Saint Cloud of Gaul, The Prince Who Traded Kingdoms

Saint Cloud of Gaul, The Prince Who Traded Kingdoms
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Total Pages : 190
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ISBN-10 : 0997000597
ISBN-13 : 9780997000597
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Saint Cloud of Gaul, The Prince Who Traded Kingdoms by : Susan Peek

A horrific act of treachery. A hairbreadth escape. A decade of desperate hiding.And an encounter with Christ that changes it all!When young Prince Cloud, grandson of the mighty King Clovis and heir to the Kingdom of Orleans, is suspiciously summoned to his uncle's castle, little does he know his world is about to implode. Hurled into a life of danger, where his royal identity must remain hidden at all costs, Cloud eventually stumbles upon the only Kingdom worth fighting for. An explosive new saint novel for teens by the wildly popular Susan Peek! Nearly everyone has heard of St. Cloud, Minnesota, but few know the story of the inspiring saint whose name it bears. The time has come for Saint Cloud of Gaul to blaze forth from hiding!

A Soldier Surrenders

A Soldier Surrenders
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Publisher : Ignatius Press
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 1586171186
ISBN-13 : 9781586171186
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis A Soldier Surrenders by : Susan Peek

A dramatic and powerful story of a great sinner who became a great saint, similar to the famous conversion stories and lives of St. Augustine, St. Paul, and St. Mary Magdalene. St. Camillus is a man that anyone can relate to and be inspired by, a moving story that will appeal to people of all walks of life who recognize in themselves the need for an ongoing conversion and effort to serve others in a spirit of charity and kindness.

Crusader King

Crusader King
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Publisher : TAN Books
Total Pages : 189
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ISBN-10 : 9781618901941
ISBN-13 : 161890194X
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis Crusader King by : Susan Peek

A new historical novel about the unusual life of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, the leper crusader king who - despite ascending to the throne at only 13, his early death at 24 and his debilitating disease - performed great and heroic deeds in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Teenagers and avid readers of all ages will be amazed at this story and be inspired by a faith that accomplished the impossible!

The King's Prey

The King's Prey
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Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 0997000570
ISBN-13 : 9780997000573
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis The King's Prey by : Susan Peek

An insane king. His fleeing daughter. Estranged brothers, with a scarred past, risking everything to save her from a fate worse than death. Toss in a holy priest and a lovable wolfhound, and get ready for a wild race across Ireland. Will Dymphna escape her deranged father and his sinful desires? For the first time ever, the story of Saint Dymphna is brought to life in this dramatic novel for adults and older teens. With raw adventure, gripping action, and even humor in the midst of dark mental turmoil, Susan Peek's newest novel will introduce you to a saint you will love forever! Teenage girls will see that Dymphna was just like them, a real girl, while young men will thrill at the heart-stopping danger and meet heroes they can easily relate to. If ever a Heavenly friend was needed in these times of widespread depression and emotional instability, this forgotten Irish saint is it!

A Little History of the World

A Little History of the World
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9780300213973
ISBN-13 : 0300213972
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis A Little History of the World by : E. H. Gombrich

E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations—most of them in full color—are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history.

The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean

The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 491
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ISBN-10 : 9781473840959
ISBN-13 : 1473840953
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean by : Raoul McLaughlin

This study of ancient Roman shipping and trade across continents reveals the Roman Empire’s far-reaching impact in the ancient world. In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the ocean to trade with the rich kingdoms of ancient India. Along these routes, the Roman Empire traded bullion for valuable goods, including exotic African products, Arabian incense, and eastern spices. This book examines Roman commerce with Indian kingdoms from the Indus region to the Tamil lands. It investigates contacts between the Roman Empire and powerful African kingdoms, including the Nilotic regime that ruled Meroe and the rising Axumite Realm. Further chapters explore Roman dealings with the Arab kingdoms of southern Arabia, including the Saba-Himyarites and the Hadramaut Regime, which sent caravans along the incense trail to the ancient rock-carved city of Petra. The first book to bring these subjects together in a single comprehensive study, The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean reveals Rome’s impact on the ancient world and explains how international trade funded the legions that maintained imperial rule.

Saint Magnus, the Last Viking

Saint Magnus, the Last Viking
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Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 0997000503
ISBN-13 : 9780997000504
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Saint Magnus, the Last Viking by : Susan Peek

Historical young adult novel of Saint Magnus, An 11th century Viking prince.

A Book of Golden Deeds

A Book of Golden Deeds
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Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105049256147
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Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis A Book of Golden Deeds by : Charlotte Mary Yonge

Thoughts on Machiavelli

Thoughts on Machiavelli
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 350
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ISBN-10 : 9780226230979
ISBN-13 : 022623097X
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Thoughts on Machiavelli by : Leo Strauss

The esteemed philosopher’s assessment of good, evil, and the value of Machiavelli. Leo Strauss argued that the most visible fact about Machiavelli’s doctrine is also the most useful one: Machiavelli seems to be a teacher of wickedness. Strauss sought to incorporate this idea in his interpretation without permitting it to overwhelm or exhaust his exegesis of The Prince and Discourses on the First Ten Books of Livy. “We are in sympathy,” he writes, “with the simple opinion about Machiavelli [namely, the wickedness of his teaching], not only because it is wholesome, but above all because a failure to take that opinion seriously prevents one from doing justice to what is truly admirable in Machiavelli: the intrepidity of his thought, the grandeur of his vision, and the graceful subtlety of his speech.” This critique of the founder of modern political philosophy by this prominent twentieth-century scholar is an essential text for students of both authors.

The Forgotten Christmas Saint

The Forgotten Christmas Saint
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Total Pages : 42
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ISBN-10 : 0997000562
ISBN-13 : 9780997000566
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis The Forgotten Christmas Saint by : Susan Peek

Meet Saint Anastasia, one of the greatest Christmas saints and the Patroness of Martyrs. Take her hand and let her lead you to the Crib! When people think of saints that remind them of Christmas, Saint Anastasia is almost always forgotten. For centuries, this humble and unassuming martyr has remained hidden in the shadows of the stable. Yet of all the saints in Heaven, she is the only one whose feast day falls on Christmas itself! It's about time she stepped forward and made some new friends! Join Saint Anastasia and her best friend, Saint Theodota, as they bravely prove their love for God and neighbor, even unto the sacrifice of their own lives. With charming full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text, this third book in Susan Peek's new series for children (companion to her series for teens, "God's Forgotten Friends: Lives of Little-known Saints") is sure not only to capture the hearts of Catholic children everywhere, but to inspire and inflame them with a greater love for their Holy Faith and the saints who lived and died for it.