Heirs To Forgotten Kingdoms
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Heirs To Forgotten Kingdoms
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Author : Gerard Russell
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2015-12-01
Heirs To Forgotten Kingdoms written by Gerard Russell and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Travel categories.
Despite its reputation for religious intolerance, the Middle East has long sheltered many distinctive and strange faiths: one regards the Greek prophets as incarnations of God, another reveres Lucifer in the form of a peacock, and yet another believes that their followers are reincarnated beings who have existed in various forms for thousands of years. These religions represent the last vestiges of the magnificent civilizations in ancient history: Persia, Babylon, Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. Their followers have learned how to survive foreign attacks and the perils of assimilation. But today, with the Middle East in turmoil, they face greater challenges than ever before. In Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms, former diplomat Gerard Russell ventures to the distant, nearly impassable regions where these mysterious religions still cling to survival. He lives alongside the Mandaeans and Ezidis of Iraq, the Zoroastrians of Iran, the Copts of Egypt, and others. He learns their histories, participates in their rituals, and comes to understand the threats to their communities. Historically a tolerant faith, Islam has, since the early 20th century, witnessed the rise of militant, extremist sects. This development, along with the rippling effects of Western invasion, now pose existential threats to these minority faiths. And as more and more of their youth flee to the West in search of greater freedoms and job prospects, these religions face the dire possibility of extinction. Drawing on his extensive travels and archival research, Russell provides an essential record of the past, present, and perilous future of these remarkable religions.
Heirs To Forgotten Kingdoms
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Author : Gerard Russell
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-12-01
Heirs To Forgotten Kingdoms written by Gerard Russell and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Travel categories.
Despite its reputation for religious intolerance, the Middle East has long sheltered many distinctive and strange faiths: one regards the Greek prophets as incarnations of God, another reveres Lucifer in the form of a peacock, and yet another believes that their followers are reincarnated beings who have existed in various forms for thousands of years. These religions represent the last vestiges of the magnificent civilizations in ancient history: Persia, Babylon, Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. Their followers have learned how to survive foreign attacks and the perils of assimilation. But today, with the Middle East in turmoil, they face greater challenges than ever before. In Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms, former diplomat Gerard Russell ventures to the distant, nearly impassable regions where these mysterious religions still cling to survival. He lives alongside the Mandaeans and Ezidis of Iraq, the Zoroastrians of Iran, the Copts of Egypt, and others. He learns their histories, participates in their rituals, and comes to understand the threats to their communities. Historically a tolerant faith, Islam has, since the early 20th century, witnessed the rise of militant, extremist sects. This development, along with the rippling effects of Western invasion, now pose existential threats to these minority faiths. And as more and more of their youth flee to the West in search of greater freedoms and job prospects, these religions face the dire possibility of extinction. Drawing on his extensive travels and archival research, Russell provides an essential record of the past, present, and perilous future of these remarkable religions.
The Noble Of Sperath
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Author : Siera Maley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04-08
The Noble Of Sperath written by Siera Maley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-08 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
When the emperor of Eveinia is murdered alongside his heir, the kingdom's twelve nations are thrown into chaos. A fortnight later, a young woman wakes up with no memories, having been unwittingly selected for an impossible mission--to track down the chosen successor from each nation and appoint one as the emperor. If she fails, she may never be able to return to her old life. But a dark order is emerging. Hunted by assassins and escorted by a stableboy, Lia sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about who she is and why she was chosen. Her first target is Jade, the beautiful but mischievous princess of Sperath. Disguised as her maidservant, Lia must navigate the treacherous waters of the court, her daunting task, and a growing closeness with Jade. When suspicious poisonings begin to plague the castle, it's up to Lia to find the culprit, or else risk failing her mission--and losing Jade entirely.
This Is Cuba
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Author : Ben Corbett
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2007-10-15
This Is Cuba written by Ben Corbett and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-15 with Travel categories.
Beyond the throngs of tourists streaming through Central Havana's broad Prado Avenue, and outside the yoke of Castro's 43-year-old Revolutionary program, there exists a parallel Cuba - a separate evolution of a people struggling to survive. With personal stories that depict a people torn between following the directives of their government and finding a way to better their lot, journalist Ben Corbett gives us the daily life of many considered outlaws by Castro's regime. But are they outlaws or rather ingenious survivors of what many Cubans consider to be a forty-year mistake, a tangle of contradictions that has resulted in a strange hybrid of American-style capitalism and a homegrown black market economy. At a time when Cuba walks precariously on the ledge between socialism and capitalism, This Is Cuba gets to the heart of this so-called outlaw culture, taking readers into the living rooms, rooftops, parks, and city streets to hear stories of frustration, hope, and survival. Updated with a new preface.
The City Of Dusk
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Author : Tara Sim
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-03-22
The City Of Dusk written by Tara Sim and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-22 with Fiction categories.
This dark epic fantasy follows the heirs of four noble houses—each gifted with a divine power—as they form a tenuous alliance to keep their kingdom from descending into a realm-shattering war. The Four Realms—Life, Death, Light, and Darkness—all converge on the city of dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir. But the gods have withdrawn their favor from the once vibrant and thriving city. And without it, all the realms are dying. Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs—Risha, a necromancer struggling to keep the peace; Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne; Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with rebellion in her heart; and Nik, a soldier who struggles to see the light—will sacrifice everything to save the city. But their defiance will cost them dearly.
Heirs Spares
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Author : J. L. Spohr
language : en
Publisher: Plum Street Press
Release Date : 2014-12-02
Heirs Spares written by J. L. Spohr and has been published by Plum Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with Fiction categories.
