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Tales of Titans: From Rome to the Renaissance, Vol. 1
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9780997680782
Publisher: DV Books
Published: Oct 26 2016
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
By GOLD AWARD Winner Rich DiSilvio
Tales of Titans Vol. I brings great historical figures to life with concise yet compelling essays, coupled with engaging narratives that enlighten readers to their miraculous deeds, and misdeeds, that have significantly shaped Western civilization.
This handsomely illustrated series offers readers brief biographical overviews and cogent analysis, while the quasi-fictional scenarios transport readers into a fascinating past, whereby putting flesh on the bones of several titans and offering glimpses into their hearts, minds, and actions.
Even those less inclined to read history will be drawn into DiSilvio's rich narratives that read like novelettes. Yet these engaging tales are constructed from actual events and are infused with original quotes that prove to be both humanizing and instructional. Meanwhile the essays offer unique factoids and perspectives that broaden understanding.
This debut volume features: Augustus Caesar & Livia, Vespasian & Titus, Hadrian, Constantine, Dante, Brunelleschi, Columbus, Vespucci, King Ferdinand, Pope Alexander VI & Cesare Borgia, and Leonardo da Vinci.
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