The record which follows, is by the hand of me, NICOMACHUS, once the happy servant of the great Queen of Palmyra, than whom the world never saw a queen more illustrious, or a woman adorned with brighter virtues. But my design is not to write her eulogy, or to recite the wonderful story of her life. That task requires a stronger and a more impartial hand than mine. The life of Zenobia by Nicomachus, would be the portrait of a mother and a divinity, drawn by the pen of a child and a worshipp...

In 'Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra,' William Ware intricately weaves a tale set against the majestic backdrop of ancient Palmyra, exploring themes of love, power, and the inexorable passage of time. Through his evocative prose and vivid characterizations, Ware employs a romantic literary style that melds historical grandeur with emotional depth, capturing the spirit of a civilization at the height of its influence. The narrative unfolds around the formidable queen Zenobia, whose defiance...

The novel tells the story of Zenobia, the queen of Palmyra, an ancient city in the Roman Empire. Zenobia, known for her intelligence and bravery, led her people in a revolt against the Roman Empire during the 3rd century. The narrative focuses on Zenobia's leadership, her military campaigns, her struggles against Roman forces, and the eventual fall of Palmyra.William Ware's "Zenobia" is esteemed for its historical detail and portrayal of a powerful and influential female leader in ancient ...

This book--a sequel to Zenobia--published nearly ten years ago under the name of 'Probus,' was soon republished, in several places abroad, under that of 'Aurelian.' So far from complaining of the innovation, I could not but regard it as a piece of good fortune, as I had myself long thought the present a more appropriate title than the one originally chosen. Add to this, that the publisher of the work, on lately proposing a new edition, urgently advised the adoption of the foreign name, and...

This historical novel provides a fictionalized account of the Roman Emperor Aurelian and the events that occurred during his reign in the third century AD. The narrative likely explores Aurelian's military campaigns, his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's territorial integrity, and the political intrigues of the time.William Ware was an American author known for his historical novels set in ancient Rome. "Aurelian; or, Rome in the Third Century" is one of his most famous works, showcasi...

William Ware (1797-1852) was an American romancer. He graduated at Harvard (1816), studied for the Unitarian ministry, and preached in New York and later in Massachusetts. He achieved literary recognition chiefly from his authorship of two historical romances Zenobia; or, The Fall of Palmyra (1837) and Aurelian; or, Rome in the Third Century (1838).

a sequel to Zenobia—published nearly ten years ago under the name of ‘Probus,’ was soon republished, in several places abroad, under that of ‘Aurelian.’ So far from complaining of the innovation, I could not but regard it as a piece of good fortune, as I had myself long thought the present a more appropriate title than the one originally chosen. Add to this, that the publisher of the work, on lately proposing a new edition, urgently advised the adoption of the foreign name, and I have thou...

Aint No Love in This Town By William Ware Finesse and Nesto are the definition of black and blue. They end up on a roller coaster ride of sliding credit cards and writing checks. While locked up, Nesto ends up running into an old friend lollipop, who has a sleeve full of tricks that put Ness and Nesto back on top of their game. After they take care of home, be prepared to take a trip or two with Finesse and Nesto as they head to Florida to make a couple of runs. After they meet Ja-sun, the...

"Vignola codified the rules of classical architecture for the Italian Renaissance . . . Ware codified Vignola for the American Renaissance." — John Barrington Bayley, from the Introductory Notes to The American VignolaFrom 1890 to 1940, Americans designed and built classical architecture on an extraordinary scale. During this American Renaissance were built countless libraries, museums, universities, courthouses, capitol buildings and other structures, both public and priva...

Donald Allchin was an ordained priest in the Church of England, an historian, ecumenist, and contemplative theologian. The essays, poems, and memoires in this book represent what his Christian vision has brought forth in the lives of the contributors. You will meet poets, historians, bishops, archbishops, monks, priests, lay persons, and scholars. You will taste the rich ecumenical dialogue between Donald's Anglican heritage, Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Roman Catholic Church, and church...

Originally published in 1867, this book is a collection of songs of African-American slaves. A few of the songs were written after the emancipation, but all were inspired by slavery. The wild, sad songs capture the feelings of their creators perfectly; of crushed hopes, keen sorrow and a dull daily misery, which covered them as hopelessly as the fog from the rice swamps. On the other hand the words breathe a trusting faith in the life after to which their eyes seem constantly turned

10 Civil War Diaries assembles intimate records of the American Civil War, tracing how military conflict entered homes, cities, plantations, hospitals, and routes of displacement. The selections range from compressed daily notation and reflective observation to political commentary and vivid scenes of scarcity, grief, religious conviction, and endurance. Especially striking are accounts of besieged communities and the shifting moral language through which civilians interpret war. Together,...