Hunting the Last Great Pirate
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The true story of the pirate attack against the unarmed Quaker ship, Morning Star, in 1828.
Michael Curtis Ford Book order
January 1, 1950
Michael Curtis Ford crafts historical novels set in the worlds of Ancient Rome and Greece. His diverse professional background, ranging from laborer to Latin teacher, imbues his storytelling with authenticity and depth. Ford explores themes connected to ancient military history and life, with his works noted for their meticulous research and engaging narratives.
- 2020
- 2018
Lonely Mystic
- 162 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Lonely Mystic: A New Portrait of Henri J. M. Nouwen is a new, original study of loneliness and friendship in the life and writings of Henri Nouwen--
- 2008
The Fall of Rome
- 364 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Set in 476 A.D., the narrative explores the decline of the Roman Empire, grappling with relentless barbarian invasions and deep-seated corruption. As the empire confronts its most significant crisis, the story delves into themes of power, survival, and the struggle for identity in the face of impending collapse. The historical backdrop serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of civilization and the forces that threaten its legacy.
- 2002
Gods & Legions
- 382 pages
- 14 hours of reading
It is 354 AD. Julian, a young scholar in Athens, is the last survivor of a bloody political purge that killed his entire family. Unexpectedly summoned to the court of the Emperor Constantius, he fears the worst - only to find himself promoted to Caesar of the Western Empire. Julian proves to be a military genius, crushing the German tribes that have threatened Rome for generations. Soon after, defying his own emperor against overwhelming odds, he risks civil war and ultimately seizes the Empire for himself, becoming the most powerful man in the world while still only 30. Now the dark side of his ambition emerges. Julian discards the Christianity of his boyhood and sets his sights on the greatest conquest of all - the Persian Empire. In Persia, however, his gods and his sanity desert him, and in one swift stroke the course of history is altered forever. This breathtaking account of the life of Julian explores one of the most dangerous periods - and one of the most enduring mysteries - of all time.
- 2002
In Ancient Greece, an army of mercenaries, camp followers, dreamers, and glory seekers sets off to help a rebellious foreign general. In the months that follow, these men--trained and hardened in 30 years of war in Greece--engage in pitched battles, witness untold horrors, and begin Xenophon's march of the Ten Thousand across the desert, over rivers, and into the jaws of hell itself. Martin's Press.
