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King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine

22 reviews
Robert Moore, Douglas Gillette

HarperOne, 1991

Also a must read for Men.
Two key books all men should read (that are not part of their faith), this book and Iron John by Robert Bly. It give positive models of being a man that is compassionate and effective in the world. Thanks Robert Moore for writing it. This is for a mature man that has the courage to look at himself and life.

Warriors

4 reviews
James Harpur

Atheneum, 2007

All the truth, tactics, triumphs of history's greatest fighters (subtitle)
Astonishing in its format and content, "Warriors" is a must-have for the bibliophile fascinated by the "best of" warriors in any ancient or medieval culture. Set up like a memory book, this volume is filled with blocks of printed information and actual tidbits hidden in secret pockets, cubby holes, flaps, and pull-outs. Because of all the flaps and such, this is not a book to be handled over ...

His Mighty Warrior: A Treasure Map from Your King

8 reviews
Sheri Rose Shepherd

Multnomah Books, 2007

Wonderful way to connect and talk about God's Word
I bought this for my 9 year old son (and it's princess counterpart for my 4 year old daughter). I have found it to be a wonderful part to add to our bedtime routine that doesn't take long but imparts profound wisdom. The letters to the boys "from God" really speak to their identities as young men and gives a parent the opportunity to put to words the different personality traits we hope our ...

Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (The Royal Diaries)

48 reviews
Laurence Yep

Scholastic Inc., 2001

A fantastic addition to the Royal Diary series!!!
Princess Redbird is a 15 year old princess of the Hsien tribe. The Hsiens are thought as 'savages' among all the other tribes in China. They are constantly at war and Redbird misses her father who so often cancels special occasions for his wars throughout China with his opponent 'The Dog Heads' an evil militia. The time is A.D. 531 and Redbird wants to become part of her father's royal council as ...

Warrior-King of Shambhala: Remembering Chogyam Trungpa

3 reviews
Jeremy Hayward

Wisdom Publications, 2007

Absolutely Brilliant
Most of us wonder what it would be like to live in an enlightened society. Perhaps we even yearn for that. Jeremy Hayward has written a completely absorbing narrative of his encounter with a warrior-king and the creation of an enlightened society. Perhaps if one of Arthur's knights had written such a narrative it would read like this. Highly recommended for an authentic and heartfelt ...

Once a Warrior King: Memories of an Officer in Vietnam

4 reviews
David Donovan

Ballantine Books, 1986

Read This Book!
This is the best first person Vietnam War book I have ever read. I have read it multiple times and have given away each copy I've had. This book is the real deal.

China's First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors
Frances Wood

St. Martin's Press, 2008

Unifier or destroyer, law-maker or tyrant? China’s First Emperor (258-210 BC) has been the subject of debate for over 2,000 years. He gave us the name by which China is known in the West and, by his unification or elimination of six states, he created imperial China. He stressed the rule of law but suppressed all opposition, burning books and burying scholars alive. His military achievements are reflected in the astonishing terracotta ...

The History of Rome, Books 1-5
Livy

Hackett Publishing Company, 2006

In addition to Valerie Warrior's crisp, fluent translation of the first five books of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita , this edition features a general introduction to Livy and his work, extensive foot-of-the-page notes offering essential contextual information, and a chronology of events. Three appendices - on the genealogies of the most prominent political figures in the early Republic, Livy's relationship with Augustus, and Livy's treatment of ...

Warrior King: The Triumph and Betrayal of an American Commander in Iraq

11 reviews
Nathan Sassaman, Joe Layden

St. Martin's Press, 2008

You will never look at the Iraq War the same way
In another war, Nate Sassaman's aggressive leadership would have merited a statue somewhere. Instead, as "the right warrior for the wrong war," his career was sacrificed to satisfy the needs of an army obsessed with appearances instead of winning. His is a story of brave men faced with hardship and hostility, having to make snap decisions in the heat of combat, only to be second-guessed by ...

Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors

53 reviews
Stephen E. Ambrose

Anchor, 1996

A new perspective
I have been a big fan of Ambrose and have read most of his books. I grew up in Montana and was aware of "Custer's Battlefield". The name was changed from Custer's Last Stand to the Battle of the Bighorn. Very appropriate. Ambrose opened my eyes to the policy of the government as it related to the "Indian Wars". He does a great job in positioning both Custer and Crazy Horse throughout their ...

