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Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account from the Frontlines of Fraud
by Jake Donoghue'A lively and dramatic account of greed, corruption, and scandal that will captivate you from start to finish.' – FRANK W. ABAGNALE, subject of Catch Me If You Can'Everything you feared was true about crypto and much worse are laid bare in this gripping and infuriating insider account... Funny, illuminating and beautifully written.' – LIAM VAUGHAN, author of Flash Crash: A Trading Savant, a Global Manhunt and the Most Mysterious Market Crash in HistoryCrypto Confidential tells the salacious story of the industry everyone is talking about right now. In doing so, it sheds light on some of the most scandalous financial crimes of the twenty-first century. From billion-dollar fraud cases to international money laundering cartels, political bribery and even faked deaths, it lifts the lid on the intricate and immense web of malpractice that crypto founders spin to trap ordinary investors. Written by a prominent and well-connected insider, Crypto Confidential provides a first-hand account of how the industry truly operates, and how every aspect is engineered for one purpose: to make vast amounts of fast money for those on the inside, by any means necessary.
Crypto Wars: The Fight for Privacy in the Digital Age: A Political History of Digital Encryption
by Craig JarvisThe crypto wars have raged for half a century. In the 1970s, digital privacy activists prophesied the emergence of an Orwellian State, made possible by computer-mediated mass surveillance. The antidote: digital encryption. The U.S. government warned encryption would not only prevent surveillance of law-abiding citizens, but of criminals, terrorists, and foreign spies, ushering in a rival dystopian future. Both parties fought to defend the citizenry from what they believed the most perilous threats. The government tried to control encryption to preserve its surveillance capabilities; privacy activists armed citizens with cryptographic tools and challenged encryption regulations in the courts. No clear victor has emerged from the crypto wars. Governments have failed to forge a framework to govern the, at times conflicting, civil liberties of privacy and security in the digital age—an age when such liberties have an outsized influence on the citizen–State power balance. Solving this problem is more urgent than ever. Digital privacy will be one of the most important factors in how we architect twenty-first century societies—its management is paramount to our stewardship of democracy for future generations. We must elevate the quality of debate on cryptography, on how we govern security and privacy in our technology-infused world. Failure to end the crypto wars will result in societies sleepwalking into a future where the citizen–State power balance is determined by a twentieth-century status quo unfit for this century, endangering both our privacy and security. This book provides a history of the crypto wars, with the hope its chronicling sets a foundation for peace.
Cryptogram: ... Because The Past Is Never Past
by Michael TobertTWO MEN AND A WOMAN. 800 YEARS ... IT ISN&’T OVER WHEN IT&’S OVER.It is 2050 in a cold town in northern Europe. The war has ended but the streets are dangerous. Three lovers, Stephen, Suzanna and Rokas, live under the shadow of the gun-king, Porphyrian, but are driven by their common history and unfinished business during an earlier age of darkness, the Cathar Inquisition of the 13th century.And between the dystopian worlds of the 13th and 21st centuries? ... Other times and other places, stories and sideways glances. Because the past is never past. Lives loop. The direction of travel is circular. What do we bring with us when we arrive? What is progress? What is death?
Cryptonomicon
by Neal StephensonWith this extraordinary first volume in what promises to be an epoch-making masterpiece, Neal Stephenson hacks into the secret histories of nations and the private obsessions of men, decrypting with dazzling virtuosity the forces that shaped this century. As an added bonus, the e-book edition of this New York Times bestseller includes an excerpt from Stephenson's new novel, Seveneves.In 1942, Lawrence Pritchard Waterhouse—mathematical genius and young Captain in the U.S. Navy—is assigned to detachment 2702. It is an outfit so secret that only a handful of people know it exists, and some of those people have names like Churchill and Roosevelt. The mission of Waterhouse and Detachment 2702—commanded by Marine Raider Bobby Shaftoe-is to keep the Nazis ignorant of the fact that Allied Intelligence has cracked the enemy's fabled Enigma code. It is a game, a cryptographic chess match between Waterhouse and his German counterpart, translated into action by the gung-ho Shaftoe and his forces.Fast-forward to the present, where Waterhouse's crypto-hacker grandson, Randy, is attempting to create a "data haven" in Southeast Asia—a place where encrypted data can be stored and exchanged free of repression and scrutiny. As governments and multinationals attack the endeavor, Randy joins forces with Shaftoe's tough-as-nails granddaughter, Amy, to secretly salvage a sunken Nazi submarine that holds the key to keeping the dream of a data haven afloat. But soon their scheme brings to light a massive conspiracy with its roots in Detachment 2702 linked to an unbreakable Nazi code called Arethusa. And it will represent the path to unimaginable riches and a future of personal and digital liberty...or to universal totalitarianism reborn.A breathtaking tour de force, and Neal Stephenson's most accomplished and affecting work to date, Cryptonomicon is profound and prophetic, hypnotic and hyper-driven, as it leaps forward and back between World War II and the World Wide Web, hinting all the while at a dark day-after-tomorrow. It is a work of great art, thought and creative daring; the product of a truly iconoclastic imagination working with white-hot intensity.
