This fascinating book explores the epic clash between two ancient empires in a 250-year conflict which would define the boundaries of the ancient world for more than seven centuries.
In 53 BC, Roman and Parthian forces collided in a confrontation that would reshape the geopolitical map and establish a frontier between East and West that would endure for the next 700 years. From the initial clash at Carrhae through to the battle of Nisibis more than 250 years later, Roman and Parthian forces fought a series of bloody campaigns for mastery of the Fertile Crescent. As Roman forces thrust ever deeper into the East, they encountered a civilization unlike any they had crossed swords with before. Originating in the steppes of Central Asia, the Parthians ruled a federated state stretching from the Euphrates to the Indus. Although Rome's legions were masters of the battlefield in the Mediterranean, the Parthians refused to fight by the rules as Rome understood them. Harnessing the power of the composite bow and their superior maneuverability, the Parthians' mode of warfare focused exclusively on the horse. They inflicted a bloody defeat on the legions at Carrhae and launched their own invasion of Roman territory, countered only with great difficulty by Rome's surviving forces. The Parthians were eventually thrown out, but neither side could sustain a permanent ascendancy over the other and the conflict continued. Packed with stunning artwork, including battlescenes, maps, and photographs, this title examines the conflict through the lens of three key battles, revealing a clash between two armies alien to each other not only in culture but also in their radical approaches to warfare.
Автор: Sheppard Si Название: Constantinople Ad 717-18: The Crucible of History ISBN: 1472836928 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472836922 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 2523.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The siege of Constantinople in AD 717--18 was a key clash between the expanding Umayyad Caliphate and the Byzantine Empire, and one which influenced the fate of Western civilization. In this specially illustrated study, Si Sheppard examines the course of this pivotal campaign.
The siege of Constantinople in AD 717--18 was the supreme crisis of Western civilization. The Byzantine Empire had been reeling under the onslaught of Arabic imperialism since the death of the Prophet, whilst Jihadist armies had detached Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and Carthage from imperial control and were in the process of imposing their ascendancy at sea. The Empire had been reduced to its Anatolian and Balkan heartland, and Arab incursions threatened even this--Arab naval forces had appeared under the walls of Constantinople every year from 674 to 678. But all this was only a prelude to the massive combined-arms invasion force that advanced on the capital in 717. This title offers a comprehensive study of the ensuing clash between the ascendant Caliphate and the Empire at bay. It details the forces available to each side, with their respective advantages and vulnerabilities, evaluating the leadership qualities of the rival commanders and assessing their strategic and tactical initiatives. It also accounts for the trajectory and outcome of the campaign and emphasizes the fundamental significance of the struggle. By holding the line, the Byzantines gave Europe enough time to develop at its own pace and emerge strong enough to face down its Islamic counterpart on equal terms. If Constantinople had fallen in 717, could Europe have endured as an independent entity? Could Christianity have survived as major religion? What would the future course of world history have been?
Автор: Sheppard Joseph Название: Drawing the Female Figure ISBN: 1626549036 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781626549036 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2294.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Young Louise, Sheppard Lou Название: Timeless ISBN: 1784723703 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781784723705 Издательство: Hachette UK Рейтинг: Цена: 2033.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The definitive step-by-step guide to recreating the most striking looks of the 20th century.
Автор: Sheppard Joseph Название: Drawing the Female Figure ISBN: 1626540047 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781626540040 Издательство: Random House (USA) Цена: 2754.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sheppard Si Название: Tenochtitlan 1519-21: Clash of Civilizations ISBN: 1472820185 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472820181 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 2523.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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In 1519, the Conquistador Hern n Cort s landed on the mainland of the Americas. His quest to serve God, win gold, and achieve glory drove him into the heartland of what is now Mexico, where no European had ever set foot before. He marched towards to the majestic city of Tenochtitlan, floating like a jewel in the midst of Lake Texcoco.
This encounter brought together cultures that had hitherto evolved in complete isolation from each other--Catholic Spain and the Aztec Empire. What ensued was the swift escalation from a clash of civilizations to a war of the worlds. At the conclusion of the Conquistador campaign of 1519-21, Tenochtitlan lay in ruins, the last Aztec Emperor was in chains, and Spanish authority over the native peoples had been definitively asserted.
With colorful personalities--Cort s, Malinche, Pedro Alvarez, Cuitl huac, Cuauht moc--driving the narrative, and the vivid differences in uniforms, weapons, and fighting styles between the rival armies (displayed using stunning specially commissioned artwork, this is the fascinating story of the collapse of the Aztec Empire.)
Автор: Sheppard, Joseph Название: How to paint like the old masters ISBN: 082302671X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780823026715 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2390.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Covers the techniques perfected by 16th and 17th century masters, studying portraits by Titian, Caravaggio, Reubens and Rembrandt and many more. This book shows demonstrations the variety of oil painting techniques perfected by the old masters.
Автор: Sheppard Graeme Название: A Death in Peking: Who Killed Pamela Werner ISBN: 9888422944 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789888422944 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The brutal murder of 19-year-old Pamela Werner in the city of Peking one night in January 1937 shocked the world, but the police never found or named the murderer. ..So who did it? Who killed Pamela? This book provides never-revealed evidence and a different perpetrator.
Автор: De Mille James Название: The Living Link; A Novel. Illustrated by W.L. Sheppard ISBN: 134676932X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781346769325 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 5876.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sheppard Irma Название: 101 Tales of Finding Love Volume Three ISBN: 0578527324 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780578527321 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4368.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Meher Baba stated: "There can be nothing like a rigid set of rules to outline the means by which you may be led to the one and only path to God-realization." This statement is borne out by the narration of so many unusual and unique "paths" told by the thirty -six authors in this compilation. Indeed, some of the entries could be said to consist of concise autobiographies that end in finding the God-Man, while others stick more strictly to a distilled sequence of events that led to His threshold.
Variety being the spice of life, reading through this collection of life-stories one will find a wide range of different religious traditions-- Baptist, Hindu, Jewish, Catholic--from which the authors came to recognize Him to Whom all religions belong. There are also miraculous occurrences and synchronicities. There are psychological struggles such as drug addiction, marriage strife and ego-differentiation between child and parent.
As a child growing up, I was exposed to the rich heritage of Christian hymns sung in Protestant churches. One of those hymns was titled "Blessed Assurance," the opening lyric being "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine--O what a foretaste of glory divine."
After all the stories were told, I found myself enjoying a warm feeling and I think I know the reason. Reading this wide variety of "coming-to-Baba" stories gives one a comforting reassurance that wherever and whatever unique circumstances our sanskaras dictate for our next incarnation, He will be there, guiding us back to Himself in ways that we cannot understand.
Blessed assurance indeed.
Автор: Sheppard Deborah Название: The Luck of the Leprechauns ISBN: 1532078188 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781532078187 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4137.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is a sweet, sweet book that will show what a true treasure a child is to their parents. It will ring true in every child's ear what a joy and prize they are to their parents. Dreams do come true. There is always hope, and with this book, a little bit of imagination is thrown in.
