Showing results for "La patrona" in History

Saint Patrick was, by his own admission, a controversial figure. Convicted in a trial by his elders in Britain and hounded by rumors that he settled in Ireland for financial gain, the man who was to become Ireland’s patron saint battled against great odds before succeeding as a missionary. Saint Patrick Retold draws on recent research to offer a fresh assessment of Patrick’s travails and achievements. This is the first biography in nearly 50 years to explore Patrick’s career against the background of historical events in late antique Britain and Ireland.

Ce livre va bien au-delà d'une simple histoire de vie. C'est la trace de tout ce que mon unité et moi-même avons vécu pendant quatre ans, pendant l'une des périodes les plus troublées en France. Jamais un chef du RAID n'aura dû faire face à autant d'attaques terroristes en quatre ans passés à la tête de la plus prestigieuse unité d'élite de la police. Jean-Michel Fauvergue s'est confié à Caroline de Juglart, journaliste à M6. Il raconte son histoire et celle de son unité de l'intérieur.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, North American and European governments generously funded the discoveries of such famous paleontologists and geologists as Henry de la Beche, William Buckland, Richard Owen, Thomas Hawkins, Edward Drinker Cope, O. C. Marsh, and Charles W. Gilmore. In this book, Jane Davidson explores the motivation behind this rush to fund exploration, arguing that eagerness to discover strategic resources like coal deposits was further fueled by patrons who had a genuine passion for paleontology and the fascinating creatures that were being unearthed.

The drumbeat of horses’ hooves and clatter of chariot wheels echo through the rolling green hills of what will be known much later as the Emerald Isle. The driver is a lone woman whose long hair and homespun cloak whip through the wind behind her. Headstrong, confident, and intelligent, she blazes a trail that will change her nation forevermore, yet not in her own name or for her own sake, but for that of the God who sent her. This is a woman who will love the poor, feed the hungry, house the homeless, teach the ignorant, and defy the odds doing it all. This is Brigid of Kildare.

Samuel Rogers was a renowned conversationalist who associated with the most distinguished persons of his time. This volume contains fascinating source material for the social and literary history of Great Britain over the span of his long life. - Summary by barbara2

Saints are people just like (presumably) you and me: But hopefully unlike you and me, they often meet their Maker in the most bizarre, tragic ways imaginable. Katie, a literature-loving attorney, and her fiance, Andrew, a history-loving film buff, are two Catholic school survivors. While we didn’t learn how to do taxes, we did spend plenty of hours learning Catholic dogma. Join us every Friday as we explore the histories and lore surrounding the holy individuals recognized by the Catholic Church as saints (with a bit of dark humor inherited from religion class).

“Dis‑moi Patron ?!” est une série de podcasts portée par Louise, Kassandra, Daniel et Adrien, accompagnés de Marie‑Cécile et Océane. Le podcast donne la parole aux jeunes confrontés aux défis des métiers en tension. Une production Making Waves Radio avec le soutien de France Travail. Réalisation : Marie-Cécile Drécourt Habillage sonore : Noan HOAREAU MUHL

Un retrarto de la vida del narco más temido de la historia, Pablo Escobar. Desde sus orígenes como hijo de una profesora de un pueblo cercano a Medellín, pasando por sus inicios como delincuente que robaba lápidas y se dedicaba al contrabando y finalmente, encontrando en el narcotráfico el camino para convertirse en uno de los hombres más ricos y poderosos del mundo.

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Part literary mystery, part an examination of what constitutes fiction versus reality, "Ghostwriter" is based on the true story of author Lawrence Wells, then 45, hired by the University of Mississippi in 1987 to ghostwrite a novel for a wealthy, eccentric donor (“Mrs. F,” then 75), who was convinced that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, was William Shakespeare.

Joan of Arc: The Story of the Defender and Patron Saint of France is more than just a history book—it's a journey of discovery. It is a bridge that connects us to the past, allowing us to walk through history, understanding the socio-political dynamics of Joan's time, and how they reverberate even today. It's a mirror that reflects our present, making us ponder upon the role of women, faith, and nationalism in society.