Royal Vendetta

Author : Theo Aronson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1398977016

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Royal Vendetta by Theo Aronson Pdf

Author : Marek Jan Chodakiewicz,John Radzilowski
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1412834937

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Spanish Carlism and Polish Nationalism by Marek Jan Chodakiewicz,John Radzilowski Pdf

While both Spain and Poland developed genteel cultures grounded in Catholic religion, and experienced periods of growth followed by long decline, it is also the case that large differences in political economy and military structures also existed. Thus while Spain merely declined in power, Poland was partitioned by three powerful and rapacious neighbors. The Catholic and conservative elements that have been strong in both Poland and Spain have often been portrayed as obscure nativist and racist and even fascist. The purpose of this volume is to move beyond the simplistic vision this created about both countries into a more balanced and careful appraisal of tradition and development. Puncturing this stereotype, Eugene Genovese wryly notes that "as every schoolboy knows, Europe's Catholic Right has consisted of reactionaries who began in the service of residual feudal landowners and ended in support of big capital's exploitation and oppression of the masses. Still, the totalitarian horrors of the twentieth century proved prescient....the warnings of the Catholic traditionalist Right about the consequences of radical democracy and cultural nihilism. These splendid essays, as readable as they are scholarly, launch a long overdue assessment of vital political events." Ewa Thompson, professor of Slavic Studies at Rice University, writes. "The fall of Communism facilitated growth of research in areas previously difficult to access. One such area is Polish interest in Spain, the history of the Catholic Right in Europe. This pioneering volume explores both narratives and succeeds in showing that they are related. The similarities have to do with the symmetrical positions of Poland and Spain asfrontiers of Europe against invasions from Islam. The present collection of papers explores recent history developing against this background."

Author : John Van der Kiste
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752470832

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A Divided Kingdom by John Van der Kiste Pdf

There is little available on the dramatic and colourful history of the Spanish monarchy. Experienced author and historian John Van der Kiste provides a readable and anecdotal look at one of the key European dynasties from the nineteenth century to the present. He begins with the wayward, ill-educated Isabella II, who was forced to marry her nephew. During much of her reign power was in the hands of her generals and her exile and abdication saw the crown of Spain hawked round Europe for two years. It was briefly accepted then refused by Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen - thus starting the Franco-Prussian War - and, after a short, unsuccessful stint as a republic, the monarchy was restored when Isabella's son Alfonso XIII was chosen as King. John Van der Kiste leads us through his popular reign, the reign of his son - who married one of Queen Victoria's granddaughters - and the socialist movement in Spain after the Great War which led to the dictatorship of Primo de Rovera. Finishing with the Spanish Civil War, the 'reign' of General Franco and the return of the monarchy with the present King, Juan Carlos, this is a fascinating look at the Spanish Bourbons.

Author : Mark A. Leuchter,David T. Lamb
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506407852

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The Historical Writings by Mark A. Leuchter,David T. Lamb Pdf

History has an inescapable centrality in the Hebrew Bible, and biblical narratives are for many readers the best recognized and most memorable parts of the Bible. Yet the history of ancient Israel and the nature of Hebrew historiography remain hotly contested topics in contemporary scholarship. The Historical Writings introduces students to the character of the Deuteronomistic History (Joshua through Kings) and other historical writings (Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles); to the different roles history-writing plays throughout the Hebrew Bible; to the key historical questions and methods shaping contemporary scholarly debate in light of archaeological research; and to the literary and theological contours of the biblical narratives themselves. An introduction presents issues in the historical and literary interpretation of these writings. Subsequent chapters on the books Joshua through Kings, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Chronicles each discuss literary concerns, historical issues, and theological themes relevant to each book, then offer succinct and informative commentary on the book. Pedagogical features include maps, photographs, primary sources from the ancient Near East, reading lists, and a glossary.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : American literature
ISBN : PSU:000052001260

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Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006357409

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Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : American drama
ISBN : UOM:39015085476847

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Catalogue of Title-entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, Under the Copyright Law ... Wherein the Copyright Has Been Completed by the Deposit of Two Copies in the Office by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : William Jarema,Joshua Belcher
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781631357503

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The Secrets of UDA: United Dwarf Alliance by William Jarema,Joshua Belcher Pdf

1012 AU: At the command of the Caves of Longevity, Delko and companions have been led into the hands of the evil Verlod, sent undercover in order to destroy the Monastery of Fordosheol, and assassinate Archbishop Haridan. The Archbishop’s ruthless army of Racers, Warriors, and Goblins has quickly laid waste to the northern lands, already conquering the North Door of the Cave Dwarfs and splitting the Eastern Continent in two. King Sam-Sam is pinned within the City of White Stone and the plan of evil is now fully beginning to reveal itself. The Archbishop’s son, Despot, has stolen two of the keys to the Emerald Doors leading into the realm of the Dragons. But why? If Delko cannot destroy the Monastery and conquer the Archbishop, all will be lost. Or is it already too late?

Author : Coryne Hall
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750957748

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Princesses on the Wards by Coryne Hall Pdf

Queens and princesses have always shown care and compassion, but many went much further. They were not afraid to roll up their sleeves, work in wards or help in field hospitals and operating theatres, despite their sheltered upbringings. Through wars and revolutions across Europe, their experiences were similar to those of thousands of other nurses, but this is the first time that their involvement in nursing and the extent of their influence on the profession has been detailed in full. Beginning with two daughters of Queen Victoria – Princess Alice and Princess Helena – Princesses on the Wards looks at the difficulties these royals faced while carving a worthwhile role in an age when the place of a well-born woman was considered to be in the home. Empress Alexandra of Russia, Queen Marie of Romania, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, and Princess Alice of Greece (mother of the Duke of Edinburgh) were just a few of Queen Victoria's relatives who set an example of service well beyond that considered necessary for their rank. Not all of them were fully trained nurses, but each made a positive contribution towards alleviating suffering which cannot be overestimated.

