John Leslie Garner’s Caesar Borgia examines the extraordinary career and character of Cesare Borgia, the son of Pope Alexander VI who became one of the most powerful and controversial figures of Renaissance Italy. Garner traces Caesar's life from his birth and education through his career as a cardinal, his renunciation of the Church, alliance with King Louis XII of France, marriage to Charlotte d'Albret, and campaigns to establish Borgia power in Romagna. Along the way, Caesar en...

To discuss the history of the franchise in Canada, Mr. Garner had to go back well before Confederation because 1867 did not mark the beginnings of a new franchise. Until 1885 the federal government employed the provincial franchises at each federal election, and the provinces in turn continued for some years the franchises that had served their colonial predecessors. This then is the story of the development of the franchise in each of those British colonies which came to form the nucleus ...

I have written this book because too many Christians make excuses for not going to church.

Applied Biomechanics Laboratory Manual provides guided opportunities for students to connect their conceptual understanding of biomechanics to practical applications. As readers progress through 13 easy-to-follow experiential-based learning labs, they will gain insight into how these mechanical principles relate to areas such as sport performance, athletic injury, ergonomics, and rehabilitation. This manual engages students with full-color images as well as visual aids. It is an i...

"Caesar Borgia: A Study of the Renaissance" by John Leslie Garner delves into the life and times of one of the most enigmatic figures of the Italian Renaissance. Borgia, a nobleman and military leader, is often remembered for his ruthless ambition and political machinations. Garner explores Borgia's complex character, his relationships with influential figures of the era, and his role in the power struggles of Renaissance Italy. The book provides a detailed analysis of Borgia's strategies ...

In dialogue with contemporary continental and Anglo-American philosophers, John V. Garner explores the ancient idea that imagination plays a fundamental role in the expression of reality.Inspired in particular by Plato, Aristotle, Proclus, and Islamic Neoplatonism, this book argues that, far from merely a personal projection by the psyche, the act of imagining can also be a mode of creative discovery.Examining the basic principles of this ancient understand...

Possessing a mild climate and a fertile soil, Italy from the earliest times has attracted the invader, the adventurer. Extending out into the Mediterranean, she has been exposed to attacks on all sides, and when the Roman Empire, disintegrated by its own corruption and wickedness, had passed away, no strong central power was left to repel the marauders who swarmed into the peninsula from all sides. The rich plains of the north attracted the Teutonic tribes who established the Lombard Kingd...

In this vibrant debate with intellectuals influenced by Marcel Mauss, including Alain Caillé and Chantal Mouffe, the incisive Greek-French activist and philosopher Cornelius Castoriadis addresses the challenge of critical thinking in an international context.The first half explores the tradition of radical self-critique and the prospect of affirming its value in a non-ethnocentric way. While defending ancient Greek contributions to the Western tradition of radical self-critique — i...

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.Ferdinand Gregorovius was a German historian best known for writing biographies. One of Gregorovius' most notable biographies is on Lucrezia Borgia.

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and IndexCONTENTSBOOK THE FIRST—LUCRETIA BORGIA IN ROMECHAPTER ILucretia's FatherCHAPTER IILucretia's MotherCHAPTER IIILucretia's First HomeCHAPTER IVLucretia's EducationCHAPTER VNepotism—Giulia Farnese—Lucretia's BetrothalsCHAPTER VIHer Father Becomes Pope—Giovanni SforzaCHAPTER VIILucre...

First published in 1998. The wide-ranging perspectives in this book will help key personnel in primary schools to manage the implantation of the 1993 Education Act and the Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs more effectively. Governors and headteachers comment on the management of resources and on interaction with parents and others outside the school. Researchers and academics provide an analysis of the impact and legal implications of the Co...

Love and Relationship Mastery: A Guide for All Couples on How to Build Healthy and Happy Relationships that Will Last Everyone wants to fall and stay in love. It can be easy to fall in love but the staying part is really the most difficult to master. The divorce rate is increasing because most couples these days forget what it takes to keep their relationship happy and healthy and easily give up. But maintaining a strong relationship isn’t really as difficult as it sounds.This audiobook wi...