Ian Ross Bücher

In the final instalment of the Twilight of Empire series, Aurelius Castus is ordered out of retirement to confront the King of Persia's challenge to Rome's authority in the east.

The third collection of Joe from Winnipeg features over 80 humorous commentaries by Ian Ross, showcasing his unique perspective on everyday life. Through a compassionate and curious lens, Ross tackles a variety of social issues, from moose on the road to the quirks of modern living, including immunization and the amusing sight of little dogs in nail polish. This compilation captures the essence of relatable humor and insightful observations that have made the series a beloved staple on CBC Radio One.

Cultural history of Umbria from ancient Umbri to the present day

When a treacherous act of murder throws the western provinces into turmoil, Aurelius Castus is ordered to take command of the military forces on the Rhine. But he soon discovers that the frontier is a place where the boundaries between civilisation and barbarism, freedom and slavery, honour and treason have little meaning. At the very heart of the conflict are two vulnerable boys. One is Emperor Constantine's young heir, Crispus. The other is Castus's own beloved son, Sabinus. Only Castus stands between them and men who would kill them. With all that he loves in danger, Castus and a handful of loyal men must fight to defend the Roman Empire. But in the heat of battle, can he distinguish friend from enemy?

The third installment in the brilliant Twilight of Empire series sees Constantine battle to regain control of Rome from the tyrant Maxentius.

The epic first instalment in a sequence of novels set at the end of the Roman Empire, during the reign of the Emperor Constantine.

The publication of a bawdy novel, Tristram Shandy (1759-67), dramatically changed the life of Laurence Sterne. An obscure provincial clergyman, emotionally and professionally frustrated, he became the most fashionable writer of his day. Praised and reviled in turn, Sterne enjoyed a celebrity which illuminates the nature of eighteenth-century literary fame.

The second novel in this gripping series, set at the end of the Roman Empire, sees a treasonous conspiracy threatening to bring down the Emperor Constantine.

Ian Ross finds to his dismay that he is only left a pittance by his dead mother and it's not going to make the difference to the lives of his huge family. So he wrings his hands and decides to set out and find a holiday home they could at least all benefit from. And so his quest begins. As luck or destiny - or who knows what - would have it he stumbles on the perfect beach on a crystal-clear bay in the deeply southern province of Reggio Calabria, an area he is soon advised is `Bandit Country'. Just how wrong can things go in southern Italy for an English fish-out-of-water, out of his depth in a whirlpool of incomprehensible rules and regulations, family systems, conflicting advice and linguistic conundrums?

Set against the backdrop of the Partridge Crop Reserve, the story explores the challenges faced by a First Nation community grappling with self-governance amidst financial turmoil. With the Chief absent and welfare cheques gone missing, the residents must confront their circumstances with resilience and humor. The narrative offers a poignant and comedic examination of ordinary individuals navigating significant societal issues, highlighting their determination to reclaim control over their lives.