Richard A. Fletcher était un historien spécialisé dans la période médiévale. Il fut professeur d'histoire à l'Université d'York et l'un des talents exceptionnels dans le domaine de l'érudition médiévale anglaise et espagnole.
The narrative chronicles the gradual conversion of Europe to Christianity, spanning from 300 AD to the remarkable surrender of the pagan Lithuanians in 1386. This epic tale is crafted by a highly regarded historian, offering an in-depth exploration of the cultural and religious transformations that shaped the continent over centuries. Through vivid storytelling, the book highlights the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of this significant historical shift.
In a work of splendid scholarship that reflects both a firm mastery of
difficult sources and a keen intuition, one of Britain's foremost medievalists
tells the story of the Christianization of Europe. 36 illustrations. 10 maps.
Rodrigo Díaz, the legendary warrior-knight of eleventh-century Castile known as El Cid, is still honored in Spain as a national hero for liberating the fatherland from the occupying Moors. Yet, as this book reveals, there are many contradictions between eleventh-century reality and the mythology that developed later. By placing El Cid in a fresh, historical context, Fletcher shows us an adventurous soldier of fortune who was of a type, one of a number of "cids," or "bosses," who flourished in eleventh-century Spain. But the El Cid of legend--the national hero -- was unique in stature even in his lifetime. Before his death El Cid was already celebrated in a poem; posthumously he was immortalized in the great epic Poema de Mío Cid. When he died in Valencia in 1099, he was ruler of an independent principality he had carved for himself in Eastern Spain. Rather than the zealous Christian leader many believe him to have been, Rodrigo emerges in Fletcher's study as a mercenary equally at home in the feudal kingdoms of northern Spain and the exotic Moorish lands of the south, selling his martial skills to Christian and Muslim alike. Indeed, his very title derives from the Arabic word sayyid, meaning 'lord' or 'master.' And as there was little if any sense of Spanish nationhood in the eleventh century, he can hardly be credited for uniting a medieval Spanish nation. This ground-breaking inquiry into the life and times of El Cid disentangles fact from myth to create a striking portrait of an extraordinary man, clearly showing how and why legend transformed him into something he was not during his lifetime.--From publisher description
The book explores the complex historical relationship between Islam and Christianity from Muhammad's time to the Reformation. Richard Fletcher highlights the cultural and trading interactions during the Arab control of the Mediterranean, while emphasizing the deep-seated mutual suspicion each religion held toward the other. With a focus on clarity and scholarly rigor, the narrative avoids moral judgments, inviting readers to reflect on the implications of this historical dynamic for contemporary society.
The Gospel of St. Matthew translated into the indigenous language of the Toba people of Argentina, together with a selection of Biblical stories and parables. This translation was produced by the British and Foreign Bible Society in collaboration with the Toba people and the missionary Richard Fletcher. A valuable resource for scholars of linguistics, theology, and anthropology.
Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War West, the story follows Clint, a Union officer who returns home to confront a greedy land baron exploiting struggling ranchers. Determined to help, Clint organizes a challenging six-hundred-mile cattle drive from Texas to Wyoming to ensure the ranchers' survival. As the baron employs underhanded tactics to thwart their efforts, Clint and his allies face numerous obstacles. Ultimately, justice prevails when the baron is caught in his own deceitful schemes, highlighting themes of resilience and community.
The story revolves around the unsettling rumor that the Dean of The University School, Karl Wolfe, proposed a promotion to new professor Rebecca Swingle in exchange for sexual favors. This revelation sparks outrage among female students who have previously experienced his inappropriate advances. The narrative explores themes of power dynamics and the challenges of addressing misconduct in a divinity school setting, raising critical questions about accountability and moral integrity within an academic institution.
El factor papá nos explica por qué el hecho de que el padre se involucre en la vida de su hijo desde su nacimiento es tan importante para el desarrollo cerebral y la estabilidad emocional del niño. el papel del padre no debe limitarse a un apoyo complemen
