Краткое описание: Том первый (Становление) Истории Византийской империи", труда выдающегося русского византиста Ф.И.Успенского, охватывает первый (до 527 г.) и второй (518-610 гг.) периоды истории Византии, - от перенесения столицы в Константинополь до восстания экзарха Ираклия.

Краткое описание: Второй том (Эпоха смут) настоящего издания охватывает период византийской истории от времени правления Ираклия до воцарения Михаила III и восстановления в империи православия (VII-IX века). Крупнейший византинист Ф.И.Успенский в своем увлекательном повествовании погружает читателя в бурные события, происходившие в Византии, - борьбу за светскую и духовную власть, наполненную интригами, предательством и убийствами.

Краткое описание: В третьем томе (Македонская династия) помещена следующая часть всеобъемлющего труда Ф.И.Успенского "История Византийской империи", охватывающая период с 867 по 1057 гг., - время правления Македонской династии. Особое внимание уделено духовному и светскому влиянию Византии на славян Балканского полуострова и Русь.

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Set in the English countryside in the first years of the nineteenth century, Silas Marner is a magical story of redemption through human relationships. Silas, a weaver, is betrayed by his best friend and the woman he loves. He loses all faith in humanity and moves to the village of Raveloe. There he lives a solitary life, working and hoarding his gold coins, until one day his gold is stolen.

Краткое описание: When the superbly handsome Dorian Gray sees his portrait he makes a terrible wish: that the portrait will grow older and that he will remain young forever. What happens to the portrait that no one ever sees? This disturbing story of a man who is willing to sell his soul for eternal youth while pursuing pleasure and passion was first published in 1890. It is Oscar Wilde’s only novel and one of his most celebrated works.

Краткое описание: In the New York of the 1870s, Newland and May are about to marry. Then May’s cousin, Ellen, arrives from Europe and everything changes.

Краткое описание: Sherlock Holmes is bored. But then the attractive Mary Morstan arrives at 221B Baker Street with a strange story to tell. Her father vanished ten years ago: four years later she received a beautiful pearl, and since then she has received a pearl every year. Now she has been invited to meet the sender of these pearls and asks Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson for their help.

The case involves a mysterious map, hidden treasure and a wooden-legged man, enough to intrigue even Sherlock Holmes. But it’s more than just a mystery for loyal Doctor Watson: will he find love with the lovely Miss Morstan?

Краткое описание: Sherlock Holmes is called in to help solve a mysterious murder in Sussex, England, but the motives for the crime originated years before in a place known as “the Valley of Fear” across the Atlantic.

Краткое описание: Love and family duty form the central threads of this classic, tragic tale by one of Britain's finest novelists.

Краткое описание: A classic love story which was first published in 1847. Numerous plays, films and television adaptations have been made of this great novel.