David McAllister Pořadí knih

In fifteenth-century Eastern Europe, Vlad III of Wallachia conducted a reign of terror. He had citizens impaled by the thousands. People were butchered on his merest whim. In his realm, and beyond it, men and women lived in dread of the Impaler Prince. And this Prince revelled in the horror he inspired. He was a sadist, seen by some as a being of unequalled depravity, even as the Devil's own spawn. But Vlad was also a man who had the qualities of a great leader: strength, courage, intelligence and commitment to an ideal. He was a crusader against the infidel who considered himself a true warrior of Christ. Here, his story is told by four men whose lives overlapped with his; men who were influenced by him to the point of obsession. But it is also told by Vlad himself. The inner thoughts of the butcher of Wallachia are exposed. And there is much more to this sinister figure than many would have imagined.

This volume features a faithful reprint of the original 1894 edition, showcasing the works of poets and their reflections on the Covenant. It offers readers a glimpse into the poetic expressions and themes relevant to the time, preserving the historical context and literary significance of the era's contributions to poetry.

Exploring the concept of the dead as an imagined community in the early nineteenth century, this book delves into how Romantic and Victorian writers viewed the portrayal of the deceased as a means to influence social and political reform. It highlights the works of notable authors like Wordsworth and Dickens, while also featuring lesser-known figures, to illustrate the intersection of literary representation and societal attitudes towards death. The study enriches the field of Death Studies by linking literary aesthetics, psychology, and ethics to the cultural practices surrounding death.

This volume contains the speeches held at the ceremony upon occasion of the transfer of the office of President of the University of Göttingen in January 2011. For the first time in its long history, the university now has in Ulrike Beisiegel, a biochemist from Hamburg, a female President. She is the successor to Kurt von Figura, who had held that office since 2005. This volume contains all the speechs held, among them the speech by the Governor of Lower Saxony, David McAllister, the resignation speech of the parting President Kurt von Figura, and the inaugural speech of the new President Ulrike Beisiegel.

Historický román slavného francouzského romanopisce vypráví o dobrodružstvích a láskách čtyř nerozlučných přátel v neklidných dobách vlády Ludvíka XIII. První díl z románové trilogie.

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