Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 3624 pages
File Size : 13,21 MB
Release : 2021-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Charles Peace was an English burglar and murderer, who embarked on a life of crime after being maimed in an industrial accident as a boy. Settling in London, he carried out multiple burglaries before being caught in the prosperous suburb of Blackheath.
Author : Ben W. Johnson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 20,81 MB
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1473863007
The true crimes of one of nineteenth century England’s most notorious thieves and killers, whose exploits still capture the public’s imagination. Once immortalized in Madame Tussauds’s Chamber of Horrors, and brought to life in two silent films, his gnarled and prematurely aged features would be the last image his victims ever saw, yet ironically, he was known by the name of Peace. A grotesque figure who took on many names and many faces, he could slip into the home of an unsuspecting family with the silent stealth of a cool night time breeze, and leave without a trace. Spending his nocturnal hours limping through the dirty streets with villainy on his mind, and impishly disappearing into the industrial smoke that hung over Victorian Sheffield like a perpetual storm cloud, this devil wrote his own place in the folklore of his hometown. Committing one gruesome crime after the next, he was the most wanted man in England for a time. Tales of burglary, murder, daring escapes, and a truly shocking miscarriage of justice feature in Charlie Peace along with moments of lost love, damaged pride, and violent revenge. Ben W. Johnson’s biography tells the chilling story of a man who turned to crime through necessity, but consciously chose to continue in an ever spiraling life of wickedness.
Author : Charles T. Call
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781589018952
Why does peace fail? More precisely, why do some countries that show every sign of having successfully emerged from civil war fall once again into armed conflict? What explains why peace "sticks" after some wars but not others? In this illuminating study, Charles T. Call examines the factors behind fifteen cases of civil war recurrence in Africa, Asia, the Caucasus, and Latin America. He argues that widely touted explanations of civil war—such as poverty, conflict over natural resources, and weak states—are far less important than political exclusion. Call’s study shows that inclusion of former opponents in postwar governance plays a decisive role in sustained peace. Why Peace Fails ultimately suggests that the international community should resist the temptation to prematurely withdraw resources and peacekeepers after a transition from war. Instead, international actors must remain fully engaged with postwar elected governments, ensuring that they make room for former enemies.
Author : Charles U Daly
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,46 MB
Release : 2020-10-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781544516875
An Irishman in the U.S Marine Corps, Charles U. Daly thinks fighting in Korea will be an adventure and a way to live up to a family tradition of service and soldiering. He comes home decorated, wounded, and traumatized, wondering what's next. His quest for a new mission will take him to JFK's White House, Bobby Kennedy's fateful campaign, the troubles in Northern Ireland, and a South African township devastated by the AIDS epidemic. Chuck's life is a true story of living up to Kennedy's challenge to "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." At every juncture, he's had two options: make peace or die. Daly chose to make peace with his fate every time, and that decision led him to a remarkable life of service.
Author : J. Daryl Charles
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,89 MB
Release : 2010-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433524198
With issues of war and peace at the forefront of current events, an informed Christian response is needed. This timely volume answers 104 questions from a just-war perspective, offering thoughtful yet succinct answers. Ranging from the theoretical to the practical, the volume looks at how the just-war perspective relates to the philosopher, historian, statesman, theologian, combatant, and individual—with particular emphases on its historical development and application to contemporary geopolitical challenges. Forgoing ideological extremes, Charles and Demy give much attention to the biblical teaching on the subject as they provide moral guidance. A valuable resource for considering the ethical issues relating to war, Christians will find this book's user-friendly format a helpful starting point for discussion.
Author : Charles F. Stanley
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,43 MB
Release : 2007-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1418530077
In times of crisis and confusion, Dr. Charles Stanley has learned the one phrase that can carry him through: "God, You are in control." The peace he has experienced in life stems from that foundational belief. In Finding Peace, Dr. Stanley shares with readers how they, too, can experience an unshakeable peace which "passes all understanding." Filled with encouragement to lift the soul, Finding Peace offers insight on what causes us to live without God's peace in our lives, and how we can reverse course and open our hearts to receive it. Also, Stanley gives his perspective on the things that hinder peace-including the "Four Great Hallmarks of God's Peace" and "Five Essential Beliefs for a Peaceful Heart"-to put the important message of this book into concrete terms. Addressing regret, anxiety, and fear, Dr. Stanley extends hope for overcoming the obstacles that block peace with the Lord. Finally, he gives direction on learning to live a life of contentment.
Author : H. B. Irving
Publisher : Colour the Classics Publishing Corp.
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 31,52 MB
Release : 2024-10-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN :
Dear Book Lover's, Are you ready to dive into the intriguing, often chilling world of true crime? Look no further! We’re thrilled to announce the release of the beautifully illustrated edition of A Book of Remarkable Criminals by H. B. Irving! 🔍 Dive into the thrilling world of true crime with H. B. Irving's A Book of Remarkable Criminals. 📚 Uncover the fascinating stories of history's most infamous and cunning lawbreakers, from masterminds to con artists. 🕵️♂️ Get your hands on this gripping read and prepare to be captivated from the first page to the last! 🚔 Happy reading, Colour the Classics
Author : Charles Webel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 50,48 MB
Release : 2007-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1134154801
This major new Handbook provides a cutting-edge and transdisciplinary overview of the main issues, debates, state-of-the-art methods, and key concepts in peace and conflict studies today. The fields of peace and conflict studies have grown exponentially since being initiated by Professor Johan Galtung half a century ago. They have forged a transdisciplinary and professional identity distinct from security studies, political science, and international relations. The volume is divided into four sections: understanding and transforming conflict creating peace supporting peace peace across the disciplines. Each section features new essays by distinguished international scholars and professionals working in peace studies and conflict resolution and transformation. Drawing from a wide range of theoretical, methodological, and political positions, the editors and contributors offer topical and enduring approaches to peace and conflict studies. The Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies will be essential reading for students of peace studies, conflict studies and conflict resolution. It will also be of interest and use to practitioners in conflict resolution and NGOs, as well as policy makers and diplomats.
Author :
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 15,2 MB
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9004322256
Neo-Victorian Villains is the first edited collection to examine the afterlives of such Victorian villains as Dracula, Svengali, Dorian Gray and Jekyll and Hyde, exploring their representation in neo-Victorian drama and fiction. In addition, Neo-Victorian Villains examines a number of supposedly villainous types, from the spirit medium and the femme fatale to the imperial ‘native’ and the ventriloquist, and traces their development from Victorian times today. Chapters analyse recent theatre, films and television – from Ripper Street to Marvel superhero movies – as well as classic Hollywood depictions of Victorian villains. In a wide-ranging opening chapter, Benjamin Poore assesses the legacy of nineteenth-century ideas of villains and villainy in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Contributors are: Sarah Artt, Guy Barefoot, Jonathan Buckmaster, David Bullen, Helen Davies, Robert Dean, Marion Gibson, Richard Hand, Emma James, Mark Jones, Emma V. Miller, Claire O’Callaghan, Christina Parker-Flynn, Frances Pheasant-Kelly, Natalie Russell, Gillian Piggott, Benjamin Poore and Rob Welch.
Author : Robert I. Rotberg
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 28,85 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804754552
A Leadership for Peace is about Edwin Ginn's personal attempt to change world attitudes regarding the dangers of arming for war by appealing to logic, reason, and common sense.
