Conn Iggulden Knihy

Staňte sa svedkami rozkvetu a boja o moc v najnovšom pokračovaní epickej ságy Conna Igguldena. Perikles, lev Atén, sa vracia domov ako víťazný hrdina a vodca, ktorý má na svojich bedrách úlohu udržať slávu a silu svojej ríše. Hoci naoko panuje mier, temná hrozba zvaná Sparta stále narúšakrehkú rovnováhu moci. Keď náhla katastrofa zrazí Spartu na kolená, Perikles uvidí šancu posilniť aténsku nadvládu – no jeho cesta za trvalým mierom vedie cez bojisko, kde neexistujú žiadne istoty. Z popola navyše povstáva nový spartský vodca, neúprosný mladík odhodlaný obnoviť moc svojho ľudu. Vojna tak opäť klope na brány a osud Atén visí na vlásku. Získa Perikles posledné víťazstvo, alebo sa pod jeho vedením zrúti ríša, ktorá zvykla žiariť na vrchole sveta?

Themistokles je archón, vodca antických Atén, nešľachtic. Na mesto sa valia nepriatelia a on musí bojovať. S nepriateľmi. So spojencami. Zachrániť mesto. Spraviť si meno. Pripravte sa na dve legendárne bitky a nebojácneho hrdinu, ktorý dokazuje, že šľachtický pôvod nie je všetko. Iggulden dejiny neopisuje, ukáže vám ich. Politický stratég a obdivuhodný analytik Temistokles sa zaslúžil o konečné víťazstvo Grékov nad Peržanmi. Jeho politické majstrovstvo a nezvyčajný životný údel priťahuje historikov aj po dvoch tisícročiach. Živé rozprávanie Conna Igguldena nás vtiahne do deja a prežijete bitky pri Termopylách a Salamíne v takej blízkosti, ako by ste boli ich účastníkmi.

Bitka pri Maratóne a posledný boj pri Termopylách sú dve z najznámejších bitiek starovekého sveta. Desaťročie v gréckych dejinách medzi rokmi 490 – 479 tvorilo základ politického a kultúrneho smerovania Západnej Európy na dve a pol tisícročí. Bravúrny príbeh hovorí o Aténčanoch, ktorí boli ochotní pre slobodu obetovať všetko. Stojíme pri zrode aténskej demokracie, ktorá sa stala vzorom pre dejiny a vývoj spoločnosti aj v dnešnej dobe. Brány do Atén právom radia Conna Igguldena k najlepším autorom epickej historickej fikcie.

Vstúpte na bojisko starovekého Grécka v románe bestsellerového autora Conna Igguldena. Doba mýtov a legiend ustúpila svetu mužov, Perikles bol vždy v tieni svojho otca, muža, ktorý kedysi zachránil Atény. Keď nastane čas, aby sa postavil sám za seba, musí sa vrhnúť do klamárskeho brlohu aténskej politiky a vzoprieť sa svojim rivalom, nepriateľom i priateľom. Samotné slová však vodcu nerobia. Za Periklom leží najväčšie mesto starovekého sveta, pred ním, na mori aj súši, neľútostná perzská armáda. Mladý Perikles vie len jedno – pokiaľ chce vyhrať vojnu, musí nastoliť mier. Je čas, aby povstal hrdina a aby sa jeho nepriatelia triasli. A aby Atény, mesto múdrosti a bojovníkov, zažiarili slávou, pretože v čase núdze musia byť aténski bojovníci levmi.

Blíži sa skaza Anglicka? Začína sa legendárna Vojna ruží... Píše sa rok 1437 a v Anglicku na trón nastupuje mladučký Henrich VI. z rodu Lancasterovcov. Na rozdiel od otca nevládne železnou rukou a kráľovstvom kolujú správy, že sa príliš spolieha na svojich radcov. Anglické dŕžavy vo Francúzsku sú v ohrození, šíria sa zvesti o vzbure a strach, že kráľ a jeho našepkávači privedú Anglicko do skazy. Mračná sa sťahujú a neodvratne sa schyľuje k búrke, ktorá navždy poznamená osud monarchie.

