English Renaissance

For Miranda Kalli, a young, idealistic archeologist working in a Manhattan gallery of ancient art and antiquities, the invitation to participate in an archeological dig in the Aegean is irresistible, truly a gift from the gods. But the Fates have other plans in store for Miranda. A chance encounter with a delightful tourist results in a seemingly harmless prank - and inadvertently plunges her into a deadly web of corruption, danger and deceit that might well cost Miranda her life. Taut with tension, bursting with passion, and sparkling with an insider's knowledge of the Aegean, Greek Winds ...

This is an exciting story, set in a small, almost unknown country, where the country's president and local poet Darko are trying to save the political and social system. Their friendship strangely evolves from their very personal letters, which are intercepted by the state authorities... - a captivating novel that takes readers on a profound journey of self-discovery, purpose, and the complexities of life. Set against a backdrop of neglected tables, dusty memories, and the longing for significance, this literary masterpiece explores the human desire for meaning and the quest for fulfillment...

In 1537, amidst England's religious turmoil, fifteen-year-old Anne Askew is forced to take her dead sister’s place in an arranged marriage. The witty, well-educated daughter of a Lincolnshire knight, Anne is determined to free herself from her abusive husband, harsh in-laws, and the cruel strictures of her married life. But this is the England of Henry VIII, where religion and politics are dangerously entangled.

Whether you are a history buff, a movie buff, just learning about history, or all of the above, this is your essential guide to movies and TV shows in the history genre. Over 1000 videos are listed, complete with descriptions and some reviews, and arranged in historical order, so you can zero in on a major period or event, and pick a movie about it. You are sure to discover something new... and learn history along the way. The only question is: Have you seen them all? Get the popcorn ready!

The Renaissance was only a short period in European history, but it was the revolution needed to move from the Middle Ages to the modern world. It was full of new philosophies and art, new architecture and inventions, and new governments and churches. In a short span of time, the Europeans found themselves creating, acting, and living in completely new ways. People now had access to new ideas, and Europe would never be the same again.

Daughter of the Duke of Milan and wife of the conniving Count Girolamo Riario, Caterina Sforza was the bravest warrior Renaissance Italy ever knew. She ruled her own lands, fought her own battles, and openly took lovers whenever she pleased. Her remarkable tale is told by her lady-in-waiting, Dea, a woman knowledgeable in reading the "triumph cards", the predecessor of modern-day Tarot.

At the heart of the extraordinary ferment of the High Renaissance stood a distinctive, strange and beguiling figure: the magus. An unstable mix of scientist, bibliophile, engineer, fabulist and fraud, the magus ushered in modern physics and chemistry while also working on everything from secret codes to siege engines to magic tricks. Anthony Grafton's wonderfully original book discusses the careers of men who somehow managed to be both figures of startling genius and - by some measures - credulous or worse.

Defiant, eloquent, and thoroughly modern, Claude McKay’s early collection of celebrated poems is widely recognized as having helped to spark the Harlem Renaissance. In Harlem Shadows, McKay gives precise and poignant expression to the injustices of white oppression in many forms. He also paints a vivid picture of Harlem at the dawn of its rebirth and shows the tremendous vitality of the neighborhood as well as the many threats it faced.

A chance meeting reunites Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, estranged friends who have long been separated by their ambitions. Since losing touch, Irene has become a wife and mother in Harlem, where she remains closely connected to her racial heritage. The seductive Clare, however, now “passes,” enjoying the privileges of white society while hiding her roots from the world, including her rich (and racist) husband.

This book is the third volume in 5 Lessons from Cervantes and presents insights from Chapters I through XLI of Part 2 of Cervantes's celebrated novel Don Quixote de La Mancha. (Previous volumes treats Part One of the novel. Volume I treats Chapters I through XIV of Part One; Volume II treats Chapters XV through LII of Part One). A future Volume IV will finish the entire novel. This series has been a personal quest for me just as the adventures of Don Quixote are his personal quest. Many view Cervantes as an unparalleled genius who authored the first modern novel in the West. Over many years...

