
"Personalities of Antiquity" by Arthur Weigall takes readers on an intriguing journey through the biographies of prominent figures from ancient history. Delve into the extraordinary lives of Elagabalus, the Golden Lunatic, and the enigmatic Queen of Sheba. Uncover a little-known scandal surrounding Julius Caesar and explore the political upheavals of the Bolsheviks of B.C. Engage with captivating tales like "The Bear-Keeper's Daughter" and discover the kindest race of the ancient world. From the tragedy of Cleomenes to the real Moses and the adventures of Sinuhe, this collection offers a rich tapestry of historical narratives. Join King Arthur and his Round Table, explore the wisdom of King Bhartrihari on love, and witness the misadventures of an Egyptian envoy. Arthur Weigall weaves a fascinating tapestry of antiquity, bringing to life the exploits, triumphs, and tragedies of these intriguing personalities from the past. CONTENTS: Elagabalus, the Golden Lunatic The Queen of Sheba A Little Scandal about Julius Caesar The Bolsheviks of B. C. The Bear-Keeper's Daughter The Kindest Race of the Ancient World The Result of Smacking Queen Boadicea The Strange Case of Aaron the Orthodox The Great Pyramid The Tragedy of Cleomenes The Real Moses St. Anthony and the Hermits The Inimitable Livers The Adventures of Sinuhe The Queen of Palmyra King Arthur and His Round Table King Bhartrihari on the Subject of Love The Lady whom Athens Did Not Receive The Misadventures of an Egyptian Envoy The Hebrew Patriarchs The Reminiscences of Doctor Olympus The First Armageddon Sackcloth and Ashes The Exploits of a Nigger King Hammurabi the Injudicious Pliny's Country Houses The Beautiful, One-eyed Nefertiti Holy Bones The Disaster at Herculaneum Prince Ptah-Hotpe Looks at Life
Page Count:
131
Publication Date:
2024-03-10
Publisher:
Independently published
ISBN-13:
9798852248848
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