ISBN: 8cc405fafede9a7d6d9daa314b43a8c0

Most of us are familiar with the term "masochism, " but few have read the scandalous story that gave a name to the fetish: Leopold von Sacher-Masochs novella Venus in Furs (Venus im Pelz)… Altro …

Most of us are familiar with the term "masochism, " but few have read the scandalous story that gave a name to the fetish: Leopold von Sacher-Masochs novella Venus in Furs (Venus im Pelz), first published in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1870. A sensational depiction of an erotic passion that defies the norms of nineteenth-century sexuality and gender, the story charts the stages of masculine obsession and collapse, leading a cultivated European aristocrat from his fantasy of abasement at the hands of a domineering woman to a climax of brutal physical violence. It remains a foundational work of modern culture, defining a sexual perversion while also offering a critical lens through which to view persistent structures of masculinity and power. Barnes & Noble Literature General 9780760763087, AN,CS,US,YU English Literature, Barnes & Noble<

ISBN: 8cc405fafede9a7d6d9daa314b43a8c0

Quo Vadis is a powerful historical novel about the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Through a romance between a high-born Roman pagan and a Christian woman, Henryk Sienkiewicz ma… Altro …

Quo Vadis is a powerful historical novel about the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Through a romance between a high-born Roman pagan and a Christian woman, Henryk Sienkiewicz masterfully brings to life the decadence of imperial Rome during the reign of Nero Claudius Caesar (AD 54-68), the bloodthirsty persecutor of the early Christians.Quo Vadis has been translated into more than forty languages, as well as adapted into several movies. Jeremiah Curtins accurate and lively English translation of the novel successfully conveys Sienkiewiczs muted portrayal of the beginnings of Christianity and his spectacular, apocalyptic vision of the Roman Empire in decline. Barnes & Noble Roman Ancient History 9780760763094, AN,CS,US,YU English History, Barnes & Noble<

2004, ISBN: 8cc405fafede9a7d6d9daa314b43a8c0

Quo Vadis is a powerful historical novel about the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Through a romance between a high-born Roman pagan and a Christian woman, Henryk Sienkiewicz ma… Altro …

Quo Vadis is a powerful historical novel about the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Through a romance between a high-born Roman pagan and a Christian woman, Henryk Sienkiewicz masterfully brings to life the decadence of imperial Rome during the reign of Nero Claudius Caesar (AD 54-68), the bloodthirsty persecutor of the early Christians. Quo Vadis has been translated into more than forty languages, as well as adapted into several movies. Jeremiah Curtin's accurate and lively English translation of the novel successfully conveys Sienkiewicz's muted portrayal of the beginnings of Christianity and his spectacular, apocalyptic vision of the Roman Empire in decline., 2004<

ISBN: 8cc405fafede9a7d6d9daa314b43a8c0

Three Men in a Boat is the hilarious story of three Victorian mens boating journey up the Thames River to Oxford, England--from the time they pack suitcases to their encounters with local… Altro …

Three Men in a Boat is the hilarious story of three Victorian mens boating journey up the Thames River to Oxford, England--from the time they pack suitcases to their encounters with locals along the way. Set in London during the 1880s, the tale draws striking contrasts between the middle and upper classes, and is one of the greatest childrens stories of all time. The book is beautifully illustrated in color by well-known artist Paul Cox, and it is complete and unabridged. Barnes & Noble Classics 9780760757567, AN,CS,US,YU English Literature, Barnes & Noble<

2004, ISBN: 8cc405fafede9a7d6d9daa314b43a8c0

Carl von Clausewitz's On War has been called, "not simply the greatest, but the only truly great book on war." It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an all-embracing theory of how w… Altro …

Carl von Clausewitz's On War has been called, "not simply the greatest, but the only truly great book on war." It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an all-embracing theory of how war works. Its coherence and ambition are unmatched by other military literature. On War is full of sharp observation, biting irony, and memorable phrases, the most famous being, "war is a continuation of politics by other means., 2004<