1384 results for 'Rodin, Auguste'

A forgotten heroine of World War II has finally been brought to light. Martin King's meticulous research uncovers the remarkable story of an African nurse who played a crucial role in saving lives...

When business magnate Robert Jeffreys announces his investment in airships, he hosts a promotional flight for a group of reporters. A body is found on board, and retired spy Augusta Peel is drawn...

The Collapse of the Roman Republic by Natale Barca is a fast-paced and compelling account of the tumultuous last century of the Roman Republic. This book weaves together the military, political, and...

A comprehensive guide to one of Europe's most influential works, Augustine's City of God is a seminal text that shaped the Christian West. Written in response to the Gothic sack of Rome in AD 410,...

Augusta Savage: A Life in Sculpture This powerful biography in poems tells the story of Augusta Savage, a trailblazing artist and pillar of the Harlem Renaissance. With a career spanning from the...

A new interpretation of Augustine's virtue of hope and its place in political life challenges prevailing views of his pessimistic outlook. Michael Lamb offers a fresh analysis of Augustine's thought,...

Dom Augustine Baker 1575-1641 by Geoffrey Scott A major study of the English mystical teacher Dom Augustine Baker O.S.B., this volume brings together work from scholars across various disciplines to...

The virtue of humility has long been debated among philosophers. While some view it as an attractive character trait in others, others argue that it is not a valuable virtue at all.St Augustine of...

A Commentary on the Vita Hadriani in the Historia Augusta by Herbert W. Benario. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the Vita Hadriani, a biographical section within the Historia Augusta, a...

George Bernard Shaw's Major Cultural Essays offers a unique insight into the author's broad aesthetic sensibilities and his views on culture and politics. Spanning over six decades, this collection...

A large rash on his arm looks like frost. For August, this is just one of many changes that signal a turning point in his life. His mother's ex-lover Cosmo returns, and with him come questions about...

Augustus John: Drawn from Life explores the remarkable career of Augustus John, a British artist widely regarded as one of the greatest living artists of his time. Despite achieving extraordinary...

The Age of Augustus by M. G. L. Cooley is a collection of primary texts from ancient Rome's formative period.Translated and accompanied by maps, illustrations, a glossary, and introductory notes,...

Augustine's mission to Roman Britain in 597 was a pivotal event in English Christianity's history. Yet little is known about Augustine himself and his leadership during this time.This book sifts...

The Confessions of St. Augustine has the power to change one's life through its exploration of the human experience. Written by Glenn Arbery, this study delves into the enduring influence of...

Sculptors and Design Reform in France, 1848 to 1895: Sculpture and the Decorative Arts by Claire Jones. This study challenges traditional views of French sculpture during the nineteenth century,...

The Meroë Head of Augustus is a remarkable portrait of Augustus, the great nephew and adopted heir of Julius Caesar. Made from bronze with glass pupils, the head is a masterpiece of ancient Roman...

Augustus: The Life of Rome's First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is a spellbinding biography that brings to life one of history's most fascinating figures. This intimate account of Augustus' life and...

The House of Augustus: A Historical Detective Story by T.P. Wiseman A fresh perspective on one of ancient Rome's most enduring mysteries, The House of Augustus challenges our understanding of the...

English in Modern Times: A Sociohistorical Approach to Late Modern English This book explores the development of the English language from 1700 until 1945, arguing that it was during this period that...

The Res Gestae Divi Augusti is a unique account of the life and achievements of the Roman Emperor Augustus, written by the emperor himself. This edition provides a comprehensive text, translation,...

Jane Eyre is a powerful coming-of-age story about a young woman's struggle to overcome adversity. Orphaned and forced to live with her cruel aunt, Jane finds solace in a Christian boarding school...

Peter Kreeft's insightful commentary brings to life one of Christianity's most beloved classics: Augustine's Confessions. This collection of key passages and thoughtful analysis makes the text...

Augusta's desire for a pony sets her on a path that will test her bravery and resourcefulness. When she arrives at her cousins' home, she is met with indifference and disdain.Despite being considered...

