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The story of the birth of nationhood in the mysterious islands off the coast of north west Europe now known as Great Britain. From the first evidence of primitive man using flint tools to butcher animals 500,000 years ago and to the many invasions of Celts, Romans, Anglo Saxons, Vikings and Normans  that forged a fighting race that went on to build the mightiest empire the world has ever seenAll Rights Reserved

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THE QUEEN OF THE NEANDERTHALS by Ygua513

Centuries before the first pharaohs, when the great kingdoms had not yet been born, primitive tribes constituted the first societies in the valleys of the great rivers Nile, Euphrates and Tigris, in Anatolia and on the edge of deserts and mountains. Sedentary villages existed millennia before agriculture and the domestication of animals, inhabited by hunter-gatherer clans, who practiced a nomadic life only when climatic changes affected the resources of their territory. These people organized communities that maintained an intense trade in the middle of the Stone Age, exchanging the most diverse products, sometimes transported more than two thousand kilometers from their place of origin without the help of any animal, sometimes navigating rivers and seas. Before pottery, before the spread of the use of copper, before the domestication of the horse, before the plow... complex societies of hunters collected wild cereals to make wheat and barley flour, drank beer, consumed bread... and erected sanctuaries and temples, which archaeology has only just begun to discover. At the dawn of time, the first chapters of human history took place at a time when only one animal had been domesticated: the dog. However, mankind was not left to its own devices; powerful gods watched... and sometimes intervened.

Gods and Guardians by oche_moses

The mighty Cornelian race has once again reached a precipice. From the origins of near extinction to the height of conquest, from the enlightenment of the great vocation to the consolidation into three kingdoms of 19 islands, Zainox, Kainon, and Meinz find themselves on the brink... This is the age of true legends and mighty men of valor. The kingdoms have suffered some falling out with the mother island, Meinz, and only one pre-circumcised lad stands between the three kingdoms and total catastrophe. This unlikely hero, Nimrod, will uncover the key that makes or breaks the Cornelian islands and the Islanders...

Salvatoria: The Memoirs of Lucretia Aurelia by JackHuston96

Lucretia Aurelia Appius was only fourteen years old when soldiers ordered by Pompey the Great slayed her father and mother in front of her. They would have claimed her life as well, just for being her father's daughter, had she not miraculously run into one of Rome's most powerful men: Gaius Julius Caesar. Caesar would take the scared girl into his villa, knowing she was a tool to make Pompey fall in line with him, and she wasn't worth much more... or so Caesar thought. This girl would turn out to be one of Rome's most cunning politicians, brilliant and fearsome generals and who's name would echo throughout history, using her mind, body and wiles to worm her way into the heart of Roman aristocracy, eventually rising... all the way to the top.

The Beauty Of Rose by yahsss

**DRAFT MOSTLY** FOR FANS OF BRIDGERTON Rose Axel is deformed from the burns she endured from her father. Her face is forever hidden under a veil. Her waist is much too wide, hips too ample. Too many prefer calling her fat. Or to her family, a cow. When hastily married after her father's death, to honor the agreement made in his will, she expects nothing of it. And she is right to think so. Matthew Whitfield is not happy upon receiving Rose as a bride. He cannot even look upon her, as she refuses to take off her veil, and has no features he considers attractive. The handsome charming Mr. Whitfield cannot be bothered by the likes of his wife. She is the fulfillment of a contract and nothing more. So he takes a mistress, and falls in love. Victoria Sill is everything Rose is not. Beautiful, gliding, and glowing. She's interested in one thing only, and that is to hold the title of Matthew's wife, Mrs. Whitfield. She doesn't care who she has to crush to get her way, be it Rose herself. Victoria always get what she wants. Be it one way or other. Soon Rose falls upon a secret that turns the tables. In addition, Victoria finds a way to become closer to the Whitfield name. A child. As the circumstances shift, and the Whitfield mansion is thrown into uproar, will this situation bring Matthew and Rose together? Or will Victoria succeed in keeping them apart? ---- #35 in victorian 5/13/22 #1 in oldtimes 5/23/22 #2 in regency 5/28/22 #1 in bridgerton 6/15/22 [[word count: 80,000-100,000 words]]

The Rose and The Roman by freeradicalkik

The land of Britain has never been one simple to rule, for thousands of years kingdoms fought for dominance between each other but when the Roman's came in, after a few tries, they dominated the centre of the country, from the south coast to the northern border of Hadrian's wall. This land, is Esma's history her ancestors battled to stake their claim and now it was her turn to make the ultimate sacrifice for the good of her people, she's used to being independant, but that was before the Roman came to claim his Rose.

