The Conqueror (Constantine’s Empire Book #1)

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Publisher : Revell
ISBN 13 : 149342792X
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Book Synopsis The Conqueror (Constantine’s Empire Book #1) by : Bryan Litfin

Download or read book The Conqueror (Constantine’s Empire Book #1) written by Bryan Litfin and published by Revell. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is AD 312. Rome teeters on the brink of war. Constantine's army is on the move. On the Rhine frontier, Brandulf Rex, a pagan Germanic barbarian, joins the Roman army as a spy and special forces operative. Down in Rome, Junia Flavia, the lovely and pious daughter of a nominally Christian senator, finds herself embroiled in anti-Christian politics as she works on behalf of the church. As armies converge and forces beyond Rex's and Flavia's controls threaten to destroy everything they have worked for, these two people from different worlds will have to work together to bring down the evil Emperor Maxentius. But his villainous plans and devious henchmen are not easily overcome. Will the barbarian warrior and the senator's daughter live to see the Empire bow the knee to Christ? Or will their part in the story of Constantine's rise meet an untimely and brutal end? Travel back to one of the most pivotal eras in history--a time when devotion to the pagan gods was fading and the Roman Empire was being conquered by the sign of the cross.

Bright We Burn

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Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 0553522418
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (535 download)

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Book Synopsis Bright We Burn by : Kiersten White

Download or read book Bright We Burn written by Kiersten White and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tumultuous, edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the New York Times bestselling AND I DARKEN series--the epic saga that reads like Game of Thrones . . . if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. Who will live? Who will die? And who will rule triumphant? Haunted by the sacrifices he made in Constantinople, Radu is called back to the new capital. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever . . . and desperately lonely. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with Mehmed . . . and would he even want it? Lada's rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. But Lada won't rest until everyone knows that her country's borders are inviolable. Determined to send a message of defiance, she has the bodies of Mehmed's peace envoy delivered to him, leaving Radu and Mehmed with no choice. If Lada is allowed to continue, only death will prosper. They must go to war against the girl prince. But Mehmed knows that he loves her. He understands her. She must lose to him so he can keep her safe. Radu alone fears that they are underestimating his sister's indomitable will. Only by destroying everything that came before--including her relationships--can Lada truly build the country she wants. Claim the throne. Demand the crown. Rule the world. "Rich . . . A worthy end to a powerful saga." --Booklist "Exciting, complex, and faithful to the feelings that drive human beings in love and conflict. . . . Highly recommended." --SLJ "An intense, engrossing read." --Kirkus PRAISE FOR NOW I RISE: "Gorgeous, rich, and rewarding." --Booklist, Starred Review "Absolutely devastating in the best way." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "A+, 5 knives." --Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of the STARBOUND and ILLUMINAE FILES trilogies "Fierce, epic, and crazy fun." --Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood PRAISE FOR AND I DARKEN: "A dark jewel of a story, one that gleams with fierce, cunning characters--absolutely riveting." --Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Passenger "A dark, gritty, and seriously badass epic that will have you dying for more . . . required reading for every feminist fantasy fan." --BuzzFeed "Evocative . . . this book takes no prisoners." --NPR

Shadow of the Conqueror

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ISBN 13 : 9780645570625
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)

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Conqueror Mindset

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Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (861 download)

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Book Synopsis Conqueror Mindset by : Robert Conqueror Roberts

Download or read book Conqueror Mindset written by Robert Conqueror Roberts and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We will never lose our eyesight by looking at things from a bright perspective, but we will always lose our focus when we stare into the fog." As we go through the forest of life, we need to stop chopping with a dull ax wondering why we are exhausted and full of blisters. It is time for us to take a moment to sharpen our ax and prepare for battle. This way, we can get more done in less time and be victorious. Rob reveals the secrets that have been hidden from us in plain sight and unlocks the door to freedom, mindfulness, and peace. It is time to stop walking through life wandering in the wilderness for forty years being uncomfortable and living in fear, never reaching the promised land. On the other side of terror is your testimony. It's time to adopt a conqueror mindset that will give us the right attitude and energy that we need to win! Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can only be transferred from one object to another. After reading this book, you will have the energy to be that bright light in a room full of darkness. It's not about who's in your circle; it's about who's in your corner. That person in your corner needs to be you. So many times, we look for someone to rescue and save us from the monster in our life. The Conqueror Mindset teaches us that the hero you have been waiting for needs to be you. In order to have peace in your life, you have to go to war with those old destructive habits, attitudes, and mindsets that are hindering you from greatness. Victory is waiting for you as soon as you find the courage to walk in it. It's time to conquer the monster.

