![]() ![]() to extend citizenship to all the free inhabitants of its borders, some 30 million people. The volume ranges from Rome’s earliest days to Emperor Caracalla’s decision in 212 C.E. But coming from her, it serves as an assertive reminder: Pay attention to this chunk of history its questions and problems are still playing out today.īeard’s new book is SPQR, that is, “Senatus Populusque Romanus,” or “The Senate and People of Rome,” an abbreviation that still emblazons trash cans and manhole covers in the city today. The classicist Mary Beard may be the only writer who could get away with the pithy first line of her new book: “Ancient Rome is important.” Coming from a less preeminent figure, it might seem utterly, boringly obvious. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Maxwell published an earlier version of Winter's Orbit on Archive of Our Own, which allowed her to post the story chapter by chapter, with cliffhangers and fast paced banter and action. Added bonus - Winter's Orbit isn't book twenty-whatever! Over at Locus, Liz Bourke said of Maxwell's debut "Well-paced and deftly written, it’s one of the most enjoyable space (or planetary) opera romances that I’ve had the pleasure to read". How do you trust someone you barely know? How do you talk about "family", when your family is sort-of horrible? Throw in political machinations, power vs kindness, and Everina Maxwell's debut novel Winter's Orbit just turned into the queer space opera I've been waiting for since I read Lois McMaster Bujold's Captain Vorpatril's Alliance. An extroverted and scandal prone noble and a shy diplomat have to make things work through an arranged marriage. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() His epic meltdown was so popular that it became an iconic phrase, and was also used as the title for his autobiography. The legendary tennis player was famous for his tantrums at Wimbledon. Before the incident, McEnroe was already famous for his short temper and short fuse, but this outburst made him famous. The legendary tennis player would later use the words “you cannot be serious” as a catchphrase for questioning authority and the power of the sport. Whether you’re a tennis fan or not, you’ll enjoy the lyrics and the music.įorty years ago, John McEnroe had a famous meltdown while playing a match. The acclaimed tennis player has a wide fan base and has been hailed as a legend. If you enjoy the greatness of tennis, you may want to download the John Mcenroe You Can’t Be Serious mp3 to hear the legendary game played with intensity. ![]() |