The magnificent Aztec empire has fallen beneath the brutal heal of the Spaniards. But one proud Aztec, Tenamaxtli, refuses to bow to his despised conquerors. He dreams of restoring the lost glory of the Aztec empire, and recruits an army of rebels to mount an insurrection against the seemingly invincible power of mighty Spain. Tenamaxtli's courageous quest takes us through high adventure, passionate women, unlikely allies, bright hope, bitter tragedy, and the essence of 16th century Mexico. This incredible rebellion has been little remembered, perhaps because it shed no glory on the...
The magnificent Aztec empire has fallen beneath the brutal heal of the Spaniards. But one proud Aztec, Tenamaxtli, refuses to bow to his despised c...
In 1905, in the Texas-Louisiana border country, four men meet at Mmc. Mattie Fouquet's Mahogany Parlor of Recreation, Diversion & Entertainment. Foyt is a cowboy who has outlived his era. Karnes is an oil-field rigger, sick of his man-killing job. Boudreaux, a Cajun lumberjack, is fed up with swamps and water moccasins. And Wheeler, an ex-soldier, has never been quite right since taking a rifle ball in the head.
In 1905, in the Texas-Louisiana border country, four men meet at Mmc. Mattie Fouquet's Mahogany Parlor of Recreation, Diversion & Entertainment. Foyt ...
John Murrell: bandit leader, horse thief, stealer of slaves. In the early 1830s he was kingpin of a far-flung syndicate of outlaws. But Murrell had bigger ideas. He schemed for a bloody revolution when the slaves he had "freed" would rise to make him the white emperor of a black empire throughout the Mississippi Valley. All this was before he met and became attached to a young innocent named Virgil Stewart.
John Murrell: bandit leader, horse thief, stealer of slaves. In the early 1830s he was kingpin of a far-flung syndicate of outlaws. But Murrell had bi...
Marco Polo was nicknamed "Marco of the millions" because his Venetian countrymen took the grandiose stories of his travels to be exaggerated, if not outright lies. As he lay dying, his priest, family, and friends offered him a last chance to confess his mendacity, and Marco, it is said, replied "I have not told the half of what I saw and did."
Now, in his new novel The Journeyer, Gary Jennings has imagined the half that Marco left unsaid as even more elaborate and adventurous than the tall tales thought to be lies. From the palazzi and back streets of medieval Venice to the...
Marco Polo was nicknamed "Marco of the millions" because his Venetian countrymen took the grandiose stories of his travels to be exaggerated, if no...
Athens, the ancient capital of Greece, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Here you can marvel at the mighty Acropolis and walk in the footsteps of Plato and Aristotle. This is the city where democracy and justice made their first steps. Outside Athens sits the blue sea of Piraeus and the enchanting neighborhoods of Kifisia and Ekali.
Athens, the ancient capital of Greece, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Here you can marvel at the mighty Acropolis and walk in the footsteps...
Myanmar (Burma) is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It lies on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea coast with Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Laos and Thailand to the east. The country vividly recalls the exotic air of adventure that once romanticised this former British colony. If you wish to explore glittering temples, to listen to tales of myth and legend or to watch holy snakes, now is the time.
Myanmar (Burma) is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It lies on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea coast with Bangladesh and India to ...
Chiang Mai is the fifth largest city in Thailand and was once the capital of Lanna, the Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields. The city is located 700 km north of Bangkok and is 300m above sea level and is surrounded by mountainous terrain.
Chiang Mai is the fifth largest city in Thailand and was once the capital of Lanna, the Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields. The city is located 700 km n...
Italy has long been a destination at the top of many a traveller's "must see" list. Rome, Florence, and Venice have their own merits-famous for their culture, history, art, and of course food. But there is a hidden gem tucked away along the Italian Riviera, away from the chaotic tourist scene, where the pace slows and the wine flows. Known as "The Five Lands," Cinque Terre is an attractive location for visitors who crave a taste of the real Italy.
Italy has long been a destination at the top of many a traveller's "must see" list. Rome, Florence, and Venice have their own merits-famous for their ...
Located along the northeastern border of Spain, the Costa Brava first rose to prominence as a tourist destination during the 1950s. The name means "rugged coast" in Spanish and the craggy rock formations on its distinctive coastline could well have been sketched by one of the artists who call it home.
Located along the northeastern border of Spain, the Costa Brava first rose to prominence as a tourist destination during the 1950s. The name means "ru...
Goa is the smallest state in India and visitors come from far and wide to enjoy its idyllic beaches and sunshine. Goa offers colonial architecture, luxurious coastal resorts, bustling markets and its party atmosphere is legendary. Goa is situated on the west coast of India and is easily reachable from Mumbai, one of India's major air gateways.
Goa is the smallest state in India and visitors come from far and wide to enjoy its idyllic beaches and sunshine. Goa offers colonial architecture, lu...