The first book in a fiction series about the life of Genghis Khan.

The epic, action-packed and powerful second novel in Conn Iggulden's bestselling Conqueror series, bringing to the story of Genghis Khan brilliantly to life.

Kniha obsahuje první tři příběhy o skřítcích tolinech. Nenechte se napálit – tolini sice mají křídla, ale nejsou to žádní motýli. A nejsou ani zdaleka tak křehcí. Výraz „křehký“ bychom v souvislosti s nimi neměli vůbec používat: jsou křehcí asi jako kus cihly.

Witness the rise of the Tudors in the stunning conclusion to Conn Iggulden's powerful retelling of the War of Roses. England, 1470. A divided kingdom cannot stand. King Edward of York has been driven out of England. Queen Elizabeth and her children tremble in sanctuary at Westminster Abbey. The House of Lancaster has won the crown, but York will not go quietly. Desperate to reclaim his throne, Edward lands at Ravenspur with a half-drowned army and his brother Richard at his side. Every hand is against them, every city gate is shut, yet the brothers York go on the attack. But neither sees that their true enemy is Henry Tudor, now grown into a man. As the Red Dragon - 'the man of destiny' - his claim to the throne leads to Bosworth Field and a battle that will call an end to the Wars of the Roses . . .

The third gripping instalment in the epic Wars of the Roses, in which the feud between two great families plunged England into a war that threatened to tear the country apart, Bloodlineis the latest brilliant historical novel from Sunday Timesbestselling author, Conn Iggulden. Praise for Conn Iggulden's Wars of the Rosesseries: 'Iggulden is a master storyteller and makes our blood flow faster.' Sunday Express 'A page-turning thriller.' Mail on Sunday 'Pacey and juicy, and packed with action.' Sunday Times 'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction.' Daily Mirror 'Superbly plotted and paced.' The Times

Following the defeat of the Spartacus rebellion, Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus, who have been sent to run the Roman colonies in Spain, return to challenge powerful senators to become one of the Consuls of Rome. Political opposition, family quarrels, armed rebellions and corruption make this a highly contemporary scene.

The brilliant retelling of the Wars of the Roses continues with Trinity. This is a novel that seamlessly combines narrative, historical credence and great knowledge of the period. 1454: King Henry VI has remained all but exiled in Windsor Castle, struck down by his illness for over a year, his eyes vacant, his mind a blank. His fiercely loyal wife and Queen, Margaret of Anjou, safeguards her husband's interests, hoping that her son Edward will one day know the love of his father. Richard Duke of York, Protector of the Realm, extends his influence throughout the kingdom with each month that Henry slumbers. The Earls of Salisbury and Warwick make up a formidable trinity with Richard, and together they seek to break the support of those who would raise their colours in the name of Henry and his queen. But when the King unexpectedly recovers his senses and returns to London to reclaim his throne, the balance of power is once again thrown into turmoil. The clash of the Houses of Lancaster and York will surely mean a war to tear England apart.

The young Julius Caesar is serving on board a war galley, gaining a fearsome reputation. Then his ship is captured, and he is ransomed and then abandoned on the north African coast. After gathering a force of men powerful enough not only to gain vengence on his captors but also to suppress an uprising in Greece, he returns to Rome a hero

From the spectacle of gladiatorial combat to the intrigue of the Senate, from the foreign wars that secure the power of the empire to the betrayals that threaten to tear it apart, this is the remarkable story of the man who would become the greatest Roman of them all: Julius Caesar. In the city of Rome, a titanic power struggle is about to shake the Republic to its core. Citizen will fight citizen in a bloody conflict – and Julius Caesar, cutting his teeth in battle, will be in the thick of the action. The first instalment in the bestselling Emperor series.

Two boys, Gaius and Marcus, undergo traditional training for life as soldiers and leaders. They grow up as brothers, although Gaius is the surly son of a wealthy senator, while Marcus is the mischievous child of a prostitute. During this time, the republic begins to crumble, leading to its downfall and civil war. A period of turmoil, chaos, disorder, and brutal violence ensues. After his father's death, Gaius Julius goes to Rome to live with his uncle Marius, where he joins the Fourth Macedonian Legion. The Gates of Rome is the first novel in the Imperator series, telling the incredible story of the greatest Roman of all time - Julius Caesar.

