PRINCE AND HERETIC William of Orange, considered today the father of Europe (and who can also fittingly be called the step-father of North America and the whole free western world) sets the stage as stadtholder of the Roman Catholic King of Spain, Philip II. William, though a nominal Roman Catholicat the time, determines to help the persecuted Protestants and in the process marries the Protestant Princess Anne of Saxony. But wil Anne truly be a helpmeet for her husband? |
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STRANGE SCRIPTURES, BARBARA M. BOWEN - Paperback Here are fascinating insights into a number of areas of life in biblical lands yesterday and today – clothing and jewels, feasts, home life, women, peasants, fields, tombs, tents, trades, and much more. |
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WILLIAM, BY THE GRACE OF GOD The sequel to Prince and Heretic, by Marjorie Bowen. King PhilipII of Spain is prepared to make any concession to the lowlands, except freedom of conscience and worship and thus William of Orange continues in the struggle for true liberty. More important noblemen and personal friends sacrifice their lives, leaving few of William's original friends alive. But Charlotte de Bourbon is ready to encourage her hero despite all the crises he must endure. When Leyden is under siege William becomes ill. Will the cause have to be given up? |
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