Settled down in his beloved Mortlake once again, philosopher and astronomer John Dee is enjoying the quiet life when Her Majesty’s spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham darkens his door, instructing him to befriend a certain Polish count with an interest in alchemy and angelic communication. But when Dee and the count are caught breaking the law, trying to convene with angels, they are exiled, and must make their way to the court of Rudolf, Holy Roman Emperor, in far-off Prague.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Renaissance, then pay attention.

When stylish young bibliophile Julia Kydd returns to 1920s New York, she’s determined to launch her own private press. Julia’s aspirations take her into the heart of the Harlem Renaissance, a literary movement unlike any she’s known - where notions of race, sexuality, and power are slippery, and identities can be deceptively fluid.

John Donne is one of English literature's most compelling and enigmatic figures. Renowned for his mastery of metaphysical poetry, Donne's work captivates readers with its intricate blend of intellect, emotion, and spirituality. This book, "The Metaphysical Muse: The Life and Poetry of John Donne," aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of his life, poetry, and the enduring legacy that continues to influence and inspire. Donne's life, set against a backdrop of religious and political turmoil, was a series of dramatic shifts and contradictions. From his early years as a fervent poet and ...

Age Level: 12 and up In this first book of the teen/young adult series of The Gilded Mirror, fifteen-year-old Anna Moore discovers an antique mirror that whisks her back in time to seventeenth-century England. The year is 1643 and the English Civil War is underway. Anna finds herself at Corfe Castle with the Bankes family when the castle is laid siege. Against all odds, she helps the family defend the castle from rebel forces who hopelessly outnumber them. What will happen and will Anna be able to return to her own time? Inspired by true historical events, The Gilded Mirror is an ...

Travel back in time to the 1920s and 1930s to the sounds of jazz in nightclubs and the 24-hours-a-day bustle of the famous Black neighborhood of Harlem in uptown Manhattan. It was a dazzling time when there was an outpouring of the arts of African Americans - the poetry of Langston Hughes; the novels of Zora Neale Hurston; the sculptures of Augusta Savage; and that brand-new music called jazz as only Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong could play it.

It is May 1706. Ana, a young Spanish woman, lives in a small town on the north-west coast of Tenerife with her mother and twin younger brothers. The town is in the shadow of a mighty volcano, which legend says has the devil living inside it. However, there has been no eruption for thousands of years, and no one believes it is a threat. One day, Ana notices that the air feels strange and heavy, that the birds have stopped singing. Tending the family vineyard, a sudden strange tremor in the earth frightens her.

Before Langston Hughes and his literary prowess became synonymous with American poetry, he was a seventeen-year-old on a train to Mexico City, seeking funds to pursue his passion. His early poems, beloved verses like “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” were written without formal training, often on the back of napkins and envelopes, and were inspired by the sights and sounds of Black working-class people he encountered in his early life. Blues in Stereo is a posthumous collection of these early works, in which we see Langston Hughes like we’ve never seen him before.

"And they lived happily ever after." In fairy tales, that's always how things end. The prince and princess ride away on his white horse and from then on, all's right with the world. But what if it wasn't? What if the prince's life didn't suit the princess? What if she felt stifled by life inside the castle walls? Could she tell him? And if she loved him - really loved him - how could she ask him to give up his kingdom?

IRON LOVER recounts the pageantry, the drama, the chivalry, the cruelty and passion of 14th Century Italy. But this was an era that carried memories of Dante and Beatrice, Héloise and Abélard—hence it was not so strange that a penniless young English adventurer should pursue his impossible dream of possessing an Italian princess. BLAZING - BAWDY - MAGNIFICENT This is the Stormy, heroic saga of Sir John Hawkwood who created the notorious White Company and became the most feared conqueror of 14th Century Europe-all because of a woman. From the moment young Hawkwood set eyes on the dark, ...