Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth

Author: Vera Brittain

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Published: 2009-07-16

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 0297859145

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I in this unforgettable true story of young love, war, and how to make sense of the darkest times 'Remains one of the most powerful and widely read war memoirs of all time' Guardian 'A haunting elegy for a lost generation' The Times 'Should be compulsory reading' Daily Mail In 1914 when war was declared, Vera Brittain was twenty, preparing to study at Oxford. Four years later her life - and the lives of her whole generation - had changed in a way that would have been unimaginable. TESTAMENT OF YOUTH, one of the most famous autobiographies of the First World War, is Brittain's account of how she survived those agonising years; how she lost the man she loved; how she nursed the wounded and how she emerged into an altered world. A passionate record of a lost generation, it made Vera Brittain one of the best-loved writers of her time, and has lost none of its power to shock, move and enthral readers since its first publication in 1933. With an afterword from Kate Mosse OBE.

Shoulder-Straps
Shoulder-Straps

Author: Henry Morford

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2020-08-05

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 3752413247

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Reproduction of the original: Shoulder-Straps by Henry Morford

The Pilgrim's Progress New Amplified
The Pilgrim's Progress New Amplified

Author: John Bunyan

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers

Published: 2011-07-28

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0768499070

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Abraham Lincoln and Louisa May Alcott's Little Women were ardent admirers of John Bunyan's wondrous allegory, Pilgrim's Progress. Now beginning it's fourth century of popularity, this book has been copiously quoted by countless authors, preachers and orators for hundreds of years. Now in modern English comes The New Amplified Pilgrim's Progress. All of the age-old spiritual treasures that have made John Bunyan's original the world's best selling non-biblical masterpiece in all of history are now carried to new heights of power and clarity in this new enhanced version. While this is perhaps the most adventure-filled and user-friendly adaptation ever penned, yet it is totally unabridged and,excepting certain amplified scenes, remains strictly faithful to Bunyan's original storyline. Exciting new levels of love and joy, hope and humor are skillfully woven by master storyteller Jim Pappas, into this enchanting retelling of John Bunyan's immortal classic! Designed to return this spellbinding masterpiece of angels and giants, castles and dragons, to the fireside of the everyday reader.

Katharine Graham's Washington
Katharine Graham's Washington

Author: Katharine Graham

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2003-11-11

Total Pages: 834

ISBN-13: 1400030595

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As a fitting epilogue to a life intimately linked to Washington, D.C., Pulitzer Prize winner Katharine Graham, the woman who transformed The Washington Post into a paper of record, left behind this lovingly collected anthology of writings about the city she knew and loved, a moving tribute to the nation’s capital. To Russell Banks, it is a place where “no one is in charge and no one, therefore, can be held responsible for the mess.” To John Dos Passos, it is “essentially a town of lonely people.” Whatever your impressions of Washington, D.C., you will likely find them challenged here. Experience Christmas with the Roosevelts, as seen through the eyes of a White House housekeeper. Learn why David McCullough is happy to declare “I love Washington,” while The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn wonders, “Why Do They Hate Washington?” Glimpse David Brinkley’s depiction of the capital during World War II, then experience Henry Kissinger’s thoughts on “Peace at Last,” post-Vietnam. Written by a who’s who of journalists, historians, First Ladies, politicians, and more, these varied works offer a wonderful overview of Katharine Graham’s beloved city.

When Knighthood Was in Flower
When Knighthood Was in Flower

Author: Charles Major

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-09-10

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13:

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Step into the enchanting world of Charles Major’s When Knighthood Was in Flower, a captivating historical romance set in the era of chivalry and courtly love. This novel transports you to a time of knights, castles, and heroic deeds, blending romance and adventure into a timeless tale. As Major’s narrative unfolds, you’ll follow the adventures of a noble knight and his quest for honor and love. The story brings to life the grandeur and intrigue of medieval times, offering a vivid depiction of the trials and triumphs of its valiant characters. But here’s a question to consider: How do ideals of honor and chivalry shape the actions and destinies of those who live by them? Can the pursuit of true love and glory overcome the obstacles of an intricate and demanding era? Explore the vibrant and dramatic world of When Knighthood Was in Flower, where each chapter reveals the romance and valor of knights in a bygone age. This is more than just a historical romance; it’s a celebration of bravery and alove in a time of legend and lore. Are you ready to be swept away by the romance and adventure of When Knighthood Was in Flower? Experience a novel that captures the essence of a chivalric age filled with heroic deeds and passionate love. Don’t miss the chance to dive into this enthralling story. Purchase When Knighthood Was in Flower

The Amazing Emperor Heliogabalus
The Amazing Emperor Heliogabalus

Author: John Stuart Hay

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-11-05

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13:

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The life of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, generally known to the world as Heliogabalus, is as yet shrouded in impenetrable mystery. The picture we have of the reign is that of an imperial orgy—sacrilegious, necromantic, and obscene. The boy Emperor, who reigned from his fourteenth to his eighteenth year, is depicted amongst that crowd of tyrants who held the throne of Imperial Rome, with the help of the praetorian army, as one of the most tyrannical, certainly as the most debased. The present writer started this study with the view that the Syrian boy-Emperor was, in all probability, what his biographers have painted him, and what all other writers have accepted as being a substantially correct account of the absence of mind, will, policy, and authority which he was supposed to have betrayed, along with other even more reprehensible characteristics.