Books with author Henry John Newbolt

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The First World War was, for Britain, as much about Imperial conflict, as it was about fighting on the Western front.Hundreds of millions of colonial subjects were forced into the war, and made a huge difference to the strength of the British army.In this fascinating study, Henry Newbolt and John Buchan take a general overview of the First World War, from its causes to the aftermath, with the focus on the central role played by both Britain and its colonies.They cover the major campaigns on the Western Front – Ypres, Loos, Cambrai, Marrières Wood and the Marne, as well as the battles fought around the globe – in particular Galipolli and the capture of Jerusalem - and the main campaigns at sea.Days to Remember is a vivid and fascinating account of the struggles and achievements of the British Empire in the First World War.Henry Newbolt was born in Wolverhampton in 1862, and went on to become a poet, novelist and historian. He was also a very powerful government adviser.John Buchan was a Scottish novelist, historian and Unionist politician who also served as Governor General of Canada. During the First World War he worked for the British War Propaganda Bureau. He is most famous for his classic thriller, The 39 Steps.

When Nicolaus Copernicus claimed that the Earth was not stationary at the centre of the universe but circled the Sun, he brought about a total revolution in the sciences and consternation in the Church.Copernicus’ theory demanded a new physics to explain motion and force, a new theory of space, and a completely new conception of the nature of our universe. He also showed for the first time that a common-sense view of things isn’t necessarily correct, and that mathematics can and does reveal the true nature of the material world. As John Henry reveals, from his idea of a swiftly moving Earth Copernicus sowed the seed from which science has grown to be a dominant aspect of modern culture, fundamental in shaping our understanding of the workings of the cosmos.

When Nicolaus Copernicus claimed that the Earth was not stationary at the centre of the universe but circled the Sun, he brought about a total revolution in the sciences and consternation in the Church.Copernicus' theory demanded a new physics to explain motion and force, a new theory of space, and a completely new conception of the nature of our universe. He also showed for the first time that a common-sense view of things isn't necessarily correct, and that mathematics can and does reveal the true nature of the material world. As John Henry reveals, from his idea of a swiftly moving Earth Copernicus sowed the seed from which science has grown to be a dominant aspect of modern culture, fundamental in shaping our understanding of the workings of the cosmos.

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Henry Newbolt is best known for writing poetry that heralded his native England during the reign of Queen Victoria and the early twentieth century. In addition to poetry, Newbolt wrote novels and criticism while enjoying the company of other leading literary figures of the time, such as Henry James, Thomas Hardy, W.B. Yeats, Ezra Pound, and T.S. Eliot. The lines “Play up! play up! and play the game,” from his poem, “Vitai Lampada,” immortilized Newbolt in the hearts of his fellow countrymen. These words, according to Coulson Kernahan, author of Six Famous Living Poets, were a call to all men and women to defend their country in an hour of need. These famous lines demand that “in life’s battle-field [sic], whether a battle-field only figuratively, or a battle-field in reality to play the game.” Newbolt once lamented those very same words, as their popularity had come to haunt him everywhere he traveled and lectured.

