Oliver Bowden Books

This title is based on a series revealing what life was really like in Ancient Egypt. Channel 4/ Learning Channel's #6 million series sees Wall-to-Wall TV team up with the company that did the special effects on Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" to produce a series which was four years in the making. The combination of drama, graphics and cutting-edge research will be reflected in a beautiful book with original C.G.I. images created specially for the book. As well as forming a stand-alone guide to Ancient Egypt, the book also focuses on four very specific stories that give a full flavour of what daily life was like then. It also goes behind the scenes to show how the series was made and the revelations about Ancient Egypt that came to light through this. Full colour spreads depict the 137 sets and locations and reflect the scope of the production - including the 200 extras and over 1000 costumes that were used.

Ancient Mesopotamia has long been known as the cradle of human civilization. It was here that the first city-states came into being, and with them many of the social, legal, and economic structures that we recognize today. Beginning with a survey of the early Mesopotamian dynasties, Anton Gill then chronicles the city's rise under the Amorite king Hammurabi who unified Mesopotamia under the hegemony of Babylon, its troubled fortunes in the centuries that followed, its golden age under a dynasty of Chaldean kings in the seventh and sixth centuries BC, and the life of its last great king Nebuchadrezzar II. Gill not only describes the political and military triumphs of Nebuchadrezzar's reign but also explores its many achievements in the cultural sphere—from art to mathematics, from economics to legal matters, and from astronomy to writing—as well as features of everyday life, from sex and shopping to food and drink customs.  

This book is a record of oral history as the author recorded the personal testimony of over 100 survivors of the Nazi concentration camps in the course of his enquiry into how they have come to terms with their ordeals since World War II.

Fantasy fiction. It's the Golden Age of Piracy a time when greed, ambition and corruption overcome all loyalties and a brash young captain, Edward Kenway, is making his name known for being one of the greatest pirates of his day. In 'Black Flag', discover the story of how Edward, a young privateer, became one of the world's most deadly pirates and was drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Templars and the Assassins.

Ased on the multi-platinum video game from Ubisoft. Enter a world of mysticism, machinations, and murder in which the mighty and noble do whatever is necessary to protect their supremacy, where rebellion grows in the darkest streets and alleys, and where those with the power to kill have the power to change the world

1735 - London. Haytham Kenway has been taught to use a sword from the age he was able to hold one. When his family's house is attacked - his father murdered and his sister taken by armed men - Haytham defends his home the only way he can: he kills. With no family, he is taken in by a mysterious tutor who trains him to become a deadly killer.

1789: The magnificent city of Paris sees the dawn of the French Revolution. The cobblestone streets run red with blood as the people rise against the oppressive aristocracy. But revolutionary justice comes at a high price.At a time when the divide between the rich and poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost.Soon Arno and Élise are drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and the Templars — a world with dangers more deadly than they could ever have imagined.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is the thrilling novelisation by Oliver Bowden based on the game series.I will journey to the black heart of a corrupt empire to root out my foes. But Rome wasn't built in a day and it won't be restored by a lone assassin. I am Ezio Auditore da Firenze. This is my Brotherhood...Rome, once mighty, lies in ruins. The city swarms with suffering and degradation, her citizens living in the shadow of the ruthless Borgia family. Only one man can free the people from the Borgia tyranny- Ezio Auditore, the Master Assassin. Ezio's quest will test him to his limits. Cesare Borgia, a man more villainous and dangerous than his father, the Pope, will not rest until he has conquered Italy. And in such treacherous times, conspiracy is everywhere, even within the ranks of the Brotherhood itself...

"Peggy Guggenheim's tempestuous life (1898-1979) spanned the most exciting and volatile years of the twentieth century, and she lived it to the full. How she became one of the foremost collectors of modern art - and one of the century's most formidable lovers - is the subject of this biography. 'Mrs Guggenheim, how many husbands have you had?', she was once asked. 'Do you mean my own, or other people's?'" "Meticulously researched, filled with colourful incident and a distinguished cast-list, Anton Gill's biography reveals the inner drives of a remarkable woman and indefatigable patron."--BOOK JACKET.

Assassin's Underworld is the eighth gripping novel from Oliver Bowden set in the immersive world of Assassin's Creed.A disgraced Assassin. A deep-cover agent. A quest for redemption.1862, and with London in the grip of the Industrial Revolution, the world's first underground railway is under construction. When a body is discovered at the dig, it sparks the beginning of the latest deadly chapter in the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and Templars.Deep undercover is an Assassin with dark secrets and a mission to defeat the Templar stranglehold on the nation's capital. Soon the Brotherhood will know him as Henry Green, mentor to Jacob and Evie Frye. For now, he is simply The Ghost.

