Résultats pour "romance" dans Histoire

Seduced by the government’s offer of 320 acres per homesteader, Americans and Europeans rushed to Montana and the Dakotas to fulfill their own American dream in the first decade of the twentieth century. Raban’s stunning evocation of the harrowing, desperate reality behind the homesteader’s dream strips away the myth—while preserving the romance—that has shrouded our understanding of our own heartland.

The panoramic story of the 1980s, exploring the triumphs and failures of the decade that shaped the 21st century more than any other, from a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter who witnessed the transformations firsthand In January 1980, America seemed broken. Inflation raged. Interest rates topped...

In The Culture of Knighthood and Medieval Romance, join scholar of medieval literature Larissa Tracy for a fascinating dive into the deeper context of narratives about knights and their world. Her Audible Original takes you through the evolution of knighthood and courtly literature, dispelling prevalent myths about chivalry and romance with an eye to revealing just how textured and complex these ideas actually were.

What happened when Jane Austen’s heroines and heroes were finally wed? Marriage is at the center of Jane Austen’s novels. The pursuit of husbands and wives, advantageous matches, and, of course, love itself, motivate her characters and continue to fascinate people today. But what were love and marriage like in reality for ladies and gentlemen in Regency England? Rory Muir uncovers the excitements and disappointments of courtship and the pains and pleasures of marriage, drawing on fascinating first-hand accounts as well as novels of the period.

The rituals and pageantry of courtship in the 19th century can seem foreign to us today. Some of us may look back and see a more romantic age, while others will see a minefield of strict rules and stuffy protocol. Either way you look at it, it was worlds away from what dating is in the 21st century. In the six lessons of A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century, Professor Stephanie Insley Hershinow gives you a look at the complex and ever-evolving rules of romance in 19th-century Britain. Along the way, you will see why this fascinating era keeps drawing us back to novels and Netflix.

First published in 1859, and set in 18th-century Newport, Rhode Island, The Minister's Wooing is a historical novel and domestic comedy that satirizes Calvinism, celebrating its intellectual and moral integrity while critiquing its rigid theology. Mary Scudder lives with her widowed mother in a modest middle-class home. Dr. Hopkins, a Calvinist minister who boards with them, is dedicated to helping the slaves arriving at Newport and calls for the abolition of slavery.

An invigorating guide to fighting back—part philosophy, part history, and part manual for living with integrity in an age of conformity and authoritarian drift How do we push back in a world where political leaders wield fear and intimidation? Where digital technology dehumanizes and flattens...

Poland, 1942. Chaya is a seventeen-year-old daydreamer whose life is turned upside down when the Nazi regime invades her home. When her father and brother are brutally murdered, she and her mother are banished to the ghetto. When all the Jews of the ghetto are instructed to round up at the front gate, Chaya and her mother fear that the end is near. But miraculously, Chaya manages to slip away, escaping from the ghetto unseen. She wanders from hiding place to hiding place, suffering many hardships, assisted by good people who are willing to risk their lives to ensure her safety.

Discover a captivating collection of timeless romances from Japan, beautifully translated into English by Yei Theodora Ozaki. This anthology is rich with tales of honor, adventure, heartbreak, and love, offering a window into the intricacies of Japanese culture and literature. Perfect for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story, these narratives promise to provide both insight and enjoyment to every listener. (Summary by mlcui)

For this rousing, revisionist history, the former head of exhibitions at England's National Maritime Museum has combed original documents and records to produce a most authoritative and definitive account of piracy's "Golden Age." As he explodes many accepted myths (i.e. "walking the plank" is pure fiction), Cordingly replaces them with a truth that is more complex and often bloodier.

In Otherworld, historian and novelist Lisa M. Bitel offers lively retellings of these Irish original myths using her expertise in Irish history and literature to guide modern listeners. She traces themes and characters that link the nine magical tales, explains customs and locations, and brings out the humor.

Throughout his life, Joseph Campbell was deeply engaged in the study of the Grail Quests and Arthurian legends of the European Middle Ages. In this new volume of the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell, editor Evans Lansing Smith collects Campbell’s writings and lectures on Arthurian legends, including his never-before-published master’s thesis on Arthurian myth, “A Study of the Dolorous Stroke.” Campbell’s writing captures the incredible stories of such figures as Merlin, Gawain, and Guinevere as well as the larger patterns and meanings revealed in these myths.

Daniel Balmaceda se ha sumergido en la faceta más desconocida de nuestra historia: los romances, apasionados, desenfrenados y ocultos, de aquellos personajes a los que conocemos por la importancia que ha tenido su vida pública. Pero nos faltaba la parte más jugosa: infidelidades, hijos no reconocidos, celos, escapadas nocturnas.

This captivating epic poem unfolds the heroic tale of King Pelayo, an Asturian leader in Northern Spain who led his people to a hard-won victory over the Moors in 722. Inspired by the works of Lord Byron, the young poets emotive style resonates with the themes prevalent in Romantic Literature, evoking the struggles and triumphs of a defining moment in history. - Summary by Kelly Taylor

Dive into this captivating collection of translations that draws primarily from the renowned Lays of Marie de France. While this compilation may not encompass every verse of her enchanting tales, it offers a more comprehensive glimpse into her poetic world than any previous English version. Maries works primarily explore the themes of love and desire, weaving timeless narratives that resonate with the essence of mediaeval life. To enhance this anthology, Ive also included two renowned mediaeval stories that beautifully complement her themes. This volume stands as a rich tapestry of French ...

Dive into the captivating history of the Romanoffs, a saga that unfolds during the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries‚Aîa time of striking contrasts between the lavish lifestyles of the elite and the dire struggles of the masses. Russia, a unique bridge between Eastern and Western cultures, grappled with the tensions of tradition and modernity. The powerful influence of the church, the obedient nature of its Eastern followers, and the democratic aspirations of Western thinkers set the stage for a tumultuous era marked by revolution, intrigue, and tragedy. Join us as we ...

Dive into the captivating world of The Romance of Excavation, where we explore the incredible discoveries made in Egypt, Assyria, Troy, Crete, and beyond. Illustrated with twenty-nine stunning images, this book tells the enthralling stories of intrepid archaeologists who ventured into desolate landscapes to uncover lost cities and the legendary treasures of ancient rulers. Join us as we unveil the romance behind the science of excavation.

Romance of the Ranchos ran from 1941 to 1946 and told the story of the expeditions of men and women that tried to tame the wilds that existed in early California. The show brought an appreciation of California through understanding of its past.

Join us as we enter the Ancient Norse Realms, and journey into a captivating world of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, and legendary heroes.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR A thwarted love triangle of heartbreak rediscovered after almost two hundred years—two men and a woman of equal ambition—that exploded in scandal and investigation, set between America's Revolution and its Civil War, revealing an age in subtle...