The Conqueror

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Publisher : Dell
ISBN 13 : 030756729X
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Book Synopsis The Conqueror by : Brenda Joyce

Download or read book The Conqueror written by Brenda Joyce and published by Dell. This book was released on 2009-07-22 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a pagan god, Rolfe the Relentless rode into Castle Aelfgar to claim it as his prize--and Lady Alice as his bride. Lauded for his bravery in France, in England he was the hated enemy. Once ensconced in his new domain, Rolfe became determined to tame the Saxon beauty Ceidre, Alice's illegitimate sister, whose spirit and sensuality make him risk treason to have her--not Lady Alice--in his bed... Mysterious and seductive, she was no lady but a spy for the rebel cause of her noble half brothers. Refusing to bow to this arrogant warrior who ignited her forbidden passion, Ceidre was swept into a dangerous liaison tied to the fate of England and kings. Yet with his kisses on her lips, his skillful hands on her body, she would have to struggle not to surrender to... The Conqueror.

The Conqueror’s Tread

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 166672727X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Book Synopsis The Conqueror’s Tread by : Shandon L. Guthrie

Download or read book The Conqueror’s Tread written by Shandon L. Guthrie and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-02-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many Christians, the concept of spiritual warfare involves scenarios that are often enchanting, extravagant, and even parapsychological. Hard-lined skeptics respond by treating it instead as an archaic and outmoded superstition--a farce. While we might think a simple reading of Scripture will settle the matter, this has not been the case since those writing on the subject are (tacitly) influenced by dubious philosophical commitments and presuppositions left unchecked. This groundbreaking book incorporates philosophical reasoning in formulating for the everyday Christian a robust biblical doctrine of spiritual warfare. It is a serious but readable attempt to understand what spiritual warfare is by addressing both the theological and philosophical issues involved. The Conqueror's Tread dares to take a reasoned approach to pressing questions such as: -Do supernatural beings really exist? If so, what are they and what can they do? -Are there territorial spirits? -Is exorcism a part of spiritual warfare? -Does spiritual warfare involve speaking aloud, prayerwalking, and breaking curses? -What can evil spirits do to Christians? Can Christians be demon-possessed? -Why would God allow his people to be in a state of conflict with evil spirits? -What is Christian holiness and how do we pursue it? -What role does apologetics have? and many more!

The Conqueror's Child

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Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312869465
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (694 download)

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Book Synopsis The Conqueror's Child by : Suzy McKee Charnas

Download or read book The Conqueror's Child written by Suzy McKee Charnas and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-08-05 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventures of Sorrel, a feminist heroine in a land where women rule and men are slaves to be used for heavy work and reproduction. By the author of The Furies.

Queen of the Conqueror

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Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553908251
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (539 download)

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Book Synopsis Queen of the Conqueror by : Tracy Joanne Borman