The Slave's Gladiator by Silverdawn_

When death is everywhere, what will you do to survive? All Hadriana remembers is slavery. Her home burned to the ground, she now works the fields of the estate, keeping a low profile to survive. That is, until she attaches the attention of a famous gladiator. Kind, confident, and wanting her, he whispers promises of a different life, a life free from the Roman's hands. That is until his skeletons, more dangerous and more violent then Rome itself, show their faces wanting revenge. Learning to survive is hard, learning to move on is even harder. However, unless Hadriana wants to find herself buried six feet under, she's needs to learn how to do both before his skeletons drag them both under ground forever. Lovely cover done by @final_girl13

Venturously Yours, by sheromania1012

"You are real dumb, you know that?" "Excuse me?" Mockingly, Eliot places her hand over her chest. "I'm deeply offended, Octavia! I'm a smart sexy confident woman." Snorting at his nickname, he says. "Agreed except for the smart thing." Octavius stared ahead, biting into the apple. The crunch noise sounded almost delectable and erotic. She watched his mouth closely. "So you think I'm sexy?" He pauses in bite and glances at her sideway. Rubbing his tongue over his teeth, he simply stares. There was an unbeatable pause between them. They continued to stare, no one daring to look away. Unable to stop, she points out. "You didn't answer." "I think my eyes are enough." _ Eliot Gerard often visits her twin Elixir's farm in the green sunny countryside of Germany. Every visit was a crucial reminder why she and her twin never get along. She always knew what to expect. However, it was unexpected when she meets Elixir's friend, Octavius Weber. In all her visits, she never once met him and suddenly the interesting German fellow pops out of nowhere. Curious and curiouser, Octavius gets about Eliot. High spirited and charming but she is Elixir's secret twin he never heard of until now. Worse, he couldn't touch her because of his own unresolved feelings for Elixir. Locked in the vortex of burning and venturing lust that is fouled and could betray the very foundations of all relations, both of them seek for an escape. What if they can't escape? [The Eighth Book of the V-Series] A Standalone Novella.

~By the Lion's Mane~ >A Narnian Fanfiction< by InkandArrow

It is likely that you have heard the stories of a wonderful land in another world, a land called Narnia. And if you have, you have probably also heard of the four Pevensies, who discovered the land of Narnia by stumbling through a wardrobe. You would have read of the wonderful adventures they had in there, and how they became great kings and queens of Narnia, legendary rulers of their own country. But you have not heard of me, and my part in those same adventures. For my name is Rose, and I was merely a young girl lost in the turmoil of the second World War. But I also found that country, and through my actions, I affected the entire course of Narnian history. My story is one of love and beauty, of evil and the poison of hate, of adventures and journeys into the unkown, of the love of two rulers, of great battles and golden eras of peace. My story is one of unrequited love and frustration, of friendship and great sacrifice, and of many choices one is forced to make throughout life, whether they choose right or wrong. And this is where it begins. ~Part ONE of THREE~

Violent Delights (Violent Delights Book 1) by kullman

In January 1328 fourteen year old Philippa sets sail for England, where her arranged marriage to the young King Edward awaits her. Philippa finds England a hotbed of political intrigue, with Edward's father dead under mysterious circumstances, and his mother eager to take control of the throne. Scheming nobles, a vicious dowager queen, loyal servants, jousts, and psychological warfare ensues. Can Philippa navigate her way through the mess of English politics while forging a relationship with her new husband? Based on the fascinating true story. Trigger/Content warning: this is primarily YA, however, due to the fact that the teenage characters are married there is extended discussion regarding the fact that the characters are expected to have sex. Nothing graphic or particularly steamy on page, but true to reality the teenage characters are in fact married. Some brief violence. Some brief profanity. Some psychological discussions regarding family relationships.

Moments in Time by JimKeysHistory

The story of the people and events that shaped Britain's history, a death, a marriage, a battle, a decision or a simple mistake that changed the course of the nation. From Harold's defeat at Hastings, to Robin Hood's fight against King John. From King Arthur to Thomas a Becket, from Braveheart to the Black Prince, from Guy Fawkes to Napoleon. All the heroes and villains are here ,warts and all.

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THE QUEEN OF THE NEANDERTHALS

Centuries before the first pharaohs, when the great kingdoms had not yet been born, primitive tribes constituted the first societies in the valleys of the great rivers Nile, Euphrates and Tigris, in Anatolia and on the edge of deserts and mountains. Sedentary villages existed millennia before agriculture and the domestication of animals, inhabited by hunter-gatherer clans, who practiced a nomadic life only when climatic changes affected the resources of their territory. These people organized communities that maintained an intense trade in the middle of the Stone Age, exchanging the most diverse products, sometimes transported more than two thousand kilometers from their place of origin without the help of any animal, sometimes navigating rivers and seas. Before pottery, before the spread of the use of copper, before the domestication of the horse, before the plow... complex societies of hunters collected wild cereals to make wheat and barley flour, drank beer, consumed bread... and erected sanctuaries and temples, which archaeology has only just begun to discover. At the dawn of time, the first chapters of human history took place at a time when only one animal had been domesticated: the dog. However, mankind was not left to its own devices; powerful gods watched... and sometimes intervened.