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.
Emmanuel Burden, merchant, of Thames St., in the city of London, exporter of hardware : $b A record of his lineage, speculations, last days and death
Meet a quiet London merchant whose hidden influence shaped England's society, family, and fortune, leading to a life story filled with unexpected twists and consequences.
By Hilaire Belloc
This and That and the Other
** Get ready for witty and thought-provoking observations ranging from politics to personal stories.
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
Marie Antoinette
A queen's life, intertwined with political schemes and impending revolution, leads to an unavoidable and tragic destiny.
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
Danton: A study
Amidst societal decay and revolutionary fervor, a man rises to prominence, forever shaping the course of French history.
By Hilaire Belloc
The River of London
Discover how a single river shaped a city's destiny, transforming it from desolate marshlands into a bustling center of commerce and military might.
By Hilaire Belloc
Poitiers
Witness the clash of empires as the Black Prince navigates political turmoil and military strategy in a fight for land and power.
By Hilaire Belloc
Verses
Experience a mix of humor and reflection as poems touch on faith, society, and the simple beauty of daily life in early 20th-century England, by exploring the author's mind.
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
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
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
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
The French Revolution
Explore France's violent transformation as political ideals and religious beliefs collide, leading to a nation forever changed.
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
A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase
National ambitions collide and ignite a global conflict, setting the stage for a bloody struggle for dominance.
By Hilaire Belloc
First and Last
Set sail on a journey of self-discovery as one reflects on life's grand adventures, interwoven with ghostly encounters and philosophical musings.
By Hilaire Belloc
The emerald of Catherine the Great
A priceless heirloom vanishes at a family estate, launching a whirlwind of accusations, secrets, and potential ruin dating back to the glittering court of Russia.
By Hilaire Belloc
The Jews
Dive into a time when cultural divides ignite conflicts, urging honest conversations about identity, acceptance, and the difficult path to peaceful coexistence.
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