Nicholas Richardson Knihy

Nicholas Richardson's verse translation captures the essence of Prudentius' significant contributions to Christian Latin poetry, focusing on his Hymns for Hours and Seasons. The work contextualizes Prudentius within his historical, religious, and literary landscape, offering insights into manuscript details, metrics, and the Latin language. The comprehensive introduction and notes enhance the understanding of the individual hymns, making this volume an essential resource for appreciating one of late antiquity's key poetic figures.

These delightful narrative poems tell of Apollo's birth and foundation of the Delphic oracle, Hermes' invention of the lyre and theft of Apollo's cattle, and Aphrodite's love affair with Anchises. This edition, designed for upper- level students, helps the reader appreciate them as major works of early Greek poetry.

The book delves into the history of the Prefectoral Corps throughout the Restoration period, spanning sixteen years. Dr. Richardson offers a thorough analysis, exploring the political and social dynamics that shaped the Corps during this transformative era. The examination reveals insights into governance and administrative changes, highlighting the significance of the Prefectoral Corps in the broader context of Restoration history.

'Autogiro Pioneer' is an account of the life of Jack Richardson (1899-1987), based on his memoirs, edited by his son. In the 1930s he worked for Juan de la Cierva, the inventor of the Autogiro. He was the first person to obtain a commercial pilot's licence as an Autogiro pilot, and later the first fully- trained helicopter pilot in the British Army.