Keshab Chandra Sen (1838-84) was one of the most powerful and controversial figures in nineteenth-century Bengal. A religious leader and social reformer, his universalist interpretation of Hinduism found mass appeal in India, and generated considerable interest in Britain. His ideas on British imperial rule, religion and spirituality, global history, universalism and modernity were all influential, and his visit to England made him a celebrity. Many Britons regarded him as a prophet of wor...

Among the persons whose genius, heroism and force of character influenced events, and won commanding game, in the seventeenth century, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is justly regarded of the first. The War of Thirty Years, a long and terrible struggle between Catholicism and Protestantism, largely influenced by the rivalry and bitter hostility between France and the House of Austria, called out the strong qualities of the Swedish king. The influence of his reign on his own country, and of hi...

Explore this stunning collection of spiritual calligraphy by Japan’s greatest martial arts masters—with commentary from Zen art authority and aikido master John Stevens.Beginning with the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, nearly all of the great martial arts masters left a legacy of calligraphy and painting. Their artwork—Zenga and Zensho (“Zen pictures” and “Zen calligraphy”)—was not only an extension of their Zen practice but also reflected their deep spiritual...

Experience the city of love like a local! With our comprehensive travel guide to Paris from the well renowned Eiffel tower to the charming street of montmartre,this book is one of your ultimate resource of exploring one of the most romantic cities in the world.With detailed information on the best place to visit,stay and eat,our guidebook is perfect for those looking to make the best out of their trip to Paris.whether you are traveller or a first time visitor,you'll find everything...

It's mutiny on the high seas in this light-hearted lesson in playing well with others. When Salty Jack pretends his bedroom is a pirate ship, his friends help him tie ropes to serve as rigging and sheets to serve as sails. Crewmates Scallywag Sanjay and Barnacle Bob hoist the sails, and soon the friends are cruising past flying fish and secret caves. But their daring adventure goes to the dogs when Captain Salty Jack barks out too many orders and Millie the Mermaid abandons ship, setting a...

She saw him in her dreams before he ever touched her.Isla of Brouillard has always been different. While other noblewomen embroider and gossip, she sees things that haven't happened yet. Terrible things. Beautiful things. True things.And lately, she's been dreaming of him.Golden hair. Eyes like a storm at sea. Hands that could break her... or hold her like something precious.The Viking who will rip her world apart.He came for revenge. He never planne...

This work analyzes the life and achievements of Napoleon in the most exhilarating manner. He is not seen through the eyes of a scholar or historian but a common man who is highly amazed and flabbergasted at his achievements and conquests. The work portrays Napoleon as a hero highlighting his personal and political triumphs.

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. The studies of the author of this work, for the last ten years, in writing the History of Napoleon Bonaparte, and The French Revolution of 1789, have necessarily made him quite familiar with the monarchies of Europe. He has met with so much that was strange and romantic in their career, that he has been interested to undertake, as it were, a biography of the Monarchies of Continental Europe - their birt...

In "The French Revolution (Illustrated Edition)," John Stevens Cabot Abbott chronicles the tumultuous events of late 18th-century France with a vivid narrative that blends historical detail and engaging storytelling. Abbott's literary style is notable for its accessible prose and incorporation of illustrations, which serve to immerse readers in the rich tapestry of revolutionary fervor, cultural upheaval, and political transformation. As a work situated within the broader context of histor...

Elizabeth, the maiden queen of England, commenced her long and eventful reign by issuing in May, 1659 a law concerning religion entitled the “Act of Uniformity.” By this law all ministers were prohibited from conducting public worship otherwise than in accordance with minute directions for the Church of England, issued by Parliament. Any one who should violate this law was exposed to severe penalties, and upon a third offence to imprisonment for life. England, having broken from the Church...

The world is now too busy to read voluminous history. The interminable details of battles, and the petty intrigues of courtiers and mistresses, have lost their interest. In this volume it has been our object to trace perspicuously the path which Russia has trod from earliest infancy to the present hour. The career of this empire has been so wild and wonderful that the historian can have no occasion to call in the aid of fancy for the embellishment of his narrative. The author has not deeme...

Soaring through the skies on the backs of air whales, Trede is always on the run. He’s plagued by a mysterious curse, black nightmares that strike down those around him at random. He spends his life traveling the Scorch, running from the dark.Until one day, this evil force takes a more solid form. A powerful Mystic appears and attempts to end him. After narrowly escaping, Trede receives a rare invitation to join the Cytech Inventors Guild. While it might b...