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Antonio Juan de Centelles, o de Centellas, fue un eminente jurista valenciano nacido en 1616. Su linaje, tanto por vía paterna como materna, le conectaba con relevantes personajes de la historia valenciana, de la Corona de Aragon y del Imperio de los Austria, entre los cuales destaca la figura del humanista Honorato Juan, maestro de Felipe II y preceptor de su hijo el principe Carlos, que llego a ser ademas obispo en la diocesis de Osma-Soria.Pretendio rentabilizar la confluencia de estos dos linajes y los servicios que ambos habian prestado a la Corona, mediante una continuada campaña de difusion que impulsara su propia carrera, lo que lo convierte en un ejemplo prototipico de la utilizacion de la memoria familiar para su ascenso social.Alcanzo los puestos de presidente de la Real Audiencia de Valencia, lugarteniente de la Real Camara Sumaria de Napoles, gran canciller en Milan y, ya en Madrid, miembro del Consejo de Italia hasta su muerte, en 1681.Este estudio pretende mostrar las diferentes facetas del personaje, tanto su eficiente labor en favor de la Monarquia como sus intentos para obtener un titulo nobiliario, objetivo que alcanzo al ser nombrado primer marques de Centellas. Tambien pleiteo durante años para conseguir el Marquesado de Nules y Quirra, al que aspiraba por via materna.Fue asimismo un minucioso recopilador de la historia familiar y promotor de multiples publicaciones que tenian por objeto mantener el recuerdo de su familia, destacando su relacion a este respecto con el famoso jesuita Athanasius Kircher, que por encargo suyo elaboro en 1672 un estudio sobre su familia y el pensamiento politico de Honorato Juan.

This comprehensive guide to the flags of the world provides concise, accurate coverage of every country in the world, giving the history, meaning, and symbolism of national flags, together with large-scale and smaller locator maps. The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition includes the history of flags, the color flags in over 220 countries and territories, flags of international organizations, large-scale and detailed locator maps for easy reference, up-to-date data and statistics for all countries, information about the history and symbolism of each flag, a section on de facto and emerging states, and a full index. This 4th edition comes with 38 updated flags and new, revised information for all things flags.

O livro "Os Pescadores", escrito por Raul Brandão, reúne histórias sobre as pessoas, as coisas, as paisagens e os costumes de quem vivia da pesca no mar no início do século XX. Por meio de uma narrat

O CONFLITO QUE REDEFINIU O SÉCULO XX E MOLDOU O MUNDO EM QUE VIVEMOS. De 1939 a 1945, a Segunda Guerra Mundial transformou a humanidade para sempre. Neste livro, o leitor é guiado por uma narrativa clara e detalhada que explica os caminhos que levaram ao confronto global, os regimes autoritarios que ascenderam em meio a crise, as batalhas decisivas em terra, mar e ar, e os horrores do Holocausto. Ao abordar desde a ascenso de Hitler e Mussolini ate a criaço da ONU e o inicio da Guerra Fria, esta obra oferece um panorama completo e acessivel da guerra que mobilizou continentes e redefiniu fronteiras, ideologias e valores. Mais que um livro de historia, e um convite a reflexo sobre o passado e sobre os desafios que ainda ameaçam a democracia no presente.

UM CONFLITO GLOBAL QUE MUDOU PARA SEMPRE OS RUMOS DA HUMANIDADE. Entre 1914 e 1918, o mundo testemunhou um dos episódios mais devastadores da história: a Primeira Guerra Mundial. Este livro oferece uma analise profunda e acessivel dos eventos que levaram ao conflito, das suas batalhas mais emblematicas, das tecnologias que revolucionaram os combates e das consequencias geopoliticas que moldaram o seculo XX. Das trincheiras enlameadas da Frente Ocidental as negociaçes diplomaticas que encerraram o confronto, a obra conduz o leitor por uma jornada intensa, revelando os bastidores politicos, militares e humanos da Grande Guerra. Com linguagem clara e embasamento historico, este e um convite para compreender no apenas a guerra em si, mas o mundo que dela emergiu.

Um dos mais expressivos movimentos sociais da atualidade, recentemente, completou 30 anos de existência. No 1.º de janeiro de 1994, o Exército Zapatista de Libertação Nacional (EZLN) quebrou paradigm

Neste livro, o autor conduz o leitor por uma jornada através da linguagem sagrada dos números, desvelando seu papel como chaves vivas do mistério da Criação. No contexto do Rito Escocês Retificado, c

Em se tratando da História Antiga, um lugar-comum recorrente é a concepção segundo a qual, afora os períodos de guerra, quando cidades-Estados e impérios se defrontavam com violência, as sociedades v

A história sempre foi objeto de reflexão para Edgar Morin. Testemunha das atrocidades da guerra e das convulsões econômicas e ecológicas, estudioso de civilizações, Edgar Morin extraiu lições fundame

Sob o Fogo: Uma História de um Esquadrão, de Henri Barbusse, é um relato cru e implacável da vida nas trincheiras durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial. Escrito enquanto o autor servia na linha de frente

A partir de 2006 mantive uma coluna semanal no jornal "Matosinhos Hoje" com o título "Outras dimensões". Tenho certeza de que os leitores apreciarão reler esses textos e, com isso, relembrar o tempo

"Uma História Social da Escravidão no Mundo Greco-Romano" é uma obra que cobre um arco cronológico de quase mil anos. Nela, o autor discute o que caracterizava a escravidão na Grécia e na Roma antiga

Em uma Jerusalém sitiada, onde o fervor religioso se choca com a implacável máquina de guerra romana, vidas se entrelaçam em um turbilhão de paixão, fé e desespero. Esca, o nobre guerreiro britânico,

