Virginia and Fashion History in Martha Washington Book
Patricia Brady wove the facts about Martha Washington into the worldview and lifestyle of Virginia society and the early Republic, for this informative book.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: books
Smuggler of Bibles behind the Iron Curtain: Brother Andrew
Now to hold the Bible in their hands, those repressed by communisim cried tears of joy…and stood at every public reading taught me much in my own life.
Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, and CS Lewis: WWII
The most famous part of his book, Mere Christianity, is Lewis’ argument that Jesus is either liar, lunatic, or Lord…essential to apologetic’s studies.
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
Using Bonhoeffer for our rhetoric history studies, we learned how and why Hitler rose to power, and gleaned encouragement to take a stand in the midst of evil.
Meriweather Lewis 1803 Regimental and Chapeau de Bras
The chapeau de bras (hat) was cleverly made by my son after much analysis of one at the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center, tailor, and the book.
Awaiting Napoleon with violets and hidden tricolors
Running towards Napoleon, the soldiers cheered and removed their tricolors from their coat pockets to boldly display on their hats.
Prison, Love, Divorce, Malmaison: Josephine Bonaparte
When Josephine fell from a balcony, tThe doctor didn’t expect her to live, since her internal injuries were so severe, yet she healed.
William Wilberforce dines at home of Lafayette, Abolitionist
We read this great book about William Wilberforce who ended the slave trade in England, with the help of his good friend, William Pitt, the Younger.
Spies, Explosion, Emperor and Empress: Napoleon
After much talk to make Napoleon an emperor, Napoleon consulted the public, then his generals, then his lawyers all approved, except Josephine.
French Republic success builds Coalition against Napoleon
We have been learning from this book that the oft told message is only one side of the story, the side the Coalition against France wanted us to know.
