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#120102 in Books Christendom Press 1981-11-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .90 x 5.50l; .40 #File Name: 0931888050138 pages
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Red Banners White MantleBy KristineExquisitely gripping explanation and exposure on such a significant moment in world history. I really don't gravitate toward historical books; but I was interested in this piece because it was written by Warren Carroll. I am very grateful for having read it! There was that sense of suspense and awe as all the facts and the story were unfolding within my hands as I held on to the book and kept reading on.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. 1917: Red Banners; White MantleBy KATHLEEN TOUPALWarren Carroll has written another enthralling history. I looked forward to reading his unique approach to this period in history where he ties the apparitions at Fatima in with the revolution in Russia. Mr Carroll dovetails the two events nicely and gives a full view of the two events. His detailed knowledge of history is very impressive and I have learned things about the revolution that I hadn't known before reading this book. It is quite inspirational to see the juxtaposition of the two events; especially since Our Lady specifically mentions Russia in her message. I had always wondered what precisely was happening in Russia at the time of the apparitions. Mr Carroll has done a wonderful job.32 of 35 people found the following review helpful. See How God Works in the World!By A CustomerSo many separate events --- the First World War; the ascension of Emperor Charles of Austria; the failure of his peace plan; the reign of Czar Nicholas of Russia; the shenanigans of Rasputin; the collapse of Russia's first revolutionary government and the rise of Lenin --- all these are tied together to show that God really is in control. The appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Portugal in that fateful year of 1917 brings it all home. I have long been fascinated by the events of the Russian Revolution; but until I read this book I had only a vague notion of the pattern; the proof; that these were not just random events happening without reason. Human beings brought about the terrible First World War; and all the tragedies and disasters that led to Russia's fall to Communism. But God has managed to let all things work for good; ultimately. This is a fascinating and educational book. Enjoy it!