Download or read book Queen of the Conqueror written by Tracy Joanne Borman and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Around the year 1049, William, Duke of Normandy and future conqueror of England, raced to the palace of Baldwin V, Count of Flanders. The count’s eldest daughter, Matilda, had refused William’s offer of marriage and publicly denounced him as a bastard. Encountering the young woman, William furiously dragged her to the ground by her hair and beat her mercilessly. Matilda’s outraged father immediately took up arms on his daughter’s behalf. But just a few days later, Baldwin was aghast when Matilda, still recovering from the assault, announced that she would marry none but William, since “he must be a man of great courage and high daring” to have ventured to “come and beat me in my own father’s palace.” Thus began the tempestuous marriage of Matilda of Flanders and William the Conqueror. While William’s exploits and triumphs have been widely chronicled, his consort remains largely overlooked. Now, in her groundbreaking Queen of the Conqueror, acclaimed author and historian Tracy Borman weaves together a comprehensive and illuminating tapestry of this noble woman who stood only four-foot-two and whose role as the first crowned Queen of England had a large and lasting influence on the English monarchy. From a wealth of historical artifacts and documents, Matilda emerges as passionate, steadfast, and wise, yet also utterly ruthless and tenacious in pursuit of her goals, and the only person capable of taming her formidable husband—who, unprecedented for the period, remained staunchly faithful to her. This mother of nine, including four sons who went on to inherit William’s French and English dominions, confounded the traditional views of women in medieval society by seizing the reins of power whenever she had the chance, directing her husband’s policy, and at times flagrantly disobeying his orders. Tracy Borman lays out Matilda’s remarkable story against one of the most fascinating and transformative periods in European history. Stirring, richly detailed, and wholly involving, Queen of the Conqueror reveals not just an extraordinary figure but an iconic woman who shaped generations, and an era that cast the essential framework for the world we know today. Praise for Queen of the Conqueror “[Tracy Borman] brings to life Queen Matilda’s enormous accomplishments in consolidating early Norman rule. Alongside her warrior husband, William I, Matilda brought legitimacy, a deeper degree of education, diplomatic savvy and artistic and religious flowering to the shared Norman-English throne. Borman . . . the chief executive of Britain’s Heritage Education Trust, fleshes out the personality of this fascinating woman, who set the steely precedent for subsequent English female sovereigns by displaying great longevity and stamina in a rough, paternalistic time. . . . A richly layered treatment of the stormy reign that yielded the incomparable Bayeux Tapestry and the Domesday Book.”—Kirkus Reviews “Tracy Borman tells this story with a steady eye and a steady hand, tracing what can be known of Matilda’s part in the events that were to change the course of English history.”—Helen Castor, Literary Review

The Conqueror's Queen

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Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 144728108X
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (472 download)

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Book Synopsis The Conqueror's Queen by : Joanna Courtney

Download or read book The Conqueror's Queen written by Joanna Courtney and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A crown can be won, blood cannot be changed. The Conqueror's Queen is the third title in Joanna Courtney's sweeping historical series, The Queens of Conquest. William of Normandy is a rough man, but what more can you expect of an illegitimate son trying to muscle his way into a dukedom? After a violent start to their courtship, Mathilda of Flanders discovers William to be a man of unexpected sensitivity, driven by two goals: to prove himself by becoming a great ruler and to build a warm and secure family. Mathilda has grown up safe in the love of her powerful parents, her rough and tumble brothers and, above all, her younger sister and closest confidante, Judith. Now, though, they must separate. Judith marries the glamorous Earl Torr and departs for life in England and Mathilda heads to Normandy with William. When William's cousin King Edward of England weakens, his eyes are cast across the narrow sea to the glittering throne he promised Mathilda as a young bride. Mathilda supports him keenly in his challenge, longing to live close to her sister once more. But as reward for his support for William, Torr wants more than William is prepared to cede and there will be no alliance. The two sisters find themselves not only on either side of a sea but of a bitter battle, and the events of 1066 bring great personal loss, as well as victory, to the Conqueror's Queen.

