Richard Fletcher

Rodrigo Diaz, the legendary warrior-knight of eleventh-century Castile known as El Cid, is remembered today as the Christian hero of the Spanish crusade who waged wars of re-conquest for the triumph of the Cross over the Crescent. He is still honored in Spain as a national hero for liberating the fatherland from the occupying Moors. Yet, as Richard Fletcher shows in this award-winning book, there are many contradictions between eleventh-century reality and the mythology that developed with the passing years.By placing El Cid in a fresh, historical context, Fletcher shows us an adventurous soldier of fortune who was of a type, one of a number of "cids," or "bosses," who flourished in eleventh-century Spain. But the El Cid of legend--the national hero--was unique in stature even in his lifetime. Before his death El Cid was already celebrated in a poem written in tribute of the conquest of Almería; posthumously he was immortalized in the great epic Poema de Mio Cid and became the centerpiece for countless other works of literature. When he died in Valencia in 1099, he was ruler of an independent principality he had carved for himself in Eastern Spain. Rather than the zealous Christian leader many believe him to have been, Rodrigo emerges in Fletcher's study as a mercenary equally at home in the feudal kingdoms of northern Spain and the exotic Moorish lands of the south, selling his martial skills to Christian and Muslim alike. Indeed, his very title derives from the Arabic word sayyidmeaning "lord" or "master." And as there was little if any sense of Spanish nationhood in the eleventh century, he can hardly be credited for uniting a medieval Spanish nation.In this ground-breaking inquiry into the life and times of El Cid, Fletcher disentangles fact from myth to create a striking portrait of an extraordinary man, clearly showing how and why legend transformed him into something he was not during his life. A fascinating journey through a turbulent epoch, The Quest for El Cid is filled with the excitement of discovery, and will delight readers interested not only in Spanish history and literature, but those who want to understand how myth can shape our perception of history.

Beginning in the year 711 and continuing for nearly a thousand years, the Islamic presence survived in Spain, at times flourishing, and at other times dwindling into warring fiefdoms. But the culture and science thereby brought to Spain, including long-buried knowledge from Greece, largely forgotten during Europe’s Dark Ages, was to have an enduring impact on the country as it emerged into the modern era. In this gracefully written history, Richard Fletcher reveals the Moorish culture in all its fascinating disparity and gives us history at its best: here is vivid storytelling by a renowned scholar.

In a work of splendid scholarship that reflects both a firm mastery of difficult sources and a keen intuition, one of Britain's foremost medievalists tells the story of the Christianization of Europe. It is a very large story, for conversion encompassed much more than religious belief. With it came enormous cultural change: Latin literacy and books, Roman notions of law and property, and the concept of town life, as well as new tastes in food, drink, and dress. Whether from faith or by force, from self-interest or by revelation, conversion had an immense impact that is with us even today. It is Richard Fletcher's achievement in this superb work that he makes that impact both felt and understood.

Richard Fletcher is one of today’s most renowned medieval historians. In his latest book, he offers a brilliant survey of the relationship between the Islamic and Christian worlds from the seventh to the sixteenth centuries. He shows how, despite long periods of coexistence and overlap, religious misunderstanding between “the peoples of the book” has been present since their earliest encounters. He argues that though there were fruitful trading and cultural interactions between Islam and Christianity during the period when Arabs controlled most of the Mediterranean world, neither side was remotely interested in the actual religion of the other. Christians portrayed Muslims as bloodthirsty pagans and Muhammad as a false prophet while Islam viewed Christianity as a jumble of sects and conflicting stories. Fletcher’s lucidity, scholarship, and gift for compression make this one of the most elegant and clear-sighted contributions to its subject for many years. It will appeal to readers of Karen Armstrong’s bestselling Islam: A Short History and to all readers looking for a better understanding of the Islamic world’s relationship to the West.

A treacherous murder in northern England on an early spring day in 1016 is used to introduce readers to the world of the aristocratic men and women of Anglo-Saxon England, their violence, their piety, their assumptions and experiences, their hopes and fears. In this book, award-winning author Richard Fletcher illuminates English society and politics in the years around the Norman Conquest, threading together scanty documentary evidence to produce a rich narrative.

