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Frediani, Andrea: Caesars Schatten. Band 1: Der Freund 23,50 €

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:20:03 +0200

Early on, it became clear that the young Gaius Julius Caesar felt destined for greater things. The ambitious youth found a loyal companion in Titus Labienus, a boy from a poor neighborhood in Rome, who was almost the same age. Years later, when Caesar set out to conquer Gaul, Titus Labienus developed into a brilliant strategist at his side. Together, they were invincible. Soon, Caesar's legions revered both generals equally. But with their success, the number of Caesar's enemies grew, sowing discord and warning Labienus of his friend's lust for power. How would Labienus decide? And could Caesar tolerate a second emperor beside him? The subjugation of Gaulall of Gaul!marked the first major step in Caesar's rise to become the sole dictator of Rome. Many historians believe that this rise was only possible because of his extraordinary close relationship with his legate, Titus Labienus. The rift between the two generals is one of the great mysteries of Caesar's lifeand the backdrop for the extensive trilogy "Caesar's Shadow," the first volume of which is presented here. With his victory over the young Arvernian chieftain Vercingetorix at Alesia (52 BC), Caesarafter numerous battles, skillful negotiations, and cunning intriguesachieved the final subjugation of the Gallic tribes. The Gallic Wars (5850 BC) brought Caesar the long-desired recognition as a great Roman general, on par with Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Rome's other great military strategist. But Caesar wanted more than military glory. He wanted Rome's renewal, against the resistance of the Senate. In this first volume of the trilogy, Andrea Frediani describes Caesar's rise as a Roman general and his close relationship with his legate, Titus Labienus. Much of our current knowledge about the Gallic Wars is based on the Commentarii de bello Gallico written by Caesar himself and by Aulus Hirtius. However, these texts do not explain how the rift between Caesar and Labienus came about.

David, Wolfgang: Der bleiche Tod der Sarazenen 22,50 €

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:20:03 +0200

Early summer 980. Otto II, son and successor of Otto the Great, is under pressure to succeed. With few significant opponents left north of the Alps, the young emperor plans to establish himself as the protector of Christendom through a victory over Islam. Sicily is in Arab hands, and from there they are ravaging the Byzantine provinces of Calabria and Apulia. If he were to drive them from the mainland, he could finally rule all of Italy; his claim to be a descendant of the Roman emperors would be validated. Theophanu, his wife, is skeptical. The battlefield lies some 1,000 miles away, leaving the emir ample time to avoid a decisive battle. That is, unless he can be lured out of hiding with a bluff... Decisions made in Aachen, Rome, Constantinople, and Palermo also draw the land between the Oder and Elbe rivers into the maelstrom of events. An event that foreshadows the harshness and drama of the later Crusades. The reign of Otto II is one of the least documented chapters of German and European history. Yet it marks an important turning point in the relationship between East and West.

Gerhol, Simon: Aufbruch zur Hoffnung 18,50 €

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:20:03 +0200

A novel. Arion, the son of an Alemannic slave and a Roman noblewoman, unwittingly becomes a pawn in a conspiracy. He is increasingly entangled in the political catastrophe of his time. All he longs for is personal happiness. Can Arion master his destiny? More than 1,900 years ago, construction began on the Limes, the Roman border fortifications. It was intended to protect the Roman Empire and control border traffic. Revolts among various tribes destabilize the empire. In these uncertain times unfolds the saga of an Alemannic and a Roman family, whose fates intertwine through the pressure on the outer borders of the Roman Empire. Their shared bond and hope: Arion. An exceptionally rich and detailed adventure and historical novel. A gripping tale from a bygone world that nonetheless feels so vivid and familiar.

