Hills and the Sea Summary
Hilaire Belloc

DEDICATION To the other man Mr Philip Kershaw There were once two men.  They were men of might and breeding.  They were young, they were intolerant, they were hale.  Were there for huma... Read more

The French-born English writer Joseph Hilaire Pierre Belloc (1870-1953) was a noted poet, historian, essayist, and novelist. Throughout his literary career he was concerned with the problems of social... Read more

In his time Hilaire Belloc enjoyed the same popularity with readers as George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, and G. K. Chesterton. He wrote poetry, fiction, history, travel pieces, and works on topogr... Read more

Hilaire Belloc is chiefly remembered for his controversial political opinions, often belligerent character, and strong allegiance to the Catholic Church. His deep feelings about the important politica... Read more