In the summer of 260, Emperor Valerian confronts a Persian army in Syria. He is defeated and captured-the first Roman emperor to suffer this humiliation in Rome's thousand-year history. His army is destroyed. A number of generals and senators are killed or taken captive. Local successes against the Persians by several surviving Roman generals prompt one of them to revolt. That fall, the governor of Germania also revolts. Gallienus, now sole ruler of a seriously weakened empire, then makes ...

Before Hillary, there was Rosalynn.Rosalynn Carter—the most politically active first lady since Eleanor Roosevelt—was sometimes called the second most powerful person in the United States. Even when her husband Jimmy Carter’s approval ratings sank to record lows, she still tied with Mother Teresa as the most admired woman in the world.In this first biography of Rosalynn Carter since 1980 and first book-length account since her own 1984 memoir, Scott Kaufman depicts a hard-w...

Real Facts is back with another captivating biography, and this time we uncover the compelling life of Rosalynn Carter. Step into the pages of history with an intimate exploration of the woman behind the headlines, a force for change and compassion.In this illuminating book, you'll:Witness the Quiet Strength: Discover the resilience and strength that defined Rosalynn Carter's journey from a small town in Georgia to becoming the First Lady of the United States.* Cham...

The dual biography of the powerful First Couple who attempted to use their presidency to bring peace, human rights, and justice to all peoples of the world and dedicated the remainder of their long lives to making a safer, more caring world. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's marriage of over seventy-five years is the longest of any American presidential couple and has been described by them as a "full partnership." President Bill Clinton once said that they have changed more liv...

“A practical, highly informative, and sympathetic guide.”—The Washington PostMost of us will become a caregiver at some point in our lives. And we will assume this role for the most personal reason imaginable: wanting to help someone we love. But we may not know where to start, and we may be afraid of losing ourselves in this daunting task.Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, a longtime advocate for caregivers and mental health, knows firsthan...

Covering their lives from childhood to the end of the Georgia governorship, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is one of the few major biographies of an American president that pays significant attention to the First Lady. So deeply were their lives and aspirations intertwined, a close friend once remarked: "You can't really understand Jimmy Carter unless you know Rosalynn." The story of one is the story of the other. To recount their remarkable lives, E. Stanly Godbold, Jr. draws on acade...

Covering their lives from childhood to the end of the Georgia governorship, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is one of the few major biographies of an American president that pays significant attention to the First Lady. So deeply were their lives and aspirations intertwined, a close friend once remarked: "You can't really understand Jimmy Carter unless you know Rosalynn." The story of one is the story of the other. To recount their remarkable lives, E. Stanly Godbold, Jr. draws on acade...

Life story of Rosalynn CarterDive into the captivating life of Rosalynn Carter, a trailblazer whose legacy transcends the traditional role of a first lady. From her roots in Plains, Georgia, to reshaping mental health perceptions and championing global causes, this biography explores the impact of her advocacy, community service, and transformative leadership. Journey through the corridors of power, witness the building of homes with Habitat for Humanity, and reflect on her endurin...

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s marriage of over seventy-five years is the longest of any American presidential couple and has been described by them as a “full partnership.” President Bill Clinton once said that they have changed more lives around the world than any couple in worldhistory. Their lives have been public and private models of honesty and integrity in post-Watergate America.The second of a two-volume biography of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter by historian E. Stanly God...

Jus Breathe is an award winning coming of age work that's tinged with speculation and a touch of psychological intrigue. In 2023 the book was a finalist in both the Independent Authors Network and The Next Generation Indie Book awards competitions. It won best book in the Pencraft Literary Excellence award and first place in the 2023 firebird book awards in two categories: African American Fiction as well as general fiction.But most notable is its winning of 'first pla...

BIOGRAPHY OF ROSALYNN CARTER, THE FIRST LADY WHO BROKE BARRIERS: A LIFE OF PURPOSE AND COMPASSION FROM BIRTH TO DEATHEmbrace Rosalynn Carter's incredible life, a woman who defied expectations and ascended to become an emblem of compassion, perseverance, and unshakable commitment to making the world a better place.Rosalynn Carter's life is a tribute to the strength of the human spirit to overcome hardship and make an indelible impact on the world, from her modest origins in ...

First Lady from Plains, first published in 1984, is Rosalynn’s Carter’s autobiography, covering her life from her childhood in Plains, Georgia, through her time as First Lady. It is “a readable, lively and revealing account of the Carters and their remarkable journey from rural Georgia to the White House in a span of ten years” (The New York Times).