Hilaire Belloc
Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a French-English writer, politician, and historian. Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong effect on his works.
The Historic Thames
Explore the tale of a river that molded nations, dictated borders, and echoed with tales of both unity and division.
By Hilaire Belloc
A Moral Alphabet
Discover a world where each letter of the alphabet unveils a quirky character facing uproarious scenarios and valuable moral lessons.
By Hilaire Belloc
Danton: A study
Amidst societal decay and revolutionary fervor, a man rises to prominence, forever shaping the course of French history.
By Hilaire Belloc
Malplaquet
Kings, commanders, and armies clash in a bloody struggle for power, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance.
By Hilaire Belloc
The Path to Rome
Driven by faith and a thirst for experience, a lone traveler sets out on foot across Europe to walk a pilgrimage to Rome.
By Hilaire Belloc
The Book of the Bayeux Tapestry Presenting the Complete Work in a Series of Colour Facsimiles
Witness history unfold in stitches as an embroidered cloth reveals a tale of battles, betrayals, and the reshaping of a kingdom.
By Hilaire Belloc
The Road
Discover how roads have shaped empires and societies, revealing the hidden power of pathways through time.
By Hilaire Belloc
Verses and Sonnets
Experience late nineteenth-century poetic forms that grapple with topics of love, nature, and faith, all while painting vivid images of romanticism and keen observations of reality.
By Hilaire Belloc
More Peers : Verses
Read about the ridiculous lives of made-up nobles and the silly messes they get into in these humorous poems.
By Hilaire Belloc
Sonnets and Verse
Experience a journey through love, loss, and nature's beauty in this collection of poems that weave wit and wisdom into every line.
By Hilaire Belloc
Avril: Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance
Travel back to the French Renaissance through insightful essays, and discover the often-unsung heroes that shaped literature and culture.
By Hilaire Belloc
Esto perpetua : $b Algerian studies and impressions
Witness a land where faith and history collide, as a writer explores the complex story of a North African country shaped by cultures and conflict.
By Hilaire Belloc
Mr. Clutterbuck's Election
In a time of war and shifting economies, a businessman faces a million-egg deal that could change everything.
By Hilaire Belloc
On
A leader's desperate pursuit of love and a call for unusual education reveal deeper truths about life and society.
By Hilaire Belloc
Marie Antoinette
A queen's life, intertwined with political schemes and impending revolution, leads to an unavoidable and tragic destiny.
By Hilaire Belloc
On Anything
Embark on a journey through insightful reflections, where dreams of building castles lead to thought-provoking revelations about life's mundane and profound aspects.
By Hilaire Belloc
The Mercy of Allah
In old Baghdad, a fortunate merchant reveals to his kin the wild ride of fortune, misfortune, and surprising blessings that shaped his life.
By Hilaire Belloc
Cautionary Tales for Children
Find out what happens to disobedient children who meet their doom in these funny tales meant to teach everyone a lesson.
By Hilaire Belloc
More Beasts (For Worse Children)
Enter a world of mischievous animals and clever rhymes, where laughter and lessons lurk around every corner, awaiting young readers.
By Hilaire Belloc
The Free Press
In a world where the wealthy control the news, a lone voice cries out for truth and exposes the dark side of capitalist media.
By Hilaire Belloc