Her Warrior King (Harlequin Historical Series)

5 reviews
Michelle Willingham

Harlequin, 2008

Can a medieval Irish servant king and Norman bride find love amidst war?
Michelle Willingham's medieval historical romance HER WARRIOR KING has dramatic and intimate romantic conflicts, superb characterization, and a suspenseful plot. A vivid internal and external landscape pits the heart against the circumstances of war, making both come alive for the reader. Suddenly, Isabel de Godred's father has chosen a husband for her. Without even as much as seeing her ...

Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595 (The Royal Diaries)

45 reviews
Patricia McKissack

Scholastic Inc., 2000

Wonderful
This book is superb. If it is a bit short, it is because (unlike the European princesses) almost nothing has been recorded about Nzingha's early life as a child, not the least reason because (as a girl) she was expected to accomplish little more than bearing her husband children. Contrast what she accomplishes as an unlikely tribal leader against the European princesses groomed to become queens ...

Ways of Warriors, Codes of Kings

2 reviews
Thomas Cleary

Shambhala, 2000

A wonderful book of codes to live by for modern day warriors
This is a terrific book! It's a slim volume, only about 100 pages, but chock-full of wisdom from ancient Chinese leaders and kings. It's amazing to read through this book and see how much is still pertinent in today's world, especially the business world. There are principles from six classic sources: Master Wei Lao; The Book of Three Strategies; The Book of Six Strategies; The Warrior Code of ...

Qadesh 1300 BC: Clash of the warrior kings (Campaign)

2 reviews
Mark Healy

Osprey Publishing, 1993

Excellent overview of this epic battle of antiquity.
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Osprey Military Campaign Series. As usual, the information is concise, to the point, interesting, and a fascinating read. Also, the maps and other illustrations and photos, are fantastic. If you like ancient history, this is an excellent introduction to a particular epic battle of antiquity.

Warriors and Kings: Champions of the Bible (Bible World Junior Encyclopedia)

1 review
John William Drane

Thomas Nelson Inc, 1994

Easily understood historical background for Bible study.
This book gives a good historical perspective for studying the Old Testament Israelite kingdoms. It includes descriptions of other nations/cultures of the time period and provides insight into daily life. It's excellent as a companion for studying history as well as the Bible. Although the recommended age for independent reading is 9 and above, younger children can gain much knowledge by ...

The Warrior Within

1 review
James D. Denney

Regal Books, 2006

What challenges in life do you need to meet?
The Warrior Within is one of the best books I've ever read. Powerful Forward by Mike Singletary. I've been recommending this book to my family and friends. A group of men I meet with regularly took it up as a study. Everyone is faced with the same basic challenges in life. How you respond to them is your choice. Those choices are determined on by your core values. Start with the four ...

Warrior King : Hawaii's Kamehameha the Great

1 review
Richard Tregaskis

Falmouth Pr, 1984

Warrior King : Kamehameha the Great
I find that this book is a exceptional historical depiction into the legendary leader of the Hawaiian Islands. From his years as a youth, to the pinnacle of his reign as the most powerful and famous of kings to rule and unite all of the Hawaiian Islands. This book brings the reader back in time to when the Hawaiian Islands were under the rule of many kings and the events that transpired to create ...

Victorio: Apache Warrior and Chief (Oklahoma Western Biographies)

6 reviews
Kathleen P. Chamberlain

University of Oklahoma Press, 2007

A recommended top pick for any collection strong in Native history and culture.
Apache chief Victorio was a champion of his people during wars with the whites, but is much lesser known than his contemporaries Cochise and Geronimo. That's why college-level collections strong in Native American studies needs Victorio: Apache Warrior and Chief: it uses ethnographic sources to surmise Victorio's life, integrating insights into traditional Apache lifestyles and culture along the ...

The Sword of Persia: Nader Shah, from Tribal Warrior to Conquering Tyrant
Michael Axworthy

I. B. Tauris, 2006

Nader Shah, ruler of Persia from 1736 to 1747, took eighteenth-century Iran from political collapse to become the dominant power in the region, recovering Herat and Kandahar, conquering Moghul Delhi, plundering the enormous treasures of India, repeatedly defeating Ottoman Turkey, and overrunning most of what is now Iraq. But suspicion and avarice led him to persecute the Persian people as savagely as any foreign conqueror had done. This book ...

In the King's Service (The Warrior Series, Book 14) (Harlequin Historical #675)

4 reviews
Margaret Moore

Harlequin, 2003

excellent medievel Harlequin Historical...
I absolutely disagree with the other reviewers. If you are looking for a heartwarming, romantic tale about two honorable people-then read this book. For those who said it's trite and formulaic-well, why are you reading romance then? Just because it may have a similar plot line to other books doesn't negate that it's still an enjoyable read. The only thing formulaic is the happy ending, ...

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