Making an early appearance in this volume are the first Roman invader of Britain, Julius Caesar, whose campaigns in 55 and 54 B.C. are succinctly described; Boudicca, the Iceni queen whose rebellion nearly ended the Roman occupation only seventeen years after the Emperor Claudius's conquest. Later figures are Bede, "the earliest and most influential of all English historians"; and King Canute, the Danish monarch famed for his failure to hold back the sea actually a demonstration to his sycophantic courtiers of the weakness of his powers compared to God's.

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Have you ever wondered what IQ is and how it is measured? Why is there such a premium placed on high IQ? What do we mean by intelligence? What does your IQ score mean? There can be no denying the enduring appeal of IQ over the last century. It is probably one of the most misunderstood yet highly researched psychological constructs ever. Such has been the controversy surrounding this topic that it is difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Intelligence and Intelligence Testing is a text that aims to address that. This book examines the controversial psychological construct that is IQ, discussing and reviewing the history and current status of the research on intelligence and providing an overview of its development, measurement and use. From Galton, Spearman and Binet to the relatively recent controversy caused by the research of Herrnstein and Murray, this important book makes a major claim about the importance today of ‘problem solving on demand’ as one of the key components of today’s notions of intelligence. Chapters include coverage Written by Richard B. Fletcher and John Hattie, the author of the highly-regarded Visible Learning , this textbook will be invaluable for all undergraduate and Masters level students studying the theory of intelligence and the impact of testing on educational. Detailed and annotated further reading lists and a glossary of terms are also included.

Apuleius of Madauros, writing in the latter half of the second century CE in Roman North Africa, is best known to us today for his Latin fiction, the Metamorphoses aka The Golden Ass, about a man who turned into a donkey and back again. However, he was also a Platonic philosopher, who, even though many of his writings are lost, wrote a range of rhetorical and philosophical works which survive to this day. This book examines these works to reveal how Apuleius' Platonism is a result of his 'impersonation of philosophy', that is, a rhetorically powerful methodological tool that allows him to 'speak' on behalf of Plato and his philosophy. This book is the first exploration of the full scope of his idiosyncratic brand of Platonism across his multifarious literary corpus and is a major contribution to the study of the dynamic between literature and philosophy in antiquity and beyond.

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The concept of harmonizing the spiritual well-being of the Church with the safety of its congregation can present significant challenges. This publication is intended for individuals who are new to the role of pastoring, as well as those who have been appointed to leadership or security positions. The content is derived from a nationwide survey that highlights the aspects regarded as crucial for the safety of the Church.Protection With Grace originated from the recognition that the safety of the faith-based community is underserved.This book is the culmination of countless hours of research, three decades of experience in law enforcement, and a nationwide anonymous survey sent to thousands of faith-based organizations. Their responses helped guide the creation of this easy-to-read, comprehensive book.

This book is an investigation of the process by which large parts of Europe accepted the Christian faith between the fourth and the fourteenth centuries and some of the cultural consequences that flowed therefrom. It is therefore unfashionably ambitious in scope. Professional historians today are expected to know more and more about less and less, and to communicate their findings to other professional historians in those weird gatherings known as academic conferences. In consequence fewer and fewer people are going to list what they have to say. --- excerpt from book's Preface

Prepárese para un cambio de mentalidad con este libro que le cambiará la vida, "Cómo convertirse en un ser humano mente, cuerpo y alma". En un mundo donde muchos están agobiados por la depresión y la ansiedad, es necesario hacerse cargo de su salud mental y desarrollar una fuerza inquebrantable. A través de conocimientos oportunos y técnicas útiles, este libro lo empodera para mejorar su capacidad mental y cultivar la resiliencia emocional. El autor defiende que el crecimiento mental es una responsabilidad personal y colectiva para una sociedad global más saludable. Descubra su inteligencia emocional y su fortaleza para afrontar los desafíos de la vida, fomentando el crecimiento espiritual y el cambio positivo. Juntos, creemos una sociedad mejor con menos confusión y adoptemos una vida consciente, creando un mundo donde todos prosperen. No espere, este libro puede ser su catalizador para un viaje transformador para toda la raza humana.

