King and Emperor
Title | King and Emperor PDF eBook |
Author | Janet L. Nelson |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | 705 |
Release | 2019-09-17 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0520973941 |
"King and Emperor takes on the compelling suspense of good detective work as well as good history."—The Wall Street Journal Charles I, often known as Charlemagne, is one of the most extraordinary figures ever to rule an empire. Driven by unremitting physical energy and intellectual curiosity, he was a man of many parts, a warlord and conqueror, a judge who promised "for each their law and justice," a defender of the Latin Church, a man of flesh and blood. In the twelve centuries since his death, warfare, accident, vermin, and the elements have destroyed much of the writing on his rule, but a remarkable amount has survived. Janet Nelson's wonderful new book brings together everything we know about Charles I, sifting through the available evidence, literary and material, to paint a vivid portrait of the man and his motives. Building on Nelson’s own extraordinary knowledge, this biography is a sort of detective story, prying into and interpreting fascinating and often obdurate scraps of evidence, from prayer books to skeletons, gossip to artwork. Charles’s legacy lies in his deeds and their continuing resonance, as he shaped counties, countries, and continents; founded and rebuilt towns and monasteries; and consciously set himself up not just as King of the Franks, but as the head of the renewed Roman Empire. His successors—even to the present day—have struggled to interpret, misinterpret, copy, or subvert his legacy. Janet Nelson gets us as close as we can hope to come to the real figure of Charles the man as he was understood in his own time.
King and Emperor
Title | King and Emperor PDF eBook |
Author | Harry Harrison |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Total Pages | 390 |
Release | 1997-06-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0812536460 |
Rome threatens the Viking King Shef's navy with a new invention of unparalleled destruction. Shef heads East in search of wisdom and finds the hiding place of the Holy Grail.
George V - King and Emperor
Title | George V - King and Emperor PDF eBook |
Author | E Major |
Publisher | Hesperides Press |
Total Pages | 204 |
Release | 2008-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1443720488 |
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Monarchs
Title | Monarchs PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Francis Kenny |
Publisher | Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | 844 |
Release | 2016-02-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1514443759 |
Much of Europe and the Middle East have been governed by a king, Queen, Emperor, or Empress. These individuals in most cases began a dynasty which lasted many years, and are still reigning today. The Roman Empire grew so huge and vast that it needed two Emperors to rule both East and West, while the Middle Eastern countries suffered under their control. Russia was ruled by Tsars, and a great many dynasties existed. This book takes a look at these leaders, and uncovers the facts surrounding the reigns of these leaders.
The First Emperor of China
Title | The First Emperor of China PDF eBook |
Author | Jane Rollason |
Publisher | Pearson UK |
Total Pages | 52 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | China |
ISBN | 1292311673 |
5,000 Years of Royalty
Title | 5,000 Years of Royalty PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas J. Craughwell |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 512 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Emperors |
ISBN | 9781603762755 |
People have been in thrall of the monarchy throughout history. Whether it is a tsar in Russia, an emperor in China or a king in England, these individuals inevitably changed the course of history. 5,000 Years of Royalty profiles the fascinating stories of the greatest leaders in the world, from Cleopatra in Eygpt, to Catherine the Great in Russia, to Emperor Shang-Kun in China, to Henri VIII in England. Each biography is illustrated with beautiful artwork from the era Famous royals throughout history include Ramesses II of Egypt, Qin Shi Huang of China, Alfred the Great of England, Caeser, Emperor of Rome, Asoka the Great of India, Empress Wu Zetian of China, Genghis Khan of Mongolia, Charlemange, Simeon I of Bulgaria, Emperor Cuauht.moc of the Aztecs, William the Conqueror of England, Me.lisende of Jerusalem, Kazimierz III The Great of Poland, Eleanor of Aquitaine of France, Frederick the Great of Germany, Queen Christina of Sweden, Henry VIII, Emperor Napoleon of France, Kaiser Wilhem I of Germany, King Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Empress Dowager Cixi of China and Nicholas II of Russia.
The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V.
Title | The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V. PDF eBook |
Author | William Robertson |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 622 |
Release | 1830 |
Genre | Europe |
ISBN |