Ritter Maximilian lebt gut beh tet auf der Schwanenburg. Doch sein Interesse, die Welt zu erkunden, ist gro und er berzeugt schlie lich seinen Vater, mit ihm eine Reise zu anderen Burgen und zum Meer zu machen. So beginnt ein gro es Abenteuer f r ihn
When originally published in 1982 this was the first biography of Maximilian I to appear in English for half a century. It assesses a man who was Holy Roman Emperor, founder of the modern Austrian state and the grandfather of Charles V and Ferdinand I. Maximilian was a key figure and an appreciation of his role and career is vital to an overall view of European society and politics at the dawning of modern times. The book gives an insight into Maximilian’s style of government and reveals the underlying personal factors that determined many of the key decisions which influenced politics and control during his reign.
When originally published in 1982 this was the first biography of Maximilian I to appear in English for half a century. It assesses a man who was Holy Roman Emperor, founder of the modern Austrian state and the grandfather of Charles V and Ferdinand I. Maximilian was a key figure and an appreciation of his role and career is vital to an overall view of European society and politics at the dawning of modern times. The book gives an insight into Maximilian’s style of government and reveals the underlying personal factors that determined many of the key decisions which influenced politics and control during his reign.
Maximilian Kolbe was born in Poland in 1894. As a boy, he prayed the rosary every day and loved Mary, the Mother of God, with all his heart. One day, Mary appeared to him with a choice to serve God or to become a martyr. He chose both. He chose to enter the seminary and was soon ordained a Franciscan priest. Throughout his life, God worked through Father Maximilian to serve God by giving comfort to those who were suffering as priests do when they perform the sacrament of anointing. Maximilian Kolbe ultimately became a martyr, and his feast day is August 14. Saints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the Saints and Me series, these beautifully illustrated early-reader books tell the real stories of saints that come to life and connect with today's children aged 4 to 9.
Based on first-hand information. Here is the first English biography for middle graders on Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish Franciscan who, at Auschwitz, offered himself in exchange for the life of a man with two children. The biography covers Kolbe's early life, his work as a journalist, and his founding of Niepokalanow, the world's largest friary. Kolbe's act of love and faith teaches young readers important lessons that Christianity means more than just going to church, that the Holocaust actually happened, and that saints can be as real and modern as the person standing next to you in line. For first-hand research, the author traveled to Poland to visit where Kolbe lived and to interview people who actually knew him, including his cousin, his secretary, and one of his students. In addition, the foreword is by Ted Wojtkowski, a fellow camp prisoner and now a well-known Polish American who was standing close to Kolbe when he made his offer of self-sacrifice. Kolbe's story is ideal for children of Polish descent, parochial schools, parish libraries, classes in cultural diversity, and classes on World War II or the Holocaust. And, while written simply enough for children, this book will move all readers showing just how much the human spirit can achieve. †
In ""Maximilian, Mexico, and the Invention of Empire"", the cultural legacy of the Second Mexican Empire is examined as essential to modern understandings of empire and nation. The Second Empire refers to the brief period (1864-1867) during which Napoleon III sought to consolidate his control in Mexico by installing an Austrian archduke as Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. Far from fading into obscurity upon Maximilian's fall and execution, however, the episode has continued to resonate in the cultural imaginary. That resonance becomes the theme in this book, as the author skillfully crafts a cross-disciplinary analysis that demonstrates how resistance to the Empire helped consolidate Mexican political and cultural identity, as well as how this episode was appropriated outside Mexico as a symbol of popular triumph over autocratic rule. The book begins with a discussion of empire and nation in visual culture and the opposition press during the occupation, and subsequent chapters are dedicated to Edouard Manet's ""Execution of Maximilian"" series (1867-1869), the antifascist film ""Juarez"" (USA, 1939), and Mexican Fernando del Paso's novel ""Noticias del Imperio"" (1987). By examining the multiple modes through which history may be narrated, this book elucidates how creative works create meaning and effect political change.
Sara Yorke Stevenson's "Maximilian in Mexico" explores a pivotal period in Mexican history: the Second Mexican Empire and the French intervention. This meticulously researched historical account delves into the complex political landscape of 19th-century Mexico, examining the European intervention and the rise and fall of Maximilian I. A key figure in a turbulent era, Maximilian's story is one of ambition, political intrigue, and ultimately, tragedy. Stevenson's work provides a detailed look at the circumstances surrounding his reign and the broader context of European involvement in Latin America. This book offers valuable insights into the wars and conflicts that shaped Mexico and the lasting impact of this period on its national identity. An essential resource for anyone interested in Mexican history and the dynamics of European intervention.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Sara Yorke Stevenson's "Maximilian in Mexico" explores a pivotal period in Mexican history: the Second Mexican Empire and the French intervention. This meticulously researched historical account delves into the complex political landscape of 19th-century Mexico, examining the European intervention and the rise and fall of Maximilian I. A key figure in a turbulent era, Maximilian's story is one of ambition, political intrigue, and ultimately, tragedy. Stevenson's work provides a detailed look at the circumstances surrounding his reign and the broader context of European involvement in Latin America. This book offers valuable insights into the wars and conflicts that shaped Mexico and the lasting impact of this period on its national identity. An essential resource for anyone interested in Mexican history and the dynamics of European intervention.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
