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Behold the Dawn    by K.M. Weiland
Price: $3.99 USD. 98940 words. Published on January 11, 2010. .

For sixteen years, rogue knight Marcus Annan has remained unbeaten on the field of battle, but waiting for him in the midst of the Third Crusade is the greatest enemy he has ever faced... His past.
Who Were the First ExPats?    by john Halsted
Price: Free! 9770 words. Published on June 25, 2010. .

Who were the greatest proponents of expatriate living? In the jet age of today you would think that modern man can surely lay claim to this title. But think again! This is a short study of expatriate, forced and voluntary, living from the earliest of times until today.
The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 1    by Roger Kean
Price: $3.99 USD. 103630 words. Published on July 20, 2010. .

Few books before have explored the exploits and notorious antics of Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail—a record of the often brutal but fascinating lives of the ancient world's most powerful rulers. This eBook edition of the praised 2005 hardback has web-links to illustrations, genealogy and maps. Vol.1: from Augustus to Carinus (63 BC–AD 285. "A joyride of a read."
The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 2    by Roger Kean
Price: $3.99 USD. 100330 words. Published on July 20, 2010. .

Few books before have explored the exploits and notorious antics of Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail. Exhaustive research brings to life the fascinating lives of the ancient world's most powerful rulers. This eBook edition of the praised 2005 hardback has web-links to numerous illustrations and maps. Vol.2: from Diocletian to Justinian (AD 285–565). "This book is a must."
Northwind    by Dolores A McCabe
Price: $2.25 USD. 59200 words. Published on August 3, 2010. .

The year is 795 AD. Enter the tumultuous world of ninth century Viking Europe and follow the Ivarsson brothers' adventures, seen through the eyes of Moira, Eirik's Irish wife, as they search for a home and a future.
on the Trail of the Real St George    by Oliver Hayes
Price: $4.99 USD. 20780 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on September 8, 2010. .

Dragon-slayer, English hero, martyr, warrior, soldier and saint — St George has been all these things. But who was the real St George? This fascinating book draws on the most recent academic research into folklore and legends to put together an accurate account of St George’s original life story, and how he has developed in folklore and legend to become what he is today.
The Spear of Lepanto, Books I & II    by Leon Radomile
Price: $9.99 USD. 203580 words. Published on January 15, 2011. .

An epic tale of adventure, romance and heroism, vividly bringing the distant past to life. Set in the 16th century and featuring a young and affable Miguel de Cervantes, the story is about the quest for an enigmatic relic Pope Pius V believes will decide the fate of Christian Europe. Only a brokered alliance forced by the Holy See between Spain and Venice can stop the invincible Ottoman Turks.
A Gift for the Sultan    by Geoffrey Fox
Price: $4.99 USD. 108540 words. Published on March 27, 2011. .

A Gift for the Sultan is a story of Christians versus Muslims, cosmopolitans versus anti-urbanites, the conflicts within each group, and the surprising complicities between supposed foes. Based on the true history of the siege of Constantinople in 1402 and the battle of Ankara, with a cast of historical figures and fictional composite characters.
Legionary    by Gordon Doherty
Price: $2.99 USD. 126450 words. Published on April 16, 2011. .

The Roman Empire is crumbling, and a shadow looms in the east…
Edge of the Empire    by Zachary Hill
Price: $0.99 USD. 101490 words. Published on May 16, 2011. .

Alexios is a Byzantine soldier returning home to Constantinople. He had joined to army when his love married his brother. When he returns he finds his brother dead and the woman he loves in dire need. He takes her and his sister to his villa along the wild boarder of the Empire to live a life of peace. However, barbarians begin to appear ruin and destroy everything he loves.