Biography: historical, political and military

The essential guide to the life, thought, and legacy of Adam SmithAdam Smith (1723-90) is perhaps best known as one of the first champions of the free market and is widely regarded as the founding father of capitalism.

The first chronicle of Stalin's inner political and social circle-from a leading Soviet historianStalin was the unchallenged dictator of the Soviet Union for so long that most historians have dismissed the officials surrounding him as mere yes-men and political window dressing.

Constance Markievicz (1868-1927), born to the privileged Protestant upper class in Ireland, embraced suffrage before scandalously leaving for a bohemian life in London and then Paris.

A major new account of one of the leading philosopher-statesmen of the eighteenth centuryEdmund Burke (1730-97) lived during one of the most extraordinary periods of world history.

Josephine Roche (1886-1976) was a progressive activist, New Deal policymaker, and businesswoman.

How two extraordinary women crossed the Victorian class divide to put Christian teachings into practice in the slums of East LondonNellie Dowell was a match factory girl in Victorian London who spent her early years consigned to orphanages and hospitals.

Did America's fortieth president lead a conservative counterrevolution that left liberalism gasping for air?

The renowned scholar's epic dual biography of the 37th president and his powerful secretary of state: "e;A classic work of contemporary American history"e; (The Los Angeles Times).

A compelling biography of the legendary king, rebel, and poisoner who defied the Roman EmpireMachiavelli praised his military genius.

During the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Christian Church will take centre stage once again, as the established religion in England.

Superb.

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 2 BESTSELLER ** THE NEW YORK TIMES NO 1 BESTSELLER';More explosive, compulsive and gasp-inducingly, spine-tinglingly, mouth-dryingly, heart-poundingly thrilling than any fiction I have read for years, but it is all true' Stephen Fry';Mind-blowing.

Anastonishingly rich story.

Brilliantly gripping Sunday Times; Compelling Daily Mail; Heart-rending Sunday Telegraph; Excellent The Times;Engrossing Independent The UKs only war crimes trial took place in 1999 and had its origins in the horrors of the Holocaust, but only now inTheTicket Collector from Belarus?

Former Ronald Reagan advisor and bestselling author Michael K.

Michael Korda has delivered a jewel of a short life of Ulysses S.

An artful portrait of a complex, formative figure in American history and his turbulent era, from a New York Times-bestselling author.

The edited and abridged diaries of the 40th U.

From a veteran journalist and former 60 Minutes producer comes an intimate portrait of evangelicals, one of the most influential forces in America today, and the story of how this lapsed believer came to terms with his faith.

Americas most elite commando unit, the US Navy SEAL Team Six pulled off one of the most remarkable covert operations in military history when they infiltrated the secret hideout of Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan in the dead of night and killed the hated terrorist mastermind.

The first and only biography of the most controversial u.

A founding member of the Navy SEALs recounts the formation of that elite fighting force in this "e;honest, no-holds-barred"e; memoir of the Vietnam War (Richard Marcinko, author of Rogue Warrior).

A riveting portrait of President Bush as he broadens the war on terror overseas-and plunges into high-stakes political battles at home"e;They misunderestimated me,"e; George W.

Alexis de Tocqueville was among the first foreigners to recognize the potential of a new land called the United States.

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was perhaps the most dramatic single event of the Cold War and a major turning point in history.

This is not your father's warThis is Iraq, where a soldier's first duty is reinforcing his Humvee with sheet metal and sand bags.

According to Gigi Anders, when you’re a bride-to-be Jubana in America, or a Cuban Jewess in the US of A, you have to know you’re heading straight into the mondo-bizarro jaws of cross cultural hell.

While working on his second novel, John Sedgwick spiraled into a depression so profound that it very nearly resulted in suicide.

Ronald Reagan is hailed today for a presidency that restored optimism to America, engendered years of economic prosperity, and helped bring about the fall of the Soviet Union.

For nearly three decades political observers have sought to understand the complex relationship between Hillary Clinton's faith and her politics.

By far the most important figure in the history of the United States, George Washington liberated the thirteen colonies from the superior forces of the British Empire against all military odds, and presided over the production and ratification of a constitution that (suitably amended) has lasted for more than two hundred years.

The New York Times bestselling memoir of Ronald Reagan by his longtime aide and friend"e;These are memories of a friend and they span over the 35 years that I have known and loved Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

Based on extraordinary research: a major reassessment of Ronald Reagan's lifelong crusade to dismantle the Soviet Empire–including shocking revelations about the liberal American politician who tried to collude with USSR to counter Reagan's efforts Paul Kengor's God and Ronald Reagan made presidential historian Paul Kengor's name as one of the premier chroniclers of the life and career of the 40th president.

She is an uncompromising apologist for the right and a hater of all things left.

To America, he was a hero.

"e;Alexander's behavior was conditioned along certain lines -- heroism, courage, strength, superstition, bisexuality, intoxication, cruelty.

Who is Bill Clinton?

#1 New York Times Bestseller: The former CIA director's "e;remarkable"e; personal account of the mistakes and failures that led to 9/11 and the Iraq War (Bob Woodward, The Washington Post).

This biography of "e;the Protestant Galileo"e; and 16th century mathematician and astronomer reveals the spiritual nature of the quest of early modern science.

Captain Robert McGovern epitomizes all that is right and good in America.

In his memoir Counselor, Theodore C.

"e;Lyuba Vinogradova is a historian with a writer's dramatic eye.

'An absolute gem' Sunday Times'A mouthwatering history' The GuardianIn this delicious history of Britain's food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change.

Platinum Jubilee edition'Full of gems .

A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop.

The remarkable wartime diary of nurse Kathleen Johnstone'Warm, chatty and endlessly absorbing, this delightful diary brims with intelligence and humour.

Enter a world of ancient secrets, old money, new ambitions and the discovery of priceless treasure in this revelatory new biography.

From internationally bestselling author and retired FBI agent Joe Navarro, a ground-breaking look at the five powerful principles that set exceptional individuals apartJoe Navarro spent a quarter century with the FBI, pursuing spies and other dangerous criminals across the globe.

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022Craig Bromfield was just 13 years old when Brian Clough, on a whim, took him and his older brother Aaron in.