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A cogent, comprehensive, and sweeping account of Napoleon's dismantling of the French Revolution, giving new insight into this critical period of French history. The French Revolution facilitated the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, but after gaining power he knew that his first task was to end it. In this book William Doyle describes how he did so, beginning with the three large issues that had destabilized revolutionary France: war, religion, and...

Top voices highlight important changes in the role of bishop. Compelling essays, written by bishops, other clergy, and academics from across the Episcopal Church, reflect the breadth of thinking on the history, current state, and future of the role of leadership within the denomination and the wider Anglican Communion. Topics include the transformation of the role over the last fifty years, a review of historic documents on the episcopacy, iss...

If greatness is measured by achievement, Orrin Hatch was the greatest U.S. Senator of modern times. This is the dramatic story of a conservative champion who shaped modern America-by leading a Golden Age of Bipartisanship and passing more legislation than any other Senator in the post-Vietnam era. Senator Orrin Hatch co-wrote the most sweeping civil rights bill since the 1960s, launched a health insurance program for 25, 000, 000 uninsured chi...

This book outlines the reasons why it is imperative that all humankind be mindful of unity and harmony among its own kind. Tomorrow must be better than today. Truth proves stronger than a lie, love more healthier than hate and togetherness more durable that division. This manuscript draws attention to the all-embracing truth, that we build our own inner world and by gaining knowledge of ourselves, learn from where we came, where we are and whe...

Drama / Characters: 17 Male, 3 Female Scenery: 5 interior SpacesIncriminating letters written by a young European prince to the English girl he betrayed are in the hands of the dead girl's sister. She is in the clutches of a nefarious man. All this and Moriarty and Dr. Watson too. "A prime evening of entertainment." N.Y. Daily News."Constant stage magic to delight the audience." Women's Wear Daily. "A theatrical triumph ... one of the jolliest...

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In early modern France almost all posts of public responsibility could only be acquired by purchase or inheritance. By the eighteenth century there were 70, 000 venal offices comprising the entire judiciary, most of the legal profession, officers in the army, and a wide range of other professions. William Doyle, one of the foremost historians of early modern Europe, traces the evolution and dissolution of a system which was one of the central ...

This survey of European history covers a period of one and a half centuries which witnessed the beginnings of the contemporary world. In his account of the economic, social, intellectual, and governmental structure and development of pre-revolutionary Europe, Professor Doyle stresses the importance of social and economic trends, and emphasizes the analysis of the structure of society as well as the narration of events.

An exploration of current scholarly thinking about the wide and surprisingly complex range of historical problems associated with the study of Ancien Regime Europe

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Celebrated priest Father William Doyle was famous for the depth of his spiritual insight, and his ability to confer good advice - this book contains 365 extracts, one for every day of the year.The many and varied topics within this collection range from short, poignant and proverbial sayings - "a sharp tongue is the only tool that grows sharper with use" - to all manner of sound spiritual counsel. Grounded in Biblical wisdom and the extensive ...