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The Rome Plague Diaries

Lockdown Life in the Eternal City

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A poignant diary of life in Rome during the Covid-19 lockdown. Matthew Kneale captures the essence of the Eternal City as it grapples with an unprecedented crisis. Through daily reports, Kneale connects personal experiences with Rome's rich history, revealing the resilience and spirit of its citizens.Living in Rome for eighteen years, Kneale offers a unique perspective on how the pandemic reshaped ... Read more

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A poignant diary of life in Rome during the Covid-19 lockdown. Matthew Kneale captures the essence of the Eternal City as it grapples with an unprecedented crisis. Through daily reports, Kneale connects personal experiences with Rome's rich history, revealing the resilience and spirit of its citizens.Living in Rome for eighteen years, Kneale offers a unique perspective on how the pandemic reshaped
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Rome

A History in Seven Sackings

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“This magnificent love letter to Rome” (Stephen Greenblatt) tells the story of the Eternal City through pivotal moments that defined its history—from the early Roman Republic through the Renaissance and the Reformation to the German occupation in World War Two—“an erudite history that reads like a page-turner” (Maria Semple).Rome, the Eternal City. It is a hugely popular tourist destination with a ... Read more

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“This magnificent love letter to Rome” (Stephen Greenblatt) tells the story of the Eternal City through pivotal moments that defined its history—from the early Roman Republic through the Renaissance and the Reformation to the German occupation in World War Two—“an erudite history that reads like a page-turner” (Maria Semple).Rome, the Eternal City. It is a hugely popular tourist destination with a
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When We Were Romans

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From the acclaimed author of 26a, comes a dazzling new novel about the fight to achieve one’s dream, and an unsolved disappearance at the heart of a family.As a child Lucas assumed that all children who’d lost their parents lived on water. Now a restless young man, and still sharing the West London narrowboat with his sister Denise, he secretly investigates the contents of an old wardrobe, in ... Read more

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From the acclaimed author of 26a, comes a dazzling new novel about the fight to achieve one’s dream, and an unsolved disappearance at the heart of a family.As a child Lucas assumed that all children who’d lost their parents lived on water. Now a restless young man, and still sharing the West London narrowboat with his sister Denise, he secretly investigates the contents of an old wardrobe, in
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English Passengers

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**BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST“A robust intellectual entertainment: a comic sea adventure, survival tale and quest for the Garden of Eden all bound in one.” —The Globe and Mail**In 1857 when Captain Illiam Quillian Kewley and his band of rum smugglers from the Isle of Man are detained by London Customs, they are given a huge fine they cannot afford and are forced to put their ship Sincerity up for ... Read more

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**BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST“A robust intellectual entertainment: a comic sea adventure, survival tale and quest for the Garden of Eden all bound in one.” —The Globe and Mail**In 1857 when Captain Illiam Quillian Kewley and his band of rum smugglers from the Isle of Man are detained by London Customs, they are given a huge fine they cannot afford and are forced to put their ship Sincerity up for
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An Atheist's History of Belief

Understanding Our Most Extraordinary Invention

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What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits?And why has belief thrived ever since, leading us to invent heaven and hell, sin and redemption, and above all, gods?Religion reflects our deepest hopes and fears; whether you are a believer or, like Matthew Kneale, a non-believer who admires mankind's capacity to create and to ... Read more

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What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits?And why has belief thrived ever since, leading us to invent heaven and hell, sin and redemption, and above all, gods?Religion reflects our deepest hopes and fears; whether you are a believer or, like Matthew Kneale, a non-believer who admires mankind's capacity to create and to
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The Shortest History of Rome

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A brisk, illuminating history of one of the world’s most storied and most visited cities—the iconic figures, enduring historical significance, and hidden sights of Rome, the Eternal CityRome’s legacy—as a city, religious site, and ancient empire—is unparalleled. The second most-visited city in the entire world, Rome’s nearly three thousand years of history have long captivated travelers, from the ... Read more

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A brisk, illuminating history of one of the world’s most storied and most visited cities—the iconic figures, enduring historical significance, and hidden sights of Rome, the Eternal CityRome’s legacy—as a city, religious site, and ancient empire—is unparalleled. The second most-visited city in the entire world, Rome’s nearly three thousand years of history have long captivated travelers, from the
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Sweet Thames

