Wenceslas
Wenceslas

Author: Geraldine McCaughrean

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0552549096

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Good King Wenceslas looked out On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even . . . The age-old carol of Good King Wenceslas and his page--who set out on a bitter winter night to deliver the spirit of Christmas--is retold in this lavishly illustrated storybook. The majestic images in rich, soft oil pastels are a perfect complement to this much-loved tale.

Autobiography of Emperor Charles IV and his Legend of St Wenceslas
Autobiography of Emperor Charles IV and his Legend of St Wenceslas

Author: Balázs Nagy

Publisher: Central European University Press

Published: 2001-10-02

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9633865565

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One of the few autobiographies to have survived from the Middle Ages, this life history of one of the most influential rulers of the fourteenth century, Charles IV of Bohemia, covers his life from birth until his election as King of Germany in 1346. Charles IV describes his childhood, spent mainly in the court of French kings, his juvenile years, his marriage and his first steps into the international political scene during the early part of the fourteenth century. A unique addition to this volume is the first ever English translation of the Legend of Saint Wenceslas, written by Charles IV of Luxemburg. This is the first autobiography to contain both the Latin narrative sources and a complete English-language translation.

The Night of Wenceslas
The Night of Wenceslas

Author: Lionel Davidson

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2016-07-05

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0571329934

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The award-winning debut thriller from the bestselling author of Kolymsky Heights 'Quite simply the best thriller writer around.' Spectator Nicolas Whistler is young, bored and in debt. When an opportunity to make some money arises, he can't turn it down. He is sent to Prague to carry out a simple assignment, but he soon finds himself trapped between the secret police and the clutches of the mysterious Vlasta. Whether he likes it or not, Nicolas is now a spy. 'Fast-moving, exciting, often extraordinarily funny.' Sunday Times 'Brilliant. Don't miss it.' Observer

Good King Wenceslas, a Legend in Music and Pictures
Good King Wenceslas, a Legend in Music and Pictures

Author: Mary Reed Newland

Publisher: Harper San Francisco

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780816404742

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Illustrated text of the well-known carol is accompanied by a brief history of the real Wenceslas, duke of Bohemia, and how the song about him came to be written.

Wenceslas
Wenceslas

Author: Carol Ann Duffy

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2012-11-22

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 1447213343

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Beginning with the King's Cook, who is preparing a sumptuous Christmas Pie, Wenceslas takes us to a medieval feast. The lords and ladies are at their places, the wine is in full flow, the musicians are playing in the gallery and the entertainment has begun. All should be perfect. But when the good King looks up from his table he sees something more than just snow, falling deep and crisp and even . . . Richly illustrated by Stuart Kolakovic, this gorgeous poem captures the age-old magic of Christmas. In reimagining the much-loved carol of King Wenceslas, Carol Ann Duffy's wonderful poem offers merriment and festive cheer, but also celebrates what is truly important at this special time of year: the simple acts of kindness that each of us can show another.

Prague
Prague

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1588391612

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This catalogue accompanies the Fall 2005 exhibition that celebrates the flowering of art in medieval Prague, when the city became not only an imperial but also an intellectual and artistic capital of Europe. Scholars trace the distinctly Bohemian art that developed during the reigns of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and his sons; the artistic achievements of master craftsmen; and the rebuilding of Prague Castle and of Saint Vitus' Cathedral. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.

Millennial Nuns
Millennial Nuns

Author: The Daughters of Saint Paul

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-07-05

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1982158034

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More and more people-- especially millennials-- are turning to religion as a source of comfort and solace in our increasingly chaotic world. Rather than live a cloistered life of seclusion, the Daughters of Saint Paul actively embrace social media to evangelize, collectively calling themselves the #MediaNuns. In this collective memoir, eight of these Sisters share their own discernment journeys, struggles and crises of faith that they have overcome, and episodes from their daily lives. They offer practical takeaways and tips for living a more spiritually-fulfilled life, no matter your religious affiliation. -- adapted from jacket

The Ideal Ruler in Medieval Bohemia
The Ideal Ruler in Medieval Bohemia

Author: Robert Antonín

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2017-03-06

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 9004341129

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The Ideal Ruler in Medieval Bohemia discusses the development of medieval concepts and ideas about just and unjust rulership in medieval Bohemia. This theme is examined in the context of the European political thinking between 6th and 14th centuries. Robert Antonín provides new insights into interpretations of medieval sources of various kinds and asks innovative questions regarding the legitimization of monarchic power, the importance of Saint Wenceslaus, the role of ancient and biblical motifs in the Czech sources, and the influence of chivalric ideals on concepts of power. The theme of the book revolves around medieval perceptions of ideal rulership, which is seen as one of the cultural-anthropological constants shaping the social reality of the contemporary world.

Treachery and Truth
Treachery and Truth

Author: Katy Huth Jones

Publisher:

Published: 2016-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780819875358

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"The story of St. Wenceslaus as told by his servant, Poidevin"--

Teaching Little Fingers to Play
Teaching Little Fingers to Play

Author: John Thompson

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2005-07-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1495011321

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(Willis). A piano series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands.