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Throwing Thunderbolts is a unique guide to wargaming the battles, both large and small, of the War of the First Coalition, 1792-7, when the combined might of Europe's great powers attempted to overthrow the French Revolution. Throwing Thunderbolts will interest novice and veteran wargamers alike with nine ready-made scenarios.

A detailed account of the Battle of Villamuriel, the largest action during Wellington's retreat from Burgos in 1812, based on extensive use of international archives.

Garry Wills has spent a lifetime thinking and writing about Christianity. In What the Qur'an Meant, Wills invites readers to join him as he embarks on a timely and necessary reconsideration of the Qur'an, leading us through perplexing passages with insight and erudition. What does the Qur'an actually say about veiling women? Does it justify religious war? There was a time when ordinary Americans did not have to know much about Islam. That is no longer the case. We blundered into the longest war in our history without knowing basic facts about the Islamic civilization with which we were dealing. We are constantly fed false information about Islam--claims that it is essentially a religion of violence, that its sacred book is a handbook for terrorists. There is no way to assess these claims unless we have at least some knowledge of the Qur'an. In this book Wills, as a non-Muslim with an open mind, reads the Qur'an with sympathy but with rigor, trying to discover why other non-Muslims--such as Pope Francis--find it an inspiring book, worthy to guide people down through the centuries. There are many traditions that add to and distort and blunt the actual words of the text. What Wills does resembles the work of art restorers who clean away accumulated layers of dust to find the original meaning. He compares the Qur'an with other sacred books, the Old Testament and the New Testament, to show many parallels between them. There are also parallel difficulties of interpretation, which call for patient exploration--and which offer some thrills of discovery. What the Qur'an Meant is the opening of a conversation on one of the world's most practiced religions

Garry Wills, the prizewinning historian, argues that changes have been the evidence of life in the Catholic Church. It has often changed, sometimes with bad consequences, more often with good. In this brilliant and incisive study, he gives seven examples of deep and serious changes that have taken place (or are taking place) within the last century. None of them was effected by the pope all by himself. As Wills contends, it is only by examining the history of the Church that we can understand Pope Francis's and the Church's challenges.

The book, first published in 1972 by Doubleday & Company, Inc., explores themes of resilience and human connection through its compelling narrative. It delves into the complexities of its characters’ lives, highlighting their struggles and triumphs against the backdrop of a significant historical or social context. The story offers readers an engaging blend of emotion and insight, making it a timeless piece that resonates with various audiences.

New York Times–bestselling author Garry Wills provides a provocative analysis of the theological and historical basis for the priesthood In a riveting and provocative tour de force from the author of What Jesus Meant, Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills poses the challenging question: Why did the priesthood develop in a religion that began without it and, indeed, was opposed to it? Why Priests? argues brilliantly and persuasively for a radical re-envisioning of the role of the church as the Body of Christ and for a new and better understanding of the very basis of Christian belief. As Wills emphasizes, the stakes for the writer and the church are high, for without the priesthood there would be no belief in an apostolic succession, the real presence in the Eucharist, the sacrificial interpretation of the Mass, and the ransom theory of redemption. This superb study of the origins of the priesthood stands as Wills’s towering achievement and will be of interest to all inquiring minds, believers and non-believers alike.

Garry Wills explores the significance and interpretation of the Qur'an, aiming to provide insights into its meaning and relevance. The book delves into the historical and cultural contexts of the text, offering readers a deeper understanding of its themes and messages. Wills' analysis seeks to bridge gaps between different perspectives, making the Qur'an accessible to a broader audience.

The memoir offers an insightful exploration of pivotal moments in American history through the lens of Garry Wills, a renowned intellectual. With a keen journalist's perspective, he recounts his experiences and observations of influential figures such as Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon, alongside cultural movements like the civil rights movement and 1960s protests. Wills' engaging storytelling provides a unique portrait of the people and events that have shaped contemporary society, making this a compelling read for history enthusiasts.

This book explores the transformative impact of the atomic bomb on American democracy, highlighting how this pivotal event reshaped political dynamics, public perception, and national identity. It delves into the interplay between science, politics, and society, revealing the profound implications of nuclear power on governance and civic engagement. Through a critical lens, the author analyzes the moral and ethical dilemmas posed by nuclear arms, offering insights into the lasting effects on democratic principles and practices in the United States.

An introduction to Confessions, one of the most important books in the Christian and Western traditions. It tells the story of the Confessions - what motivated Augustine to dictate it, how it asks to be read, and the many ways it has been misread in the one-and-a-half millennia since it was composed.