This is a part of the Ancient World Series of ...
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This is a part of the Ancient World Series of books.  Be aware that she considers that she is a pagan and a proponent of hinduism not of Christanity.
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I am a Big Fan of the Elder Race Series. This one has a part that is so sad, but the books are about what if the mythical creatures were real & intergrated into modern human society & most can take on human appears/bodies of their own. So it makes since that they have to deal with the same things we do.
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I really love this and I'm glad I bought it. It's even better than I had hoped. It contains LOTS of photographs of real items. I've been very disappointed in how many ancient history books for kids imply that civilization began only 3-4,000 BC and only flourished in one spot. This book demonstrates that humans reached the southern tip of South America by 10,000 BC, and that agriculture and herding happened thousands of years before the "Biblical" timeline. The activities and chapters include climate change, art, communication and counting, transportation, clothing, religious symbols, burials, buildings, jewelry, and more. It's an important foundation for authentic world history.
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This is the third book in the Ancient Dreams series and it does a great job of wrapping up all the major parts of the world that the series takes place in as well as revealing quite a few interesting twists. I quite enjoyed the book and received an early copy in exchange for a review. It even leaves space for additional books yet it doesn't leave you stuck on a cliff hanger wondering just how the problems would be resolved.
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I like this series a lot. I like the stories, the way the plots develop, the humor in them, the relationship between the male and female heroes, the rather awkward relationship between the hero Nicolaos and his boss Pericles, Nicos mistakes and successes, and the huge amount of very interesting information that the author Gary Corby gives us about ancient Greece, around 140 before the common era. We read about historical figures such as the famed philosopher Socrates when he was a youngster; Nicolaos a fictional character, who is married to a real historical figure, the teacher of Socrates, Diotima; the leader of ancient Athens Pericles; the general who saved Athens Themistocles, whom the Athenians foolishly banished from their country and who went east and joined the enemy of Athens Persia, eleven real historical figures in all.
The Ionia Sanction is the second book in the series. It is the fourth of Corby's books that I read, I read the latest one first and liked it, so I got the other five from the library. I was not able to read them in order. I mention this so that you will know that it is not necessary to read them in order, but it is better to do so. In this volume, Nicolaos and Diotima want to get married but Nicos father refuses permission. Meanwhile the leader of Ionia wants Nico to marry his daughter and gets permission for it from Nicos father. This is one of the subplots.
The main plot is that the Athenian leader Pericles has information that seems to harm Athens and send Nico east to Ionia which is controlled by the Persian to find out what Persia is planning to do to Athens. If the Persians discover Nicos true role, they will impale him, and while he is held on a stick, it takes several agonizing days to die. Nico needs to deal with many interesting people, including Themistocles, who was probably the greatest statesman of his time, and a brutal man who is very knowledgeable who looks after the affairs of the Persian king.
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I always love to read world history because it help me improve my know knowledge when I come back teaching next year. This is short of book emphasize about ancient wold history, ancient empires and there civilizations. So far it was alright, well written book about history.
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This is a series about a detective in Ancient Greece.  Each book is centered around some aspect of the culture and is historically based.  There is some historical aspect of each event that is a mystery today, and Corby brings each character and event to life.
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Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time is a great series and worth your time to read because it works on so many levels.  You can either take it on face value, and enjoy the story of a distant and alien land where the forces of good and evil struggle in an eternal war for power.  Magic and war abound, prophesies are fulfilled, and monsters rise up from the dark.  Or, you can read deeper into the underlying currents and come to understand and appreciate the seriousness of this work.
Although many complain of the length of this series, one must remember that a work of this magnitude isn't called epic because of its brevity.  I read all nine books stright through starting in the summer, and I am severely disappointed to have to wait until sometime next year to read the next one.  Its the sheer length and detail of the world that is its strongest asset.  So, if you're looking to enjoy a new world that will be on your mind for a long time, start reading it.  It doesn't cause so much contraversey and conversation because its a crummy book.
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I THINK IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE REAL HISTORY BEHIND THIS SERIES IT MIGHT BE HAD TO FOLLOW THE STORY.  IF YOU DO KNOW THE HISTORY, IT'S FABULOUS!
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This is a great series, adventure, political intrigue, time travel and ancient Egypt. Thank you for a very entertaining read.
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It's a decent addition to a regular world history class. Has sources from ancient India, Mesopotamia. Greece, China (from what we've read so far). Each section comes with an introduction to the historical period and area and the readings get their own introduction to fit them into historical context. Does a nice job defining and explaining ancient philosophies without oversimplifying them. Good addition to an introductory history course.
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I love this series. But we warned before you start reading this, it's not a complete story. Reload is kind of the middle adventure of the whole story.

I like it on it's own, but many won't. I'm not even sure if the final set to the series was ever published in English. I just know I never read it.

This is basically a story about a bunch of really disfunctional guys on a journey trying to do the right thing, but almost always failing in some small way (or big way) before they get it right... enough.

I don't think you need to do back to read the initial series Reload. I think this one gives enough background to the characters to be happy with the story. Because for the most part it is hilarious.

This volume showcases the bad guys a lot more.
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If you love reading about ancient Greece and like 'detective' novels then this is the series for you.  It was well written and i love the humour in it.  I wish there were more like this about ancient Greece.  Lots of mystery books that take place in Rome but few on Greece.  I hope this author continues to write stories that take place in this period of time.
1070640
My kind of stuff--ancient relics, mysteries, thrill rides. If you like this, you'll like the Sholes and Moore series as well. Good stuff.
2189118
In the 2nd book of the series we move from fighting nomads to city-states and the cultural upheaval that historically results. Lots of battles and bloody wars for those who want the military sci fi, but economics, religion, and civilization are a big part of the story.

This is a 4- book series. March Upcountry, March to the Sea, March to the Stars, and We Few. The planet, its natives, and its wildlife is as much a character as is Prince Robert. Other reviewers have described the story. It is a good series, but a lot of detailed battle scenes. For those who aren't hung ho military science fiction fans, it is still a good series for the story, the cultural forward movement as they march across the planet, and the deadly wildlife. I enjoyed book 4 most, but you do need to read all 4 in order to get the full flavor of the story, the progression of the societies, the politics, and the growth of Princ Robert. While the aliens maybe barbarians, the politicians are truly barbaric.
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The battle between the humans, dragons and elves and the good and bad gods is heating up. Aaron's job is to seek the evil God occupying Calexis. Borrican, Dragons and Ariana must set up to defend the land of elves from the vicious armies of Calexis approaching them. The Stage is set for the final and decisive showdown. Jordan Baker has written an excellent series and I look forward to the final book.
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was expecting something more in line with series Ancient Alien,was not given information that this is the forerunner to the series