Number one bestselling author Conn Iggulden takes on the story of the mighty Kublai Khan. An epic tale of a great and heroic mind; his action-packed rule; and how in conquering one-fifth of the world's inhabited land, he changed the course of history forever.

After being captured and ransomed by pirates and left to seek revenge on foreign soil, Julius Caesar is reunited with his lifelong friend, Marcus Brutus, to protect the city of Rome from an uprising led by rebel slave Spartacus

Spark your imagination, forge your own adventures and unearth long-lost skills.

Genghis Khan is dead, but his legends and legacy lives on. Now armies have gathered to see which of Genghis's sons have the strength to be khan. As Tsubodai sweeps into the west there is no king or army to stop him reaching France, but Tsubodai must make a decision that will change the course of history forever.

The third of a new four book series focusing on an important historical event.

The fifth and final instalment of Conn Iggulden's bestselling 'Emperor' series. Julius Caesar has been assassinated. A nation is in mourning. Revenge will be bloody. Rome's great hero Julius Caesar has been brutally murdered by his most trusted allies. While these self-appointed Liberatores seek refuge in the senate, they have underestimated one man: Caesar's adopted son Octavian, a man whose name will echo through history as Augustus Caesar.

The bestselling author of the Emperor, Conqueror and The Wars of the Roses returns to the Ancient World with a gripping adventure based on an epic true story. 'HIS FINEST NOVEL TO DATE . . . THE BATTLE SCENES ARE THRILLING' SUNDAY EXPRESS ___________ In the Ancient World, one army was feared above all others. 401 BC. The Persian king Artaxerxes rules an empire stretching from the Aegean to northern India. As many as fifty million people are his subjects. His rule is absolute. But the sons of Sparta are eager to play the game of thrones . . . Battles can be won - or lost - with a single blow. Princes fall. And when the dust of civil war settles, the Spartans are left stranded in the heart of an enemy's empire, without support, without food and without water. Far from home, surrounded by foes, it falls to the young soldier Xenophon to lead the survivors against Artaxerxes' legendary Persian warriors. The Falcon of Sparta masterfully depicts the ferocity and heroism that was the Ancient World. It is a tale of warring ambition, betrayal and bravery and an extraordinary journey out of exile against the odds. 'The pace is nail-biting' THE TIMES

The fourth volume in the acclaimed 'Emperor' series, in which Conn Iggulden interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of Julius Caesar - an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal.

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the first novel in a new trilogy featuring Empress Agrippina and her young son, Nero, as they navigate a treacherous political landscape filled with ambitious rivals. The tale opens with Roman Emperor Tiberius eliminating a trusted friend turned traitor, erasing him and his family from existence. Amidst this ruthless backdrop, Agrippina, granddaughter of Emperor Augustus, gives birth to Nero, whose imperial lineage becomes a dangerous liability rather than a safeguard. As Tiberius grows increasingly paranoid, Agrippina recognizes the impending succession of her exiled brother, Caligula, bringing her closer to the heart of the empire and its inherent dangers. Each day, she confronts soldiers, senators, and cunning pretenders, where a single misstep could lead to exile, imprisonment, or even death—and the potential loss of her infant son. Agrippina understands that opportunity often arises from darkness. Her son is her everything, and she is determined to mold him into a powerful figure who commands respect. Yet, to achieve this vision, both Agrippina and Nero must first survive the perilous world around them.

Recapture Sunday afternoons and long summer days. This is a wonderful collection of all things that make being young, or young at heart, fun. Audio includes: Questions About the World, How to Play Stickball, The Rules of Soccer, Fishing, Famous Battles, Extraordinary Stories, Girls, First Aid, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Seven Modern Wonders of the World The perfect book for every boy from eight to eighty.