It’s 1569. Elizabeth I sits on the English throne, the Reformation inflames the Continent, and whispers of war abound. But in Troixden, just north of France, the Lady Annelore isn’t interested in politics. Times are hard, taxes are high, and the people in her duchy need her help just to survive. Her widowed father is a good man easily distracted by horses, and her newly knighted childhood friend…well, he has plans of his own. Then Annelore receives a call she can’t ignore. When Troixden’s sadistic king died childless, his younger brother William returns from exile to find his beloved country on the brink of civil war. He’s in desperate need of the stability that comes with a bride and heirs. But Annelore, his chosen queen, won’t come quietly. Now the future of Troixden lies in the hands of two people who never wanted the power they’ve received and never dreamed that from duty and honor they might find love and a path to peace. Heirs & Spares is one part history, two parts palace plotting, and a whole lot of juicy romantic intrigue. Break out the spiced wine and sink in to this rousing read.
Forgotten Allegiance
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Author : Tyler Tarter
language : en
Publisher: Tyler Tarter
Release Date : 2020-08-28
Forgotten Allegiance written by Tyler Tarter and has been published by Tyler Tarter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-28 with Fiction categories.
As the people of Azela mourn the loss of another king, the heirs of the ten kingdoms are thrust into the harsh light of leadership without warning. They must now unify their nations and their forces to drive the mysterious conquerors out of their land. Several of the young rulers are already at war or enslaved as they take over, requiring a devious plan to escape. These youth will be forced to deal with deceptions and treasons on every hand, as they make their way throughout their lands, leaving them with only the friendships they made years prior to hold their world together. Facing new technology and new situations, they must create new plans and do change the way they see the world around them. Flirting with absolute destruction with every step, hope fades quickly and the pains of reality emerge. Finding themselves trapped and far from home the two groups of main characters must escape from their enemies and plan for the future. During their travels, kingdoms rise and fall, love is found and lives are lost, culminating in the funeral of one of their own. Leaving our heroes with new problems and enemies.
The Queen S Choice
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Author : Cayla Kluver
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date : 2014
The Queen S Choice written by Cayla Kluver and has been published by Harlequin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
When her aunt, the Queen of the Faerie Kingdom of Chrior, dies, Anya travels to the human world to find Prince Zabriel, whom she feels is the only one who can save the kingdom.
In The Shadow Of The Sword
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Author : Tom Holland
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-04-05
In The Shadow Of The Sword written by Tom Holland and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-05 with History categories.
In this 'thrilling. . .profoundly important book' (Christopher Hart, Sunday Times) and Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller, the acclaimed author of Rubicon gives a panoramic-and timely-account of the rise of Islam In the 6th century AD, the Near East was divided between two great empires: the Persian and the Roman. A hundred years on, and one had vanished for ever, while the other was a dismembered, bleeding trunk. In their place, a new superpower had arisen: the empire of the Arabs. So profound was this upheaval that it spelled, in effect, the end of the ancient world. But the changes that marked the period were more than merely political or even cultural: there was also a transformation of human society with incalculable consequences for the future. Today, over half the world's population subscribes to one of the various religions that took on something like their final form during the last centuries of antiquity. Wherever men or women are inspired by belief in a single god to think or behave in a certain way, they bear witness to the abiding impact of this extraordinary, convulsive age - though as Tom Holland demonstrates, much of what Jews, Christians and Muslims believe about the origins of their religion is open to debate. In the Shadow of the Sword explores how a succession of great empires came to identify themselves with a new and revolutionary understanding of the divine. It is a story vivid with drama, horror and startling achievement, and stars many of the most remarkable rulers ever seen. 'A compelling detective story of the highest order, In the Shadow of the Sword is also a dazzlingly colourful journey into the world of late antiquity. Every bit as thrilling a narrative history as Holland's previous works, In the Shadow of the Sword is also a profoundly important book. It makes public and popular what scholarship has been discovering for several decades now; and those discoveries suggest a wholesale revision of where Islam came from and what it is' (Christopher Hart, Sunday Times)
In Search Of Lost Books
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Author : Giorgio van Straten
language : en
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Release Date : 2017-11-02
In Search Of Lost Books written by Giorgio van Straten and has been published by Pushkin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-02 with Literary Collections categories.
The gripping and elegiac stories of eight lost books, and the mysterious circumstances behind their disappearances They exist as a rumour or a fading memory. They vanished from history leaving scarcely a trace, lost to fire, censorship, theft, war or deliberate destruction. Yet those who seek them are convinced they will find them. This is the story of one man's quest for eight mysterious lost books. Taking us from Florence to Regency London, the Russian Steppe to British Columbia, Giorgio van Straten unearths stories of infamy and tragedy, glimmers of hope and bitter twists of fate. There are, among others, the rediscovered masterpiece that he read but failed to save from destruction; the Hemingway novel that vanished in a suitcase at the Gare de Lyon; the memoirs of Lord Byron, burnt to avoid a scandal; the Magnum Opus of Bruno Schulz, disappeared along with its author in wartime Poland; the mythical Sylvia Plath novel that may one day become reality. As gripping as a detective novel, as moving as an elegy, this is the tale of a love affair with the impossible, of the things that slip away from us but which, sometimes, live again in the stories we tell. Giorgio van Straten is director of the Italian Cultural Institute of New York and one of the editors of the literature review Nuovi Argomenti. He is the author of several novels, including the prize-winning My Name a Living Memory, along with two collections of short stories. He has translated the works of authors such as Kipling, London and Stevenson and has edited several works of non-fiction.