Lorne, Mac P.: Captain Nelson. Unter der Flagge des Königs 17,99 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:35:09 +0200

The historical novel "Captain Nelson. Under the King's Flag" is the first volume of Mac P. Lorne's dilogy about the life of Lord Nelson, England's greatest naval hero. He is still regarded today as the most glorious officer of the Royal Navy: in 1784, the young Captain Horatio Nelson was commissioned to monitor the ban on trade between the English colonies in the West Indies and the renegade USA. However, the forbidden business is highly lucrative, which is why the British governor of Antigua turns a blind eye. Soon the charismatic and conscientious Nelson has made numerous enemies in the Caribbean. They would not be the last: When a new war broke out with France in the wake of the French Revolution, Nelson was sent to the Mediterranean. In Naples, he is asked to ask England's allies for support and meets the love of his life: the beautiful Emma Hamilton. But she is already the wife of the British ambassador ... A historical seafaring novel with vivid descriptions and credibly drawn characters.

Lorne, Mac P.: Admiral Nelson. Unter Englands Flagge 17,99 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:35:09 +0200

Volume 2 of Mac P. Lorne's dilogy, "Admiral Nelson. Under England's Flag", takes us to glorious naval battles, a scandalous ménage à trois and the last duty of a hero. While Horatio Nelson inflicts a devastating defeat on Napoleon's fleet thanks to his tactical skill, he himself is seriously wounded. In Naples, the rear admiral is celebrated with great honour - and devotedly nursed back to health by Emma Hamilton. The unhappily married Nelson finally loses his heart to the wife of the British ambassador, whom he has been unable to forget since their first encounter. In England's upper classes and at the royal court, the scandalous love story causes Nelson to fall out of favour. But the United Kingdom is still in danger and will soon need its greatest naval hero more than ever before...

Cornwell, Bernard: Sharpes Mörder 16,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:20:28 +0200

1815. The dust of the Battle of Waterloo has not yet settled, not all the victims are buried. Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe and his brave Riflemen are nevertheless granted no respite. The Duke of Wellington has learned that after the downfall of Napoleon and his army, another enemy is already lurking in hiding - a secret brotherhood of fanatical revolutionaries hell-bent on revenge. He sends Sharpe to a new battlefield, the labyrinth of the streets of Paris, where the lines between friend and foe blur. There he is to track down a dangerous assassin and destroy him - or die trying ...
If any man can achieve the impossible, it is Sharpe!

Bernard Cornwell was born in London in 1944. He worked for the BBC for many years, including in Northern Ireland. Today he lives mostly in the USA. Cornwell has published numerous internationally successful historical novels and thrillers, including the SHARPE series, which has been made into a film and has enjoyed cult status for years. With SHARPE'S MURDERER, he finally presents a new adventure of Richard Sharpe after more than fifteen years of waiting for fans.

Lacom, Harald: Tyrannenmord. Ein Kriminalroman aus dem Alten Wien. 9,99 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:20:21 +0200

When the remains of the old castle bastion are being removed in Vienna in 1859, a skeleton from the French era is found in a buried passageway, puzzling the authorities. There is only one man alive who knows the secret of the unknown corpse, and he has every reason to remain silent: Alois Strasser, former commissioner in the state police office. In 1809, he is tasked with protecting Napoleon Bonaparte from assassination attempts during his stay in French-occupied Vienna. In the process, Strasser becomes embroiled in an intrigue that he only fully understands decades later.

Fabbri, Robert: Alexanders Erbe. Die Macht dem Stärksten 16,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

Babylon, 323 BC: Alexander the Great is dead. He leaves behind the most powerful empire the world has ever known. News of the ruler's unexpected death sweeps through the country, and a ruthless struggle for the throne begins. A dangerous web of intrigue and lies spreads. Alliances are made and broken. Each rival pursues his own goal. Who will now take power without a rightful heir? Who will emerge victorious from this struggle of unequal means? In the end, only one man - or woman - will remain...