Crypts of London: Past and Present
by Malcolm Johnson Richard LondinAfter the devastation of 1666, the Church of England in the City of London was given fifty-one new buildings in addition to the twenty-four that had survived the Great Fire. During the next hundred years others were built in the two cities of London and Westminster, most with a crypt as spacious as the church above. This book relates the amazing stories of these spaces, revealing an often surprising side to life – and death – inside the churches of historic London. The story of these crypts really began when, against the wishes of architects such as Wren and Vanbrugh, the clergy, churchwardens and vestries decided to earn some money by interring wealthy parishioners in their crypts. By 1800 there were seventy-nine church crypts in London, filled with the last remains of Londoners both illustrious and ordinary. Interments in inner London ended in the 1850s; since then, fifty-two crypts have been cleared, and five partially cleared – in each case resulting in the gruesome business of moving human remains. Today, many crypts have a new life as chapels, restaurants, medical centres and museums. With rare illustrations throughout, this fascinating study reveals the incredible history hidden beneath the churches of our capital. Malcolm Johnson is a retired priest, and has a PhD from King’s College, London. His well-received St Martin-in- the-Fields was published by Phillimore in 2005.
Crystal Enchantment
by Saranne DawsonDescended from a race of sorcerers long thought dead, Jalissa used her hidden talent to prevent interstellar conflict. Miklo's duty was to expose Jalissa's past. Mystical enchantress and cunning agent, they will pit ancient skills against space-age weaponry in a battle of wits that will end in either devastating defeat or passionate surrender.
Crystal Fire: The Invention of the Transistor and the Birth of the Information Age (Sloan Technology Series)
by Michael Riordan Lillian Hoddeson"With impeccable scholarship and meticulous research, this book covers an impressive sweep of history from the discovery of the electron to the first integrated circuit. ... A definitive account of the birth of the semiconductor industry." -London Daily Telegraph "In rich detail, Riordan and Hoddeson unfurl the development of the transistor and the lives of its three principal discoverers- John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley. . . . Standing on the shoulders of giants while harvesting the fruits of their own astonishing research, the triumvirate of the transistor created the device that has revolutionized life today, making possible television, computers, and other electronic devices." -Library Journal
Crystal Gardens (A\ladies Of Lantern Street Novel #1 Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Amanda QuickEvangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. <P><P> And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety. Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. <P>There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden, and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle--who died of mysterious causes. With Evangeline's skill for detection, and Lucas's sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
Crystal Gardens: Number 1 in series (Ladies of Lantern Street #1)
by Amanda QuickWelcome to the sensational new Ladies of Lantern Streetseries by Amanda Quick, where the lives of the Victorian gentry are filled with secrets - and secret powers . . .Novelist and professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage on the outskirts of Little Dixby, far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she instinctively goes there for safety where she meets Lucas Sebastian.Lucas and Evangeline immediately sense each other's psychic talents, as well as their mutual desire. But who wants Evangeline dead? With Evangeline's skill for detection, and Lucas's sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they share a common enemy. And as the dangerous energy emanating from Crystal Gardens grows stronger, they realise that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
Crystal Lake
by Dr Louis Yock Benzie Area Historical SocietyAbout nine miles long and two miles wide, Crystal Lake has been a recreational center in northwest Michigan for over 100 years. However, resorts and vacations were not the intention of Benzonia's first settlers, who arrived on Crystal Lake's eastern shore in 1858 to found a religious colony and a college. In an attempt to increase the area's economic potential with a navigable channel to Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake was accidentally lowered in 1873. As the waters drained away, an unexpected boon occurred as summer camps, cottages, and resorts sprang up along its shores. The railroads and steamships were quick to follow with eager entrepreneurs, developers, and tourists. Between Frankfort and Point Betsie to the west, and Beulah to the east, an assortment of hideaways and getaways were established to cater to people of differing religions, occupations, and classes.
