Sword Spirit

Author : Zack White
Publisher : Reason to Revolution
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 191405931X

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The Sword and the Spirit by Zack White Pdf

More than two hundred years on, the Napoleonic Wars still fascinates, with fresh perspectives and new information continuing to develop our understanding of the era. Drawing on cutting-edge research presented at the British Commission for Military History's inaugural 'War and Peace in the Age of Napoleon' Conference, this volume presents a rich array of papers from both established and emerging experts of the period. Featuring the work of Edward Coss, Andrew Bamford, Jacqueline Reiter, Alistair Nichols, Vanya Bellinger, Gavin Daly, Silvia Gregorio-Sainz, and Hailey Stewart, The Sword and the Spirit examines some of the people, personalities, and policies that shaped the conflict. From assessments of Napoleon's mental state, to the actions of individuals such as Sir Home Popham and Carl von Clausewitz; from the siege of San Sebastian to the fields of Waterloo, this book considers the impacts that patronage, diplomacy, psychology, personal experiences, and the disobedience of established practices all had on the waging of war. In the process, it demonstrates the truth of Napoleon's remark that the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.

Author : Andrew Preston
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 779 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307957603

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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith by Andrew Preston Pdf

A richly detailed, profoundly engrossing story of how religion has influenced American foreign relations, told through the stories of the men and women—from presidents to preachers—who have plotted the country’s course in the world. Ever since John Winthrop argued that the Puritans’ new home would be “a city upon a hill,” Americans’ role in the world has been shaped by their belief that God has something special in mind for them. But this is a story that historians have mostly ignored. Now, in the first authoritative work on the subject, Andrew Preston explores the major strains of religious fervor—liberal and conservative, pacifist and militant, internationalist and isolationist—that framed American thinking on international issues from the earliest colonial wars to the twenty-first century. He arrives at some startling conclusions, among them: Abraham Lincoln’s use of religion in the Civil War became the model for subsequent wars of humanitarian intervention; nineteenth-century Protestant missionaries made up the first NGO to advance a global human rights agenda; religious liberty was the centerpiece of Franklin Roosevelt’s strategy to bring the United States into World War II. From George Washington to George W. Bush, from the Puritans to the present, from the colonial wars to the Cold War, religion has been one of America’s most powerful sources of ideas about the wider world. When, just days after 9/11, George W. Bush described America as “a prayerful nation, a nation that prays to an almighty God for protection and for peace,” or when Barack Obama spoke of balancing the “just war and the imperatives of a just peace” in his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, they were echoing four hundred years of religious rhetoric. Preston traces this echo back to its source. Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith is an unprecedented achievement: no one has yet attempted such a bold synthesis of American history. It is also a remarkable work of balance and fair-mindedness about one of the most fraught subjects in America.

Author : Kohshyu Yoshida
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462909902

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Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques by Kohshyu Yoshida Pdf

The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers — they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana. This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Downloadable video Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy.

Author : Xuan YuanShouHu
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781647367145

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Qianyuan Sword by Xuan YuanShouHu Pdf

An unknown sword with an unknown cultivation technique had achieved a breakthrough to the next realm. It was a useless weapon that could not be cultivated. He had unraveled the secrets of each continent and walked towards the Endless Planes. What kind of innate mission did he have? And how was he going to walk to the pinnacle step by step?

Author : Liu FengHuiXue
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781636540542

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Heavenly Sword Evil Sovereign by Liu FengHuiXue Pdf

The path to becoming an immortal, reversing to becoming a devil, that would only take a flick of a finger from time to time. Trampling through the cycle of reincarnation with blood, breaking through life and death on the Vast Expanse Society. Buried love reverses the Road to River Styx, the sword aura shook the nine universe. Wrong me now to create eternal tribulation, who to me read the red candle.

Author : Wen Anliang
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781646773701

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Heaven Slaughtering Sword God by Wen Anliang Pdf

The young eagle wanted to expand Ling Yunzhi, and he had refined the Thousand Hammer Heart Tempering Stone. To shake the heavens and the earth, what need was there to be afraid of the cold and blazing sun?! Thousand year Sword Spirit, reincarnated. With the help of the dragon vein, as well as the cultivation of a heaven rank cultivation technique, let's see how he kills the heavens with his divine sword in this life!