Did you know that 99.9% of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct? This book, based on a major British television series, follows the stories of 6 of these the mammoth, saber-toothed tiger, Irish elk, dodo, great auk, and Tasmanian tiger. Examining the interplay between evolution and extinction, where factors like disease, adaptability, climate change, and the arrival of man can all spell death, the mysteries behind the disappearance of these unique beasts are laid bare. Illustrated with scores of dramatic photos, Extinct is a compelling account of creatures locked in a battle for survival, of explorers who traveled to the ends of the Earth to discover them, and of the scientists who have pieced together the puzzles of the fossils left behind. Anton Gill is the author of Art A Biography of Peggy Guggenheim and Journey Back from Hell. Alex West is the producer of the television series.

DESERT OATH: the official prequel to the highly anticipated latest instalment in the Assassin's Creed video game series. Before Assassin's Creed Origins, there was an Oath. Egypt, 70BC, a merciless killer stalks the land. His mission: to find and destroy the last members of an ancient order, the Medjay - to eradicate the bloodline. In peaceful Siwa, the town's protector abruptly departs, leaving his teenage son, Bayek, with questions about his own future and a sense of purpose he knows he must fulfill. Bayek sets off in search of answers, his journey taking him along the Nile and through an Egypt in turmoil, facing the dangers and the mysteries of the Medjay's path.

Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade is the thrilling novelisation by Oliver Bowden based on the game series. Niccolò Polo, father of Marco, will finally reveal the story he has kept secret all his life - the story of Altaïr, one of the brotherhood's most extraordinary Assassins. Altaïr embarks on a formidable mission - one that takes him throughout the Holy Land and shows him the true meaning of the Assassin's Creed. To demonstrate his commitment, Altaïr must defeat nine deadly enemies, including Templar leader, Robert de Sable. Altaïr's life story is told here for the first time: a journey that will change the course of history; his ongoing battle with the Templar conspiracy; a family life that is as tragic as it is shocking; and the ultimate betrayal of an old friend. Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade is based on the phenomenally successful gaming series. Oliver Bowden is the pen-name of an acclaimed novelist.

I WILL SEEK VENGEANCE UPON THOSE WHO BETRAYED MY FAMILY. I AM EZIO AUDITORE DA FIRENZE. I AM AN ASSASSIN. . . Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family’s honor, he will learn the art of the Assassins.Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavello—knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.To his allies, he will become a force for change—fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy.So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy.TRUTH WILL BE WRITTEN IN BLOOD

Constantinople 1204: the holy city is razed to the ground by Crusaders - the streets awash with blood. Modern day Istanbul: an elite group of archaeologists uncover the grave of Enrico Dandolo, once Doge of Venice, and leader of the bloodthirsty Fourth Crusade. They seek a legendary set of documents that reveal the truth behind Dandolo's rumoured secret links to the Templar knights.Days later the team vanishes without a trace. All that remains in the ransacked grave is a strange key inscribed with an ancient code.Special Interpol Operatives Jack and Laura are called in. They soon find themselves battling against an ancient enemy in a life or death race against time. The dark secret of the Templar knights is about to be revealed.

When a man has won all his battles and defeated his enemies, what is left for him to achieve?Ezio Auditore must leave his life behind in search of answers, in search of the truth. In Assassin's Creed: Revelations, master assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a journey of discovery and revelation. It is a perilous path - one that will take Ezio to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threatens to destabilise the region.

"Mythos Babylon" beleuchtet die faszinierende Geschichte Babylons von den frühen Dynastien im 4. Jahrtausend v. Chr. bis zur persischen Übernahme 539 v. Chr. Das reich illustrierte Sachbuch thematisiert kulturelle Errungenschaften in Handel, Mathematik und Astronomie sowie Mythen wie den Turmbau zu Babel.

While Rome lies in ruins and in the shadow of the Borgia family, Ezio, the master assassin, seeks to avenge his uncle's death.

Ouder en wijzer koerst Ezio Auditore richting de verloren bibliotheek van Altaïr. Hier ligt het geheim waarmee de tempeliers definitief verslagen kunnen worden. Maar dan doet Ezio een schokkende ontdekking. Vijf sleutels zijn nodig om de bibliotheek te kunnen betreden. Om die te vinden moet Ezio naar Constantinopel, waar een groot tempeliersleger het Ottomaanse Rijk omver dreigt te werpen. Hier moet Ezio de temperliers zien te verslaan. Wat begon als een pelgrimstocht, wordt een gevecht tegen de tijd...

Assassin's Creed: Forsaken is the latest thrilling novelization by Oliver Bowden based on the phenomenally successful game series. The new game, Assassin's Creed III, takes one of gaming's most popular franchises to new heights in its most realistic world yet and introduces a brand new Assassin, Connor. During the American Revolution, Connor has sworn to secure liberty for his people and his nation and unleashes his powerful skills on the chaotic, blood-soaked battlefields of the hostile American wilderness. Assassin's Creed: Forsaken is the story behind who Connor really is and how he has become a deadly killer. The world of the Assassins has become far more lethal than ever before.