Embarque em uma jornada inesquecível pelos corredores do poder e pelos labirintos da paixão, na vida da mulher mais fascinante da Antiguidade. Cleópatra - O Legado de uma Rainha é um mergulho profund

From the Tees to the Tweed, from Barnard Castle to Berwick and from Hartlepool to Haltwhistle, the North East of England holds a long history and unique heritage. Many have fought and spilled blood on our soil Roman legions, Dark-Age war lords, Viking raiders, Norman invaders, reivers and rebels; three centuries of cross-border conflict with Scotland changed the course of not just regional but national history.Historical figures such as Ida the Flamebearer, Aethelfrith the Destroyer, William Wallace and Harry Hotspur all feature, but the sound and fury of arms and armour has largely drowned out the voices of ordinary people and individuals whose names have been lost to history. To this end, Northumbrias Bloody History also includes accounts of random acts of everyday violence, the ravages of the Black Death and the cruelties of religious persecution in the land which once formed the heart of ancient Northumbria.

East Cork was a particularly violent area during the War of Independence with many IRA ambushes and attacks on Crown Forces. The first major success nationally for the IRA was the capture and destruction of Carrigtwohill RIC Barracks near Midleton. The IRAs worst tragedy was at Clonmult, also near Midleton, when the East Cork flying column was wiped out. During the war, twenty-two members of the IRA, ten RIC and Black & Tans, thirteen British soldiers, and nine civilians lost their lives violently in East Cork.This book presents a balanced history of the war between the IRA and Crown Forces in East Cork, covering all areas of the district. Featuring extensive lists of participants and a rich collection of photographs and maps, this book uses original primary sources, contemporary newspapers and documents to provide real, personal accounts of the action in East Cork.

A deftly written, colourful little tour of plebeian Rome Dan Jones, Sunday TimesThe untold story of the real people who built an empireThe plebs were the backbone of Roman civilization. They were the farmers who fed the city, the soldiers who conquered the Mediterranean, and the craftsmen who built the monuments we still admire today.In Plebs Romana, renowned classicist and bestselling author Peter Jones takes us through the twists and turns of Romes turbulent history - from bloody conquests and civil wars to street riots and shocking scandals - to reveal how this disparate, downtrodden underclass evolved into a political force that challenged the ruling elite and transformed the Roman Republic.From debt crises to dinner parties, graffiti to gladiators, slaves to strikes, Jones provides fascinating insights into every aspect of ordinary Roman life. It is an extraordinary and entertaining account that, for the first time, places at the heart of the story Romes working people, who unwittingly helped to lay the foundations of our political system.Jones has an eagles high eye for the history of RomeThe TimesJones makes the classical world feel both beguiling and freshSunday Times

This fascinating history of the Earldom of Orkney, which was established in the Viking Age, records the adventures, feuds and battles of powerful Norsemen during its first three centuries. The medieval earls of Orkney owed allegiance to the kings of Norway but their influence ranged from Britain and Ireland to Sweden and Russia, and they travelled as far as Narbonne, Crete and Jerusalem. Advised by bishops and formidable women, they and their henchmen jockeyed for power with each other and with neighbouring rulers in Scotland, often with murderous outcomes. In between the high politics and violence, the world of the earls was one of piety, poetry and feasting. The Saga also provides rare glimpses of culture and everyday life in northern Scotland when it was central to the Viking diaspora. Set in a recognisable landscape, it mentions features, sites and even buildings that can still be seen today. This new translation of the manuscripts of the Saga uses an innovative approach to presenting medieval sources to non-specialist audiences, highlighting textual variations that affect its interpretation. It also reflects saga style and language more closely than previous translations and is ideal for both research and reading aloud. This is an essential, detailed and up-to-date resource for academics and general readers who wish to know more about Viking and Norse Scotland.

Em "A Comuna de Paris representada nas obras de Gustave Flaubert e Émile Zola", fruto da dissertação de Mestrado escrita pela pesquisadora Maria Iracema Giannella Abreu Pereira para o Programa de Pós

Choose Witness Over WarIts possible to be faithful in the public square without joining the culture war. In fact, theres a model. The Black churchs social action tradition has long rejected the idea that overcoming polarization means moral compromise. Its historic public witness has defied the culture wars demands to treat opponents as enemies.In his new book, Dont Let Nobody Turn You Around, AND Campaign co-founder and president Justin Giboney explores a compelling vision of how the Black Churchs social action tradition can inspire hope and healing in the face of todays polarized culture wars. The spirituals of the Black church, such as "Dont Let Nobody Turn You Around," were rallying cries during the Civil Rights movement, making clear the connection between faith and justice during marches and protests. These songs encapsulated the unwavering faith and resilience of the Black church, propelling ongoing advocacy for justice in the public square, rooted firmly in the Black churchs powerful public expression of faith.Centered on faith, justice, and moral imagination, Dont Let Nobody Turn You Around offers a blueprint for public witness that rises above division without compromising Christian values. Giboney thoughtfully examines the principles, motives, and accomplishments of the Black Churchs legacy, calling all Christians to a courageous and faithful engagement in the public square. This book challenges assumptions on both the Left and Right, presenting a bold model for how social justice and moral order can work together while resisting the demands of polarization and enmity.In this book, you will: Discover the Black Churchs rich history of pairing orthodoxy and orthopraxy in its public witness. Learn how this history can transform todays polarized politics. Explore how to value both social justice and moral order for a faithful Christian witness. This book is not just for the Black churchits a call for the whole church to bear public witness in a distinctly Christian way. Whether youre politically engaged or disillusioned by the brokenness of Christian public witness today, Dont Let Nobody Turn You Around will inspire you to act with courage, conviction, and Christ-likeness. Choose witness over culture war, and get your copy today.