The Ruling Of Women In The Kingdom Of The Lord

This historical novel delves into a fascinating political phenomenon: the involvement of Latin women in politics during Medieval History, specifically in the Early Crusading Period. The third king of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, King Baldwin II, sought to extend his authority over the Crusader states, including Edessa, Tripoli, and Antioch. To achieve this, he married his daughter Alice to Prince Bohemond II of Antioch, thereby forcing Bohemond to recognize his dominance. Additionally, Baldwin married his elder daughter, Melisande, to an old and weak man named Fulk, possibly to allow Melisande an opportunity to rule the Kingdom.

Baldwin II crowned Melisande alongside her husband Fulk and their son Baldwin III, making them joint rulers of the Kingdom. After her father’s death, Queen Melisande was determined to rule the Kingdom with full authority. This led to conflicts with her husband, King Fulk, as he attempted to diminish her power. Upon King Fulk’s death, when her son Baldwin III was only thirteen years old, Melisande tried to govern without consulting him, even as he approached adulthood.

After a prolonged struggle, Baldwin III eventually succeeded in stripping his mother of her authority in 1161. This year marked the end of female rule in the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Of Love And Faith

“I’m Zaki.” Strange, but his voice echoed inside me in a similar fashion when one struck the bell in the church, the sound of it travelled through the walls of my ears and cascaded to my throat, then hit my rib cages and caused an unexpected jolt in my heart. If love’s a destination, then the heart would know when one had finally arrived. In his arms I found home. But it’s hard to understand the ways of fate. In the fantasy world of Disney, love is enough. In the real world of men and women, and at the time when people differ from each other, not just by races but also by beliefs, there are age-old traditions that cannot be bypassed by means of love. There are no fairy tales, there are few love stories and this one far from ordinary. At the core of this story are two hearts with differing faiths. The divide is as old as time, and the differences as complex as history itself.

Don’t Stop Running

My mother says:Women are like trees…Stop running…Put down your roots for me…For all the women from my womb…I am running, mother…I want them all to be like birdsSo that the axe won’t reach them.

Adam Of The Coming Century

The novel talks about a child named Youssef, who has a vast imagination and supernatural divine abilities that enable him to see the future and live its events. When he lets his imagination run wild, he finds himself in a strange world different from the world he lives in, and this world is the state of the Earth and its people a century after this time.

While he is absent-minded and thinking about the future, he meets a child of the same age named Adam, and here Youssef begins to coexist with his friend in his future world, which has developed to the point of making the Earth one village governed by one environmentally friendly administration.

The novel shows the extent of development that man has reached, and some of the expectations that he may reach in the future.

Adam can also transfer some of the experiences he lives in his future world to his current world.

Only Look No More

Albert, an American tourist, embarks on a vacation to Bolivia, eager to explore its rich culture and stunning landscapes. After visiting the country’s famous sights, he travels to the city of Cochabamba and spends two weeks living with a local Indigenous tribe. Immersed in their customs and rituals, Albert experiences a journey unlike any other – a journey that will change his life forever.

During his stay, Albert learns profound philosophical lessons from Abilio, the tribe’s wise leader, who tells him: “We cannot undo the mark of a small wound on our hand, let alone mend a torn heart. Familiar sights – a strand of hair, a familiar pair of eyes, a fleeting scent – can darken our lives. Heartbreak doesn’t heal easily; it’s like a wound that never closes. But we must move forward. See, and go on. Don’t give up.”