A spellbinding story of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the brutal world of tenth-century England. I have broken my vows. I have murdered innocents. I have trod down the soil over their dead face with my bare heels, and only the moon as witness. I have loved a woman and she ruined me. I have loved a king and yet I ruined him. The year is 937. England is a nation divided, ruled by minor kings and Viking lords. Each vies for land and power. The Wessex king Æthelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, is readying himself to throw a spear into the north. Behind him stands Dunstan, the man who will control the destiny of the next seven kings of England, and the fate of an entire nation. Welcome to the original game for the English throne.

The second thrilling instalment in the bestselling epic fantasy series, the Empire of Salt. 'Must read now! Iggulden is clearly having fun pitching his heroes and villains into bloody combat' SciFiNow ___________ TWO ANCIENT CITIES. ONE FINAL WAR. In Shiang, the young king rules without dissent. Swordsmen stand watch on every corner, looking for the first sign of rebellion. Yet in one swift move, order is overturned. The balance of centuries is undone in the sudden spill of blood - and in the darkness, something terrible returns to Shiang . . . Far to the west, four Shiang masters approach the city walls of Darien. The sword saint and his companions have crossed a continent to bring an old man home for punishment. And they will not be denied, even if the whole city stands in their way . . . Fans of Joe Abercrombie, Bernard Cornwell and Game of Thrones will be gripped by this bloodthirsty adventure. ___________ 'A master storyteller' Sunday Express 'Iggulden is in a class of his own' Daily Mirror 'One of our finest historical novelists' Daily Express

Continuing the momentum of "The Dangerous Book for Boys" phenomenon, this pocket-sized reference guide is filled with endless hours of hands-on activities that boys will want to take everywhere.

A collected biography of men and women who performed heroic deeds throughout history.

The city of Darien stands at the weary end of a golden age. Twelve families keep order with soldiers and artefacts, spies and memories, clinging to a peace that shifts and crumbles. The people of the city endure what they cannot change. Here, amongst old feuds, a plot is hatched to kill a king. It will summon strangers to the…

Aus der tiefsten Verzweiflung werden die größten Helden geboren: »Attika. Die Verteidiger Athens« ist der 2. historische Abenteuerroman von Conn Iggulden um den Freiheitskampf des antiken Athen gegen die Perser. Nur um Haaresbreite ist Athen 480 vor Christus einer Katastrophe entgangen – dank der todesmutigen Krieger aus Sparta, die den Pass bei den Thermophylen lange genug gehalten hatten, um die Stadt zu evakuieren. Doch die persische Übermacht unter dem Großkönig Xerxes I. ist nach wie vor entschlossen, Griechenland endgültig in die Knie zu zwingen. Und der griechische Feldherr Themistokles wird zwar vom Volk verehrt – der Adel begegnet ihm jedoch immer wieder mit Misstrauen und Ablehnung. Mit nur 300 griechischen Schiffen stellt Themistokles sich schließlich in der Meerenge von Salamis den 1.200 Kriegsschiffen der Perser entgegen … Episch, actionreich und tragisch zugleich lässt der große Erzähler Conn Iggulden in seiner Attika-Reihe das antike Griechenland lebendig werden. Der 1. historische Abenteuerroman der Reihe – »Attika. Die Schlacht von Marathon« –, erzählt, wie der griechische Feldherr Xanthippus und seine Männer bei Marathon auf ein übermächtiges persisches Heer treffen. »Conn Iggulden ist ein großartiger Erzähler.« USA Today

Konsul Marius wird brutal ermordet, und Sullas fanatische Anhänger schreien nach Caesars Blut! Nur eine schnelle Flucht aus Rom kann das Leben des jungen Mannes jetzt noch retten. Doch bald schon verwandelt sich der einsame Flüchtling in einen strahlenden Triumphator: Nach beeindruckenden Siegen über die grausamen Seeräuber des Mittelmeers und den mächtigen Griechenkönig Mithridates kehrt Caesar schließlich in die Stadt zurück - an der Spitze einer ganzen Legion von kampferprobten Veteranen. Gerade noch rechtzeitig, um gegen den gefährlichsten Gegner anzutreten, der das Reich je bedrohte: Spartacus - der König der Sklaven …

