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The Emperor Commodus

God and Gladiator

by John S. McHugh ...

This historical biography goes beyond popular legend to present a nuanced portrait of the first century Roman emperor.Commodus, who ruled over Rome from 177 to 192, is generally remembered as a debaucherous megalomaniac who fought as a gladiator. Ridiculed and maligned by historians since his own time, modern popular culture knows him as the patricidal villain in Ridley Scott's film Gladiator. ... Read more

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This historical biography goes beyond popular legend to present a nuanced portrait of the first century Roman emperor.Commodus, who ruled over Rome from 177 to 192, is generally remembered as a debaucherous megalomaniac who fought as a gladiator. Ridiculed and maligned by historians since his own time, modern popular culture knows him as the patricidal villain in Ridley Scott's film Gladiator.
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Sejanus

Regent of Rome

by John S. McHugh ...

The Praetorian Prefect's "dramatic rise and fall still serves as a morality tale through the centuries, and it is one that McHugh tells well" (Beating Tsundoku).The figure of Sejanus has fascinated from ancient to more modern times. Sejanus, the emperor Tiberius' infamous Praetorian Prefect, is synonymous with overreaching ambition, murder, conspiracy and betrayal. According to the traditional ... Read more

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The Praetorian Prefect's "dramatic rise and fall still serves as a morality tale through the centuries, and it is one that McHugh tells well" (Beating Tsundoku).The figure of Sejanus has fascinated from ancient to more modern times. Sejanus, the emperor Tiberius' infamous Praetorian Prefect, is synonymous with overreaching ambition, murder, conspiracy and betrayal. According to the traditional
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Francis Hutcheson

Selected Philosophical Writings

by John McHugh ...

Series Book 16 - Library of Scottish Philosophy
Known today mainly as a teacher of Adam Smith (172390) and an influence on David Hume (171176), Francis Hutcheson (16941746) was a first-rate thinker whose work deserves study on its own merit. While his most important contribution to the history of ideas was likely his theory of an innate sense of morality, Hutcheson also wrote on a wide variety of other subjects, including art, psychology, law, ... Read more

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Known today mainly as a teacher of Adam Smith (172390) and an influence on David Hume (171176), Francis Hutcheson (16941746) was a first-rate thinker whose work deserves study on its own merit. While his most important contribution to the history of ideas was likely his theory of an innate sense of morality, Hutcheson also wrote on a wide variety of other subjects, including art, psychology, law,
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Adam Smith’s "The Theory of Moral Sentiments"

A Critical Commentary

by John McHugh ...

Many contemporary readers are just now discovering Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments (TMS). It is increasingly being recognised as a foundational text in moral philosophy and in Adam Smith's oeuvre more generally. This is the first companion to guide readers through TMS and uncover what Smith thinks, why he thinks it, why he might be wrong to think it!While Adam Smith is best known for a ... Read more

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Many contemporary readers are just now discovering Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments (TMS). It is increasingly being recognised as a foundational text in moral philosophy and in Adam Smith's oeuvre more generally. This is the first companion to guide readers through TMS and uncover what Smith thinks, why he thinks it, why he might be wrong to think it!While Adam Smith is best known for a
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The Reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, AD 138–161

by John S. McHugh ...

The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign has been overlooked by modern historians. He is considered one of the five good emperors of the Antonine dynasty under whom the pax Romana enabled the empire to prosper, trade to flourish and culture to thrive. His reign is considered a Golden Age but this was partly ... Read more

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The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign has been overlooked by modern historians. He is considered one of the five good emperors of the Antonine dynasty under whom the pax Romana enabled the empire to prosper, trade to flourish and culture to thrive. His reign is considered a Golden Age but this was partly
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The Celestial Code of Scripture

The Astral Cipher Underlying the Miracle Stories of the Bible and Qur'an

by John McHugh ...

While researching celestial mythology at Brigham Young University, John McHugh stumbled upon the arcane code that is the template for the legends and miracles in all Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures.This code was embedded in the archaic Mesopotamian belief system that conceptualized the astral sky as the “heavens,” and its constellations and planets as deities ... Read more

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While researching celestial mythology at Brigham Young University, John McHugh stumbled upon the arcane code that is the template for the legends and miracles in all Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures.This code was embedded in the archaic Mesopotamian belief system that conceptualized the astral sky as the “heavens,” and its constellations and planets as deities
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Revolts Against Rome

Rebellions and Mutinies in the First Century AD

by John S McHugh ...

