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| Author | : James Mace |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2008-02-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0595483313 |
It has been three years since the wars against Arminius and the Cherusci. Gaius Silius, Legate of the Twentieth Legion, is concerned that the barbarians-though shattered by the war-may be stirring once again. He also seeks to confirm the rumors regarding Arminius' death. What Silius does not realize is that there is a new threat to the Empire, but it does not come from beyond the frontier; it is coming from within, where a disenchanted nobleman looks to sow the seeds of rebellion in Gaul. Legionary Artorius has greatly matured during his five years in the legions. He has become stronger in mind; his body growing even more powerful. Like the rest of the Legion, he is unaware of the shadow growing well within the Empire's borders, where a disaffected nobleman seeks to betray the Emperor Tiberius. A shadow looms; one that looks to envelope the province of Gaul as well as the Rhine legions. The year is A.D. 20.
| Author | : Matthew Glencross |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2018-10-11 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 331989515X |
This volume challenges the traditional view that the First World War represents a pivotal turning point in the long history of monarchy, suggesting the picture is significantly more complex. Using a comparative approach, it explores the diverse roles played by monarchs during the Great War, and how these met the expectations of the monarchic institution in different states at a time of such crisis. Its contributors not only explore less familiar narratives, including the experiences of monarchs in Belgium and Italy, as well as the Austro-Hungarian, Japanese and Ottoman Empires, but also cast fresh light on more familiar accounts. In doing so, this book moves away from the conventional view that monarchy showed itself irrelevant in the Great War, by drawing on new approaches to diplomatic and international history - ones informed by cultural contextualization for instance - while grounding the research behind each chapter in a wide range of contemporary sources The chapters provide an innovative revisiting of the actual role of monarchy at this crucial period in European (indeed, global) history, and are framed by a substantial introductory chapter where the key factors explaining the survival or collapse of dynasties, and of the individuals occupying these thrones, are considered in a wide-ranging set of reflections that highlight the extent of common experiences as well as the differences.
| Author | : Alban Butler |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 1995-01-01 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780860122562 |
For more than two centuries, "Butler's" has been one of the best known, most widely consulted hagiographies. In its brief and authoritative entries, readers can find a wealth of knowledge on the lives and deeds of the saints, as well as their ecclesiastical and historical importance since canonization.
| Author | : Thupten Jinpa |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 553 |
| Release | : 2019-11-12 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0834842599 |
The new standard work and definitive biography of Tsongkhapa, one of the principle founders of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism--the school of the Dalai Lamas. In this groundbreaking addition to the Lives of the Masters series, Thupten Jinpa, a scholar-practitioner and long-time translator for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, offers the most comprehensive portrait available of Jé Tsongkhapa (1357–1419), one of the greatest Buddhist teachers in history. A devout monastic, Tsongkhapa took on the difficult task of locating and studying all of the Indian Buddhist classics available in Tibet in his day. He went on to synthesize this knowledge into a holistic approach to the path of awakening. In an achievement of incredible magnitude, he integrated the pivotal yet disparate Mahayana teachings on emptiness while retaining the important role of critical reason and avoiding the extreme of negating the reality of the everyday world. Included in this volume is a discussion of Tsongkhapa’s early life and training; his emergence as a precociously intelligent Buddhist mind; the composition of his Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, Great Exposition of Tantra, and many other important works; and his founding of the Lhasa Prayer Festival and Ganden Monastery. This is a necessary resource for anyone interested in Tsongkhapa’s transformative effect on the understanding and practice of Buddhism in Tibet in his time and his continued influence today.
| Author | : Gavin Thomas |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2013-10-17 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1409350673 |
Oman is one of the world's most exciting emerging tourist destinations-offering a genuine taste of old Arabia and an oasis of traditional culture amidst the frantically modernizing Gulf states. The country boasts a string of captivating attractions. Scenically, it's one of the region's most memorable destinations, from the craggy uplands of the Hajar mountains to the spectacular fjords of the Musandam peninsula and the dramatic dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Culturally, the country boasts a variety of absorbing sights, ranging from the traditional souks of Muscat, Nizwa, and Salalah to the atmospheric mudbrick towns and towering forts of the interior. The new Rough Guide to Oman is the first in-depth guide to this fascinating country, complete with detailed coverage of all sights, new state-of-the-art maps, and practical information including comprehensively road-tested information about driving and walking routes both on and off the beaten track. Originally published in print in 2011. Now available in ePub format.
