From the shadow of Wellington, comes a compelling portrait of one of history's forgotten heroes. One of the most unlikely soldiers of his day, Rowland, Viscount Hill was imaginative, intelligent and brave. Frequently leading from the front in some of the Napoleonic Wars' most deadly battles, Hill was given his own 'detached' corps with which he fought his way through Spain, Portugal and France, winning unlikely victories such as at the Battle of St Pierre, where he defeated Marechal Soult by holding the French at bay for almost a whole day with a force less than half their number. He became so indispensible to Wellington that when the great man was asked to let Hill leave the Peninsula to lead an army elsewhere, he retorted: 'Would you cut off my right hand?' Away from the battlefield Lord Hill had the courage to stand up to George IV and William IV and feuded with Lord Grey. Wellington's Right Hand traces the career of a man who fought some of the most famous battles in military history, including Corunna, Talavera, Bussaco, Almaraz, Vitoria and Waterloo. Based on the Hill papers and a wide range of primary and secondary sources, this work will have great appeal for students of the period and Napoleonic enthusiasts alike.

Wellington's Right Hand: Rowland, Viscount Hill

Biographies & Memoirs

Hill, Joanna

Historical

The History Press

Available in paperback, a compelling portrait of a great soldier of the Napoleonic Wars and one of history's forgotten heroes One of the most unlikely soldiers of his day, Rowland, Viscount Hill was imaginative, intelligent, and brave. He fought some of the most famous battles in military history, including Corunna, Talavera, Bussaco, Almaraz, Vitoria, and Waterloo, and this book traces his career. Frequently leading from the front in some of the Napoleonic Wars' most deadly battles, Hill was given his own "detached" corps with which he fought his way through Spain, Portugal, and France, winning unlikely victories such as at the Battle of St. Pierre, where he defeated Marechal Soult by holding the French at bay for almost a whole day with a force less than half their number. He became so indispensible to Wellington that when the great man was asked to let Hill leave the Peninsula to lead an army elsewhere, he retorted "Would you cut off my right hand?" Away from the battlefield, Lord Hill had the courage to stand up to George IV and William IV and feud with Lord Grey. Based on the Hill's own papers, including his correspondence with Napoleon, and a wide range of primary and secondary sources, this work will have great appeal for students of the period and Napoleonic enthusiasts alike.

Wellington's Right Hand

Leaders & Notable People

Spellmount

At the turn of the 20th century, the Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios was commissioned to create stained-glass windows, based on the seven angels in the book of Revelation. This book describes the beauty and symbolism of these windows, including the biblical as well as inner spiritual meaning of the windows and their unique details.

Tiffany's Swedenborgian Angels: Stained Glass Windows Representing the Seven Churches from the Book of Revelation

Arts & Photography

Bertucci, Mary Lou

Religious

Swedenborg Foundation Publishers

Under the Desert Sands

Romance

Contemporary

Austin Macauley

Ssssh, She's a Spy

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

The Well-Being In You: How 3 Simple Principles Can Help You Tune into Your Innate Psychological Health and Thrive

Religion & Spirituality

Gatekeeper Press

Universally, the power of prayer has been recognized by many cultures for immeasurable time. Whether it be a part of a formal service recited with a congregation of worshipers or an individual, quiet moment, prayer is part of the lives of people from a variety of religions.
There seems to be an innate urge among humanity to connect with a higher source of energy and love when we need guidance or direction, and this is called prayer. By reading the prayers from religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam, from cultures in Africa, India, Egypt, and China, we begin to share the sense of a common experience.
The deepest inner feelings and longings are similar—concern for family, assistance in healing, a longing for peace, or a wish for greater wisdom. For some people, prayer can be thought of as a way to ask for specific goals or special favors. This type of prayer may or may not be effective. Another type of prayer exists when all selfish desire is put aside and we feel ourselves in communion with God. At this point, our greatest wish is that God's will be done.
There may be pressing concerns that make us turn our sights upward, but we learn to let go of the end result. At this point, prayer becomes a way of opening up to the universal, loving, creative energy that exists and is far greater than any person could imagine. This is the source of miracles, of faith and unconditional love. Prayer then becomes more than a means to an end; it becomes a state of humility and of awe. It can exist whether we are washing the floor or composing a symphony. Prayer is communion with the Divine, a universal loving creative force that exists in a variety of ways for people around the world.
This book brings together an inspirational collection of prayer suitable for all ages and traditions. In addition, it offers insight and guidance about the nature of prayer that will be useful for the serious seeker.

The Power of Prayer Around the World

Mosley, Glenn

Christian Books & Bibles

Templeton Press

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