Crystal Lake (Postcard History)
by Crystal Lake Historical Society Diana L. KenneySince 1835, when Ziba Beardsley declared, "The water is as clear as crystal," generations of people have enjoyed the area's spring-fed lake. The pages of this book take readers on a trip back through time to learn more about the twin towns of Nunda and Crystal Lake and their eventual union. Meet some of Crystal Lake's first settlers, as well as those who came later, and discover how they shaped the community. See photographs and descriptions of summer resorts, country clubs, parks, schools, and churches. Trace the development of both Virginia Street and the historic downtown district through vintage street scenes. Some of the buildings shown in Crystal Lake were removed long ago, yet others are still standing to serve as silent reminders of the community's rich and proud heritage.
Crystal Lake, Tolland County (Images of America)
by Lynn Kloter Fahy Crystal Lake Historical SocietyCrystal Lake lies between the towns of Tolland and Stafford on a five-mile-long triangular strip of land extending from the northeastern corner of Ellington. Attracted by the lake's sandy shore surrounded by forests of oak, chestnut, pine, and maple, early families of settlers called the lake Square Pond. In the 1890s, Crystal Lake became a destination resort. Its popularity extended through the advent of the interurban trolley and Depression-era auto trippers who stayed in the lake's hotels, cottages, and roadside tourist cabins. In the 1930s, the Sandy Beach Ballroom attracted the big bands of Duke Ellington, Guy Lombardo, and Cab Calloway. The ballroom also served as a roller-skating rink where young people from Ellington, Stafford, Rockville, and surrounding towns spent their leisure hours. Today Crystal Lake remains a popular getaway for fishing, swimming, and boating.
Crystal Passion
by Jo GoodmanBefore creating the Dennehy and Thorne families, Jo Goodman gave us the McClellans: Salem, Rae and Noah. Now rediscover the magic of the McClellans with Crystal Passion, the first breath-taking tale of a wonderful trilogy ... Ashley Lynne had never expected kindness from her guardian, the cruel Duke of Linfield. But to be betrothed by him to an aging peer she hardly knew was unthinkable. Even worse was the cost of her resistance, for Ashley awoke from a drugged sleep to find herself in the bedchamber of a dark-haired, steel-eyed stranger. Sent to England on business, Captain Salem McClellan assumed the lovely young woman curled in his bed was only an evening's entertainment supplied by the Duke of Linfield. Ashley's terrified protests were proof of her innocence and a powerful inspiration to rescue the young beauty from her guardian's clutches. From the gloomy docks of London to the lush green hills of Virginia, Salem and Ashley embark on a journey that plunges them into scandalous family secrets and into the danger of the American Revolution. Together they will fight for America's freedom and the promise of being wrapped in each other's arms ... forever. Jo Goodman writes with unique and impressive style. - Virginia Henley.