Walter Wagner's commentary on Saint Augustine's Rule offers fresh insights into the ancient text and its enduring relevance for modern Christian life.This 17-conference reflection by Fr. Walter...

This book presents a narrative of the Julio-Claudian emperors' reigns from Augustus to Nero, featuring passages in original Latin from Tacitus, Suetonius and Seneca. The text explores the personal...

The psalms are a rich tapestry of human experience, prayer and poetry that capture the history of the people of Israel, the theology and spirituality of the Old Covenant, and the complexities of the...

Sean Hannan offers a new interpretation of Augustine's approach to temporality by contrasting it with contemporary accounts of time from philosophy, political theology, and popular science.Hannan...

The Confessions of St. Augustine is a deeply personal and honest account of one man's struggle with sin and his search for redemption.Through his own experiences, from the allure of temptation to the...

The Historia Augusta: Maximus and Balbinus is a unique window into the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. This collection of thirty books offers a detailed Latin source for historians,...

A Biography of a Map in Motion: Augustine Herrman's Chesapeake by Christian J. Koot is a fascinating exploration of the creation and impact of one of history's most famous maps. Created over three...

Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire offers a fresh perspective on the life of Flavia Iulia Helena, the mother of Constantine and one of the most influential women in Roman history. Julia Hillner's...

Eagles Rising: Books 1 & 2 in Richard Foreman's Augustus series are now available. This epic collection brings together two thrilling stories that forge action and adventure with politics and...

Death in Kensington by Emily Organ is set against the glamorous backdrop of a high-society fashion show. When a model is found dead after the event, amateur sleuth Augusta Peel must navigate the...

Games for Actors and Non-Actors is a foundational text by Augusto Boal that explores the principles and practice of his revolutionary Theatre of the Oppressed method. This approach transforms theatre...

St Augustine's Cassiciacum Dialogues On the happy life. Volume 2In this second dialogue, expertly translated by Michael Foley, St Augustine and his companions explore the nature of happiness in a...

Behind the scenes of golf's most iconic tournament, a unique and fascinating world unfolds. Seven Days in Augusta takes readers on a journey through the exclusive competition, revealing the secrets...

Augusta Savage was a young girl with a passion for sculpting. She spent hours playing with clay, creating all sorts of figures - cows, chickens, ducks. Her mother encouraged her talent, but her...

Let in the Light: Learning to Read St. Augustine's ConfessionsThis book offers a unique approach to reading St. Augustine's Confessions, a foundational text of Western civilization. Author James Boyd...

The Cambridge Companion to Augustine provides a comprehensive resource for students and scholars of this influential philosopher. Over a decade since its first edition, new studies and translations...

The River Reveals Its Secrets A body is found adrift in a rowing boat on the River Thames, cutting short a boat trip with a friend. As amateur sleuth Augusta Peel investigates, she uncovers puzzling...

Augustus, John Williams' third major novel, presents a historical narrative set in classical Rome, exploring the life of the founder of the Roman Empire. In this epistolary novel, Williams employs a...

Augustine's transformation from a life of licentiousness to one of devoted devotion to Christ is a testament to the power of faith. Historian Gerald Bray explores the rich spirituality of this...

Roger D. Lund explores the complex role of wit in 18th-century England, where writers struggled to define its place in public discourse.Through an examination of philosophy, religious pamphlets, and...

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston is a magical and sexy romance about a young woman's chance encounter with a mysterious girl on the train. When August meets Jane, she discovers that her life is about...

The Historia Augusta: Clodius Albinus A collection of biographical works covering the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus, this text provides a unique insight into the second and third...

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is a deeply personal and profound work of Christian thought. Written by one of the most influential thinkers in Christianity's history, this book explores the...

Barry Strauss presents a compelling narrative of the Roman Empire's transformation over three and a half centuries, tracing its rise to reinvention through the lives of ten influential emperors.The...

Marcus Agrippa was the embodiment of loyalty and duty, serving as the right-hand man to Emperor Augustus. His life's work laid the foundations for the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace that...