Manchmal kann die Freiheit nur mit Blut erkauft werden: Episch, tragisch und actionreich erzählt Conn Igguldens historischer Abenteuerroman »Attika. Die Schlacht von Marathon« von der größten Bedrohung für das antike Athen. Nie war Athen einer Niederlage näher: 490 vor Christus dringt der mächtige Perserkönig Dareios der Große mit seinen kampferprobten »Unsterblichen« tief ins Land der Griechen vor. Die Athener sind hoffnungslos in der Unterzahl, und die Götter schweigen zu ihren Bitten. Xanthippus, der oberste Feldherr der Griechen, lässt seine Männer bei Marathon einen Schildwall errichten, der die Perser um jeden Preis aufhalten soll. Denn eine Niederlage würde Sklaverei bedeuten. »Die Schlacht von Marathon« ist ein meisterhaft geschriebener Pageturner und der 1. Teil von Conn Igguldens Attika-Reihe, die von unbeugsamem Freiheitswillen und der tragischen Lebensgeschichte des Feldherrn Xanthippus erzählt. »Iggulden ist eine Klasse für sich, wenn es um epische, historische Romane geht.« Daily Mirror

Vom Aufstieg eines Helden zur Legende: Episch und actionreich erzählt der historische Abenteuerroman von Conn Iggulden die tragische Lebensgeschichte des Feldherren und Staatsmanns Perikles, der zum Löwen von Athen wurde. Im 5. Jahrhundert vor Christus ist Athen zur größten Macht der antiken Welt aufgestiegen, eine Heimat großer Krieger ebenso wie von Weisen und Philosophen. Für den jungen Perikles, den Sohn des Feldherren Xanthippus, ist seine Stadt vor allem ein Leuchtfeuer der Kunst und Freiheit – das ein mächtiges persisches Heer auszulöschen droht. Als der zahlenmäßig weit überlegene Feind Athen vom Land und von See her in die Zange zu nehmen beginnt, muss auch Perikles seinen Platz unter den Kriegern einnehmen. Die Zeit für einen neuen Helden ist gekommen: für einen Mann, der kämpft wie ein Löwe – und der doch so viel mehr will als nur einen militärischen Sieg … Vor dem Hintergrund von Heldenmut und dramatischen Schlachten lässt Conn Iggulden das antike Griechenland lebendig werden: hervorragend recherchiert und brillant erzählt. Entdecken Sie auch die historischen Abenteuerromane der Attika-Reihe: Attika. Die Schlacht von Marathon Attika. Die Verteidiger Athens

Das Wichtigste vorab: Tollins sind keine Feen! Und: Tollins mögen auch keine Feen! Deshalb sollte man Tollins auf gar keinen Fall mit ihnen verwechseln! Das könnten sie ziemlich übel nehmen und womöglich nichts mehr von ihren unglaublichen Abenteuern erzählen. Die sollte man aber nicht verpassen. Denn wie Tollins per Rakete in den Himmel schießen, auf einem Windbeutel einen Ausflug unternehmen oder Sir Isaac Newton dabei helfen, die Schwerkraft zu entdecken, ist so aufregend, spannend, witzig und von tollkühnem Charme - dagegen können Feen einpacken. Wer Tollins kennt, ist Tollins-Fan, denn: Feen waren gestern ... heute gibt es Tollins!

Il suo fato era scritto nelle stelle. Quel giovane dal carattere forte edeciso, coraggioso fino all'incoscienza, non poteva che essere destinato aqualcosa di grande. Lo sapeva bene il feroce Renio, l'ex gladiatore cui erastato affidato il compito di farne un vero guerriero. Nel futuro di CaioGiulio Cesare c'è Roma, la città eterna che si accinge a estendere il suodominio su tutto il Mediterraneo, ma cova in seno molte serpi velenose. Onorie ricchezze attendono l'uomo che, destreggiandosi tra intrighi politici esanguinarie guerre intestine, saprà rimanere fedele a se stesso e ai propriideali. Ma dure prove si profilano all'orizzonte, dalla guerra contro i piratiche flagellano le coste italiche al conflitto con Mitridate, ambizioso re delPonto, prima che Cesare possa intraprendere il suo cammino verso la gloria el'immortalità.