Prepare for a mind shift with this life-changing book, "How to Become the Total Mind, Body, and Soul." In a world where many are weighed down by depression and anxiety, it is necessary to take charge of your mental health and build unyielding strength. Through timely insights and useful techniques, this book empowers you to enhance your mental capacity and cultivate emotional resilience. The author advocates that mental growth is a personal and collective responsibility for a healthier global society. Discover your emotional intelligence and fortitude to navigate life's challenges, fostering spiritual growth and positive change. Together, let's create a better society with less confusion and embrace conscious living, creating a world where everyone thrives. Don't wait – this book can be your catalyst for a transformative journey for the entire human race.

Mint condition. Clean square and tight pages from UC Press 1993 edition. Binding is sturdy and shows no wear at all. Pages are unmarked, uncreased and unfolded. Appears to be "new" but is instead gently used. Ships quickly with tracking. Great buy.

Imagine if you will suddenly appearing as your younger self, a young boy in a classroom, but still having the thoughts and experience inside your head from your adult life.This is exactly what happened to Richard, he opens his eyes to find himself as his former self, a young boy of ten years with all of the knowledge from his life as an adult.He goes through the life of a child experiencing all the same moments he went through previously but now with more confidence, and also some strange unanswered abilities.His life explodes in various directions, and who are the mysterious strangers that seem to be watching him and appearing and disappearing into thin air.Special abilities, mysterious strangers and an overwhelming confidence, where will this journey take him?

Imagine if you will, suddenly appearing as your younger self, in a classroom, but still having the thoughts and experience inside your head from your adult life.This is exactly what happened to Richard, he opens his eyes to find himself, a young boy of ten years, with all of the knowledge he had gained as an adult.He goes through the life of a child experiencing all the same moments he went through previously, but now with more confidence, and also some strange unanswered abilities.His life explodes in various directions, and who are the mysterious strangers that seem to be watching him and appearing and disappearing into thin air.Special abilities, mysterious strangers, and an overwhelming confidence, where will this journey take him?

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0-3 years old, dad parenting determines childs futureb Worldwide Parenting Specialist Richard Fletcher, author of the latest research, A complete report on the impact of daddy on child growth and the role of dad bRecently, And the role of the father in. Studies have shown that dads influence on a childs growth is equal to or greater than his or her mothers attention to dad role is higher than ever. In the early 1990s, the book began to explore the role of father in child-rearing, attachment to father and child, and Dr. Newfounder Richard Fletcher, who has been recognized as a pioneering researcher in this field, It is the nurture book for the father who wrote on the basis. Scientifically explain that this period is particularly important when the role of the father is important, and focuses on how daddys stimulation stimulates the childs brain growth, how dads play affects the childs language ability, sociality, and emotional control. Illuminate. At the end of the book, there are diagnostic papers and questionnaires to help you find out what kind of dad your child has and to compare their play style with other fathers, helping you to be a good dad.

Desde o início do islamismo até os dias de hoje a convivência da mais recente das três grandes religiões monoteístas com sua antecessora imediata o cristianismo é marcada por tensão ou acomodação. Uma animosidade latente que muitas vezes originou guerras sangrentas revelando uma escassa vontade de compreensão mútua. Em A cruz e o crescente Cristianismo e Islã de Maomé à Reforma o historiador inglês Richard Fletcher mergulha na gênese desse relacionamento pesquisando os primeiros séculos da convivência entre muçulmanos e cristãos e suas circunstâncias históricas.

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Making an early appearance in this volume are the first Roman invader of Britain, Julius Caesar, whose campaigns in 55 and 54 B.C. are succinctly described; Boudicca, the Iceni queen whose rebellion nearly ended the Roman occupation only seventeen years after the Emperor Claudius's conquest. Later figures are Bede, "the earliest and most influential of all English historians"; and King Canute, the Danish monarch famed for his failure to hold back the sea actually a demonstration to his sycophantic courtiers of the weakness of his powers compared to God's.