Duppy Conqueror

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Publisher : Copper Canyon Press
ISBN 13 : 1556594232
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (565 download)

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Book Synopsis Duppy Conqueror by : Kwame Senu Neville Dawes

Download or read book Duppy Conqueror written by Kwame Senu Neville Dawes and published by Copper Canyon Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paterson Award for Literary Excellence. Milt Kessler Poetry Book Award, finalist. "Dawes's verse has an expressive power and lyric resonance that can be attributed to a trans-Atlantic consciousness weaned on the spiritual sources of reggae."--New York Times Book Review "Raised in Jamaica, Dawes takes some of his cues, and this book's title, from reggae music. But his voice in these long and short poems and sequences selected from each of his many books, which began appearing in the mid-1990s, is crystal clear, accessible and serious, mixing a timeless myth-making energy with a strong contemporary conscience..." --National Public Radio "This first U.S. selection from the Jamaica-bred, Nebraska-based poet (he also has a reputation in Britain) is his 16th book of verse in just 20 years; it reveals a writer syncretic, effusive, affectionate, alert to familial joys, but also sensitive to history, above all to the struggles of African diasporic history--the Middle Passage, sharecropper-era South Carolina, the Kingston of Bob Marley, whose song gives this big book its title. Dawes is at home with cityscape and seascape, patois and transatlantic tradition." --Publishers Weekly " Dawes] is highly original and intelligent, possessing poetic sensibility that is rooted and sound, unshakeable and unstopped, both in its vibrancy and direction. He writes poetry as it ought to be written."--World Literature Today "Dawes asserts himself as man and artist and finally, with grace achieved and grace said, sits down to begin life's tragic feast . . . a writer of major significance."--Brag Book "The notion of a reggae aesthetic--of the language moving to a different rhythm, under different kinds of pressure . . . underpins all Dawes' work as poet."--Stewart Brown Born in Ghana, raised in Jamaica, and educated in Canada, Kwame Dawes is a dynamic and electrifying poet. In this generous collection, new poems appear with the best work from fifteen previous volumes. Deeply nuanced in exploring the human condition, Dawes' poems are filled with complex emotion and consistently remind us what it means to be a global citizen. From "The Lessons": Fingers can be trained to make shapes that, pressed just right on the gleaming keys, will make a sound that can stay tears or cause them to flow for days. Anyone can learn to make some music, but not all have the heart to beat out the tunes that will turn us inside out. . . Kwame Dawes is the author of fifteen collections of poetry, two novels, four anthologies, and numerous essays and plays. In 2009 he won an Emmy Award for his interactive website, LiveHopeLove.com. Since 2011 he has taught at the University of Nebraska, and lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Faith and the Fighter

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (568 download)

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Book Synopsis Faith and the Fighter by : Honey Phillips

Download or read book Faith and the Fighter written by Honey Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rogue spaceship captain. A human scientist. An explosive attraction. Faith has spent the past eight years as a scientist locked in an alien research lab. When she finally manages to escape and finds out what the aliens are doing with her work, she is appalled and determined to stop their plans. The alien spaceship captain who unknowingly assisted her escape is going to help her shut down the lab - whether he wants to or not. And she's not going to let his massive body or the kind heart hidden behind his gruff facade distract her. Captain Athtar finally has his life exactly the way he wants it - he has his ship, his crew, and his freedom. No mouthy little human is going to interfere with any of that, no matter how much she tempts him or how much his instincts demand that he claim her. If only he weren't as tempted as much by her brilliant mind as by her luscious body. Can Faith and Athtar fight their overwhelming attraction long enough to defeat the evil scientists and stay ahead of the Imperial Fleet? And when the battle is over, can there be a future for the two of them? Each book in the Alien Abduction series features a different couple and can be enjoyed as a standalone romance. Intended for mature readers.

The Conqueror's Dream

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis The Conqueror's Dream by : William Sharpe (M.D.)

Download or read book The Conqueror's Dream written by William Sharpe (M.D.) and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Love, the Conqueror

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781986212571
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (125 download)

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Book Synopsis Love, the Conqueror by : Ricky Hayes

Download or read book Love, the Conqueror written by Ricky Hayes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love the Conqueror - Awakening to Freedom & Joy collides headfirst into the heart of God the Father and challenges many of mainstream American Christian beliefs in the way they see Jesus, themselves, and all of humanity. It is an inspiration to dive deeper into intimacy with God, and know the truth of our now newly created nature in Jesus.Combining both real-life stories from the author's life and scripture concerning our identity in Christ; Love the Conqueror is a heartfelt journey that allows others to connect and go deeper in their relationship with Christ.

