The Empresses of Constantinople
Aug 2021 · Otbebookpublishing
Ebook
317
Pages
family_home
Eligible
info
About this ebook
Excerpt: "In concluding an earlier volume on the mistresses of the western Roman Empire I observed that, as the gallery of fair and frail ladies closed, we stood at the door of "the long, quaint gallery of the Byzantine Empresses." It seemed natural and desirable to pass on to this more interesting and less familiar series of the mistresses of the eastern Roman Empire, and the present volume will therefore tell the story of the Empresses, or Queens, as they preferred to be called, who occupied the throne set up by Constantine in New Rome, or ancient Byzantium, until the victorious Turk thrust it disdainfully aside to make way for his more spacious harem."
Excerpt: "In concluding an earlier volume on the mistresses of the western Roman Empire I observed that, as the gallery of fair and frail ladies closed, we stood at the door of "the long, quaint gallery of the Byzantine Empresses." It seemed natural and desirable to pass on to this more interesti...
Discover more
About the author
Joseph McCabe (1867–1955) was a British writer, historian, and former Roman Catholic priest whose life and work straddled the tumultuous shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Manchester, McCabe entered the Franciscan order at a young age, quickly rising to the priesthood. However, his voracious appetite for knowledge and critical inquiry led him to question the very foundations of his faith. By 1896, McCabe had left the priesthood, embarking on a journey that would see him become one of the most vocal critics of organized religion.McCabe's literary contributions are vast, with over 250 books and pamphlets to his name. His works often tackled subjects ranging from history and science to religion and philosophy, always with a keen eye for detail and a fearless commitment to rationalism. He was a staunch advocate for secularism and humanism, aligning himself with contemporary freethinkers and skeptics. His writing style, characterized by clarity and rigor, made complex ideas accessible to a broad audience, influencing a generation of thinkers and writers.Not without controversy, McCabe's outspoken criticism of the Catholic Church and other religious institutions earned him both ardent supporters and fierce detractors. His revolutionary ideas about science, religion, and society challenged the status quo, contributing to the broader secularization movements of his time.McCabe's legacy endures in the ongoing dialogue between faith and reason, and his life's journey from devout priest to ardent secularist continues to inspire those who champion intellectual freedom and critical inquiry.
Joseph McCabe (1867–1955) was a British writer, historian, and former Roman Catholic priest whose life and work straddled the tumultuous shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Manchester, McCabe entered the Franciscan order at a young age, quickly rising to the priesthood. Howe...
Rate this ebook
Tell us what you think.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
