Showing posts with label Julius Caesar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Julius Caesar. Show all posts

Friday, January 30, 2015

Mark of the Thief (Praetor War) by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Mark of the Thief (Praetor War) by Jennifer A. Nielsen, 352 pages

RELEASE DATE : FEBRUARY 25th, 2015

Meet the new Percy Jackson series -- Rome style. Adventure, action, comedy, suspense - a wonderful new read.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Cleopatra: A Life



Cleopatra: A Life
By Stacy Schiff
347 pages

The Roman Empire was beginning its world domination when Cleopatra’s father died, leaving Cleopatra struggling to remain in control of Egypt. She fought her brother, who was attempting to become Pharaoh by inducing a civil war against Cleopatra. This was only the beginning of Cleopatra’s struggles to remain in control. This publication explains her relationship with Julius Caesar. Plus her association with Mark Antony, after the death of Caesar. The book also provides the true account of Cleopatra’s death.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Killing Jesus: A History



By Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard
294 pages

Killing Jesus is not a religious book but a historical writing on the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth. It places Jesus’ life within a fascinating historical background. The book also details information on Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Tiberius and Herod. It gives one a sense of everyday life as a Jewish follower under the oppressive Roman political government.

The publication ends with the crucifixion, burial and the discovery of the empty tomb three days later. As a follower of Christ, I found the historical background very insightful to understand the scriptures, in a new historical light. I enjoyed it greatly.