'Ik ga op reis naar het zwarte hart van een verdorven rijk om mijn vijanden uit te roeien. Maar Rome is niet in één dag gebouwd en kan niet genezen worden door één enkele assassijn. Ik ben Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Dit is mijn broederschap.' Het eens zo machtige Rome is in verval geraakt. De stad wordt overspoeld door rampspoed en verloedering en haar inwoners gaan gebukt onder het juk van de familie Borgia. Er is maar één man die hen kan bevrijden van deze tirannie: Ezio Auditore, de meesterassassijn. Ezio's missie vraagt het uiterste van hem. Cesare Borgia, nog kwaadaardiger en gevaarlijker dan zijn vader, de paus, zal niet rusten voordat hij heel Italië heeft veroverd. En in zulke verraderlijke tijden zijn samenzweringen aan de orde van de dag, zelfs binnen de gelederen van de broederschap...

Roma, 1503. Torna Ezio Auditore, l'eroe solitario che in Assassin's Creed - Rinascimento ha raccolto l'eredità del Credo degli Assassini per battersi contro il malvagio Ordine dei Templari, controllato dalle famiglie dei Borgia e dei Pazzi. Dopo l'incontro nella Cripta, Ezio ha abbandonato alla sua sorte il capo dell'Ordine, papa Alessandro VI, credendolo destinato a morte certa. Il pontefice, però, non solo è sopravvissuto, ma ha anche passato il testimone ai figli Cesare e Lucrezia: un avido condottiero e un'avvelenatrice. E ora Cesare sta trascinando Roma alla rovina. Solo Ezio può fermarlo.

Eine Serie geheimnisvoller Mädchenmorde zur Zeit des Pharaos Tutenchamun gibt einem scharfsinnig kombinierenden Privatdetektiv fast unlösbare Rätsel auf.

Istanbul. Un gruppo di archeologi apre la tomba di Enrico Dandolo, doge di Venezia, in cerca di documenti che facciano luce su una nuova ipotesi: un presunto legame tra questo misterioso personaggio, protagonista della Quarta Crociata, e il leggendario ordine dei Cavalieri Templari. Ma pochi giorni dopo tutta la squadra di archeologi sparisce senza lasciare traccia. Anche la tomba è vuota. Tutto ciò che rimane è uno strano oggetto - una chiave - con inciso un oscuro codice. Toccherà a due investigatori dell'Interpol, Jack Marlow e Laura Graves, studiare il caso e cercare di dirimere un mistero che risale a un'epoca lontanissima, e a un terribile evento che segnò per sempre il destino di Costantinopoli. La loro indagine si trasformerà presto in una vera e propria caccia - da Istanbul a Berlino, da Parigi a Gerusalemme, fino a New York - alla ricerca di una reliquia segreta, su cui qualcuno ha già messo gli occhi.

Das alte Ägypten zur Zeit der Pharaonen ist Schauplatz der Handlung dieses Romans. Erzählt wird die Geschichte von Huy, des "ersten Privatdetektivs der Welt", der einer Bande von Grabräubern auf der Spur ist.

Tod am Nil - bk338; Droemer Knaur Verlag; Anton Gill; pocket_book; 1999

Neobyčajný príbeh najväčšieho mesta starovekého sveta.

Kriminální román ze starého Egypta o vyšetřování záhadné smrti mladého faraona Tutanchamona. Faraon je při lovu za podivných okolností zavražděn. Jeho smrt je podezřelá zejména písaři, který se svým přítelem chce odhalit pravdu. Uvědomuje si, že mladá vdova a zatím nenarozený následník trůnu jsou ve velkém nebezpečí a že o vládu mají zájem především dva rivalové, staří dvořané Aj a válečník Heremheb. Krok za krokem odvíjí písař předivo pletich, násilností, únosů, osobních sporů, ale i milostných dobrodružství. Podaří se mu ukrýt vdovu do bezpečí, zbavit se dosavadních nepřátel i najít svou lásku.

Historický román z doby po smrti faraona Tutanchamona vypráví další osudy hlavních protagonistů. Zde se hlavní hrdina předchozího vyprávění rozhodne opustit hlavní město a vydá se na jih, kde v ústraní žije Tutanchamonova vdova. Děj je opět naplněn spous- tou spletitých intrik, únosy střídají vraždy. Z egyptských reálií se tu člověk mnoho nedozví, zato dějové linie jsou dramatické, obratně napsané i slušně pře- ložené. Kniha je průměrným historickým čtivem , které seznamuje se společenským a politickým kvasem před nástupem 19.dynastie, která pozvedla Egypt za Ramse- sa II. k vrcholu moci.

... druhá série Egyptských záhad... Ve správním středisku jižního Egypta, Thébách, řádí vrah, který zabíjí mladé dívky. Pracuje tiše, nenápadně a velice účinně....

Série Assassin's Creed v dárkovém boxu obsahuje 8 knih ze světa videoherní legendy o stovky let trvajícím boji mezi templáři a asasíny, který probíhá napříč érami i kontinenty. Světa, kde pomsta je na denním pořádku, spravedlnost má vysokou cenu a pravda je napsána krví. Box obsahuje tituly Renesance, Bratrstvo, Tajná křížová výprava, Odhalení, Opuštěný, Černá vlajka, Jednota a Podsvětí.

Detektivní román z historického prostředí starověkého Egypta.