John T. Alexander's Books

Catherine the Great

Life and Legend

By: John T. Alexander

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

One of the most colorful characters in modern history, Catherine II of Russia began her life as a minor German princess, until the childless Empress Elizabeth and Catherine's own scheming mother married her off to the Grand Duke Peter of Russia at age sixteen. By thirty-three, she had overthrown her husband in a bloodless coup and established herself as Empress of the multinational Russian Empire, the largest territorial political unit in modern history. Portrayed both as a political genius who restored to Russia the glory it had known in the days of Peter the Great and as a despotic foreign adventuress who usurped the Russian throne, murdered her rivals, and tyrannized her subjects, she was, by all accounts, an extraordinary woman. Catherine the Great, the first popular biography of the empress based on contemporary scholarship, provides a vivid portrait of Catherine as a mother, a lover, and, above all, an extremely savvy ruler. Concentrating on her long reign (1762-96), John Alexander examines all aspects of Catherine's life and career: the brilliant political strategies by which she won the acceptance of a nationalistic elite; her expansive foreign policy; the domestic reforms with which she revamped the Russian military, political structure, and economy; and, of course, her infamous love life. Beginning with an account of the dramatic palace revolt by which Catherine unseated her husband and a background chapter describing the circumstances of her early childhood and marriage, Alexander then proceeds chronologically through the thirty-four years of her reign. Presenting Catherine in more human terms than previous biographers have, Alexander includes numerous quotations from her reminiscences and notes. We learn, for instance, not only the names and number of her lovers, but her understanding of what many considered a shocking licentiousness. "The trouble is," she wrote, "that my heart would not willingly remain one hour without love." The result of twenty years' research by one of America's leading narrative historians of modern Russia, this truly impressive work offers a much-needed, balanced reappraisal of one of history's most scandal-ridden figures.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

457

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0199874301

ISBN 13

9780199874309

Troubled Midnight

By: John Gardner

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Troubled Midnight

By: John Gardner

In 1943, The United Kingdom is alive with men and women making ready for the greatest invasion in history: preparing to assault Hitler's Fortress Europe. The skies are full of training aircraft, their engines merging with the throb of the RAF and USAAF bombers heading on round-the-clock missions against Germany. With fresh bloodshed on the horizon, the coming Christmas preparations seem even more poignant. But with just ten days to go, the seasonal mood is shattered in the quiet market town of Wantage in Berkshire by the discovery of two badly battered bodies. It seems that the victims were tortured before being beaten to death. Detective Chief Superintendent Tommy Livermore and DS Suzie Mountford, Tommy's right-hand woman and secret lover, are assigned to the case. The bodies are identified as Lieutenant Colonel Tim Weaving, an officer commanding a detachment from the Glider Pilot Regiment stationed at a nearby airfield; and Emily Burrage, wife of the town's hero, an officer with the Desert Rats who was awarded the Victoria Cross at Tobruk. As they begin to investigate the double murder, Tommy and Suzie are joined by Curry Shepherd, a representative of the Intelligence Services. It is possible that an enemy agent has interrogated Tim Weaving and as he was in possession of information concerning the plans for Overlord---the Allied plan for the invasion of occupied Europe---things become urgent. Suzie finds herself seconded to War Office Intelligence Liaison and so enters the secret world. This is a surprising, dark, and imaginative novel from one of Britain's best thriller writers.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

271

Publisher

Minotaur Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

146684938X

ISBN 13

9781466849389

The Military History of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great until Nicholas II

By: John W. Steinberg

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Military History of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great until Nicholas II

By: John W. Steinberg

This book examines the rise and the fall of the Russian Empire through the lens of its military history. While much of the literature on this history tends to focus on epochs, The Russian Military and the Creation of Empire uses a variety of archival sources to capture this aspect of modern Russia from Peter the Great right up to the present day. John W. Steinberg analyzes the social dynamic between Russian society and its military over time. Through a focus on civil-military relations, he demonstrates that both the Tsarist and Soviet regimes were built on, and ultimately dependent upon, the support of the military. Case studies of significant battles are also used throughout the volume to reveal insights into the roles, missions, and capabilities of the Russian military since 1689. The Russian Military and the Creation of Empire is a vital study for all students of modern Russia and the history of modern warfare.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