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In the summer of 1849, cholera threatens the city and the people of London. The authorities send millions of gallons of sewage cascading into the Thames - for many Londoners the only source of drinking water.Joshua Jeavons, a young and idealistic engineer, embarks on an obsessive quest to find the cause of the epidemic. As he labours in a fog of incomprehension, his domestic life is troubled by ... Read more

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In the summer of 1849, cholera threatens the city and the people of London. The authorities send millions of gallons of sewage cascading into the Thames - for many Londoners the only source of drinking water.Joshua Jeavons, a young and idealistic engineer, embarks on an obsessive quest to find the cause of the epidemic. As he labours in a fog of incomprehension, his domestic life is troubled by
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Pilgrims

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A The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year 'An enthralling and wonderfully vivid novel from a master storyteller' Joseph O'Connor 'Kneale's medieval world is animated with a refreshing lightness of touch' Sunday Telegraph 1289. A rich farmer fears he'll go to hell for cheating his neighbours. His wife wants pilgrim badges to sew into her hat and show off at church. A poor, ragged villager is ... Read more

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A The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year 'An enthralling and wonderfully vivid novel from a master storyteller' Joseph O'Connor 'Kneale's medieval world is animated with a refreshing lightness of touch' Sunday Telegraph 1289. A rich farmer fears he'll go to hell for cheating his neighbours. His wife wants pilgrim badges to sew into her hat and show off at church. A poor, ragged villager is
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Rome

Een geschiedenis van de stad in zeven plunderingen

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De geschiedenis van Rome aan de hand van zeven plunderingenIn Rome is de geschiedenis van de stad overal aanwezig. De bezoeker loopt over bruggen waar ook Cicero en Julius Caesar overheen liepen, bekijkt tempels die bezocht werden door de Romeinse keizers en gaat kerken binnen die er nog net zo uitzien als toen de eerste pausen er zestien eeuwen geleden de mis opdroegen. Dat is des te ... Read more

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De geschiedenis van Rome aan de hand van zeven plunderingenIn Rome is de geschiedenis van de stad overal aanwezig. De bezoeker loopt over bruggen waar ook Cicero en Julius Caesar overheen liepen, bekijkt tempels die bezocht werden door de Romeinse keizers en gaat kerken binnen die er nog net zo uitzien als toen de eerste pausen er zestien eeuwen geleden de mis opdroegen. Dat is des te
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Small Crimes in an Age of Abundance

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The author of the award-winning novel English Passengers takes readers around the world in twelve deftly crafted stories that illuminate the uncertainties of life at home and abroad.Matthew Kneale received high praise for the prize-winning English Passengers, an epic romp on the high seas and across nineteenth-century cultures, ingeniously woven together by a multitude of narrators. In Small ... Read more

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The author of the award-winning novel English Passengers takes readers around the world in twelve deftly crafted stories that illuminate the uncertainties of life at home and abroad.Matthew Kneale received high praise for the prize-winning English Passengers, an epic romp on the high seas and across nineteenth-century cultures, ingeniously woven together by a multitude of narrators. In Small
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English Passengers

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It is 1857, and Reverend Geoffrey Wilson has departed England to prove the literal truth of the Bible. The expedition heads towards Tasmania, where he is convinced he will find the real Garden of Eden. But the other passengers have their own agendas. Dr Potter is developing a sinister thesis, and the ship is crewed by smugglers of contraband brandy and tobacco. As the English passengers near ... Read more

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It is 1857, and Reverend Geoffrey Wilson has departed England to prove the literal truth of the Bible. The expedition heads towards Tasmania, where he is convinced he will find the real Garden of Eden. But the other passengers have their own agendas. Dr Potter is developing a sinister thesis, and the ship is crewed by smugglers of contraband brandy and tobacco. As the English passengers near
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Rome

A History in Seven Sackings

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“This magnificent love letter to Rome” (Stephen Greenblatt) tells the story of the Eternal City through pivotal moments that defined its history—from the early Roman Republic through the Renaissance and the Reformation to the German occupation in World War Two—“an erudite history that reads like a page-turner” (Maria Semple).Rome, the Eternal City. It is a hugely popular tourist destination with a ... Read more

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“This magnificent love letter to Rome” (Stephen Greenblatt) tells the story of the Eternal City through pivotal moments that defined its history—from the early Roman Republic through the Renaissance and the Reformation to the German occupation in World War Two—“an erudite history that reads like a page-turner” (Maria Semple).Rome, the Eternal City. It is a hugely popular tourist destination with a
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