Dramatically converted on stormy seas, a former slave-trader penned the best-loved hymn of the Christian faith. A church father was arrested and martyred for teaching the truth about Christ's...

This book offers an alternative vision for work by examining St. Augustine's understanding of its role in the context of the monastery. Zachary Settle draws on scattered writings to develop a unified...

Politics and the Order of Love: An Augustinian Ethic of Democratic CitizenshipEric Gregory offers a liberal ethics of citizenship, informed by the Augustinian tradition, to expand our understanding...

Augustine: A Very Short Introduction by Henry ChadwickThis concise biography explores the life and teachings of Augustine, arguably the greatest early Christian philosopher. Chadwick places Augustine...

The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus by Paul Zanker explores how art and architecture reflect the values of Roman society during the rule of Augustus Caesar. This transformation led to the...

Augusto Pinochet: The Life and Legacy of Chile's Controversial DictatorThis biography examines the life and reign of Augusto Pinochet, the former dictator of Chile. The book includes personal quotes...

Lady Augusta Murray's life was forever changed by her secret wedding to Prince Augustus Frederick in 1793. Against the backdrop of the American and French Revolutions, their love became a scandal...

Augusta, the First German Empress A life of contrasts is revealed in this biography of Augusta, born a princess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach in 1811. Married at seventeen to Prince William of Prussia, she...

A Text-book of Roman Law from Augustus to Justinian by William Warwick Buckland. This comprehensive text provides a detailed understanding of Roman law during the period from Augustus to Justinian...

The Flesh and the Spirit: A Novel Based on the Life of St. Augustine of HippoSet against the backdrop of a tumultuous world, this novel explores the inner turmoil of its protagonist as he navigates...

The Baker Street Murders by Emily Organ is a gripping mystery that follows Augusta Peel as she unravels a decades-old crime. When a mysterious letter leads her to Baker Street, she teams up with...

The Confessions is an extended poetic and passionate autobiography written by Saint Augustine as an intimate prayer to confess his sins and proclaim God's goodness. This acclaimed new translation by...

The Augustine Way: Retrieving a Vision for the Church's Apologetic WitnessThis book recovers Augustine's mature apologetic voice to address the challenges facing today's church. It offers a...

Slaves of God: A New Perspective on Augustine's Thought. Augustine's views on slavery are often seen as complex and contradictory, but what if we look at them in their Roman context? Toni Alimi sheds...

Discover the influential theology of Augustine through seven of his most important works. This introductory guide provides a clear and accessible overview of Augustine's life and times, as well as a...

The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus explores the pivotal period in world history marked by Augustus' rule from 30 BC to AD 14. This comprehensive guide delves into the social, religious,...

This book offers a new perspective on the development of Christian thought, exploring how Augustine's complex spiritual journey shed light on the transition from ancient paganism to monotheism.Kenney...

On Agamben, Donatism, Pelagianism, and the Missing LinksPeter Iver Kaufman offers a compelling alternative to progressive politics by exploring the connections between Giorgio Agamben's work and...

The Birth of Classical Europe: A History from Troy to Augustine by Simon Price and Peter Thonemann A fresh perspective on classical culture, this book presents a new understanding of the ancient...

Queens of a Fallen World: The Lost Women of Augustine's ConfessionsThis thought-provoking study explores the lives and experiences of women in ancient Rome, as revealed through the writings of St...

Behind the scenes of one of golf's most intriguing controversies lies a complex web of values, tactics, and power. In "The Battle for Augusta National", Alan Shipnuck delves into the story that...

Augustine's understanding of will is a fundamental aspect of his thought, appearing in various forms across his theological, philosophical, psychological, and political writings. Despite its...

The Play of Allusion in the Historia Augusta by David Rohrbacher This eccentric compilation of biographies offers a unique glimpse into the lives of Roman emperors and usurpers. Composed of...

St Augustine's teachings on the resurrection of Jesus Christ remain an important aspect of Christian theology. This book provides a comprehensive examination of his views on the subject, exploring...

