A children´s book of Saints
- 240 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Short biographies of 63 saints of the Catholic Church.
Hugh Ross Williamson Knihy
Hugh Ross Williamson was a British historian and dramatist whose writings often carried a Catholic apologetic tone. His background, rooted in Nonconformism, later shifted towards Anglicanism before his conversion to Catholicism. Williamson explored history with a distinctive perspective, informed by his spiritual journey and intellectual inquiries.
The Flowering Hawthorn
- 102 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Hugh Ross Williamson's classic work explores the intricate beauty and symbolism of the flowering hawthorn, delving into its significance in literature and culture. This new edition brings fresh insights and a contemporary perspective, making it accessible to a modern audience while preserving the essence of the original text. Readers can expect a rich blend of botanical knowledge and artistic appreciation, highlighting the hawthorn's role in nature and its impact on human creativity.
Who was Elizabeth I's true father? Did Buckingham poison James I? And who was the Man in the Iron Mask? These and a host of other tantalizing age-old mysteries that have caused speculation and scandal through the centuries are explored in this intriguing book. Using techniques of modern detection, Hugh Ross Williamson re-evaluates the evidence, examines character and motive, and uses the known facts of the cases to come up with solutions both intriguing and controversial. Shattering myths and propaganda, he exposes a grisly array of murder, lies, intrigue, and conspiracies. Discover the political frame-up surrounding the Gunpowder Plot, the secret identity of Charles I's executioner, Elizabeth I's involvement in the murder of her lover's wife, and much more.