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Stephen Dando-Collins
From the award-winning historian, Stephen Dando-Collin, Seven Against Thebes is an enthralling historical narrative concerning one of the greatest military adventures of all time.
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Award-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins brings his renowned expertise to Rebels Against Rome, where he showcases many of the rebellious movements against the Great Roman Empire, as well as the…
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This hero has four paws and a wagging tail! Based on the true stories of heroic military and service dogs who save countless lives. At the kennels, Caesar the chocolate…
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After finishing his stint as a care dog for an injured war hero, Caesar resumes his career in the Australian Army, helping detect a bomb at the Sydney Opera House…
Who was Rome's greatest general, statesman, and nation-builder: Caesar or Pompey?
Few people have had as many words written about them down through the centuries as Julius Caesar-the brilliant general…
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Explore all of the murder, madness, and mayhem in Ancient Rome during the reign of the mad emperor, Caligula. In this book about Rome’s most infamous emperor, an expert author…
The only book about the landmark trial of the first Native American to be recognized legally as a person- an eloquent reminder of a fight well fought. -Kirkus
The incredible, previously untold story of Australia’s role in the creation of the world-famous Pasteur Institute.
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Australian entrepreneur, Robert Stigwood was the first media mogul in Britain to be dubbed ‘Mr Showbiz". After an extraordinarily large life he died 4 January 2016. This is his story…
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Cyrus the Great was one of the most influential figures in history- an enlightened ruler and brilliant general who created the Persian Empire, the largest empire known to man to…
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Expert historian and author Stephan Dando-Collins chronicles the First Jewish Revolt and its important role in both Roman and Jewish historical memory.
Award-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins brings his renowned expertise to Constantine at the Bridge, where he unveils how the Battle of the Milvian Bridge marked the point of no return for…
Award-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins brings his renowned expertise to Rebels Against Rome, where he showcases many of the rebellious movements against the Great Roman Empire, as well as the rebels…
Unraveling the many mysteries surrounding the murder of Julius Caesar The assassination of Julius Caesar is one of the most notorious murders in history.
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Equal parts compelling history and taut murder mystery, this perceptive investigation examines the death of Germanicus Julius Caesargrandson of Marc Antony, adopted son of the emperor Tiberius, father of Caligula…
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Born in Port Pirie, South Australia and moving to the UK in the 1950s where he soon established a theatrical agency, at the height of his success, in the 1970s…
Another extraordinary true Australian tale discovered by the bestselling author of Crack Hardy, Stephen Dando - Collins.Mistaken identity haunted Joseph Windred. It saw him wrongly convicted on two continents and…
A gripping story that brings to life one of Australia’s World War I military victories. Frankie and Taz didn’t think about killing, or dying, when they lied about their age…
Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation, Premier of NSW, Statesman, Visionary, Political Leader, Poet, Humanist May 27, 2015 brings the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Parkes. After…
A story of the world’s first tank-versus-tank battle.
When their friend Lucky, Tanzania’s deputy chief ranger, is kidnapped by a band of elephant poachers, Ben and Charlie set off with Caesar and the Global Rapid Reaction Responders team…
William Bligh is famous as captain of the Bounty, the ship he lost to mutineers led by Fletcher Christian. But few people know that Bligh was the centre of a…
This is the true story of three of Australian soldiers, the Searle brothers. One brother was killed at Gallipoli, another on the Western Front. One came home a decorated hero…
Has Caesar met his match?
Explosive detection dog Caesar is in Texas with his handler, Ben, to train the local police. When a bomb detonates nearby and Caesar sniffs out…
July 4, 2018 will see the 100th anniversary of the World War One Battle of Hamel, fought on the Somme on American Independence Day, an Allied victory, achieved in a…
The Dam Busters, The Great Escape and Reach for the Sky were all written by Paul Brickhill, an Australian hero of WWII. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth…
Caesar the War Dog’s most exciting and suspenseful adventure yet!
When Sergeant Ben Fulton’s family joins him on a cruise ship holiday, Ben, Josh, Maddie and Nan travel in luxury…
Could the killing of Germanicus Julius Caesar-the grandson of Mark Antony, adopted son of the emperor Tiberius, father of Caligula, and grandfather of Nero-while the Roman Empire was still in…
Another extraordinary true Australian tale discovered by the bestselling author of Crack Hardy, Stephen Dando - Collins.Mistaken identity haunted Joseph Windred. It saw him wrongly convicted on two continents…
On a January afternoon in 1893, men hunkered down behind sandbagged emplacements in the streets of Honolulu, with rifles, machine guns, and cannon ready to open fire. Troops and police…
The Saga of the Most Celebrated Legion of the Early Roman Empire In Nero’s Killing Machine, the second in the author’s definitive histories of the legions of ancient Rome, Stephen…
In his new book, military historian Stephen Dando–Collins turns to one of the most celebrated chapters of ancient Roman history–Julius Caesara s sojourn in Egypt and his love affair with…
The true story behind the events in 300: Rise of an Empire , the sequel to Zack Snyder’s 300 The action-filled movie 300 focused on Ancient Greece’s epic battle of…
Once again bringing the history of ancient Rome to vibrant life, author Stephen Dando-Collins continues his compelling look at the formidable fighting legions that drove Rome’s expansion. In Mark Antony’s…
Follows the trials and triumphs of Julius Caesar’s Legio X from its activation to the slogging battle of Munda and from Thapsus. This book incorporates the history of Rome and…
Tycoon’s War tells the story of an epic imperialist duel–a violent battle of capitalist versus idealist, money versus ambition–and a monumental clash of egos that resulted in the deaths of…
Incorporates the history of Rome and the Roman army at the height of their power and glory. Here, the author presents the portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion…
The Saga of the Most Celebrated Legion of the Early Roman Empire In Neroa s Killing Machine, the second in the authora s definitive histories of the legions of ancient…
A unique and splendidly researched story, following the trials and triumphs of Julius Caesar’s Legio X-arguably the most famous legion of its day-from its activation to the slogging battle of…