PART I.INTRODUCTORY.DAYS TO REMEMBER.CHAPTER I.THE CAUSES OF THE WAR.It is never easy to fix upon one cause as the origin of a great war, and the war of 1914 was the outcome of several causes combined. For twenty years there had been growing up in Europe a sense of insecurity; the great Powers had become restless and suspicious of one another, and one Power, Germany, was seriously considering the possibility of some bold stroke which would put her beyond the reach of rivalry. Germany, since her victory over France in 1870, had become a very great and rich nation; she had spread her commerce over the world; and she was anxious to create an empire akin to those of Britain and France. But she began the task too late in the day; she could succeed only at the expense of her neighbours. The ambition of Germany was, therefore, one perpetual source of danger.Another danger was her nervousness, which frequently accompanies ambition. There was an alliance between France and Russia, and a growing friendliness between Britain and France, and Germany feared that her rivals were combining to hem her in and put a stop to what she considered her natural development. Russia had fallen very low after the war with Japan, but was rapidly recovering both in wealth and armed strength. France was making strenuous efforts to increase her army, so that she should not be at a disadvantage as compared with the far greater population of Germany. Britain had no ambitions of conquest; her aim was the peaceful development of her Empire. But that was an oversea Empire, and she required a large navy; and the size of this navy seemed to Germany to be a menace to her future.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 Excerpt: ...life unto life," and foretelling the growth of "evil men and seducers " after his departure.2 12. Observe the agreement of sentiment in the following texts: St. James, taught by his Lord and Master, says, " Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." St. Paul nearly in the same words, "Not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified."3 Again, did we not know whence the following passages come, should we not assign them to St. James?" God will render to every man according to his deeds; to them, who by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for glory, and honour, and immortality, eternal life; but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation, and wrath.... for there is no respect of persons with God." This, as well as the text just cited, is to be found in the opening of that Epistle, in which St. Paul appears most to differ from St. James; now observe how he closes it. "Why dost thou judge thy brother? And why dost thou set at nought thy brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ.... Every one of us shall give account of himself to God." Again, in 1 John xviii. 37. 2 1 Tim. vi. 13. 2 Cor. ii. 16. 2 Tim. iii. 13. 3 James i. 22. Rom. ii. 13. another Epistle: "We must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men."1 13. St. John, after our Lord's example, implies especial praise upon those who follow an unmarried life, involving the letter in the spirit, as is freque...

Parochial and Plain Sermons by John Henry Cardinal Newman All eight volumes of Newman's famous sermons are brought together in this new edition that is beautifully printed and bound on Bible paper with a flexible leatherette cover and red ribbon. Newman's sermons are as powerful, fresh and challenging today as when he first gave them. The topics that Newman covers are ones central to Christianity and salvation. Newman once again demonstrates his profound understanding of human psychology, and the temptations and trials we encounter as Christians in the world. This deluxe edition is a magnificent work of timeless inspiration and illumination for every generation of Christian readers. 191 sermons in total. "These sermons are given here, for the first time in a single volume, as the most lasting expression of Newman's own gradual discovery of all the fullness of the appeal

THE CAUSES OF THE WARA BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE WARTHE TURN AT THE MARNETHE WORCESTERS AT THE FIRST BATTLE OF YPRESTHE CANADIANS AT THE SECOND BATTLE OF YPRESTHE TAKING OF LOOSDELVILLE WOODTHE THIRD BATTLE OF YPRESTHE TANKS AT CAMBRAITHE SOUTH AFRICANS AT MARRIÈRES WOODTHE BATTLE OF THE LYSTHE SECOND BATTLE OF THE MARNETHE BEGINNING OF THE ENDTHE AUSTRALIANS AT MONT ST. QUENTINTHE LAST BATTLETHE LANDING AT GALLIPOLITHE DEPARTURE FROM GALLIPOLITHE CAPTURE OF JERUSALEMALLENBY'S GREAT DRIVETHE SILENT SERVICECORONELTHE FALKLANDSMYSTERY SHIPSJUTLANDTHE BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICETHE BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE (continued)THE MERCANTILE MARINE AND FISHING FLEETSZEEBRUGGEBEHIND THE LINES AND AT HOMETHE LAST DAYLOOKING BACKWARDField-Marshal Sir John French (Earl of Ypres)Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (Earl Haig of Bemersyde)Marshal FochField-Marshal Sir Edmund Allenby (Viscount Allenby of Megiddo)Admiral Sir John Jellicoe (Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa)Admiral Sir David Beatty (Earl Beatty of the North Sea)Field-Marshal Earl KitchenerThe Critical Day in the First Battle of YpresThe Second Battle of YpresBattle of Loos: Advance to Loos and Hill 70Battle of the Somme: Longueval and Delville WoodCambrai: the Advance of the Infantry DivisionsThe Second Battle of the Marne.First Stages of the last Allied OffensiveThe Landing Beaches at GallipoliEvacuation of the Gallipoli PeninsulaPalestine: the Decisive BattleBattle of CoronelBattle of the Falkland IslandsBattle of Jutland: Track ChartZeebrugge.The Front on the Eve of the Allied Offensive, and on the Day of the Armistice