Tales of Titans, Vol. 1: From Rome to the Renaissance

**From GOLD AWARD Winning author Rich DiSilvio****Tales of Titans Vol. I** brings great historical figures to life with concise yet compelling essays, coupled with engaging narratives that enlighten readers to their miraculous deeds, and misdeeds, that have significantly shaped Western civilization. This handsomely illustrated series offers readers brief biographical overviews and cogent analysis, while the quasi-fictional scenarios transport readers into a fascinating past, whereby putting flesh on the bones of several titans and offering glimpses into their hearts, minds, and actions. Even those less inclined to read history will be drawn into DiSilvio's rich narratives that read like novelettes. Yet these engaging tales are constructed from actual events and are infused with original quotes that prove to be both humanizing and instructional. Meanwhile the essays offer unique factoids and perspectives that broaden understanding. This debut volume features leaders from ancient Rome to the Renaissance, including Augustus & Livia, Vespasian & Titus, Hadrian, Constantine, Dante, Brunelleschi, Columbus, Vespucci, King Ferdinand, Pope Alexander VI & Cesare Borgia, and Leonardo da Vinci. From GOLD AWARD Winning author Rich DiSilvio Tales of Titans Vol. I brings great historical figures to life with concise yet compelling essays, coupled with engaging narratives that enlighten readers to their miraculous deeds, and misdeeds, that have significantly shaped Western civilization. This handsomely illustrated series offers readers brief biographical overviews and cogent analysis, while the quasi-fictional scenarios transport readers into a fascinating past, whereby putting flesh on the bones of several titans and offering glimpses into their hearts, minds, and actions. Even those less inclined to read history will be drawn into DiSilvio's rich narratives that read like novelettes. Yet these engaging tales are constructed from actual events and are infused with original quotes that prove to be both humanizing and instructional. Meanwhile the essays offer unique factoids and perspectives that broaden understanding. This debut volume features leaders from ancient Rome to the Renaissance, including Augustus & Livia, Vespasian & Titus, Hadrian, Constantine, Dante, Brunelleschi, Columbus, Vespucci, King Ferdinand, Pope Alexander VI & Cesare Borgia, and Leonardo da Vinci. By GOLD AWARD Winning author Rich DiSilvioTales of Titans Vol. I brings great historical figures to life with entertaining and insightful fictional scenarios, coupled with brief nonfictional accounts that delve into the psyche of each titan, while highlighting either their great achievements, blunders, misfortunes, or evil schemes.This volume features leaders from ancient Rome to the Renaissance, such as Augustus, Vespasian & Titus, Hadrian, Constantine, the Borgias, Columbus, Vespucci, Leonardo, Dante, and more.For those who love great historical figures and always wished they could see them come alive, this book is for you!