Crystal Passion: Author's Cut Edition (The\mcclellans Ser. #1)
by Jo GoodmanDaring Rescue and Escape to the Colonies in the Historical Romance, Crystal Passion, by Jo Goodman1775 London, England and the Colony of VirginiaAshley Lynne never expected kindness from her guardian, the Duke of Linfield. But being betrothed by him to a much older man she hardly knew was unthinkable. Worse was the cost of her resistance—awakening from a drugged sleep in the bedchamber of a dark-haired, steel-eyed stranger.In England on business, Captain Salem McClellan assumed the lovely young woman curled up in his bed was only an evening's entertainment supplied by the Duke. But Ashley's terrified protests were proof enough of her innocence—and a powerful inspiration to rescue her.From the gloomy docks of London to the lush green hills of Virginia, Salem and Ashley embark on a journey that exposes scandalous family secrets, and plunges them into the American Revolution where they fight for freedom, and the promise of each other...forever.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For fans of Jo Goodman we bring you one of her earliest books freshly edited, by Jo Goodman herself, for today's readers. Enjoy!AWARDS:Best Romance 2011 – Library JournalBest Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader PollRomantic Times Career Achievement AwardTop Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal#5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author.REVIEWS:“Delightful and exciting…Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” – RT Book Reviews“A thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” – All About RomanceTHE MCCLELLANS, in series orderCrystal PassionSeaswept AbandonTempting TormentTHE HAMILTON FAMILY, in series orderMore Than You KnowMore Than You WishedTHE COMPASS CLUB, in series orderLet Me Be The OneEverything I Ever WantedAll I Ever NeededBeyond A Wicked KissTHE DENNEHY SISTERS, in series order:Only My LoveMy Heart's DesireForever in My HeartAlways in My DreamsOnly in My ArmsTHE MARSHALL BROTHERS, in series order:Her Defiant HeartHis Heart's RevengeTHE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order:My Steadfast HeartMy Reckless HeartWith All My Heart
Crystal Vision Through Crystal Gazing: The Crystal As A Stepping Stone To Clear Vision
by Frater AchadThe Purpose of this little volume is three-fold. (1) To give those who are interested in the art of Crystal-Gazing a clear and concise method of procedure, not alone in the practice of the work, but also in the preparation of the crystal itself, so that it becomes a true material basis or link with other planes. (2) To show that the Ancient Methods of Working—if properly understood—are more scientific than modern ones, since they were designed to insure a definite type of vision and to put the Seer in touch with definite Intelligences of a Higher Order. (3) To point out that there are other Crystalline Spheres besides the crystal ball at first used to contact them; and that eventually the practice may lead to very high results, if the necessary steps are taken to insure success.With these objects in mind, the Author has done all in his power to make this book of real value to all who may obtain it.In the hands of the beginner it may lead to a wider conception of the Nature and Powers of his, or her, own being. Those who have already traveled some distance along the Occult Path may still find help through the study of the more advanced, if less understood, methods of the Ancient Seers. Those who are seeking to make their own Vision more Perfect, so that the Light of Truth may focus itself within them, will also find hints as to the means of accomplishing their True Purpose.Thus, it is hoped, all will be satisfied; and should their satisfaction be equal to that of the Author at this opportunity to herald the Light—however faintly—of the Ultimate Crystalline Sphere, Whose nature is Light Itself, he will be more than repaid for his efforts.—Frater Achad
Cræft: An Inquiry Into The Origins And True Meaning Of Traditional Crafts
by Alexander LanglandsAn archaeologist takes us into the ancient world of traditional crafts to uncover their deep, original histories. An archaeologist takes us into the ancient world of traditional crafts to uncover their deep, original histories. In the midst of a seemingly endless supply of mass-manufactured products, we find ourselves nostalgic for products bearing the mark of authenticity—hand-made furniture, artisan breads, craft beers, and other goods produced by human hands. What often goes unnoticed is the transformation of our understanding of craft—or rather, craeft—in the wake of industrialization. In Craeft, archaeologist and medieval historian Alexander Langlands argues that our modern understanding of craft only skims the surface. His journeys from his home in Wales have taken him along the Atlantic seaboard of Europe, from Spain through France and England to Scotland and Iceland in search of the lost meaning of craft. Reaching as far back as the Neolithic period, he combines deep history with scientific analyses and personal anecdotes. We follow the author as he herds sheep, keeps bees, tans hides, spins wool, and thatches roofs. We learn that scythes work much better on tall grass than the latest model of weed trimmers, that you can spin wool using a large wooden spoon, and that it was once considered criminal to work on animal hides before a requisite twelve-month soak. When it first appeared in Old English, the word craeft signified an indefinable sense of knowledge, wisdom, and resourcefulness. Rediscovering craft will connect us with our human past, our sense of place, and our remarkable capacity to survive in the harshest of landscapes. Craeft helps us more fully appreciate human ingenuity and the passing on of traditions from generation to generation.
Crécy 1346: A Tourists' Guide
by Peter Hoskins Richard BarberOn 26 August 1346, near the village of Crécy in northern France, Edward III&’s outnumbered English army confronted the French forces of Philip VI and won one of the most remarkable battles of the Hundred Years War. Edward&’s victory had a major impact on the course of the conflict, and it ranks alongside Poitiers and Agincourt as a landmark in the history of medieval warfare. And now, thanks to this detailed, highly illustrated guide, visitors can explore the battlefield for themselves and retrace the entire course of the Crécy campaign. Peter Hoskins and Richard Barber set Edward&’s victory within the context of the Hundred Years War and provide a graphic account of the battle. They include practical information to guide the motorist, cyclist and walker as well as descriptions of buildings, sites and monuments surviving from the period. The book is a mine of fascinating historical information, and it is based on the most recent scholarship and research. It will be an essential travelling companion for readers who are interested in medieval history and warfare.
