A Lancastrian Mirror for Princes
A Lancastrian Mirror for Princes

Author: Rosemarie McGerr

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2011-11-15

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0253356415

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The Yale New statutes manuscript and medieval English statute books : similarities and differences -- Royal portraits and royal arms : the iconography of the Yale New statutes manuscript -- The Queen and the Lancastrian cause : the Yale New statutes manuscript and Margaret of Anjou -- Educating the prince : the Yale New statutes manuscript and Lancastrian mirrors for princes -- "Grace be our guide" : the cultural significance of a medieval law book.

The Medieval Reception of the Shāhnāma as a Mirror for Princes
The Medieval Reception of the Shāhnāma as a Mirror for Princes

Author: Nasrin Askari

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2016-08-09

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 9004307915

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Nasrin Askari explores the medieval reception of Firdausī’s Shāhnāma, or Book of Kings (completed in 1010 CE) as a mirror for princes. Through her examination of a wide range of medieval sources, Askari demonstrates that Firdausī’s oeuvre was primarily understood as a book of wisdom and advice for kings and courtly elites. In order to illustrate the ways in which the Shāhnāma functions as a mirror for princes, Askari analyses the account about Ardashīr, the founder of the Sasanian dynasty, as an ideal king in the Shāhnāma. Within this context, she explains why the idea of the union of kingship and religion, a major topic in almost all medieval Persian mirrors for princes, has often been attributed to Ardashīr.

Slavs and Tatars
Slavs and Tatars

Author: Anthony Downey

Publisher: Jrp Ringier

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783037644072

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This form of political writing often called 'advice literature', shared by Christian and Muslim cultures alike, 'mirrors for princes' attempted to elevate statecraft ('dawla') to the same level as faith/religion ('din') during the Middle Ages.These guides for future rulers - Machiavelli's The Prince being a widely known example - addressed the delicate balance between seclusion and society, spirit and state, echoes of which we continue to find in the US, Europe, and the Middle East several centuries later.Today we suffer from the very opposite: there is no shortage of political commentary, but a notable lack of intelligent, eloquent discourse on the role of faith and the immaterial as a valuable agent in society or public life.This publication brings together the writing of preeminent scholars and commentators using the genre of medieval advice literature as a starting point to discuss fate and fortune versus governance, advice for female nobility, and an Indian television drama as a form of translation of statecraft. The illustrated essays are accompanied by an interview with Slavs and Tatars.Mirrors for Princes is edited by Anthony Downey, Editor-in-Chief of Ibraaz, and is published with NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery.

Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes

Author: Julia Donaldson

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2017-04-06

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 150983883X

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From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes contains five delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From going to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house, causing mischief with their furry friends, having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the following stories: - The Magic Shoes - The Golden Goose - Prince Precious Paws - Which Witch? - The Princess Test

Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror
Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror

Author: Natasha Farrant

Publisher: WW Norton

Published: 2020-05-05

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1324015578

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What makes a princess excellent? Eager to learn the answer, an enchantress casts her magic mirror into our universe. Reflected in it are princesses from around the world and across centuries who refuse to be pretty, polite, and obedient. Princess Leila of the desert protects her people from the king with the black-and-gold banner; Princess Tica takes a crocodile for a pet; Princess Ellen explores the high seas; Princess Abayome puts empathy and kindness above royal beauty; and in an apartment building, a girl named Princess saves her community’s beloved garden from the hands of urban developers. These girls are fierce, brave, and determined to do the rescuing themselves. Connecting their stories is the magic mirror, which reveals itself when each girl needs it most, illuminating how a princess’s power comes not from her title or looks, but from her own inner strength. These beautifully imagined stories, complemented by vibrant and inviting artwork, are by turns charming and bold, familiar and surprising.

Princess Mirror-Belle
Princess Mirror-Belle

Author: Julia Donaldson

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

Published: 2016-12-22

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1760551813

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From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team who are beginning to read on their own. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen's mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades - from battling with Dragon Pox to exploring a department store and helping out with the local pantomine. From celebrating birthdays to having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. Beautifully illustrated by Lydia Monks - Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for more confident readers.

The Prince
The Prince

Author: Niccolò Machiavelli

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-08-29

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 3387010257

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.