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African Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
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Category: Classics | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, with tales of its history passed down in songs and sto ...Show more
Alexander the Great - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Alexandra F. Morris (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Alexander the Great died in 336 BCE, when he was only thirty two. His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, through Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt and North Africa to North West India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history. He was undefeated in battle and is widely cons ...Show more
Arthurian Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader that was King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come together to paint a picture of who he was. Some describe him as a great warrior, defending Britain from its enemies, while others ...Show more
Aztec Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica's last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period - are probably who first come to mind when we think of great empires of that region. Like other Mesoame ...Show more
Celtic Myths by Jake Jackson
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Category: Literature | Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Populated by gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards, the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient cult ...Show more
Egyptian Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their animalistic mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic tales ...Show more
Gawain and the Green Knight by Alan Lupack (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The classic medieval tale that brings romance, chivalry and adventure to the modern reader, and inspired the powerful 2021 movie, Green Knight A mighty warrior interrupts King Arthur's banquet to challenge the astonished revellers to a binding act of combat. Out of sheer bravado Gawain leaps to the fra ...Show more
Genghis Khan - Epic and Legendary Leaders by David Wright (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
A new title in the series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world. The tale of the legendary Mongol General Genghis Khan is as phenomenal as the man himself. Probably the greatest conqueror in history, he ruled vast swathes of land in the early 1 ...Show more
Greek & Roman Myths by Jake Jackson
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Category: Childrens | Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resou ...Show more
Indian Myths by JACKSON JAKE
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Category: Fiction | Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Japanese Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside repr ...Show more
Julius Caesar - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Lindsay Powell (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
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Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Part of a new series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world, this is the epic story of Julius Caesar who was born in 100 BCE, eventually becoming one of the most influential leaders in history. After a bloody civil war, where famously he crossed ...Show more