Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Ancient warriors Ancient warriors Dwayne E. Pickels Provides an overview of the military exploits of twenty-five nations, tribes, or peoples from history, including the Angles, Huns, Magyars, Romans, Samurai, and Vikings. OL1922482W
Egyptian kings and queens and classical deities Egyptian kings and queens and classical deities Dwayne E. Pickels Introduces a dozen kings and queens of ancient Egypt and relates the often amazing exploits of other figures from the classical age of Greek and Roman mythology. OL1922483W
Joan of Arc Joan of Arc Dwayne E. Pickels A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions supposedly from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a s… OL1922484W
Roman myths, heroes, and legends Roman myths, heroes, and legends Dwayne E. Pickels Presents biographical sketches of twenty-five gods and goddesses of Roman mythology, from Apollo to Vesta. OL1922487W
Scottish clans and tartans Scottish clans and tartans Dwayne E. Pickels Examines the history of Scotland's clans by establishing their origins, probing the highpoints of their heyday, considering alignments among them, and identifying their mottoes. OL1922488W