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Previously only available as individual e-book short stories, this collection features episodes 5 to 11 of the original series and a bonus episode previously only available in the print anthology. Carthaginian Empire , Book 1.
March 7, by Bluewood Publishing. Previously only available as individual e-book short stories, this collection features episodes 1 to 4 of the original Carthaginian Empire series and two bonus episodes previously only available in the print anthology. Imperator by David Bowman Series: Seven Sisters , Book 2. January 24, by Bluewood Publishing.
The third and final book in the Seven Sisters trilogy. To avoid a painful execution, Crastus must take the purple, or die trying. As Emperor, with a job he didn't want he aquires a war he wanted even less. Faced with the daunting prospect of fighting at the Seven Sisters complex for one more time, Crastus has one more challenge. This time, it's personal! This time, they know he's coming!
Carthaginian Empire 20 - Caesar Free! August 31, by Bluewood Publishing. The tribes of Gaul have been a thorn in the side of Carthage. When a slave of Roman descent saves a Carthaginian force from defeat he is given his freedom and joins the officer corps of the army. It is 56BC and his name was Julius. Carthaginian Empire 19 - Crucify Them! Seventy years ago the might of Carthage was brought to bear on the city of Rome. Now as Carthage focuses on troubles further abroad Rome sees the chance to rebel, the final chance to win back their freedom and their own destiny.
If they lose, the savagery of the response will knows no bounds. It is BC and now Carthage intends to truly rule the Mediterranean. Surrender or be sacked. Based on a true documented incident. There is an secret to the way the Carthaginians build galleys - built to a standard design and each piece is marked. You can take one apart and use it as a set of templates to build more.
Rome uses a captured galley to build a fleet of ships in less than 45 days and challenge Carthaginian supremacy. Its BC and Rome takes its chance. Over several years the armies of Carthage and Rome have fought each other to bloody stalemate. Neither can gain a decisive advantage. When two empires meet history shows only one will stand. Persia covers more land than Carthage who controls the Mediterranean and its wealth from shore to distant shore. As the two empires confront each other in a hundred little skirmishes one will survive and one will fall. It is BC and if Persia falls only one small emerging state will stand in the way of Carthaginian suzerainty - Rome.
August 30, by Bluewood Publishing. Having conquered Egypt it is time for the army of Carthage to move north up the coast.
Imperator (Seven Sisters Book 3) - Kindle edition by David Bowman. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features. Editorial Reviews. Review. Praise for THE SHADOW SISTER: "The Shadow Sister really is Book 3 of 5 in The Seven Sisters (5 Book Series).
First the city of Tyre stands in their way and if they can subdue the fabled island citadel then Darius is massing the largest army ever seen to face them on the banks of the gentle river Issus. A river that will run with blood before the year is out. It is BC and Carthage must fight on land and sea.
Unsettled by the Persian advances into Africa and threatened by the increased Persian military presence along the East Coast of the Mediterranean from the Dardanelles all the way to Egypt; Carthage must act. The Persians are expecting a naval attack from a naval power so when the Carthaginians strike from the desert surprise is paramount. It is BC and Carthage faces its greatest enemy yet.
Seven Sisters by David Bowman Series: Seven Sisters , Book 1. December 18, by Bluewood Publishing. In an intact 9th Century Roman Empire one man has the chance to fight one battle to bring an end to civil war. If they lose, the Unsettled by the Persian advances into Africa from Egypt and feeling threatened by the increased Persian military presence along the East Coast of the Mediterranean from the Dardanelles all the way to the borders of Egypt; Carthage must act.
There is an important secret to the way the Carthaginians build their galleys. Each is identical to all of the others. They are built to a standard design and each piece is marked. You can take one apart and use it as a set of templates to build more Over several years the armies of Carthage and Rome have fought each other to bloody stalemate.
Neither can gain a decisive advantage. Having conquered Egypt it is time for the hard bitten and experienced army of Carthage to move north up the coast. First the city of Tyre stands in their way and if they can subdue the fabled island citadel then Darius is massing the largest army eve Crastus had succeeded; he had captured the fabled Seven Sisters complex and finally brought an end to the civil wars that had plagued the Empire for years.
Only to have peace seemingly snatched from his grasp by the assassination of the Emperor. Handro is taking a well earned sabbatical, a chance to rest in Athens, now captured.
One night a slight sound disturbs him. The spreading wetness by his side tells him his sleeping companion has been murdered. Is the assassin still in the room? Phillip would be king of Macedonia if the Carthaginians hadn't arrived. Now he must lead a last desperate rebellion against the overlords from across the sea. Is it still his destiny to rule or has Carthage the wit and might to destroy the dynasty Carthaginian Empire - 9. Handro and the forces of Carthage have won the battles but the other cities of Greece have closed their gates to him and his Spartan allies. The Spartans have stormed Corinth and reduced it to rubble.
Handro does not want this fate to befall Thebes a After the failed assassination time Handro must act. But has Lysander truly decided to change sides? Why send a Theban? If Sparta has changed sides what to do with the Spartan garrison troops in Athens. Why are there plumes of thick smoke rising from Carthaginian Empire - 4. One sorry for himself Athenian philosopher and mathematician. Exiled from Athens on pain of death.
But for Carthage he holds a key. His theories could lead to a navigation system that will enable them to extend their supremacy. Carthaginian Empire - 7. Athens has been humbled on the battle field. Her army broken, her fleets destroyed. But Athens herself is untouched. Handro takes his chance. His orders are to humiliate but not sack the city the inhabitants think of as the cultural capital of the wo Carthaginian Empire - 6. Meanwhile, Thraustelas slew Heraclius. Priscus reports a curious occurrence: The day after the assassination Petronius Maximus had himself proclaimed emperor by the remnants of the Western Roman army after paying a large donative.
Valentinian's reign is marked by the dismemberment of the Western Empire; by the time of his death, virtually all of North Africa, all of western Spain, and the majority of Gaul had passed out of Roman hands. He is described as spoiled, pleasure-loving, and heavily influenced by sorcerers and astrologers.
Valentinian was devoted to religion, contributing to churches of Saint Lawrence in both Rome and Ravenna. He also handed over greater authority to the Papacy.
On 6 June , he issued a decree which recognized the primacy of the bishop of Rome based on the merits of Saint Peter , the dignity of the city, and the Nicene Creed in their interpolated form ; ordained that any opposition to his rulings, which were to have the force of ecclesiastical law, should be treated as treason; and provided for the forcible extradition by provincial governors of anyone who refused to answer a summons to Rome. Valentinian was also consumed by trivialities: He faithfully imitated the hereditary weakness of his cousin and his two uncles, without inheriting the gentleness, the purity, the innocence, which alleviate in their characters the want of spirit and ability.
Valentinian was less excusable, since he had passions without virtues: Though he had ruled for thirty years, Valentinian had influenced the destinies of his empire even less than his uncle Honorius. He only flashed once into action, when, piqued by the presumption of Aetius in aspiring to connect himself with the imperial family, he struck him down. He thought he had slain his master; he found that he had slain his protector: The opinion of most modern historians is that Valentinian not only lacked the ability to govern the empire in a time of crisis but aggravated its dangers by his self-indulgence and vindictiveness.
He also appears in Metastasio 's opera libretto Ezio , set by Handel for his opera , by Gluck for his opera , and by a number of other composers. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article's lead section does not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. Please discuss this issue on the article's talk page. Ancestors of Valentinian III 2. Gratian the Elder I , pgs. Roman and Byzantine emperors. Retrieved from " https: Views Read Edit View history.
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