Presents over nine thousand entries covering essential words in classical Latin, with a pronunciation guide and sections dealing with geographic and personal names from Roman times.
In this thorough and evocative analysis, Martina Sprague tackles the myth of the Vikings, their unconventional battle tactics, cunning strategies, and bold use of any means at their disposal. From th
At 4 AM on a foggy morning in 1942, Nazi submarines discharged eight men along the coasts of Long Island and Florida. A few days later, J. Edgar Hoover further burnished his reputation by announcing
Sicily native La Marca pens a cultural and language guide to Sicily with sections on the land, food, architecture, arts, language, and family and customs. Each cultural chapter includes a section on h
Throughout history, Greek cooking has drawn upon influences ranging from the Arabic flavors of North Africa to the cuisine of the Sephardic Jews of Spain, resulting in a rich, diverse culinary tradit
With emphasis on fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, Lebanese food reflects the healthy Mediterranean diet, consisting predominantly of fresh vegetables, olive oil, garlic, fish, lamb, chicken, an
In the sixteenth century, Portuguese navigators circled the globe, conquering new lands to build one of history's largest empires, and at the same time carrying and introducing crops, food products, a
