsay Nelson8, Maggie Wagner9, Patricia Bathory0, Sarah Mathews1, Shelly Fisher2, Sidney Townes3 ...

Unabridged

8 hours 50 min

A necessary, reassuring guide for all sexual assault survivors in need of immediate emotional and legal support post assault, and in the months and years after.We Are the Evidence is the first comprehensive resource for survivors of sexual assault. Written with conviction and compassion by Cheyenne Wilson, a registered nurse and survivor of sexual assault, this handbook contains everything victims ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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A necessary, reassuring guide for all sexual assault survivors in need of immediate emotional and legal support post assault, and in the months and years after.We Are the Evidence is the first comprehensive resource for survivors of sexual assault. Written with conviction and compassion by Cheyenne Wilson, a registered nurse and survivor of sexual assault, this handbook contains everything victims
... Read more

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Sea of Grass

The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie

by Dave Hage, Josephine Marcotty ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

11 hours 28 min

A vivid portrait of the American prairie, which rivals the rainforest in its biological diversity and, with little notice, is disappearing even faster“This book describes—in loving, living prose—one of the world’s greatest and most important landscapes. And it does so while there’s still time to save some serious part of it.”—Bill McKibben, author of The End of NatureThe North American prairie is ... Read more

$22.00 USD

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A vivid portrait of the American prairie, which rivals the rainforest in its biological diversity and, with little notice, is disappearing even faster“This book describes—in loving, living prose—one of the world’s greatest and most important landscapes. And it does so while there’s still time to save some serious part of it.”—Bill McKibben, author of The End of NatureThe North American prairie is
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Heart of Europe

A History of the Holy Roman Empire

by Peter H. Wilson ...

Narrated by Napoleon Ryan ...

Unabridged

34 hours 3 min

The Holy Roman Empire lasted a thousand years, far longer than ancient Rome. Yet this formidable dominion never inspired the awe of its predecessor. Voltaire quipped that it was neither holy, Roman, nor an empire. Yet as Peter H. Wilson shows, the Holy Roman Empire tells a millennial story of Europe better than the histories of individual nation-states.Heart of Europe traces the Empire from its ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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The Holy Roman Empire lasted a thousand years, far longer than ancient Rome. Yet this formidable dominion never inspired the awe of its predecessor. Voltaire quipped that it was neither holy, Roman, nor an empire. Yet as Peter H. Wilson shows, the Holy Roman Empire tells a millennial story of Europe better than the histories of individual nation-states.Heart of Europe traces the Empire from its
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