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Twelve Against the Gods - Couverture souple

Bolitho, William

 
9781515466925: Twelve Against the Gods
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1515466922 ISBN 13 : 9781515466925
Editeur : Positronic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Twelve Against the Gods by William Bolitho is a dazzling exploration of adventure, ambition, and rebellion. First published in 1929, this literary classic profiles twelve legendary figures-among them Alexander the Great, Casanova, Napoleon, and Charles XII-who dared to defy convention and fate in pursuit of greatness. Each chapter is a gripping tale of a life lived on the edge, challenging the gods of order, reason, and safety. Bolitho doesn't merely recount history; he revives it with wit, drama, and insight, revealing the risk-taking spirit that drives human progress-and destruction.

Perfect for lovers of biography, philosophy, and bold storytelling, this book is both a celebration and a cautionary tale of what it means to live adventurously. It's not just history-it's a manifesto for dreamers, rebels, and anyone who refuses to live quietly.

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À propos de l'auteur

Twelve Against the Gods by William Bolitho is a dazzling exploration of adventure, ambition, and rebellion. First published in 1929, this literary classic profiles twelve legendary figures-among them Alexander the Great, Casanova, Napoleon, and Charles XII-who dared to defy convention and fate in pursuit of greatness. Each chapter is a gripping tale of a life lived on the edge, challenging the gods of order, reason, and safety. Bolitho doesn't merely recount history; he revives it with wit, drama, and insight, revealing the risk-taking spirit that drives human progress-and destruction.Perfect for lovers of biography, philosophy, and bold storytelling, this book is both a celebration and a cautionary tale of what it means to live adventurously. It's not just history-it's a manifesto for dreamers, rebels, and anyone who refuses to live quietly.

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Éditeur
Positronic Publishing
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1515466922
ISBN 13 
9781515466925
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
236
Coordonnées du fabricant
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