Terry Brooks

Teresa Patterson

David Cherry

The beloved Shannara series by the No.1 bestselling author Terry Brooks is universally acclaimed as a towering achievement, an unquestionable masterpiece in fantasy literature. Now, for the first time, all the wonders of Shannara have been gathered into a single, comprehensive volume. This indispensible guide illuminates the history, mythology, magic, characters, places and events of the bestselling 10-book SHANNARA series. Magnificently illustrated throughout with full-colour and b&w paintings by award-winning artist David Cherry, meticulously researched by Teresa Patterson, and approved by Terry Brooks. Guaranteed to enrich every armchair traveller's journey into the magical world of Terry Brooks, this fully illustrated reference is the perfect companion to the Shannara epic.

The World of Shannara

Marcel Le Glay

Yann Le Bohec

Jean-Louis Voisin

This magisterial survey, spanning over 1,300 years, is widely acclaimed as the best single-volume history of Rome. The second edition incorporates a number of improvements including new subject sections and maps, expanded coverage of key chapters, and updated resource and bibliographic material. Incorporates a number of improvements, many of which have been suggested by readers. Provides more extensive treatment of key areas. Includes completely new sections to cover subjects omitted from the first edition. Continues to include extensive illustrative material - plates, tables, chronologies, and maps (including two new ones). A more comprehensive index will ensure the book is now easier to use. Please visit our Roman history website at: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/cherry for on-line resources, details of related books, and a unique cross reference tool to help you make the best use of The Roman World: A Sourcebook and A History of Rome.

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