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  • The Reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, AD 138–161

    The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign has been overlooked by modern historians. He is considered one of the five good emperors of the Antonine dynasty under whom the pax Romana enabled the empire to prosper, trade to flourish and culture to thrive. His reign is considered a Golden Age but this was partly ... Read more

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  • Emperor Alexander Severus

    Rome's Age of Insurrection, AD 222–235

    Alexander Severus' is full of controversy and contradictions. He came to the throne through the brutal murder of his cousin, Elagabalus, and was ultimately assassinated himself. The years between were filled with regular uprisings and rebellions, court intrigue (the Praetorian Guard slew their commander at the Emperor's feet) and foreign invasion. Yet the ancient sources generally present his ... Read more

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    Vampyre, The

    by John Polidori ...
    Narrated by Declan McHugh ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 16 min

    The Vampyre by John Polidori, narrated by Declan McHugh, is one of the earliest and most influential vampire tales in literary history. This dark and atmospheric story follows the mysterious and sinister Lord Ruthven, an aristocratic figure whose charm hides a terrifying secret. As Lord Ruthven lures his unsuspecting victims, the chilling truth about his nature is slowly revealed, drawing ... Read more

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  • Sejanus

    Regent of Rome

    The Praetorian Prefect's "dramatic rise and fall still serves as a morality tale through the centuries, and it is one that McHugh tells well" (Beating Tsundoku).The figure of Sejanus has fascinated from ancient to more modern times. Sejanus, the emperor Tiberius' infamous Praetorian Prefect, is synonymous with overreaching ambition, murder, conspiracy and betrayal. According to the traditional ... Read more

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  • The Emperor Commodus

    God and Gladiator

    This historical biography goes beyond popular legend to present a nuanced portrait of the first century Roman emperor.Commodus, who ruled over Rome from 177 to 192, is generally remembered as a debaucherous megalomaniac who fought as a gladiator. Ridiculed and maligned by historians since his own time, modern popular culture knows him as the patricidal villain in Ridley Scott's film Gladiator. ... Read more

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  • Revolts Against Rome

    Rebellions and Mutinies in the First Century AD

    by John S McHugh ...
    Examines first-century Roman military mutinies, exploring soldiers’ loyalty, rebellion causes, and imperial responses.Throughout the first century AD, the emperors of Rome faced various threats to their rule from ambitious or embittered nobles. However, events show the Roman legionaries to be tenaciously loyal to the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The murder of Nero, the last of his dynasty, unleashed ... Read more

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  • The Celestial Code of Scripture

    The Astral Cipher Underlying the Miracle Stories of the Bible and Qur'an

    by John McHugh ...
    While researching celestial mythology at Brigham Young University, John McHugh stumbled upon the arcane code that is the template for the legends and miracles in all Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures.This code was embedded in the archaic Mesopotamian belief system that conceptualized the astral sky as the “heavens,” and its constellations and planets as deities ... Read more

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  • Rome's Enemies Within

    Imperial Conspiracies and Assassinations in the Roman Empire during the First Century AD

    by John S McHugh ...
    Explores the deadly conspiracies against Roman Emperors from Augustus to the 1st century AD, revealing the complex motives and bloody consequences of assassination attempts and betrayals.The greatest danger to Roman emperors was the threat of deadly conspiracies arising among the Senate, the imperial court or even their own families All the emperors that reigned from Augustus to the end of the ... Read more

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  • Moral Theology

    Enriched edition. A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities

    In 'Moral Theology,' an engrossing anthology encompassing profound ethical inquiries and moral reflections, the diverse selection of essays traverses a spectrum of religious and philosophical dimensions. This collection, assembled with an eye toward capturing the intricate tapestry of moral discourse, illuminates foundational questions of right, wrong, and the complexities therein. Through its ... Read more

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  • Moral Theology

    Enriched edition. A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities

    In "Moral Theology," the anthology presents a profound exploration of ethical frameworks and moral reasoning, reflecting a comprehensive range of literary styles that merge philosophical analysis with theological discourse. Within the varied yet focused collection, each piece thoughtfully engages with pressing ethical issues, traversing topics from personal morality to societal ethics. The ... Read more

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  • Moral Theology (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities

    Moral Theology gathers a comprehensive body of Catholic ethical reflection into a disciplined synthesis, moving between doctrinal exposition, practical moral reasoning, and pastoral discernment. Its governing themes—conscience, law, virtue, sin, grace, and the duties of Christian life—are treated with the clarity of scholastic method and the urgency of lived religious practice. The volume's range ... Read more

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  • The Forgotten Reapers of World War II

    Gallant Jamaicans Help Defeat The Axis Powers

    From the indispensable onion fields of Elba, New York State, to the glittering orchard of "The Big Apple" - New York City, John McHugh's The Forgotten Reapers spotlights the invaluable role that he and his fellow Jamaican war workers played in saving the crops of World War II America and in maintaining necessary industry and commerce throughout America's cities. Crossing U-boat-infested waters, ... Read more

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