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Alfred J. Church is renowned for his engaging retellings of classic literature, making them accessible for younger audiences. In The Iliad for Boys and Girls, he masterfully adapts Homers epic tale, immersing young readers in the dramatic events of the Trojan Wars final year. Join the adventure as Church brings the legendary characters and thrilling battles to life in a captivating way that will resonate with children and ignite their imagination. (Summary by Lizzie Driver)

In Germania, Roman historian Tacitus presents an impressive history of Germanic tribes and their societies. He dives deep, discussing everything from their ancestry to their government. The work also explores the similarities and differences between the values and customs of Roman and Germanic societies. Germania is a monumental ethnographic work that provides fascinating insight into early Germanic cultures and Roman attitudes toward them.

In Dialogue on Orators, Tacitus presents a conversation about the art and philosophy of rhetoric. Four characters discuss the merits and pitfalls of oration and poetry, debating one another’s point of view. With this text, Tacitus follows in the tradition and structure of Cicero, the great orator. It marks a distinct change in style from Tacitus’ longform historical works, Germania and Agricola.

Agricola, also known as The Life and Character of Julius Agricola, serves as the main historical source for information about this notable Roman general. His son-in-law, the historian Tacitus, authored the text. He writes not just about his father-in-law’s military career and conquest of Britain, but also about cultural and geographic forces at work during this time. The portion of the original text that survives today remains an important reference for historians and history buffs alike.

Dive into the intriguing history of Henry the Fifth in this concise overview, eloquently summarized by KevinS.

A retelling of Homer’s Odyssey for children, this story follows Ulysses’ legendary adventures—from battling monsters to returning to Ithaca and reuniting with his family after decades apart.