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Finding the walls of Troy Finding the walls of Troy Susan Heuck Allen The relentlessly self-promoting Heinrich Schliemann took entire credit for discovering Homer's Troy. For over 100 years that credit has been accorded to him, and generations have thrilled to the tale… OL1854203W
Vengeance in Venice Vengeance in Venice Philip Gwynne Jones "There aren't that many perks to being Honorary Consul in Venice, but Nathan Sutherland does at least receive an invitation to the official opening of the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. A c… OL20849727W
The devil and Mr. Casement The devil and Mr. Casement Jordan Goodman "This title features an untold story of the most horrifying crimes and massacres of the twentieth century. In September 1910, the activist and anti-imperialist Roger Casement arrived in the Amazon to… OL4315375W
Piracy and diplomacy in seventeenth-century North Africa Piracy and diplomacy in seventeenth-century North Africa Baker, Thomas 261 p. : 25 cm OL5280315W
Islandia Islandia Austin Tappan Wright Austin Tappan Wright left the world a wholly unsuspected legacy. After he died in a tragic accident, among this distinguished legal scholar's papers were found thousands of pages devoted to a stagger… OL6210268W