Examines first-century Roman military mutinies, exploring soldiers’ loyalty, rebellion causes, and imperial responses.Throughout the first century AD, the emperors of Rome faced various threats to their rule from ambitious or embittered nobles. However, events show the Roman legionaries to be tenaciously loyal to the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The murder of Nero, the last of his dynasty, unleashed ... Read more

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Examines first-century Roman military mutinies, exploring soldiers’ loyalty, rebellion causes, and imperial responses.Throughout the first century AD, the emperors of Rome faced various threats to their rule from ambitious or embittered nobles. However, events show the Roman legionaries to be tenaciously loyal to the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The murder of Nero, the last of his dynasty, unleashed
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Emperor Alexander Severus

Rome's Age of Insurrection, AD 222–235

by John S. McHugh ...

Alexander Severus' is full of controversy and contradictions. He came to the throne through the brutal murder of his cousin, Elagabalus, and was ultimately assassinated himself. The years between were filled with regular uprisings and rebellions, court intrigue (the Praetorian Guard slew their commander at the Emperor's feet) and foreign invasion. Yet the ancient sources generally present his ... Read more

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Alexander Severus' is full of controversy and contradictions. He came to the throne through the brutal murder of his cousin, Elagabalus, and was ultimately assassinated himself. The years between were filled with regular uprisings and rebellions, court intrigue (the Praetorian Guard slew their commander at the Emperor's feet) and foreign invasion. Yet the ancient sources generally present his
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The Forgotten Reapers of World War II

Gallant Jamaicans Help Defeat The Axis Powers

by John L. McHugh ...

From the indispensable onion fields of Elba, New York State, to the glittering orchard of "The Big Apple" - New York City, John McHugh's The Forgotten Reapers spotlights the invaluable role that he and his fellow Jamaican war workers played in saving the crops of World War II America and in maintaining necessary industry and commerce throughout America's cities. Crossing U-boat-infested waters, ... Read more

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From the indispensable onion fields of Elba, New York State, to the glittering orchard of "The Big Apple" - New York City, John McHugh's The Forgotten Reapers spotlights the invaluable role that he and his fellow Jamaican war workers played in saving the crops of World War II America and in maintaining necessary industry and commerce throughout America's cities. Crossing U-boat-infested waters,
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Moral Theology

Enriched edition. A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities

by Charles J. Callan, John A. McHugh, Cassia Vexley ...

In "Moral Theology," the anthology presents a profound exploration of ethical frameworks and moral reasoning, reflecting a comprehensive range of literary styles that merge philosophical analysis with theological discourse. Within the varied yet focused collection, each piece thoughtfully engages with pressing ethical issues, traversing topics from personal morality to societal ethics. The ... Read more

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In "Moral Theology," the anthology presents a profound exploration of ethical frameworks and moral reasoning, reflecting a comprehensive range of literary styles that merge philosophical analysis with theological discourse. Within the varied yet focused collection, each piece thoughtfully engages with pressing ethical issues, traversing topics from personal morality to societal ethics. The
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The 36-Hour Day

A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

by Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins ...

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For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the ... Read more

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For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the
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Rome's Enemies Within

Imperial Conspiracies and Assassinations in the Roman Empire during the First Century AD

by John S McHugh ...

Explores the deadly conspiracies against Roman Emperors from Augustus to the 1st century AD, revealing the complex motives and bloody consequences of assassination attempts and betrayals.The greatest danger to Roman emperors was the threat of deadly conspiracies arising among the Senate, the imperial court or even their own families All the emperors that reigned from Augustus to the end of the ... Read more

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Explores the deadly conspiracies against Roman Emperors from Augustus to the 1st century AD, revealing the complex motives and bloody consequences of assassination attempts and betrayals.The greatest danger to Roman emperors was the threat of deadly conspiracies arising among the Senate, the imperial court or even their own families All the emperors that reigned from Augustus to the end of the
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