Twelve Against the Gods

<p><strong><em>Twelve Against the Gods </em>by William Bolitho is a dazzling exploration of adventure ambition and rebellion. </strong>First published in 1929 this literary classic profiles twelve legendary figures-among them Alexander the Great Casanova Napoleon and Charles XII-who dared to defy convention and fate in pursuit of greatness. Each chapter is a gripping tale of a life lived on the edge challenging the gods of order reason and safety. Bolitho doesn't merely recount history; he revives it with wit drama and insight revealing the risk-taking spirit that drives human progress-and destruction.</p><p></p><p>Perfect for lovers of biography philosophy and bold storytelling this book is both a celebration and a cautionary tale of what it means to live adventurously. It's not just history-it's a manifesto for dreamers rebels and anyone who refuses to live quietly.</p>