467

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1350037206

ISBN 13

9781350037205

Alexander the Great

By: John Bankston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Alexander the Great

By: John Bankston

Born the son of a powerful king, Alexander the Great worried that there would not be any land left for him to conquer by the time he took over the throne. Instead, while he was still in his twenties, he ruled one of the largest empires in history. But before he could lead, he had to learn . . . from some of the greatest teachers in the history of the world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1612284930

ISBN 13

9781612284934

A Cyclopedia of Illustrations of Moral and Religious Truths

By: John Bate

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

A Cyclopedia of Illustrations of Moral and Religious Truths

By: John Bate

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

938

Publisher

BoD – Books on Demand

Published Date

ISBN 10

3368718665

ISBN 13

9783368718664

Social Psychology and the Unconscious

The Automaticity of Higher Mental Processes

By: John A. Bargh

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Social Psychology and the Unconscious

The Automaticity of Higher Mental Processes

By: John A. Bargh

Evidence is mounting that we are not as in control of our judgments and behavior as we think we are. Unconscious or ‘automatic’ forms of psychological and behavioral processes are those of which we tend to be unaware, that occur without our intention or consent, yet influence us on a daily basis in profound ways. Automatic processes influence our likes and dislikes for almost everything, as well as how we perceive other people, such as when we make stereotypic assumptions about someone based on their race or gender or social class. Even more strikingly, the latest research is showing that the aspects of life that are the richest experience and most important to us - such as emotions and our close relationships, as well as the pursuit of our important life tasks and goals - also have substantial unconscious components. Social Psychology and the Unconscious: The Automaticity of Higher Mental Processes offers a state-of-the-art review of the evidence and theory supporting the existence and the significance of automatic processes in our daily lives, with chapters by the leading researchers in this field today, across a spectrum of psychological phenomena from emotions and motivations to social judgment and behavior. The volume provides an introduction and overview of these now central topics to graduate students and researchers in social psychology and a range of allied disciplines with an interest in human behavior and the unconscious, such as cognitive psychology, philosophy of mind, political science, and business.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

347

Publisher

Psychology Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1134954107

ISBN 13

9781134954100

Preaching

How to Preach Biblically

By: John F. MacArthur,Master's Seminary Faculty,

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Preaching

How to Preach Biblically

By: John F. MacArthur,Master's Seminary Faculty,

Many sermons preached today lack the divine knowledge and spiritual understanding available only through dynamic expository preaching. In Preaching: How to Preach Biblically, John MacArthur’' well-known passion for the Bible combines with the expertise of faculty members at The Master's Seminary to inspire and equip preachers in effective biblical preaching. Preaching: How to Preach Biblically flows from biblical foundations for expository preaching through a detailed process of developing expositions and creating sermons to the actual delivery of expository messages, connecting what pastors learn in seminary with the sermons preached in a local church. This volume shows how to progress purposefully from one phase to the next in preparing to minister to God's people through preaching. This book answers these questions and more: What is expository, biblical preaching? What are the theological and historical foundations for insisting on expository preaching? What are the steps involved in preparation for and participation in biblical preaching? What models exist for expository preaching today? The Master's Seminary faculty, with over thirty years' experience in preaching and seminary training of preachers, contributes a treasury of expertise alongside insights from expositor John MacArthur. While united on their commitment to exposition, the variety of individual expressions and methodological preferences discussed offers beneficial assistance for any preacher seeking a higher level of expository excellence.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

454

Publisher

Thomas Nelson

Published Date

ISBN 10

141857757X

ISBN 13

9781418577575

The Teacher. Hints on School Management

By: John Richard Blakiston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Teacher. Hints on School Management

By: John Richard Blakiston

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

186

Publisher

BoD – Books on Demand

Published Date

ISBN 10

3385340101

ISBN 13

9783385340107

Book's by John T. Alexander

Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great

Troubled Midnight

Troubled Midnight

The Military History of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great until Nicholas II

The Military History of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great until Nicholas II

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

A Cyclopedia of Illustrations of Moral and Religious Truths

A Cyclopedia of Illustrations of Moral and Religious Truths

Social Psychology and the Unconscious

Social Psychology and the Unconscious

Preaching

Preaching

The Teacher. Hints on School Management

The Teacher. Hints on School Management

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email