Born in 1755 on a small Caribbean island to unmarried parents; Alexander Hamilton did not enjoy the privileges of wealth or heredity by which so many of his contemporaries advanced to the highest levels of power. Yet Hamilton's natural ability and ambition earned him prevailing influence in the American Revolution and the government created thereafter; eventually securing his place in the pantheon of America's founders. Editor John P. Kaminski has gathered a remarkable collection of quotations by and about Alexander Hamilton that paint for us a nuanced portrait of a complex man. Through his own words and the words of his contemporaries -- including the man who killed him in a duel; Aaron Burr -- we can gain a better understanding of this fascinating man who rose from anonymity on a small Caribbean island to the corridors of power.
#742500 in Books Anthony E Gilles 1999-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .53 x 6.00l; .79 #File Name: 0867163631251 pagesPeople of God The History of Catholic Christianity
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. please consider an updated and revised edition of your wonderful book in order to include the pontificate of Pope ...By don hendersonFirst of all; Fr. Gilles; please consider an updated and revised edition of your wonderful book in order to include the pontificate of Pope Francis! I think our present pope provides a "pot of gold" conclusion to the threads you were weaving post-Vatican II.Second; I used "People of God" in tandem with St. Mary's Press' Living in Christ text; "Church History: Apostolic Times to Today;" with an adult faith formation class in the parish. The latter provided an up-to-date summary of persons; places; events one expects of traditional history books while the former gets behind the history to interpret and connect the dots so that the reader has an insight into the implications of the historical facts. The two books complemented each other perfectly! I especially appreciated that Fr. Gilles gave us a broader perspective to include a view from the East and from Protestantism that the more traditional text lacked.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is a wonderful refresher to the progression of Christianity from the very ...By HTish HartHad read it before; about 20 years ago. It is a wonderful refresher to the progression of Christianity from the very beginning with historical perspective. Easy reading; about high school level. Cannot recommend it enough30 of 33 people found the following review helpful. A fun; fair and accessible intro to Church historyBy Jean E. PouliotFor people like me who get lost in the details; The People of God is a godsend. In simple; bold strokes; it tells the story of Roman Catholicism in a way that explores the 2000 year history of the institution without sugar-coating its problems or downplaying its triumphs. The book's style is somewhat reminiscent of the "Dummies" line of guides; including straightforward writing and sidebars to describe particular issues. The book is respectful and even-handed when describing Church crises; including the schism with the Eastern Church; the Reformation and the Inquisition. "Focus" pages help us see Catholicism from the point of view of its adherents; including a pastor of the Dark Ages and an unfortunate lay person summoned before the Inquisition. Saints and heroes get their due; from St. Francis to St. Thomas More to St. Teresa of Avila.Believe it or not; I used this book as a reference when working toward my Masters in Catholic lay ministry. It's great for keeping straight the plethora of dates; characters and issues that have arisen in the last two millennia."People of God" is super for kids of middle school age and above; whether Catholic or not. It will answer many of their serious questions without alienating the Catholics among them from the sometimes all-too-human institution to which they belong.
