Walter de Lasci is one of the earliest known progenitors of the De Lacy family. He accompanied William the Conquerer to England. One of his descendants, Gilbert de Lacy, helped with the Norman invasion of Ireland. The De Lacy family was a powerful family in Anglo-Irish politics. One of the numerous De Lacy descendants, James Lacy (b. 1828) immigrated to America in 1847. His descendants live in the United States. There are descendants of the original De Lasci who live throughout the world.

In this study, Moulton (social sciences, Johnson & Wales U.) describes the Russian military campaigns of 1719-1721 and examines their contribution to the ending of the Great Northern War. Drawing mainly upon 18th-century Russian-language primary sources, he assesses the military strategy of Peter the Great and considers the diplomatic and financial involvement of Great Britain on behalf of Sweden. Supplemental materials include a chronology, maps, and statistics for the Russian fleets. The text is based upon the author's doctoral dissertation (2000, U. of Denver). Annotation :2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

A non-fiction Odyssey, chronicling the stirring history of just one family through time. The de Lacy family. Warring Norsemen to Norman Lords. Onward to England, and 1066, Establishing Pontefract Castle as The Key to the North. Later other members of the family including John de Lacy at the signing of the Magna Carta. Henry de Lacy the closest confidant of King Edward I. Walter de Lacy established on the medieval English/Welsh border The de Lacy family, became leading Welsh Marcher Lords. Better described as 'War Lords'. Hugh de Lacy the first 'Viscount of Ireland'. Fighting for the expansion of English rule in Ireland. Later the de Lacy family fought against the Crown. The de Lacy family now 'living beyond the pale'. The de Lacy struggle until 1691 and the fall of Limerick 'The Flight of the Wild Geese." Over the next two centuries, the de Lacy family were at the forefront of most European wars. In America a de Lacy on both sides of the Civil War of 1861. One thousand years, of the de Lacy family, their triumphs, and tragedies.

First published in 1875 and read by more than eight million people, this nondenominational book has a 119-year history of healing and inspiration. To attract a new audience, this time-honored message of healing has a powerful new cover, easy-to-read page layout, and word index. Named one of "75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World".