Adventures Europe

E' il primo audiolibro della collana dedicata da il Narratore alla storia e alla civiltà del Bel Paese. Prima dell'ascesa di Roma la penisola era abitata...

I fratelli Gracchi furono politici romani che vissero nel tardo II secolo a. C. Le loro riforme sulla proprietà terriera, l'agricoltura e i diritti legislativi avevano un carattere rivoluzionario e incredibilmente moderno, ma furono contrastate dalle branche conservatrici della nobiltà senatoriale.

In this audio, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater than a tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Travel like a local. Get the inside scope. Slow down, stay in one place, take your time, get to know the people and the culture of a place. Try some things off the beaten path with guidance. Patronize local business and vendors when you travel. Be willing to try something new and have the travel experience of a lifetime.

She sets a thief to catch a thief. Will he also steal her heart? Private investigator Helen Hu must team up with reformed art thief Reuben Costa to rescue her mother, who has vanished while trying to make amends for stealing some bejeweled eggs connected to the Amber Room. Set in Greece and Italy, Once a Thief is Book 1 in USA Today bestselling author Jan Thompson’s Protector Sweethearts Christian romantic suspense series of books that showcase Private Investigator Helen Hu, her associates, and friends. This collection is a spinoff of Jan’s Savannah Sweethearts beach romance and ...

Great Continental Railway Journeys is now a firmly established series on BBC2, following in the illustrious tracks of its predecessor - Great British Railway Journeys. Both series are fronted by ex-politician Michael Portillo, and in this European odyssey he travels around continental Europe using George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.

From the award-winning historian: the remarkable life of "the most beautiful woman of 19th-century Baltimore", whose marriage in 1803 to Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon, became inextricably bound to the diplomatic and political 19th-century histories of the United States, France, and England.

DESTINY CAN BE CHANGED. When a billionaire industrialist seizes control of the top-secret Destiny project, physicist Neil Aldridge must race to prevent a disaster that will claim millions of lives. His allies: an elite EU special forces team, codenamed KESTREL. As the chase leads to London, Amsterdam and beyond, they must battle a ruthless adversary: a trained killer with an unnatural ability, who seeks to hasten the cataclysm. With time running out, Aldridge discovers that he shares his enemy's power, which may be the key to salvation — or cause death on an unprecedented scale…

En esta ocasión, Cassandra, una niña de otro planeta, y Missy, la criatura más inteligente del universo, consiguen revertir el tiempo y llegar a la Antigua Roma. Allí conocerán cómo se fundó Roma, el funcionamiento de las instituciones, las costumbres de la época y por qué sus mitos y cultura han llegado hasta nuestros días.

France: An Adventure History is a profoundly original and endlessly entertaining history of France, from the first century BC to the present day, based on countless new discoveries and thirty years of exploring France on foot, by bicycle and in the library. Beginning with the Roman army’s first recorded encounter with the Gauls and ending with the Gilets Jaunes protests in the era of Emmanuel Macron, each chapter is an adventure in its own right. Along the way, listeners will find the usual faces, events and themes of French history.

Romeo Montague is handsome and charming and the first time he sees young Rosaline Capulet, who has secretly snuck into his family's masquerade summer ball, he falls instantly in love. At first Rosaline is unsure of Romeo's attentions but with her father determined that she join the nunnery, Romeo offers her the chance of a different life. Gradually he convinces her that only true love could make him feel this way, that he is enraptured by her beauty. Indeed, he cannot live without her!

July 1839, without the permission of the English Government, the New Zealand Company ship, Tory, quietly departed England, anxious to reach New Zealand with the utmost speed. Expedition leader, Colonel William Wakefield's objective is clear - acquire millions of acres of valuable land from the natives at the lowest possible price. On board the Tory, Andrew and Eleanor Stewart, young Scottish emigrants indentured to the New Zealand Company, are excited at the prospect of beginning a new life in a perfect town called Britannia. It's the Utopia the company promised.

TIME TRAVELED is a highly entertaining compendium of travel stories told by an adventurer fascinated with the past. Themes such as nature, history, and art rank high on her literary list, as well as loneliness and the importance of having someone to love. Tripping over the remnants of who we used to be, this explorer diligently follows the breadcrumbs left by those who came before. In this captivating collection, explorer Krista Marson takes readers on her numerous journeys to quiet, hidden places across the globe while delving into the valuable lessons she has learned about love, life, and...

The relationship between man and horse on the Eurasian steppe gave rise to a succession of rich nomadic cultures. Among them were the Mongols of the 13th century - a small tribe, which, under the charismatic leadership of Genghis Khan, created the largest contiguous land empire in history. Inspired by the extraordinary life nomads still lead today, Tim Cope embarked on a journey that hadn’t been successfully completed since those times: to travel on horseback across the entire length of the Eurasian steppe.

They awoke in deep space on a ship they had never known...in a time which seemed distant. They were exploring. The vast, the infinite, the mysterious. The cosmos. But they each shared a mental gap. A psychological disconnect. How had they gotten there? What were their origins? They are assigned the same mission and explore together.

This travel guide has put together the best Oslo has to offer for a short trip. When you travel to Oslo for three or four days, you can't see everything, but this guide will make sure you see the best. This guide will make your trip easy and convenient with links to Google Maps to make your stay easy and hassle-free.

London is one of the great cities of Europe, a center of commerce, art, and science for more almost 2,000 years. Visitors today are treated to world-class museums, pulsing nightlife, and fine dining. But one does not have to search far beyond this prosperous and modern façade to glimpse an older and more unusual London; in fact everywhere one looks, ancient traditions and old patterns emerge.

El centro de Praga es el corazón que bombea vida al resto de la urbe. En sus alrededores se puede pasear esquivando los lugares típicos para realizar buenas compras en tiendas singulares y disfrutar del encanto de sus calles.

The ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes are becoming more popular every year. This is the story of one man's walk, and his incredible adventure over 1200km in seven weeks. The author moves across northern Spain on multiple Camino and mountain routes, and in doing so reveals what an amazing and spiritual experience it can be if you do it in the way of a true pilgrim - by suffering, and keeping an open mind to who you meet and what you are capable of. Moving through different landscapes and meeting extraordinary people, Spain's rich culture and history are revealed in this ...

We're here to help you discover the shining city of Munich for yourself! Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, five-day guide to Munich - the sparkle of Germany!

A fond and semi-autobiographical look at some of the main tourist attractions and activities in North Wales, Llandudno, and Snowdonia based around my experiences of visiting each and every one of those I have featured in this audiobook. Their main features, their history, travel information, and more. I have visited North Wales many times throughout my life starting with family holidays to Llandudno in the 1970s when I was quite young.