1.

Record Nr.

UNISA996586270303316

Autore

Watt Jeffrey R (Jeffrey Rodgers), <1958->

Titolo

The Consistory and Social Discipline in Calvin's Geneva / Jeffrey R. Watt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

University of Rochester Press, 2020

Rochester, NY : , : University of Rochester Press, , 2020

©2020

ISBN

1-78744-942-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1 online resource.)

Collana

Changing perspectives on early modern Europe

Disciplina

262.9/84249451

Soggetti

Reformed Church - Discipline

Reformation

Ecclesiastical courts

Ecclesiastical courts - Switzerland - Geneva - History

Reformation - Switzerland - Geneva

Reformed Church - Switzerland - Geneva - Discipline - History

History

Church history

Switzerland Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland) Church history 16th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Front cover -- Contents -- Abbreviations and Illustr ation -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Consistory Encounters Resistance -- Chapter 2: The Push for Religious Uniformity -- Chapter 3: Educating and Disciplining the Young -- Chapter 4: Controlling Lust and Regulating Marriage -- Chapter 5: Superstitions, Magic, and Witchcraft -- Chapter 6: Promoting the Industrious and Sober Lifestyle -- Chapter 7: Con icts, Reconciliation, and the Confession of Sins -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Selected Bibliogr aphy -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Examines the most successful institution of social discipline in Reformation Europe: the Consistory of Geneva during the time of John Calvin.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910158799403321

Autore

Forrestel USN Vice Admiral E. P

Titolo

Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

9781786251978

1786251973

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (329 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

Nimitz USNFleet Admiral C. W

Eller USNRear Admiral E. M

Soggetti

Pacific Ocean

War games, Naval

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- A FOREWORD -- Introduction -- Preface -- Illustrations -- List of Charts -- Abbreviations and Ship Symbols -- Aircraft Designations -- UNITED STATES: -- JAPANESE: -- Code Names for Operations -- CHAPTER 1 - The Road to Flag Rank -- CHAPTER 2 - ComTen and ComCaribSeaFron -- CHAPTER 3 - ComCruDiv Five -- CHAPTER 4 - The Battle of Midway -- CHAPTER 5 - Chief of Staff, U.S. Pacific Fleet -- CHAPTER 6 - Preparing for the Gilberts -- CHAPTER 7 - Planned Support -- CHAPTER 8 - Movement to the Objective -- CHAPTER 9 - The Gilberts Secured -- CHAPTER 10 - The Marshall Islands Operation -- MAJURO -- ROI-NAMUR -- KWAJALEIN -- TRUK, CAROLINE ISLANDS -- CHAPTER 11 - The Mariana Islands Operation Opens -- CHAPTER 12 - The Battle of the Philippine Sea -- CHAPTER 13 - The Mariana Islands Secured -- TINIAN -- GUAM -- CHAPTER 14 - The Iwo Jima Operation -- Iwo Jima. -- CHAPTER 15 - The Okinawa Operation -- CHAPTER 16 - The War Ends -- CHAPTER 17 - Completion of a Naval Career -- CHAPTER 18 - Ambassador to the Philippine Republic -- Epilogue -- APPENDIX I - Decorations and Awards - Admiral Raymond A. Spruance -- APPENDIX II - Battle of Midway -- JAPANESE -- UNITED STATES -- APPENDIX III - Gilbert Islands Operation -- APPENDIX IV - Marshall Islands Operation --



Appendix v - Strike on Truk, 17-18 February, 1944 -- APPENDIX VI - Mariana Islands Operation -- APPENDIX VII - Battle of the Philippine Sea -- UNITED STATES -- JAPANESE -- APPENDIX VIII - Iwo Jima Operation -- APPENDIX IX - Okinawa Operation.

Sommario/riassunto

This book, written by Vice Admiral E. P. Forrestel, offers a comprehensive study of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance's command during World War II. It details his significant contributions to the United States' naval victories in the Pacific, including pivotal battles such as Midway, the Marianas, and Iwo Jima. The book highlights Spruance's exceptional leadership qualities, strategic acumen, and ability to manage complex naval operations. It also covers his post-war service as Ambassador to the Philippines. Intended for military historians and enthusiasts, the study underscores Spruance's role in shaping naval warfare strategies and his influence on subsequent military leadership.