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J. M. Roberts

    April 14, 1928 – May 30, 2003

    John Morris Roberts was a British historian whose extensive works delve into the broad sweep of human history. His writing is characterized by a profound understanding and an ability to connect past events with their enduring impact on the present. Roberts was a recognized author and popularizer of history, adept at making complex historical concepts accessible to a wide audience.

    The Penguin History of Europe
    A Concise History of the World
    Antiquity Unveiled
    The Penguin History of the World
    Rome and the Classical West
    The Illustrated History of the World 2
    • 2022

      A Soldier Goes To Heaven

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set in a post-apocalyptic world where oceans have dried up and ancient cities are in the midst of rebuilding, the story follows Captain Caleb Carson as he awakens to a transformed reality after a devastating battle. Confused and disoriented, he grapples with the changes around him and his unexpected role in a new existence that defies his previous beliefs about heaven. Drawing from his extensive study of scripture, the author offers a fresh perspective on the afterlife, challenging traditional notions with a thought-provoking narrative.

      A Soldier Goes To Heaven
    • 2013

      La Petite Mort

      The Little Death

      • 150 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative follows a compelling journey of self-discovery and adventure, featuring a diverse cast of characters who navigate personal challenges and relationships. As they confront external conflicts and internal struggles, themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for identity emerge. Set against a richly developed backdrop, the story intricately weaves together individual arcs, ultimately leading to a transformative climax that reshapes their lives and perspectives.

      La Petite Mort
    • 1999

      This dazzling overview of a turbulent century explores both dramatic events and underlying trends. Despite a terrible two-stage 'European civil war' and the traumatic rise and fall of communism, wealth has increased dramatically alongside a four-fold leap in population, women's lives have been transformed, America has assumed undisputed political and cultural leadership. The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century is powerful, international and definitive.

      Twentieth century The Penguin history of the twentieth century: The history of the world, 1901 to the present
    • 1998
    • 1998
    • 1997

      Comprehensive in its scope and brilliantly readable, this is a superb follow-up to the author's bestselling Penguin History of the World. Beginning with prehistory and the early civilizations of the Aegean, The Penguin History of Europe traces the development of European identity in its many guises, through the age of Christendom, the Middle Ages, early Modern history and the old European order.

      The Penguin History of Europe
    • 1996

      Antiquity Unveiled

      Ancient Voices from the Spirit Realms Proving Christianity to Be of Heathen Origin

      • 636 pages
      • 23 hours of reading

      Challenging the origins of Christianity, J.M. Roberts argues that the religion is rooted in pagan beliefs and practices, drawing on evidence from ancient texts and archaeological findings. The book delves into the influences of ancient spirituality on modern religions, presenting a range of historical figures and contexts, including Apollonius of Tyana and Constantine. This exploration offers a thought-provoking perspective for readers interested in the intersections of religion and history. The work is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance.

      Antiquity Unveiled
    • 1996

      Beginning with pre-history and the early civilisations of the Aegean, this book traces the development of the European identity through its many guises. Every period is covered from the Roman empire through to empire building & industrialisation

      A History of Europe
    • 1995

      Offering the depth and breadth of the larger edition, a concise, beautifully illustrated, conveniently sized edition combines intellectual, economic, cultural, and political history in a volume that is international in scope and ranges from prehistory to the present

      A Concise History of the World