Author : Michael Lynch
Publisher : Random House
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781446475638

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Scotland by Michael Lynch Pdf

From Bannockburn and Robert the Bruce to the union of the crowns and Mary, Queen of Scots; from the Reformation and John Knox, to the Enlightenment and the Highland Clearances, and right up to devolution, Scotland is the definitive history of a country that has experienced centuries of dramatic change. Michael Lynch, named as 'one of the most influential historians in Scotland of the last thirty years', has penned an extraordinary one-volume history of the country that spans twenty centuries, from the Picts to the present day. Thrilling, comprehensive, provocative and timely, Scotland is a monumental work of scholarship.

Author : Greg King
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806535210

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The Duchess Of Windsor by Greg King Pdf

“A sympathetic and believable portrait” of the American woman for whom King Edward VIII gave up the throne, with photos included (Christian Science Monitor). A woman's life can really be a succession of lives, each revolving around some emotionally compelling situation or challenge, and each marked off by some intense experience. It was the love story of the century—the king and the commoner. In December 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry “the woman I love,” Wallis Warfield Simpson, a twice-divorced American who quickly became one of the twentieth century's most famous personalities, a figure of intrigue and mystery, both admired and reviled. Wrongly blamed for the abdication crisis, Wallis suffered hostility from the Royal Family and much of the world. Yet interest in her story has remained constant, resulting in a small library of biographies that convey a thinly veiled animosity toward their subject. The truth, however, is infinitely more fascinating than the shallow, pathetic portrait that has often been painted. Using previously untapped sources, acclaimed biographer Greg King presents a complete and, for the first time, sympathetic portrait of the Duchess that sifts the decades of rumor and accusation to reveal the woman behind the legend. From her birth in Pennsylvania during the Gilded Age to her death in Paris in 1986, King takes the reader through a world of privilege, palaces, high society, and love with the accompaniment of hatreds, feuds, conspiracies, and lies. The cast of characters is vast: politicians and presidents, dictators and socialites. Twenty-four pages of photographs reveal the life of the Duchess in all its incomparable glamour and romance. “A wide, absurd cast of characters—led by the British royal family . . . Wallis’ lavish decorati

Author : Dennis Wheatley
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448212651

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Vendetta in Spain by Dennis Wheatley Pdf

Spain, 1906. The Duke de Richleau has not yet succeeded his father, and is still the Count de Quesnoy. Anarchism permeates every country in Europe, and not a night passes without groups of fanatics meeting in cellars to plan attempts with knives, pistols or bombs against the representatives of law and order. A bomb outrage gives de Quesnoy ample cause to vow vengeance on the assassins. His attempt to penetrate anarchist circles in Barcelona nearly costs him his life. In San Sebastian, Granada and Cadiz he hunts and is hunted by them in a ruthless vendetta. A rich novel packed with true history, subtle intrigue, sudden violence, terrorism, blackmail and suspense, alongside the bitter-sweet romance between gallant young de Quesnoy and the beautiful Condesa Gulia.

Author : Brian Patrick Duggan
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786484621

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Saluki by Brian Patrick Duggan Pdf

One of the oldest known breeds of domesticated dogs, the Saluki traveled throughout the Middle East with desert tribes, who valued the dogs for their ability to hunt gazelles. Famously painted on the walls of the Pharaohs' tombs, the Salukis' history intrigued English dog enthusiasts who were instrumental in popularizing the breed and importing it to Europe and the United States in the early 20th century. This book tells the story of those who brought the Saluki to the West, most notably Florence Amherst, who discovered the dogs while in Egypt and went on to breed 50 litters. Other world travelers who fell under the Salukis' spell included Lady Anne Blunt, Austen Layard and Gertrude Bell. Also covered are lesser-known Saluki aficionados, mainly military officers who hunted with their hounds in Iraq, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt and sought to replicate that experience at home.

Author : Alison Croggon
Publisher : Walker Books Australia
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781922244673

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Black Spring by Alison Croggon Pdf

Love. Lust. Betrayal. A dangerous obsession. Lina is enchanting, vibrant but wilful. And her eyes betray her for what she truly is – a witch. With her childhood companion, Damek, she has grown up privileged and spoiled and the pair are devoted to each other to the point of obsession. But times are changing. Vendetta is coming. And tragedy is stalking the halls of the Red House. Black Spring is a stunning new novel by award-winning Australian poet and author Alison Croggon. Inspired by the Gothic horror classic Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, this gripping story of love, lust, magic and betrayal is the perfect book for young adult fiction readers and fans of sophisticated fantasy. Alison can be found online: http://www.alisoncroggon.com/ “Brontë devotees will swoon.” – Kirkus Reviews “Croggon has come up with a story that is rich and beautifully complicated, layered with intriguing politics, told by well-crafted characters.” – Australian Book Review “In language and pitch, the pastiche is spot on … Devotees of Brontë’s original work will enjoy Croggon’s amplification of the story’s supernatural elements.” – Publisher’s Weekly “A great book for young adults who would like something that combines a fantasy tale with the feel of a classic.” – Bookseller+Publisher

Author : Julia Ortiz Griffin,William D. Griffin
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780816074761

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Spain and Portugal by Julia Ortiz Griffin,William D. Griffin Pdf

Serves as a reference guide for any student interested in the modern history of Spain and Portugal. This work contains a concise narrative history, a chronology, and an A-to-Z encyclopedia covering significant people, places, events, and issues in Spanish and Portuguese history.