The guillotine is undoubtedly the most potent image of revolutionary France, the tool whereby a whole society was "redesigned". Yet what came to be seen as an instrument of terror was, paradoxically, introduced as the result of the humanitarian feelings of men intent on revising an ancient and barbaric penal code.Robert Frederick Opie takes the reader on a sometimes terrifying journey through the narrow streets of 18th-century Paris and beyond. Initially scorned by...

In "Foster's Russian Bank," Robert Frederick Foster delves into the intricate world of finance and geopolitics, presenting a compelling narrative that navigates the tumultuous waters of Russian banking systems amid the complexities of global economics. Through a blend of rigorous investigation and engaging storytelling, Foster employs a clear and accessible literary style, making complex concepts digestible for readers both familiar and unfamiliar with financial discourse. Set against a ba...

Robert Frederick Blum (1857-1903), American Lithographer and Watercolorist spent much of his time in Europe, but visited Japan in 1890 and spent three years there.

Set against the historical background of the Iraqi war and the rise of Jihadist terror, the President of the United States is caught in a mysterious web of intrigue and conspiracy that clouds his judgment as to who is friend or foe. The war on terror becomes personal for the President as the leader of the Mashallah network strikes in the homeland.

This book, ‘Vexed to Nightmare’ is a sequel to a self-published novel, ‘Slouching Towards Eden’. This story is self- contained but continues the career of Phillip Todd, in his progress into Godhood, psychosis, or both. Phillip, an eighteen year old army brat returns from Germany to an America that is God driven, God invested, and godlessly materialistic, immersed in sexual dysfunction dispensed with over abundant juvenile sexual imagery glorifying sanctimonious abstinence. Phillip, a junio...

In the introductory Chapter the reader will find the aim and object of these studies set forth at length. In view of the importance and complexity of the problems involved it seemed better to incorporate such a statement in the book itself, rather than relegate it to a Preface which all might not trouble to read. Yet I feel that such a general statement does not adequately express my full debt of obligation. Among the many whose labour has been laid under contribution in the following page...

Veteran Soldiers of Light Angelica and Stephen must face one last mission.Their assignment? Go to Earth and save the Luminaries from the Soulests.Who are the Luminaries? They are the artists, the creatives, the visionaries and makers of worlds. They bring light to life.The Soulests have a different purpose--an evil one--and Luminaries stand in their way.Prepare to join the fight against the darkest evil as a Soldier of Light.Be the Light!

Bacon published this interesting little work in 1609. It contains thirty-one fables abounding with a union of deep thought and poetic beauty. In most fables he explains the common but erroneous supposition that knowledge and the conformity of the will, knowing and acting, are convertible terms.

The Secret Teachings of All Ages – Volume Two is the essential companion to Manly P. Hall’s timeless magnum opus. Where Volume One offered an encyclopedic survey of the world’s mythologies, mystery schools, and occult systems, Volume Two goes further—deeper into the soul of the teachings themselves.This volume is drawn from Hall’s lesser-known but no less profound writings, including Lectures on Ancient Philosophy and rare essays from The All-Seeing Eye. Together, they form a cohes...

Unfaithful Betrayal is a riveting tale of love, ambition, and the tangled web of choices that shape our lives. Ted Brennan and Jennifer Halvorson share a love that blossoms during their senior year of high school and carries them through the challenges of junior college. But their bond is tested when Ted enlists in the army, rising through the ranks as a decorated helicopter pilot, facing the horrors of war, and enduring life-threatening injuries in Syria.While Ted fights battles o...

In this spirited and romantic saga of high adventure, a young heir named David Balfour meets his miserly uncle Ebenezer, who has illegally taken control of the Balfour estate. Ebenezer kidnaps David and plots to have him seized and sold into slavery on a ship to the Carolinas.A couple of days into the voyage, a shipwreck throws David together with Alan Breck, a roguish Scotsman returning from political exile in France, and the two of them journey together. When they are witnesses t...

In "Lord Roberts' Message to the Nation," Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl Roberts, delivers a poignant call to British society during a tumultuous period. This powerful text articulates the nation's responsibilities in the wake of the early 20th-century conflicts, drawing upon Roberts' own military experiences to frame a narrative that combines personal reflection with a broader social message. The prose is imbued with a mix of urgency and hope, showcasing Roberts' eloquence as he urges uni...