| Author | : Deborah LeBlanc |
| Publisher | : Harlequin |
| Total Pages | : 165 |
| Release | : 2017-08-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1488031231 |
The danger in their desire As a Triad witch, Vivienne Fran ois knows better than to let Nikoli Hyland get too close. Her family’s ancient curse means Viv can never be with the sexy human warrior. If she succumbs to her forbidden desires, she risks losing everything and putting all humanity in danger. Still, Nikoli affects her like no other… Nikoli swore an oath to protect the world from the Cartesians, interdimensional beasts bent on destruction. He needs Viv’s help to defeat them, but the feisty beauty’s company makes focusing on the mission difficult. Viv and Nikoli know how to fight evil; it’s battling their hearts that could be their undoing.
| Author | : Abigail Owen |
| Publisher | : Entangled: Amara |
| Total Pages | : 366 |
| Release | : 2020-08-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 164063911X |
Ruthless dragon king Ladon Ormarr must keep his throne—and his people—safe from the cruel High King at all costs. With war on the horizon, he’ll need a miracle to protect his clan. Luckily, the fates have dropped the irresistible Skylar Amon right into his lap. Or so he thought. Because the last thing this phoenix wants is him. A phoenix mate is the ticket to securing his throne, but this fiery Amon sister detests Ladon, doesn’t stick to protocols, and regularly offends his warriors and advisers. Skylar also has no intention of sticking around, nor does she believe in the whole destined-mates thing. But if it means taking out the High King who murdered her parents, she'll put up with the too-sexy-for-her-sanity Ladon...temporarily. Their mating bond may make them want to tear off their clothes, but outside the bedroom...well, Ladon is positive the fates hate him. Just as he starts to win over the mercurial phoenix, everything goes to hell when the High King makes his final move. And Ladon will burn down the world to keep the mate he is unwilling to live without. Each book in the Inferno Rising series is STANDALONE: * The Rogue King * The Blood King * The Warrior King * The Cursed King
| Author | : J. M. Sampson |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 235 |
| Release | : 2020-02-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1532094264 |
"a heartfelt tale of heroism sure to appeal to fantasy fans and lovers of old-fashioned adventure alike." ~ Blueink "A virtuous and riveting debut that pays tribute to genre classics." ~ Kirkus "historical fantasy of heroic proportions." "a compelling moral epic that blends mythologies with fantastical elements." ~ Clarion Germaine of Scot Hold, a warrior known as the Emerald Knight, lives in the land of Valeria where he holds to the old code of honor and valor. A family man, Germaine makes his living by swearing liege oath to those needing his aid. It is his greatest wish that all in his land will one day live in peace. In the meantime, violence is a necessity for survival. Lady Estella Merelda’s life is in grave danger. Both her parents have died, leaving her as the reluctant new ruler of her kingdom, Lyon Hold, taking her focus away from finding a husband. After a rather skeptical Lady Estella is finally convinced she needs protection, she sends her servant to retrieve the Emerald Knight, who soon swears to defend her and her kingdom from an evil lord. It proves to be the most dangerous task of his life when he is challenged to a single combat against a dark sorcerer and, if that is not enough, must also face a dragon’s wrath. As he races against the specter of death, the Emerald Knight fights his last battles—for his life and heart. In this action-packed saga, a warrior of legendary valor pits his skills against an evil lord, sorcery, and vengeful dragon to protect his lady.
| Author | : Lily Arad |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 443 |
| Release | : 2022-06-21 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 3110767619 |
Presentations of offerings to the emperor-king on anniversaries of his accession became an important imperial ritual in the court of Franz Joseph I. This book explores for the first time the identity constructions of Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem as expressed in their gifts to the Austro-Hungarian Kaisers at the time of dramatic events. It reveals how the beautiful gifts, their dedications, and their narratives, were perceived by gift-givers and recipients as instruments capable of acting upon various social, cultural and political processes. Lily Arad describes in a captivating manner the historical narratives of the creation and presentation of these gifts. She analyzes the iconography of these gifts as having transformative effect on the self-identification of the Jewish communities and examines their reception by the Kaisers and in the Austrian and the Palestinian Jewish press. This groundbreaking book unveils Jewish cultural and political strategies aimed to create local Eretz-Israel identities, demonstrating distinct positive communal identification which at times expressed national sentiments and at the same time preserved European identification.
| Author | : Robert Geran Landen |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 505 |
| Release | : 2015-12-08 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1400878276 |
Oman, a state in southeastern Arabia, is a prime example of a country that has not benefited greatly from modernization, but instead has fallen into economic and political insignificance as a result of economic and technological innovations introduced by the West. Prior to the nineteenth century Mr. Landen finds that native Omanis had developed a thriving maritime industry which was responsible for the country's economic health. With the advent of colonialism from the West, Oman’s fortunes declined. The changes that took place, the influence of British leaders who directed the political activities in Oman, and the internal politics of Oman are all considered. The last chapter contains speculations on the effect of the discovery of oil on the future of Oman. Originally published in 1967. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