Crímenes del pasado
by Annemarie NikolausNarraciones breves históricas Asesinato y robo - sí, por supuesto... Pero entonces las circunstancias eran completamente diferentes a las actuales. ¿O no lo eran? En Cornualles en 1072 la joven Caitlin, intenta salvar su herencia de los conquistadores normandos. En París, en 1795, el gendarme Michel castiga personalmente a un panadero corrupto. En 1754, en Suabia, Hildegard, uno de los "viajeros" sin ley se procura de una cena de Navidad. En Lucerna en 1824, la sin techo Clara se vuelve un juguete de una intriga política. He añadido notas históricas a cada historia.
Crímenes sorprendentes de la clase alta argentina
by Ricardo CanalettiLos crímenes que la alta sociedad habría querido mantener en el silencio. Los ricos también odian, también asesinan, también mueren, aunque se esfuercen por ocultarlo. La plata llama a la plata... la plata llama al crimen... y el crimen llama a su más conspicuo narrador. Ricardo Canaletti busca esta vez entre los pliegues de los buenos vestidos y los bolsillos de los trajes importados, se mete en las alcobas de palacetes y en los livings de los barrios cerrados, escucha las conversaciones de los banquetes y recorre los pasillos del poder para contar esas historias que los ricos se esmeraron por ocultar con la ayuda de policías, fiscales y jueces. En el siglo XIX, un irlandés que no quiso ser rey muere de manera misteriosa y un francés que no pudo ser rey conspira en el país que nace. Un estafador que casi se sale con la suya resulta ser un intrigante unitario. La política y los negocios -legales e ilegales- impregnan todo y son causa de suicidios y asesinatos. Tramas de engaños y ardides ocultan dos crímenes todavía impunes: el de una mujer con seis tiros en la cabeza y el de otra mujer, ahorcada con el cinto de su propia bata. Un gobernador es asesinado por los celos desmedidos de su esposa. No solo matan los pobres y los marginados: la flamante oligarquía decimonónica también tiene sus verdugos. Parece desmesurado afirmar que una sociedad también se define por sus crímenes. Sin embargo, los casos relatados por Canaletti lo confirman. Todas las tragedias, las farsas, los dramas que revelan estas crónicas forman parte del ADN argentino.
Crímenes y mentiras: Las prácticas oscuras de Perón
by Hugo GambiniRigurosa investigación sobre las mentiras, los engaños, las muertes y las torturas ocurridas durante los mandatos de Perón, y una desmitificación de la frase que sostiene que en la Argentina "somos todos peronistas". En el triunfo y en la derrota, rebelde y contestatario o liberal y represor, el peronismo viene marcando el pulso político nacional desde su surgimiento, hace siete décadas. Vencido luego de catorce años en el poder, tiene una nueva oportunidad para revisar sus errores y encauzar su "relato" por encima del movimiento y en beneficio del país. Un buen paso en ese sentido sería empezar a asumir la verdad de su propia historia. Crímenes y mentiras sintetiza el resultado de una extensa y pormenorizada investigación que se inicia con el surgimiento del peronismo en la década de 1940 y abarca toda la trayectoria política del líder justicialista, poniendo el foco en sus primeras presidencias. Hugo Gambini y Ariel Kocik revelan falsedades estadísticas y discursivas, proscripción de partidos políticos, represión al movimiento obrero y a la lucha estudiantil, aplicación de la ley de residencia contra extranjeros, abusos en las cárceles, secuestros y torturas, uso político de los recursos públicos y corrupción desmedida, entre otras tantas prácticas. También rescatan la memoria de los hombres y las mujeres que enfrentaron esas injusticias y defendieron sus ideales a costa de extraordinarios sacrificios, y dan a conocer por primera vez una lista de las víctimas fatales producidas durante la primera y la segunda presidencias de Perón.
