Arguments with Silence: Writing the History of Roman Women
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Women in ancient Rome challenge the historian. Widely represented in literature and art, they rarely...
ArecRain (8 KP) rated The Gladiator's Temptation (Champions of Rome #2) in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I had no idea what I was getting into starting this novel. I have read a handful of Ancient Rome romances, and they all seem to be lacking. There seems to be one element missing, whether it be historical accuracy, a tangible storyline, or realistic romance. This novel had everything and more. The author really knew her history, using jargon that gave the story a more authentic feel.
What really got me was the story line. Most of the romance I have read begin with the couple either meeting, or coming together again after a separation, then their progression to falling in love. This story differed in that, you get to read their story, but itÂ’s more about them fighting the fates to be together instead of learning about each other. It was a nice change of pace but every challenge they faced broke my heart. I feel that the ending made up for all the torment the author put me through, however.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an emotional read to go with their steamy scenes and historically correct jargon.
Philemon: An Introduction and Study Guide: Imagination, Labor and Love
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This guide explores and summarizes scholarship on Philemon, acquainting beginning students with what...
111 Places on Mallorca That You Shouldn't Miss
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This beautiful and strong island, dubbed the "European Caribbean", sometimes despised for the...
Under Another Sky: Journeys in Roman Britain
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This is shortlisted for the 2013 Samuel Johnson Prize and the Thwaites Wainwright Prize. This is a...
A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings
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Featuring over 200 photographs, this stunning book by renowned television historian Dan Cruickshank...
Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty
Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
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Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award 2012. Why are...
Anatomy of Satire
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Literary satire assumes three main forms: monologue, parody, and narrative (some fictional, some...
An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1)
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Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance...
The Ince Blundell Collection of Classical Sculpture: Volume 3 : The Ideal Sculpture
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This book investigates the important antiquities collection formed by Henry Blundell of Ince...