Cornwell, Bernard: Der Herr der Schlacht. Historischer Roman 12,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

A whole life long Uhtred the warrior has fought for King Alfred and his heirs. Now he wants to retire to Bebbanburg, home of his forefathers. His limbs ache, the war hero has grown old. But the enemies of England do not rest; Northmen, Scots, Irish want to prevent the unification of the Saxon kingdoms under one crown. And King Aethelstan, whom Uhtred has always served faithfully, seems to have forgotten to whom he owes the throne. Surrounded by enemies, Uhtred must decide. Should he break his oath of fealty - or go into the final, most difficult battle?

Fabbri, Robert: Arminius. Der blutige Verrat 13,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

9 AD: In the depths of the Teutoburg Forest, in a landscape riddled with swamps, Arminius, son of the prince of the Cherusci, leads an alliance of six Germanic tribes against three Roman legions of the commander Varus. In one pass, almost twenty thousand Romans are mercilessly massacred. Fewer than two hundred ever make it back across the Rhine. Three legionary eagles are lost - an immeasurable shame for Rome. How did it come about that Arminius, raised as a Roman, turned his back on the Roman Empire and committed a betrayal - a betrayal of such gigantic proportions that it reverberates to this day?

The greatest victory of a man in Germania Magna. And Rome's greatest defeat. A timelessly fascinating chapter of history, excitingly and cleverly told. Skilfully interwoven with the successful "Vespasian" series.

David, Wolfgang: Im Aufwind der Macht 23,50 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:31 +0200

Wallenstein, Yorck, Stauffenberg - three high-ranking military officers who rebelled against their employer for different reasons. They caused a furore because they died in the process or because they succeeded. Less well known is the case of the Saxon cavalry general Johann Adolf von Thielmann. He, too, made history, since his opponent was none other than Emperor Napoleon I. When Saxony joined the French Empire in 1806, Thielmann's career took off. With Napoleon, whom he revered, he invaded Russia in 1812. The campaign ends in fiasco. Back home, the general, disappointed by his idol, is entrusted with rebuilding the Saxon army. The power he now commanded made him interesting for both France and the Russian-Prussian alliance. Soon he is caught between two stools. When Napoleon marches into Saxony with a new army, a decision becomes inevitable... Historically accurate and with stylistic brilliance, Wolfgang David's novel "Im Aufwind der Macht" tells of events that demanded the utmost of those who endured them. He describes the battle of Borodino, the burning of Moscow and the horror of the retreat, but also lets the reader participate in the intrigues of the great. The stakes are high, for nothing less than the fate of Europe is at stake.

Sidebottom, Harry: Krieger Roms. König der Könige 12,90 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:31 +0200

The Christians want peace on earth, but for Rome they mean danger - the Warrior of Rome in his second great adventure Roman Empire, 256 AD: After the fall of Arete, Ballista returns to Antioch. He soon realises that he and his men would rather be seen dead than alive at the emperor's court. One opponent in particular seems to be plotting against him. But who? Sooner than expected, a new mission awaits Ballista: he is sent to Ephesus to "take care" of the Christians, whom the Empire increasingly sees as a danger. For him, too, they are at first infidels, enemies of the Empire and a plague ...

Jackson, Douglas: Der Verteidiger Roms 10,99 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

After the successful campaign against Boudicca in Britain, the tribune Gaius Valerius Verrens returns to Rome. But just as Valerius is no longer who he once was, so Rome has changed: Emperor Nero is visibly suffering from delusional ideas and listens to men who whisper dark things to him. One of these rumours is that a new sect - followers of the Christ - denies Nero's divinity and is stirring up the people of the empire. The emperor is worried. He charges Valerius with tracking down the sect and arresting its leader.

If the tribune fails, he faces death. Valerius has no choice. He embarks on a dangerous search. A search that takes him to the very borders of the empire. Volume 2 of the novel series "Gaius Valerius Verrens". 528 pp.