Crónica de Jufré
by Jerónimo TristanteLa extraordinaria crónica de un hombre del futuro en la España medieval. Murcia, 1257. Berenguer de Jufré es un joven noble de origen aragonés a cuya sombra se acoge el cura francés Bernardo de Boussiers, quien huye de la investigación abierta por la Inquisición a causa de su vida licenciosa en cuanto al sexto mandamiento se refiere. Por orden del rey Alfonso X ambos se instalarán en la frontera con Al-Ándalus con el objetivo de impedir la inminente rebelión mudéjar. Jufré, hombre de honor, valiente y despiadado con sus enemigos, es el candidato perfecto para la misión... hasta que tras sufrir un golpe en la cabeza en una escaramuza con los musulmanes comienza a mostrar unos alarmantes signos de locura transitoria impropios de un caballero de su tiempo... Una espléndida e inusual novele histórica que enfrenta con humor y realismo nuestros actuales valores democráticos con los imperantes en el S. XIII, basados en el honor, la guerra y la religión.
Crónica de un destino (Una trilogía de la vida real.)
by Ramón MelhadoUna trilogía de la vida real. Crónica de un Destino es una trilogía que transporta vívidamente al lector a la cruel guerra civil de El Salvador, acompañaa un nuevo inmigrante en su incierto ingreso a Canadá, y lo embulle en la fascinante historia de Japón, donde Eduardo Roca misteriosamente recupera su vista y sorprendentemente descubre su pasado.
Crónica del desamor
by Rosa MonteroLa primera obra de Rosa Montero. El retrato de una generación española. PREMIO NACIONAL DE LAS LETRAS 2017 Rosa Montero retrata con audacia la historia de Ana, quien deberá cumplir con las exigencias de su trabajo como redactora en una revista, cuidar de su hijo y navegar por la noctámbula vida del convulso Madrid de finales de los setenta. Crónica del desamor es la primera novela de la autora y una obra clave para entender las inquietudes de una generación que se sentía a la vez poderosa y desorientada, y que aún no sabía jugar a manejar su libertad sin herirse. «Una novela estrechamente pegada a una realidad generacional. Un retrato en directo de aquellos años ardientes de la Transición. Tengo la rara sensación de que esta novela la hemos escrito de algún modo entre todos [...], Crónica del desamor nos muestra una instantánea de lo que fuimos.»Rosa Montero ** Premio Leyenda 2019 concedido por la Asociación de Librerías de Madrid
Crónicas del Madrid secreto: Ochenta historias singulares de la Villa y Corte
by Pedro OrtegaUn recorrido único y fascinante por las calles y los secretos mejor guardados de la Villa y Corte. ¿Por qué Cibeles, una diosa pagana de origen tracio, acabó convirtiéndose en una figura emblemática de Madrid? ¿Cuál es la conexión entre el gran Leonardo da Vinci y esta ciudad? ¿Qué importancia tuvo la capital española en la llegada del hombre a la Luna? Pedro Ortega, uno de los más lúcidos observadores contemporáneos de la ciudad de Madrid, ha desempolvado archivos secretos, rescatado manuscritos perdidos y descifrado claves ocultas para componer una apasionante y novedosa crónica de la capital de España, cuya lectura sorprenderá incluso a quienes creían saberlo todo sobre la historia de la ciudad. De este modo, el autor halla y recompone las piezas que faltaban en ese formidable y laberíntico puzle que es Madrid, al tiempo que nos presenta una excepcional guía práctica para recorrer la capital. Otros autores han dicho...«En estas páginas los misterios de Madrid abandonan los libros de leyendas y cobran vida. Paseas por sus calles y allá donde mires los encuentras.»Nacho Ares
Ctesias' 'History of Persia': Tales of the Orient
by James Robson Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesTowards the end of the fifth century BC Ctesias of Cnidus wrote his 23 book History of Persia. Ctesias is a remarkable figure: he lived and worked in the Persian court and, as a doctor, tended to the world’s most powerful kings and queens. His position gave him special insight into the workings of Persian court life and access to the gossip and scandal surrounding Persian history and court politics, past and present. His History of Persia was completed at a time when the Greeks were fascinated by Persia and seems very much to cater to contemporary interest in Persian wealth and opulence, powerful Persian women, the institution of the harem, kings and queens, eunuchs and secret plots. Presented here in English translation for the first time with commentaries, Ctesias offers a fascinating insight into Persia in the fifth century BC.