Presents the biography of Napoleon who lived one of the extraordinary of all human lives. This book shows how after seizing power in a coup d'etat he ended the corruption and incompetence into which the Revolution had descended.
Robertsâ book follows in the tradition of recent scholarship that seeks to emphasize the importance of popular culture and the wealth of knowledge that can be gained through an analysis of the daily lives and practices of individuals....
Fresh ! offers a strong rationale for fresh expressions and pioneer ministries rooted in scripture and in the breath of the Christian tradition. This is tested against the realities of contemporary British culture and critiques of the notion of Fresh Expr...
Describes how 4 major figures shaped the strategy for the West during WWII, tracing the mutual suspicion and admiration they had for each other, as well as the disagreements and reconciliations they had along the way. Figures are: Roosevelt, Churchill...
The Bolshevik revolution of 1917 was one of the most important events of the 20th century. It has been studied from many angles, but never before from the visual perspective of postcards. This is a unique visual record capturing the fading splendour o...
"Excellent. This is a book that can be confidently recommended to anyone wanting to know about beating the odds of the welfare system and doing for self".
The bestselling historian writes a dual biography of the greatest opposing generals of their age. "A brilliant survey of warfare and character in the early years of the 19th century" Paul Johnson, "Sunday Telegraph".
By choosing Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, two totally opposite leaders - both in what they stood for and in the way in which they seemed to lead - award-winning historian Andrew Roberts examines the phenomenon of political and military leadership...