Chiveis Trilogy 3 Volume Set

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ISBN 13 : 9781433533730
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (337 download)

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Book Synopsis Chiveis Trilogy 3 Volume Set by : Bryan M. Litfin

Download or read book Chiveis Trilogy 3 Volume Set written by Bryan M. Litfin and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All three books in the Chiveis Trilogy are now available as a complete set.

Journeys with the Cancer Conqueror

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Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780740700200
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Journeys with the Cancer Conqueror by : Greg Anderson

Download or read book Journeys with the Cancer Conqueror written by Greg Anderson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a decade, Greg Anderson's The Cancer Conqueror has been helping cancer patients take control of their disease and their lives. Told as a modern-day parable, the book traces one patient's journey from the fear, futility, and grief felt upon first hearing a cancer diagnosis to the calm, focused, accepting outlook of a Cancer Conqueror. The story encourages a step-by-step transformation from despair to hope, and carries the empowering message that people can choose to be fully alive-even with a cancer diagnosis. In Journeys with the Cancer Conqueror Anderson has expotentially expanded his groundbreaking book to become an even more important companion to cancer patients. Most significantly, he has added an extensive series of interactive exercises that help the reader achieve greater self-knowledge and a heightened sense of personal empowerment-critically important elements of the holistic healing process. The Cancer Conqueror has helped patients and family members through some of the most difficult times in their lives, and Journeys with the Cancer Conqueror will continue to do so for years to come.

Orion and the Conqueror

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Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0812523768
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (125 download)

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Book Synopsis Orion and the Conqueror by : Ben Bova

Download or read book Orion and the Conqueror written by Ben Bova and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1995-06-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John O'Ryan is Orion--more than human, less than a god, cast away on the seas of Time to do battle among the Creators for the future of mankind. Now the eternal warrior finds himself separated from his great love, Anya, and marooned in Macedonia under the reign of Phillip--fighting alongside the young Alexander, and at the mercy of a Queen Olympias who is far more than she seems.

Vienna, 1814

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Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307407365
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Vienna, 1814 written by David King and published by Crown. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Reads like a novel. A fast-paced page-turner, it has everything: sex, wit, humor, and adventures. But it is an impressively researched and important story.” —David Fromkin, author of Europe’s Last Summer Vienna, 1814 is an evocative and brilliantly researched account of the most audacious and extravagant peace conference in modern European history. With the feared Napoleon Bonaparte presumably defeated and exiled to the small island of Elba, heads of some 216 states gathered in Vienna to begin piecing together the ruins of his toppled empire. Major questions loomed: What would be done with France? How were the newly liberated territories to be divided? What type of restitution would be offered to families of the deceased? But this unprecedented gathering of kings, dignitaries, and diplomatic leaders unfurled a seemingly endless stream of personal vendettas, long-simmering feuds, and romantic entanglements that threatened to undermine the crucial work at hand, even as their hard-fought policy decisions shaped the destiny of Europe and led to the longest sustained peace the continent would ever see. Beyond the diplomatic wrangling, however, the Congress of Vienna served as a backdrop for the most spectacular Vanity Fair of its time. Highlighted by such celebrated figures as the elegant but incredibly vain Prince Metternich of Austria, the unflappable and devious Prince Talleyrand of France, and the volatile Tsar Alexander of Russia, as well as appearances by Ludwig van Beethoven and Emilia Bigottini, the sheer star power of the Vienna congress outshone nearly everything else in the public eye. An early incarnation of the cult of celebrity, the congress devolved into a series of debauched parties that continually delayed the progress of peace, until word arrived that Napoleon had escaped, abruptly halting the revelry and shrouding the continent in panic once again. Vienna, 1814 beautifully illuminates the intricate social and political intrigue of this history-defining congress–a glorified party that seemingly valued frivolity over substance but nonetheless managed to drastically reconfigure Europe’s balance of power and usher in the modern age.