Memoirs of the courts of Louis XV and XVI Volume 2 presents an inside view of royal life shaped by proximity to power and daily intimacy with influence.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and his court and of the regency Volume 11 presents a detailed observation of power, ambition, and social hierarchy within a highly structured royal environment.
Sketches and studies presents a reflective collection of biographical sketches and essays that examine character, integrity, and the shaping forces behind public life.
My Mark Twain from literary friends and acquaintance offers a vivid portrayal of a celebrated author through personal recollections and long-standing friendship.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and his court and of the regency Volume 9 presents a detailed observation of power, ambition, and social hierarchy within a highly structured royal environment.
Memoirs of the courts of Louis XV and XVI Volume 3 presents an inside view of royal life shaped by proximity to power and daily intimacy with influence.
Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe presents a reflective account shaped around upheaval, displacement, and steadfast commitment during a period marked by conflict and political uncertainty.
Little masterpieces of autobiography: Actors offers a glimpse into the lives of performers who shaped the theatrical world through dedication, practice, and a deep belief in their craft.
Jim Sillars, among the last of his generation's working-class politicians, has had a prominent role in Scottish public life for more than six decades, during which he moved from being a Unionist Labour MP to becoming deputy leader of the SNP and now a sharp critic of the party's cult of personality.
Mark twain's letters 1853-1866 Volume I traces the early path of a developing writer through a series of personal correspondences that reveal a mind shaped by curiosity, ambition, and constant movement.
The long ago offers a nostalgic reflection on early life, using a series of gentle recollections to highlight the lasting influence of childhood experiences.
Memoirs of Madame La Marquise de Montespan Volume 7 opens with reflections on a life shaped by shifting loyalties, social constraints, and the intricate rituals of a powerful court.
Johnson's lives of the poets Volume 1 is a distinguished biographical and critical work that examines the lives, achievements, and moral dimensions of several major English poets.
Longtime resident of Japan and Japanese culture expert Donald Richie shares his private recollections, capturing the personalities of the Japanese people with insight and humor.
Letters of Anton Chekhov to his family and friends presents an intimate portrait of a writer revealed through personal correspondence rather than formal literary creation.
Our fishing trip that we took in 1986 turned into an adventure that took us all across the North American continent, from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.
Memoirs of the courts of Louis XV and XVI Volume 6 presents an inside view of royal life shaped by proximity to power and daily intimacy with influence.
The intellectual development of the Canadian people: An historical review examines the growth of collective thought, education, and cultural identity within Canada through a broad analytical lens.
Recollections of the private life of Napoleon Volume 2 presents an account shaped by first hand observation, offering a close view of a powerful figure whose daily routines, personal habits, and emotional complexities contrast sharply with the public image known to the world.
Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt Volume 1 is a collection of letters exchanged between two of the most significant figures in 19th-century music, written during the mid to late 19th century.
Short stories and essays from literature and life opens with a reflective exploration of daily experiences that reveal the tensions, contrasts, and quiet struggles woven into ordinary American life.
The life and legends of Saint Francis of Assisi presents a spiritual narrative centered on transformation humility and devotion expressed through lived example rather than doctrine alone.
Life and letters of Lord Macaulay Volume I is a detailed biographical account of the distinguished British historian and statesman Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay.
Longtime resident of Japan and Japanese culture expert Donald Richie shares his private recollections, capturing the personalities of the Japanese people with insight and humor.
Mark twain's letters 1886-1900 Volume IV traces the early path of a developing writer through a series of personal correspondences that reveal a mind shaped by curiosity, ambition, and constant movement.
In the courts of memory, 1858-1875 from contemporary letters presents a collection of personal correspondence that offers insight into social life, cultural events, and private reflection during a significant historical period.
Fachbuch aus dem Jahr 2023 im Fachbereich Biographien, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Stellen Sie sich vor, zwei Familien, getrennt durch Kontinente und doch untrennbar verbunden durch einen unsichtbaren Faden des Schicksals.
This classic text about Buddhism in Japan by Lafcadio Hearnon of the first Westerns to write about Japanwill be of great interests to scholars and Japanophiles alike.
This classic text about Buddhism in Japan by Lafcadio Hearnon of the first Westerns to write about Japanwill be of great interests to scholars and Japanophiles alike.
The unexpected gift of a favored bottle of shiraz from her husband leads to the adventure of a lifetime for Karen Pond and her familymoving from rural Maine to the largest city in the world: Tokyo, Japan.
The unexpected gift of a favored bottle of shiraz from her husband leads to the adventure of a lifetime for Karen Pond and her familymoving from rural Maine to the largest city in the world: Tokyo, Japan.
Through the Fire: A Journey of Trauma, Healing, and Self-Discovery is a raw and inspiring memoir that chronicles one woman's path from survival to self-love.
Una, la historia acerca de mi, de como creci, para que mis hijos y nietos, conocen las cosas de primera mano, especialmente los grandes momentos en mi vida y con mi fe en Dios los sobresali.
In the dark years of apartheid, a boy grew up in a household with a terrible secret: although they were all of mixed origins, they had managed to 'pass as white.
I was surprised when I saw God's beautiful wonderful miracle signs and I Thank God that He made it possible for me to write the sequel to my first book in english and spanish.