Augustine of Hippo: His Life and ImpactThis biography offers a clear insight into the life and beliefs of one of the most significant theologians in Church history. Despite being a figure of dispute...

Lady Augusta Murray's life was forever changed by her secret wedding to Prince Augustus Frederick in 1793. Against the backdrop of the American and French Revolutions, this clandestine union would...

The Historia Augusta, Volume III is a collection of biographical works that cover the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. Written in various styles and attributed to different authors,...

The Res Gestae Divi Augusti is a Latin text that offers insight into the life and accomplishments of Emperor Augustus. This edition provides students with access to non-literary historical Latin,...

Golf's Golden Age in the Southeastern United States began with the establishment of Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina in 1892. Over the next five years, the course expanded to eighteen...

A unique glimpse into the Parisian art world of the early twentieth century is offered by Ambroise Vollard's memoirs. As an art merchant and socialite, Vollard formed close relationships with many...

August Greene has landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. But with this success comes a difficult secret: his conservative parents won't accept that he's...

The powerful and surprising story of four remarkable women who changed the life of St Augustine forever is revealed in this fascinating new history. Historian Kate Cooper draws upon their depictions...

Augustine: Confessions Books V-IX by Augustine is a collection of five crucial years in his life, tracing his journey from teaching rhetoric in North Africa to his baptism as a Christian and...

This authoritative guide to Augustine's Confessions brings together new essays by leading scholars to provide a comprehensive understanding of this literary and theological work. The volume explores...

Strabo of Amasia: A Greek Man of Letters in Augustan Rome by Daniela Dueck offers a fresh perspective on Strabo's life and work. Set against the vibrant intellectual landscape of Augustan Rome, this...

Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation explores how the ancient theologian's understanding of creation can inform Christian debates today. The book considers how Augustine's reading of Genesis...

St Augustine's teachings on divine power and human freedom remain a cornerstone of Western Christian thought. This book explores the paradox at the heart of his theology, tracing how his emphasis on...

A collection of writings by St Augustine that explore two central themes in his philosophy: free will and divine grace. In these works, Augustine grapples with the nature of human responsibility and...

A 17th-century Latin manuscript comes to light in an Argentine flea market. Its contents are shrouded in mystery: is it an apocryphal invention by a scholar, or a transcription of a hitherto unknown...

A History of the English Parish: The Culture of Religion from Augustine to Victoria by N. J. G. Pounds explores the often-overlooked world of parish churches in England, examining their role in local...

Augustine's magnum opus, The City of God against the Pagans, is a foundational text in Western intellectual tradition. Written over thirteen years, spanning the decline of the Western Roman Empire,...

Discovering family satisfies a curiosity. One learns of the challenges faced by ancestors, struggles endured, accomplishments shared, the good and sometimes the bad. In this writing, the author spent...

On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless HeartsThis book is not about Saint Augustine, but rather an invitation to join him on a journey of self-discovery. James K. A...

Dante's Wake: Reading from Medieval to Modern in the Augustinian Tradition by John Freccero explores the enduring influence of Dante's Divine Comedy on later literature. Freccero retraces the famous...

August's life is one of skepticism. She doesn't believe in much - not in fortune tellers, not in easy friendships, and certainly not in the romantic love she sees in movies. That all changes with...

St Augustine's profound words offer guidance for living a meaningful life. This collection features 200 memorable quotations in both Latin and English translation.The quotes are grouped into broad...

Augustin Fresnel's groundbreaking invention of the lens that illuminated the entire French coast was a remarkable achievement in the field of physics. His innovative design made lighthouses blaze...

The Marriage of William Ashe by Mary Augusta Ward is a novel that explores the complexities of English social and political life in the late 19th century. Originally published in serial form in...

Empress Augusta Victoria, known as 'Dona', was born in 1858 and marked out from childhood for her role as a future bride. Her marriage to Prince William of Prussia in 1881 was expected to be a...

Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds exhibition has been a global phenomenon since its debut in 1995. Over 25 million people have visited the show, which features plastinated bodies posed to mimic life...