Groeper, Kerstin: Im Eissturm der Amsel 16,90 €

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:40:05 +0200

Pierre DuMont is a young adventurer who travels to Yellowstone around 1809 to make his fortune as a voyageur. But it is not only the wilderness that is a ruthless opponent, but above all hostile Indian tribes that make life difficult for him and his friends. He marries the Mandan Indian Mato-wea in order to have life insurance in the wilderness. It is a marriage of convenience, for of course he wants to marry a respectable white woman when he returns to St. Louis.

When little Claire is born, he begins to have doubts about his abundantly pragmatic attitude, for he has to admit that he cares far more for Mato-wea and the little daughter than he had intended. When Blackfeet raid the post, his life spirals out of control. An exciting story from the time of the fur trade on the Upper Missouri told from three points of view: the French trapper Pierre DuMont, his Indian wife Mato-wea and Wambli-luta a self-confident and dangerous Lakota warrior. Wambli-luta and Mato-wea are also linked by fate, for he had spared her life during an attack on the Mandan village and has since believed in a providence of spirits. The life paths of the three characters intertwine in an adventurous way.

Mayer, Carmen: Die Trossfrau. Historischer Roman 9,99 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:10:25 +0200

Magdalena simply does not want to fit into her God-given role as a girl. From an early age she is viewed with suspicion in her village near the Austrian-Bohemian border. When the young woman, who is now a skilled craftswoman, shoes a stranger's horse, her father throws her out of the house. He cannot tolerate her disobedience. The travelling horseman takes her with him to Krems, where she gets caught between the Catholic and Protestant fronts of the incipient Thirty Years' War.

In time she manages to earn a living in the corps of various armies despite hardship and hardship. Her life seems secure when she marries a captain. However, when her husband dies in a raid, Magdalena takes into her care a mute girl branded as a witch who has fallen into danger, unaware that this encounter threatens to be her undoing. Between love and friendship, war and death, Magdalena courageously goes her way, finding not only friends but also enemies. Enemies who will stop at nothing to get Magdalena out of the way...

Rönau, Jörg: Kriegsgold. Ein Holstein-Krimi 9,99 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:10:25 +0200

An explosive mixture of theft, murder and revenge - and at the same time a thrilling look into history! Several grisly body discoveries between Kiel and Eckernförde keep the homicide squad on its toes. It soon becomes clear that this is a series of murders and not just a case of misfortune. But what is the motive for the perpetrator(s)? And are other people in danger? While Chief Superintendent Hinnerk Matthiesen and his colleagues follow the clues that lead to the Kiel naval base at Tirpitzhafen, a retired police officer draws the investigators' attention to the long-ago murder of a marine.

The man had been researching the whereabouts of a large quantity of gold bars that had gone missing with a submarine in the Baltic Sea during the last weeks of the war in 1945. The circumstances of his murder have such strong parallels to current events that Matthiesen does not believe in coincidence. He follows the winding paths of a mad treasure hunt that has been going on for decades and puts himself in the greatest danger.

Scarrow, Simon: Helden der Schlacht. Roman 13,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:10:25 +0200

56 AD: The Roman legions face the Parthian Empire on the eastern frontier. Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro are battle-hardened in countless battles. But the Parthians' spies are watching their every move. And danger also threatens from within their own ranks: a traitor is among them. It is up to Macro and Cato to find him and judge him - otherwise he could bring down not only the legion, but the entire Roman Empire.

18th volume in the Rome series by Simon Scarrow.

Scarrow, Simon: Feuer und Schwert. Die Napoleon Saga. Band 3: 1804-1809 13,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:10:25 +0200

1804 Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, seeks to subjugate Europe. After defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, he wins a glorious victory against the Russians and Austrians at Austerlitz. He forces the Spanish king to abdicate and helps his brother to the throne. But a bitter enemy continues to stand in his way. Arthur Wellesley leads the British forces on the continent.

He liberates Portugal from French rule and leads the army from victory to victory in Spain. Among those who have reluctantly submitted to Napoleonic rule, hope germinates that the French advance can be halted: Freedom is in the air ...