In "The Golden Hope," Robert H. Fuller intricately weaves a narrative that explores the themes of aspiration, resilience, and the human experience. The novel is set against a backdrop of societal change, reflecting the tumultuous period of the early 20th century that inspired much of Fuller's fiction. Through rich, vivid prose and compelling character development, he invites readers into a world where dreams are challenged by harsh realities, emphasizing the complexities of hope amidst adv...

Historical Context: The novel immerses readers in the ancient world, depicting the conquests, battles, and political intrigues of Alexander the Great. It explores the Macedonian Empire's expansion across Asia and its impact on the known world.Characterization: Central to the narrative are the characters surrounding Alexander the Great—his generals, advisors, and adversaries. The novel likely delves into their ambitions, loyalties, and relationships amidst the backdrop of sweeping historica...

Embark on an unparalleled journey through the annals of history with 'The 50 Greatest Historical Adventure Novels,' a meticulously curated anthology that brings together the awe-inspiring narratives of some of the most celebrated literary figures. This collection spans a myriad of eras and countries, weaving tales that are as diverse in their narrative techniques as they are in their historical settings. From the rugged frontiers of James Fenimore Cooper to the high seas escapades of Rober...

Chronicles of Valor: 50 Historical Adventure Novels gathers a capacious tradition of romance, war narrative, sea tale, imperial adventure, and chivalric quest into a single panorama of the past. Ranging from medieval courts and revolutionary upheavals to frontier conflicts and oceanic voyages, the volume reveals how historical fiction converts research, legend, and national memory into suspenseful storytelling. Its selections juxtapose swashbuckling intrigue, moral ordeal, comic adventure,...

What happens when one spouse intimidates his or her partner day after day after day? What impact does it have if an employee's dignity is stripped away by abusive corporate policies? When a powerful government flexes its muscle against weaker nations, what price will it pay? These are questions Robert Fuller explores in his discussion of "rankism," defined as the abuse of power inherent in rank.

We all want to "be somebody." But often, those who become somebody become statues, trapped in an identity that doesn't allow them to change or grow. Robert Fuller talks about his own struggle with being a nobody between periods of high recognition and status. He has learned to respect the "nobody" inside himself because "the nobody is actually the creative fellow, while the somebody is just the performer."

Recovering the natural way and restoring balance to life provides the theme for the Fosters’ extraordinary explorations. In the eye of the hurricane there is calm, and the Fosters’ living expression during turbulent times inspires and challenges us to re-examine our own values. The Fosters direct the School of Lost Borders in Big Pine California, and are co-authors of The Book of the Vision Quest (Island Press 1980).

This is an inspiring, engrossing tale of one man's odyssey from physics professor and college president to citizen diplomat, searching for "a better game than war." Fresh, candid and compassionate, he challenges us all in new ways to find our passion and respond to it, to think about our values and the nature of change and risk.

As the founder of the Mo Tzu Project, Bob Fuller travels the planet as a citizen diplomat, searching out the roots of conflict in the hope of learning what can be done to make peace a reality, not just a dream. He has the rare ability to cut through the usual rhetoric we hear, and reveal, clearly and concisely, perspectives that often are so basic and simple we cannot imagine why they aren't more widely accepted.

Here two principals of the Mo Tzu Project, a citizens diplomacy endeavor, who have recently visited the Afghan refugee camps on the Afghan-Pakistani border, report the facts as they have observed them. What emerges is an astounding story of chaos and courage, which may offer a unique opportunity for bringing the superpowers closer together.

Much is written about success and failure in the career of literature, about the reasons which enable one man to reach the front, and another to earn his livelihood, while a third, in appearance as likely as either of them, fails and, perhaps, faints by the way. Mr. R. F. Murray, the author of The Scarlet Gown, was among those who do not attain success, in spite of qualities which seem destined to ensure it, and who fall out of the ranks. To him, indeed, success and the rewards of this world,...

Rank-based abuse, or rankism, is as old as time, and takes its toll on everyone, some much more than others. In personal relationships, rankism takes the form of disrespect, disregard, insult and humiliation. When one nation pulls rank on another, demanding subservience or surrender, the result is often war. This is a timely and long suppressed topic that Robert Fuller addresses with deep insight, and, in doing so, radically alters our worldview.Fuller is president emeritus of Ober...