North, South, East and West, Scotland is a land of contrasts, with towering mountain ranges, rolling hills, sandy white beaches, rushing rivers, wild moorland and glassy lochs. From its islands and highlands to its lowlands and coastline, the country contains some of Europe's most breathtaking scenery.
The Instruments of Torture examines the techniques and tools used in torture, ranging from the earliest known historical instances of the practice right up to today.
This gorgeous book presents the Hawaiian archipelago in easily digestible sections, covering the key islands of the group - from verdant Kauai, mountainous Maui and the big island of Hawaii, to sublime O'ahu, and the little gems of Lana'i and Moloka'i. From lush waterfalls to stark volcanic landscapes, there is something for everyone.
Scotland's landscape is wildly diverse, ranging from towering mountains reflected in mirror-like lochs to ancient castles and bustling city streets. This wonderful book provides captivating text and images of everywhere from the Borders in the south to Orkney in the north.
From the death of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. to the fall of Rome in 476 A.D., A Dark History: The Roman Emperors presents a wry and witty look at five centuries of Roman mayhem, murder, incest, infanticide, sadism, sexual depravity and madness. Featuring such notorious names as Claudius, Tiberius and Commodus, this book retells all of the most salacious and eye-opening accounts of imperial misdeeds, drawing on many original Roman sources.
Gustav Klimt is renowned as a quintessential artist of the art nouveau movement, but he was one of a number of Viennese artists who strove to break free of the constraints of the academic art establishment. This new illustrated book focuses on the rich diversity of the movement and offers a sumptuous gift of colour and glamour for every art lover.
Ranging from the Egyptians to the late Roman Empire, Ancient Peoples in Their Own Words celebrates historical primary sources in an exciting, accessible way. Presenting numerous ancient inscriptions from tombs, ceramics, and buildings, accompanied by translations and explanatory text, Ancient Peoples in Their Own Words reveals the significance of these works both in the past and today. Along with famous cases such as the Egyptian Rosetta Stone and Tutankhamun’s Tomb, as well as the lesser-known Decree of Themistocles or samples of Roman graffiti, this illuminating volume includes citations from classical Greece, Rome, Persia, Minoan, and the Mycenean dynasties, as well as biblical texts and a few mysterious, undeciphered examples. Illustrated throughout, Ancient Peoples in Their Own Words provides an exciting, expertly written, highly informative, and innovative look into the classical world.
Scotland, with its landscapes and long colourful history, has something to offer everybody. This book captures the beauty and magnificence of the country's best landscapes, from places as diverse as the Isle of Lewis to Kelso Abbey in the Borders.
From the murder of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. to the fall of Rome in A.D. 476, A Dark The Roman Emperors reveals the adultery, incest, profligacy, sadism, and insanity of Rome’s 500-year empire, A.D. 40 Caligula orders his troops to collect seashells as the “spoils of war” A.D. 54 The bumbling Claudius, who had his nymphomaniac third wife killed, was murdered himself by his fourth wife, his niece A.D. 64 Nero sings and plays the lyre while Rome burns A.D. 192 The megalomaniac Commodus is assassinated by his wrestling partner Narcissus A.D. 193 Rome’s Year of the office of Emperor is put up for sale to the highest bidder A.D. 238 Six emperors hold the throne in one year —five were murdered
