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Meteors that Enlighten the Earth
Napoleon promoted and honored great men throughout his reign. In addition to comparing himself to various great men, he famously established a Legion of Honor on 19 May 1802 to honor both civilians and soldiers, including non-ethnically French men. Napoleon not only created an Irish Legion in 1803 and later awarded William Lawless and John Tennent the Legion of Honour; he also gave them an Eagle with the inscription “L’Indépendence d’Irlande.” He awarded twenty-six of his generals the marshal’s baton from 1804 to 1815, and in 1806, he further memorialized his soldiers by deciding to erect a Temple to the Glory of the Great Army, modeled on Ancient designs. From 1806 to 1815, Napol...
Shaping North America [3 volumes]
This fascinating multivolume set provides a unique resource for learning about early American history, including thematic essays, topical entries, and an invaluable collection of primary source documents. In 1783, just months after the United States achieved independence from Great Britain, General George Washington was compelled to convince his officers not to undertake a military coup of the Congress of Confederation. Had the planned mutinous coup of the Newburgh Conspiracy gone forward, the American experiment may have ended before it even began. The pre-colonial and colonial periods of early American history are filled with accounts of key events that established the course of our nation...
The Caesar of Paris
Napoleon is one of history’s most fascinating figures. But his complex relationship with Rome—both with antiquity and his contemporary conflicts with the Pope and Holy See—have undergone little examination. In The Caesar of Paris, Susan Jaques reveals how Napoleon’s dueling fascination and rivalry informed his effort to turn Paris into “the new Rome”— Europe’s cultural capital—through architectural and artistic commissions around the city. His initiatives and his aggressive pursuit of antiquities and classical treasures from Italy gave Paris much of the classical beauty we know and adore today.Napoleon had a tradition of appropriating from past military greats to legitimize his regime—Alexander the Great during his invasion of Egypt, Charlemagne during his coronation as emperor, even Frederick the Great when he occupied Berlin. But it was ancient Rome and the Caesars that held the most artistic and political influence and would remain his lodestars. Whether it was the Arc de Triopmhe, the Venus de Medici in the Louvre, or the gorgeous works of Antonio Canova, Susan Jaques brings Napoleon to life as never before.
The Routledge History of Monarchy
The Routledge History of Monarchy draws together current research across the field of royal studies, providing a rich understanding of the history of monarchy from a variety of geographical, cultural and temporal contexts. Divided into four parts, this book presents a wide range of case studies relating to different aspects of monarchy throughout a variety of times and places, and uses these case studies to highlight different perspectives of monarchy and enhance understanding of rulership and sovereignty in terms of both concept and practice. Including case studies chosen by specialists in a diverse array of subjects, such as history, art, literature, and gender studies, it offers an extens...
The Stage Is Set
Even a cursory glance at the news is enough to convince us that the world is falling into chaos. But we haven't seen anything that compares to what will happen in the final events leading to the second coming of Jesus Christ. For anyone who longs to know what the future holds--and especially for those who look for a glimmer of hope in our broken world--highly respected pastor and Bible teacher Bryant Wright offers a book that shows God has not lost control over his creation. In fact, he has a sovereign plan that includes ultimate victory for the church and the salvation of his people, Israel. God's timeless promises offer hope to believers who are grieved at the state of the world. Wright carefully illuminates the signs of the times that point toward his glorious appearing and millennial reign, and answers common questions, such as: - What does the Bible say about the antichrist? - What will be the future of Israel? - Where is Armageddon, what will happen there, and why?
Simply Napoleon
“What a little gem! If you are looking for a quick biography of Napoleon, look no further. With lively narrative and good mastery of facts, Simply Napoleon will take you on a thrilling journey recounting Napoleon's rise to power from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to the emperor of much of Europe. Highly recommended for those wanting a brief refresher on one of the greatest European statesmen. This is both an entertaining and an enlightening read!” —Alexander Mikaberidze, Sybil T. and J. Frederick Patten Professor of History Department of History and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University in Shreveport The first emperor of France and one of the shrewdest military...
Banned from the Internet?!
Dr. Matthew Donald Zarzeczny, FINS is a regular contributor to popular websites Listverse and TopTenz.net, but some of his lists have been deemed too controversial for advertisers. This book contains those lists along with a discussion of other lists deemed too controversial for popular online list sites. "Banned from the Internet?!" also offers ideas for how to use this book for teaching courses on history and censorship.
Hasta el tiempo del fin - Profundidad y Alcance de las Profecías de Daniel-
En el caso de las profecías de Daniel, es interesante la frase de Daniel 12:4 que señala “Pero tú, Daniel, cierra las palabras y sella el libro hasta el tiempo del fin. Muchos correrán de aquí para allá, y la ciencia se aumentará”, si bien en última instancia es Dios quien revela a su tiempo los misterios, hay una condicionante exclusiva de nuestros tiempos que hacia hasta este momento fuese entendible mucho de lo revelado: la historia.
The Nile
The greatest river in the world has a long and fascinating history. Professor Terje Tvedt, one of the world's leading experts on the history of waterways, travels upstream along the river's mouth to its sources. The result is a travelogue through 5000 years and 11 countries, from the Mediterranean to Central Africa. This is the fascinating story of the immense economic, political and mythical significance of the river. Brimming with accounts of central characters in the struggle for the Nile – from Caesar and Cleopatra, to Churchill and Mussolini, and on to the political leaders of today, The Nile is also the story of water as it nourished a civilization.
Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wurde oft als der letzte Renaissance-Mensch bezeichnet. Der renommierte Germanist Jeremy Adler zeigt in dieser neuen Biographie, dass Goethe mit gleichem Recht als Erfinder der Moderne gelten kann, der vieles vorwegnahm, was in den letzten beiden Jahrhunderten auf den unterschiedlichsten Gebieten gedichtet und gedacht wurde. Jeremy Adler macht deutlich, was Goethes "Götz von Berlichingen" mit Tschechow und Ibsen zu tun hat, der "Werther" mit Flaubert und Proust oder der "Faust" mit Musil, Joyce und Simone de Beauvoir. Von Darwin und Marx bis zu Weber und Einstein haben die Wissenschaften von Goethes Schaffen gezehrt. Gleichwohl war Goethe kein einsames Genie. Jeremy Adler zeigt ihn in seinen zeitgenössischen Kontexten, die halb Europa umspannten, und erzählt von Goethes Begegnungen mit den Großen seiner Zeit, von Beethoven bis Napoleon. Auf diese Weise gewinnt er frische Perspektiven auf Goethes wichtigste Werke, auf sein Leben, sein naturwissenschaftliches Denken und sein politisches Wirken. Und wir begreifen, warum Goethe zu lesen noch immer so aufregend sein kann.
