"M. or N. - Similia Similibus Curantur" is a novel by the Scottish writer M. or N. - Similia Similibus Curantur, who loved the topics of hunting and historical romance, which were present in almost all of his works. His novel "M. or N." from 1869 is a part of his collection called "Riding Recollections."

"Sarchedon - A Legend of the Great Queen" brings us back to ancient Babylon. As king Nimrod of the Bible died, he left his beautiful and evil wife Semiramis to rule instead of him. Their son, Ninyas, is the rightful heir to the throne, but Semiramis has imprisoned him. The book follows three main themes: the war of Semiramis against Aryas, the beautiful warrior king and her possible match; the plot to restore Ninyas to the throne; and the love story of Sarchedon, the hero of the book.

In George J. Whyte-Melville's novel 'The Gladiators', readers are transported back to ancient Rome where the story unfolds in the midst of political intrigue and violent gladiatorial combat. Written in a captivating and descriptive style, the book vividly portrays the brutal realities of the gladiator games while also delving into the personal struggles of the characters. Whyte-Melville skillfully combines historical accuracy with engaging storytelling, making 'The Gladiators' a compelling read for fans of historical fiction. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the price...

"Gladiatoren" von George J. Whyte-Melville entführt die Lesenden in die faszinierende und brutale Welt des antiken Roms. Das Werk zeichnet sich durch detailreiche historische Recherchen und eine spannende Erzählweise aus, die literarisch vom viktorianischen Abenteuerroman geprägt ist. Whyte-Melville schildert das Leben von Männern, deren Schicksal als Kämpfer in der Arena von Ruhm, Gewalt und existenzieller Gefahr bestimmt wird. Die Begegnung von Zivilisation und roher Kraft, die moralischen Dilemmata der Gladiatoren sowie die gesellschaftlichen Umbrüche bilden den thematischen Kern...