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November 5, 2012
History Trivia
November 5
1219 The port of Damietta (Egypt) fell to the Crusaders after a siege.
1530 St Felix Flood ravaged the Dutch coast, destroying the city of Reimerswaal in the Netherlands.
1605 Guy Fawkes Day, the Catholic convert conspired to blow up Parliament and the British royal family. The gunpowder plot was discovered and Fawkes was arrested before the event was to take place. Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, is an annual celebration, primarily in Great Britain, traditionally and usually held on the evening of 5 November. Festivities are centered on the use of fireworks and the lighting of bonfires. It is also celebrated in former British Colonies such as Australia and New Zealand.
1219 The port of Damietta (Egypt) fell to the Crusaders after a siege.
1530 St Felix Flood ravaged the Dutch coast, destroying the city of Reimerswaal in the Netherlands.
1605 Guy Fawkes Day, the Catholic convert conspired to blow up Parliament and the British royal family. The gunpowder plot was discovered and Fawkes was arrested before the event was to take place. Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, is an annual celebration, primarily in Great Britain, traditionally and usually held on the evening of 5 November. Festivities are centered on the use of fireworks and the lighting of bonfires. It is also celebrated in former British Colonies such as Australia and New Zealand.
Go Indie -- Discover Indie Authors: Taking Your Work From Print to Film: Going to Holl...
Go Indie -- Discover Indie Authors: Taking Your Work From Print to Film: Going to Holl...: Hollywood is catnip for writers. As a writer who’s been doing the job for a few decades, I’ve had more than a few Hollywood encounters mys...
November 4, 2012
History Trivia
November 4
1333 The River Arno flooding caused massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani.
1429 Joan of Arc liberated Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier.
1501 Catherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) met Arthur Tudor, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.
1520 Christian II Crowned King of Sweden. Already king of Denmark and Norway, Christian conquered Sweden as well. But the subsequent massacre of his opponents led to a Swedish war of liberation, which was achieved a mere three years later.
1529 English Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was arrested. Wolsey's failure to secure the annulment for Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon is widely perceived to have directly caused his downfall and arrest.
1333 The River Arno flooding caused massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani.
1429 Joan of Arc liberated Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier.
1501 Catherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) met Arthur Tudor, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.
1520 Christian II Crowned King of Sweden. Already king of Denmark and Norway, Christian conquered Sweden as well. But the subsequent massacre of his opponents led to a Swedish war of liberation, which was achieved a mere three years later.
1529 English Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was arrested. Wolsey's failure to secure the annulment for Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon is widely perceived to have directly caused his downfall and arrest.
November 3, 2012
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Bullying Sequence from Ultra Violence
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Bullying Sequence from Ultra Violence: Dear Mel, Regarding your bullying appeal. You might want to show your friends this. There is a supposition amongst young people that bul...
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Green Wizard Rainy Saturday News
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Green Wizard Rainy Saturday News: The Illustrated Woman is out in paperback, ladies and gentlemen. *drum roll* US: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_......
Christmas Gift Catalogue
A cuppa coffee, tea, stronger stuff, with a little music while pursuing the Independent Paperback Gift Shop’s Christmas catalogue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t4Bo7hLNiY
Purchase links at:
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History Trivia
November 3
1394 Jews were expelled from France by Charles VI.
1468 Liège was sacked by Charles I of Burgundy's troops.
1470 Edward V, King of England was born.
1507 Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint the Mona Lisa.
1529 London - first sitting of the Reformation Parliament.
1534 English Parliament accepts the Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII is head of the Church of England.
1394 Jews were expelled from France by Charles VI.
1468 Liège was sacked by Charles I of Burgundy's troops.
1470 Edward V, King of England was born.
1507 Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint the Mona Lisa.
1529 London - first sitting of the Reformation Parliament.
1534 English Parliament accepts the Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII is head of the Church of England.
November 2, 2012
Book Review - The Nations by Ken Farmer and Buck Stienke
K-Trina Meador Book Review of The Nations by Ken Farmer and Buck Stienke
4 of 5 stars
The Nations is a western which takes the reader back in time after the civil war is over and yet brutality still rages. If you enjoy westerns, this book is sure to hold your attention as you cross the lands and journey through the plight of US Marshals chasing after cold blooded killers, horse thieves and stagecoach robbers.
With no discrimination bearing, the US Marshals go after men of all color: white, black and Indian and bring them before the well-known and feared judge, nicknamed ‘The Hanging Judge.’ However, their plight is not limited to men as a warrant is issued for a well-known female horse thief.
In an unusual display for that time period, a black man is accepted as a US Marshall who is able to produce the men and women whose warrants are issued. A man of courage and valor, this Marshall, when notified of a warrant for his own son, has to choose between his son’s actions and upholding the law.
In an action packed sequence of events, The Nations will lead you back in time and produce shivers down your back for the victims associated in this story and will lead you to cheer on the Marshalls as the shootouts bring you to one final showdown where all their lives plus some innocents are at risk.
The plot is engaging with its humor and moves at a good pace. There are several characters to keep up with but as the story develops the same characters are reintroduced over and over so they become known well to the reader. A few times the point of view shifts was clouded but overall this book is a good read.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Nations-ebook/dp/B0090SIDOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351808396&sr=8-1&keywords=the+nations+ken+farmer
Book Review - The Briton and the Dane
K-Trina Meador Book Review of The Briton and the Dane by Mary Ann Bernal
5 out of 5 stars
The Briton and The Dane is the first book in a trilogy set in the ninth century. From the very first page this book caught and held the reader’s attention taking them from the modern twentieth century back in time of warriors, kings, queens, princes and princesses, as well as, evil doers.
With the authors insight and historical knowledge, the reader is able to visualize the fortress, the ship and the warriors who dwelled within and without, and is entangled into the religious decisions and deception of that time. This reader is particularly fond of Erik and the internal battle he faces as he is forced to accept a religion not of his own beliefs. It will be interesting to see how the next two books handle this discord. The language the author uses also depicts the time period well and reminded the reader of the famous movies made for that era. It was lovely to read that dialogue!
The author intertwines many characters within this plot and provides both a map and a character list to help with any confusion. Personally, this reader did not refer to the map or list the author provided but it is available if needed.
The plot contains twists that will leave the reader wondering what is coming next. The plot moves along at a nice pace and brings you into the character’s lives, thoughts and emotions. Treachery is amongst the kingdom as the plot builds, pitting family relations against each other.
In that age, it can only be assumed, that women have little role or say about their future; however, the author depicts great love and respect by the King in this story to allow his daughter to assume some decision in the role her future would take. For the reader, you will either like this or not, depending on your viewpoint of the story. Personally this reader enjoyed that aspect of the story!
It is with great delight that this reader is moving on to the second book in the trilogy and will therefore bid you farewell until the reader finishes the next one in line!
http://www.amazon.com/Briton-Dane-Special-Edition-ebook/dp/B005C5T96Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
