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.
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
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
Danton: A study
Amidst societal decay and revolutionary fervor, a man rises to prominence, forever shaping the course of French history.
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
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
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
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
Marie Antoinette
A queen's life, intertwined with political schemes and impending revolution, leads to an unavoidable and tragic destiny.
By Hilaire Belloc
Mr. Belloc still objects to Mr. Wells's "Outline of history"
In a heated battle of beliefs, one author defends his faith against another's historical account and criticism that challenges religious truth.
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
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 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
Malplaquet
Kings, commanders, and armies clash in a bloody struggle for power, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance.
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
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
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
The French Revolution
Explore France's violent transformation as political ideals and religious beliefs collide, leading to a nation forever changed.
By Hilaire Belloc
Europe and the Faith "Sine auctoritate nulla vita"
Discover how one man's faith-centered view of history claims the Church shaped the very soul of Europe, challenging everything you thought you knew.
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 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