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White Paper: Infantas as Brides in European Royal Diplomacy—and Whether the Alliances Held

Posted on December 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary From the late medieval period through the 18th century, the daughters of Iberian monarchs—infantas of Spain (and similarly in Portugal)—were among Europe’s most valuable diplomatic assets. Their marriages were not primarily “romantic unions,” but instruments designed to (1) … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Typology of Property Rights in Persons: Historical, Legal, and Moral Perspectives

Posted on November 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper presents a typology of property rights that people have claimed, exercised, or theoretically could hold in other human beings. It explores the full spectrum of these rights—ranging from overt ownership, as in slavery, to partial or symbolic … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Reigniting The Spark

Posted on September 21, 2020 by nathanalbright

Reigniting The Spark: Why Stable Relationships Lose Intimacy, And How To Get It Back, by Dr. Bruce Chalmer [Note: This book was provided free of charge by TCK Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Swear To God

Posted on March 16, 2018 by nathanalbright

Swear To God:  The Promise And Power Of The Sacraments, by Scott Hahn It should be noted that I have read quite a bit from this author [1], and my feelings about the author are mixed.  His writing shows, as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Lies That Bind

Posted on May 15, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Lies That Bind And The Truth That Sets You Free, by Dr. Deborah Waterbury [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Adams PR Group.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In reading this book I had … Continue reading →

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Book Review: At Love’s Bidding

Posted on December 9, 2015 by nathanalbright

At Love’s Bidding, by Regina Jennings [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.] This is a book, and an author, who knows her audience well. With a novel set in … Continue reading →

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