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This biography explains the motives behind Merkel's drive to remake Europe for the age of globalization, her economic role models and the experiences under communism that color her decisions. Through interviews with policy makers and Merkel confidants, the book reveals the behin…
This title presents a comprehensive collection of historiographical essays addressing the life and administration of the nation's 35th president
This title presents a comprehensive collection of historiographical essays addressing the life and administration of the nation's 35th president
Immaculately researched, abundantly illustrated and lucidly written, this biography is a treatment of actress and theatre manager Lena Ashwell.
Immaculately researched, abundantly illustrated and lucidly written, this biography is a treatment of actress and theatre manager Lena Ashwell.
It was 1941 and, just before her 18th birthday, Noreen received her call up papers, and was faced with either working in a munitions factory or joining the WRENS. She opted for the WRENS, but when one of her interviewers realized she spoke fluent French, she was directed to a go…
It was 1941 and, just before her 18th birthday, Noreen received her call up papers, and was faced with either working in a munitions factory or joining the WRENS. She opted for the WRENS, but when one of her interviewers realized she spoke fluent French, she was directed to a go…
It was 1941 and, just before her 18th birthday, Noreen received her call up papers, and was faced with either working in a munitions factory or joining the WRENS. She opted for the WRENS, but when one of her interviewers realized she spoke fluent French, she was directed to a go…
It was 1941 and, just before her 18th birthday, Noreen received her call up papers, and was faced with either working in a munitions factory or joining the WRENS. She opted for the WRENS, but when one of her interviewers realized she spoke fluent French, she was directed to a go…
'My mother thought I was working for the Ministry of Ag. and Fish.' So begins Noreen Riols' compelling memoir of her time as a member of Churchill's 'secret army', the Special Operations Executive.
'My mother thought I was working for the Ministry of Ag. and Fish.' So begins Noreen Riols' compelling memoir of her time as a member of Churchill's 'secret army', the Special Operations Executive.
Collection with new contributions to the debate from New Politics concerning the legacy of Rosa Luxemburg. Publishing Stephen Eric Bronner's essay 'Red Dreams and the New Millennium' along with the numerous responses to the piece, a new introduction, and an interview with Bronne…
The Ayatollah Khomeini was the most radical Muslim leader of this age. In transforming himself from a traditional Muslim theologian into the charismatic Iranian ruler who took on the world, Khomeini launched an Islamic revival movement that, with the collapse of communism, quick…
"Bestselling author of A Treasury of Royal Scandals Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year in this engrossing compendium of history's worst moments. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier S…
"Bestselling author of A Treasury of Royal Scandals Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year in this engrossing compendium of history's worst moments. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier S…
This book provides a detailed exploration of the relationships between individual architects, educators, artists and designers that laid the foundation and shaped the approach to designing new school buildings in postwar Britain. It explores the lifeand work of Mary Medd (ne Cro…