Author : Luca Codignola
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,63 MB
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : 9780773505407
Simon Stock (born Thomas Doughty) was a missionary priest of the Discalced Carmelite order in England.
Author : Francis Brett Young
Publisher :
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 33,25 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Midlands (England)
ISBN :
Author : Daniel Woodley Prowse
Publisher : London : Eyre and Spottiswoode
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 33,86 MB
Release : 1896
Category : Great Britain
ISBN :
Author : M. Fuller
Publisher : Springer
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 25,68 MB
Release : 2008-05-12
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0230611893
This book investigates the operations of memory over time through three case studies: the famous anthology by Richard Hakluyt memorializing the feats of Elizabethan voyagers, the eccentric autobiography of Captain John Smith, and the little known history of early modern Newfoundland.
Author : David Childs
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1473815541
Within a generation of Columbuss first landfall in the Caribbean, Spain ruled an empire in central and south America many times the size of the home country. In stark contrast, after a century of struggle, and numerous disasters, English colonising efforts further north had succeeded in settling the banks of one waterway and the littoral of several bays. How and why progress was so slow and laborious is the central theme of this thought-provoking new book. It argues that this is best understood if the development of the English colonies is seen as a protracted amphibious operation, governed by all the factors that traditionally make for success or failure in such endeavours – aspects such as proper reconnaissance, establishing a secure bridgehead and timely reinforcement. Invading America examines the vessels and the voyages, the unrealistic ambitions of their promoters, the nature of the conflict with the native Indians, and the lack of leadership and cooperation that was so essential for success. Using documentary evidence and vivid first-hand accounts, it describes from a new perspective the often tragic, sometimes heroic, attempts to settle on the American coast and suggests why these so often ended in failure. As this book shows, the emergence of a powerful United States was neither inevitable nor easily achieved.
Author : John D. Krugler
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 35,9 MB
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1421402009
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, to be English and Catholic was to face persecution, financial penalties, and sometimes death. Yet some English Catholics prospered, reconciling their faith and loyalty to their country. Among the most prominent was George Calvert, a talented and ambitious man who successfully navigated the politics of court and became secretary of state under King James I. A conforming Protestant from the age of twelve, Calvert converted back to Catholicism when a political crisis forced him to resign his position in 1625. The king rewarded Calvert by naming him Baron of Baltimore in Ireland. Insulated by wealth, with the support of powerful friends, and no longer occupied with court business, Baltimore sought to exploit his land grants in Ireland and Newfoundland. Seeking to increase his own fortune and status while enlarging the king's dominions, he embarked on a series of colonial enterprises that eventually led to Maryland. The experiences of Calvert and his heirs foster our understanding of politics and faith in Jacobean England. They also point to one of the earliest codifications of religious liberty in America, for in founding Maryland, Calvert and his son Cecil envisioned a prosperous society based on freedom of conscience. In English and Catholic, John D. Krugler traces the development of the "Maryland Designe," the novel solution the Calverts devised to resolve the conflict of loyalty they faced as English Catholics. In doing so, Krugler places the founding and early history of Maryland in the context of pervasive anxieties in England over identity, allegiance, and conscience. Explaining the evolution of the Calvert vision, Krugler ties together three main aspects of George Calvert's career: his nationalism and enthusiasm for English imperialism; his aim to find fortune and fame; and his deepening sense of himself as a Catholic. Skillfully told here, the story of the Calverts' bold experiment in advancing freedom of conscience is also the story of the roots of American liberty.
Author : Pishey Thompson
Publisher :
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 30,27 MB
Release : 1856
Category : Boston (England)
ISBN :
Author : Great Britain. Court of King's Bench
Publisher :
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 1818
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 10,66 MB
Release : 1818
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN :
Author : Gaius Potton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 31,28 MB
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1300194898
The book takes the reader through the highly personal memories of the last 35 years at the club. Gaius describes the players, competitions, and organisation, and much more, in vivid detail. The book includes chapters on re-building the club house, the Artisans, schools section, scratch and first teams. Past and current members will find the book a joy to read. The book also includes several hundred photos taken by Gaius through the ages including players, competitions, events and celebrations. Gaius (also known as Gus) is a retired construction manager based in Hertfordshire. Since joining the Berkhamsted golf club in 1962, Gus has been an avid golfer, and has been involved in every aspect of the club's organisation for over 25 years. He was club captain in 1993, and has led the scratch and school section. Gaius - a category one golfer for over 40 years, currently enjoys as much golf as he can, and still plays off of a handicap of 2 and is loving every minute of it.