Author : Joy Lamb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Intercessory prayer
ISBN : 098370581X

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The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God by Joy Lamb Pdf

Author : Steve Shackleford
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440211566

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Spirit Of The Sword by Steve Shackleford Pdf

Live the Legend. Feel the Steel&break;&break;Steeped in lore and legend, swords evoke images of samurai swordsmen, knights in shining armor, the glint of hardened steel, the charge of mounted cavalry. Spirit of the Word is a stunning visual journey through the history of the simplest and greatest weapon ever devised. More than 300 detailed photos of swords throughout the centuries and from around the world Scenes from the ancient swordmaking capitals of Europe The magic of the Japanese sword, including a profile of Yoshindo Yoshihara, the world's greatest living swordsmith Swords on the Big Screen: a cinematic exploration of sword mythology &break;&break;For the historian, for the collector, for the edged weapon enthusiast, Spirit of the Sword is the perfect one-volume guide to the history and mystique of the world's long blades. From, fascinating information on the history of swords from around the world to helpful tips on collecting and displaying swords, you'll find in Spirit of the Sword.

Author : Ji MoHongLiu
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 765 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781649208811

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Ancient Sword Emperor by Ji MoHongLiu Pdf

With the Stellar Transposition, his punch shattered the earth, and his gaze turned bright. This was an era of mystical cultivation. There were numerous sects, evil spirits, powerful individuals, and the survival of the fittest. The mysterious young man, Chen Yao, with a three-foot-long blade in his hand, started from a nameless service disciple. He became a genius, abused experts, became a divine beast, hunted delicate girls, broke through all spells with a single sword, and killed his way up to the ninth level of heaven to become an Eternal Sword Emperor. Close]

Author : Zhang Cheng
Publisher : Publicationsbooks
Page : 1585 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781304462398

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The sword is broken and the sky is broken by Zhang Cheng Pdf

This teenager is Xing Er, named Ye Xing. When he was born that year, his father Ye Yun stood outside the door indifferently, waiting for the birth of the child. He looked up at the night sky and found that the stars in the night sky were particularly bright today, and the one directly above him was brighter than others.

Author : Nakamura Taisaburo
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583945421

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The Spirit of the Sword by Nakamura Taisaburo Pdf

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword--first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most complete of Nakamura's writings on Japanese swordsmanship. Here Nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido, kendo, and tameshigiri; the correct mental approach to sword practice; training methods; numerous kata or forms; a guide to sword maintenance; and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Illustrated with over 800 original photographs, this book is a must-have for any student of the Japanese sword and an excellent resource for sword enthusiasts in general.

Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0578013096

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The Spirit and the Sword by John Michael Greer Pdf

Martial arts are not a distinctly Eastern phenomenon. The West has had numerous fighting forms that have developed sufficiently to be considered Martial arts. However, the vast majority of these Martial disciplines have not survived the advancement of the West toward technological combat. In this fascinating and highly instructive volume, John Michael Greer reveals a little known living tradition of swordsmanship that has survived into the twenty-first century behind the sealed doors of small and secretive fraternal lodges. Greer integrates these techniques of the sword with the development of the whole person along Qabalistic evolutionary principles that will be familiar to many Western esotericists. What emerges is a highly important component of the Western secret tradition, the nearly lost Art of the Sword. If you have ever longed to feel the power of live steel in your hand, face to face with a worthy adversary on the field of honorable combat, then this is the book for you.

Author : Cheng Gang
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 759 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781649757272

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Sword Stirs the World by Cheng Gang Pdf

The Divine Lands' calamity, the chaotic world, and so many tyrants and tyrants. An ordinary youth who wanted to play this game had unexpectedly obtained a unique book, cultivated peerless martial arts, defeated all sorts of masters, and even wrote a legend in his life. Then, was it a rain of smoke that covered his entire life, or was he trying to draw out a sword and save the lives of all under the heavens? Oh, trouble! It was painful! How should he choose?

Author : Yi MuLi
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 1197 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781648843549

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Sword Soaring the Heaven by Yi MuLi Pdf

In the end, he had to use his sword and go straight up to the third heaven. How could the will of a lifetime compare to that of a great Dao? Close]

Author : Feng SuiYuan
Publisher : Funstory
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781649206664

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Master of Ways of World by Feng SuiYuan Pdf

The entire world had changed. Demons, monsters, ghosts, monsters, monsters, and monsters were rampant! An ordinary youth had stepped onto the path of defying the heavens! The first natives were furious, and the gods left Shang! Who was the chess player and who was the chess piece? Looking at the tens of thousands of struggles, I wield the Heaven's Pride Dao! This is a novel with a new theme. Please enjoy it slowly.