Alfred J. Church's 'The Count of the Saxon Shore' is a historical fiction novel set during the Roman occupation of Britain. The book vividly portrays the clash of two cultures - the Romans and the Saxons...

The Iliad is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time. Set during the Trojan War, this timeless poem vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering...

The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of every man's journey though life. The poem centers on the Greek hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years...

Romulus is the legendary founder and the first king of Rome. Son of Mars by Rhea Silvia, daughter of King Numitor of Alba Longa, he was, so runs the myth, exposed with Remus, his twin-brother, at the...

"ONCE upon a time there was a certain King of Sparta who had a most beautiful daughter, Helen by name. There was not a prince in Greece but wished to marry her. The King said to them: "Now you must all...

“Some men are born to a great deal of trouble, yet bear it with so light a heart that they never seem to have a care in the world. This was the case with Hercules. His troubles began early, and they never...

Vigorous retelling of Homer's Iliad, relating the incidents of the great siege of Troy, from the quarrel of the chiefs to the ransoming of Hector's body. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

In "The Count of the Saxon Shore," Alfred J. Church weaves a rich tapestry of historical fiction set in Roman Britain, highlighting the tumultuous interactions between Roman forces and Celtic tribes....

Alfred J. Church's 'The Burning of Rome' offers a compelling historical fiction account of the devastating fire in Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research,...

Southey's Oriental Romances, Thalaba the Destroyer and The Curse of Kehama, are, I suppose, almost wholly unknown to the younger generation of readers. It must be confessed that they are not commended...

For somewhat older children who have heard their brothers talk of the difficulties of translating Homer there is "The Odyssey for Boys and Girls", wherein Alfred J. Church has retold in simple language...

Alfred J. Church's 'To the Lions' is a gripping historical novel set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. Written in a vivid and descriptive style, the book follows the trials and tribulations...