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Battle for the Falklands
Av Max Hastings, Simon Jenkins
Häftad, 2022
209 kr
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'Excellent' – Financial Times'Stirring, impressively detailed' – Time magazineThe Battle for the Falklands is a thoughtful and informed analysis of an astonishing chapter in modern British history from journalist and military historian Sir Max Hastings and political editor Simon Jenkins.Ten weeks. …
Short History of London
The Creation of a World Capital
E-bok, 2019
108 kr
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'Fascinating and timely. Required reading for every developer, planner or councillor who holds London in trust today' Griff Rhys Jones'Accessible, clear and readable' Rowan Moore, The Observer________________________LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by …
Europe’s 100 Best Cathedrals
Inbunden, 2021
334 kr
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READERS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BOOK!"Simon Jenkins has provided a feast for both eyes and mind in this sumptuously illustrated guide to Europe's greatest cathedrals" John Barton, author of A History of the Bible"As ever, Simon Jenkins is here the best sort of guide …
Short History of London
The Creation of a World Capital
Häftad, 2020
160 kr
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LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre …
Short History of England
Häftad, 2018
138 kr
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From the invaders of the dark ages to the aftermath of the coalition, one of Britain's most respected journalists, Simon Jenkins, weaves together a strong narrative with all the most important and interesting dates in a book that characteristically is as stylish as it is authoritative.A Short …
Short History of Europe
From Pericles to Putin
Häftad, 2019
160 kr
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Discover the history of Europe - from the Dark Ages to present day - by the author of the bestselling A Short History of EnglandEurope is an astonishingly successful place. But it would take volumes to tell its story, right? Wrong. From warring peoples to peace, wealth and freedom, Andrew Jenkins …
Cathedrals
Masterpieces of Architecture, Feats of Engineering, Icons of Faith
Inbunden, 2022
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
311 kr
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The acclaimed best-selling author and popular historian explores the history of Europe via its cathedrals.Beautifully illustrated with color photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of the history of Western civilization showcases the cathedral’s central role in the European imagination. A …
Thatcher and Sons
A Revolution in Three Acts
E-bok, 2006
108 kr
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The history of Britain in the last thirty years, under both Conservative and Labour governments, has been dominated by one figure - Margaret Thatcher. Her election marked a decisive break with the past and her premiership transformed not just her country, but the nature of democratic leadership. In …
Short History of Europe
From Pericles to Putin
E-bok, 2018
108 kr
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Discover the history of Europe - from the Dark Ages to present day - by the author of the bestselling A Short History of EnglandEurope is an astonishingly successful place. But it would take volumes to tell its story, right? Wrong. From warring peoples to peace, wealth and freedom, Andrew Jenkins …
Short History of Europe
From Pericles to Putin
Ljudbok, 2018
145 kr
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of A Short History of Europe written and read by Simon Jenkins. Europe is an astonishingly successful place. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author Simon Jenkins grippingly tells the story of its evolution from warring peoples to peace, wealth and …
Short History of America
From Tea Party to Trump
Inbunden, 2025
280 kr
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The global powerhouse that is the United States of America is younger even than the British Museum, Guinness and the flushing toilet. In 2026 it will celebrate its 250th birthday. How did this vast land, long inhabited by diverse indigenous cultures, come to be dominated by English speakers? How …
Village in Britain
And Why Place Matters
Inbunden, 2026
274 kr
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A sweeping history of the British village, both rural and urban, which makes a compelling case for why we need to protect our local communities, from bestselling author Simon Jenkins'Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions' Rory Stewart We are a nation of …
Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations
A beautiful book showcasing the UK's most impressive train stations and British architecture
E-bok, 2017
147 kr
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Discover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller'This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book' Chris EvansIt is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, …
Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations
Häftad, 2021
181 kr
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Discover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller'This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book' Chris EvansIt is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, …
Short History of London
The Creation of a World Capital
Ljudbok, 2019
171 kr
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Brought to you by Penguin. LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand …
Europe’s 100 Best Cathedrals
A beautiful guide to European history through its architecture
E-bok, 2021
170 kr
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READERS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BOOK!"Simon Jenkins has provided a feast for both eyes and mind in this sumptuously illustrated guide to Europe's greatest cathedrals" John Barton, author of A History of the Bible"As ever, Simon Jenkins is here the best sort of guide …
Jumble Sales of the Apocalypse
Häftad, 2017
175 kr
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‘What do you do when the Second Coming is scheduled for next Wednesday? . . . Assemble at your nearest church? Make sure you’ve got clean underwear on? Confess those last sins? Send some goodbye texts to unbelieving friends? Take Paracetamol in case the rapture gives you the bends?’Those and other …
Battle for the Falklands
A definitive history of the conflict
Av Max Hastings, Simon Jenkins
E-bok, 2012
252 kr
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'Excellent' – Financial Times'Stirring, impressively detailed' – Time magazineThe Battle for the Falklands is a thoughtful and informed analysis of an astonishing chapter in modern British history from journalist and military historian Sir Max Hastings and political editor Simon Jenkins.Ten weeks. …
England's Cathedrals
Häftad, 2025
195 kr
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The author of the magisterial England's Thousand Best Churches turns his eye to England's cathedrals, with fascinating, personal - and often funny - insight into their history and their place in English lifeEngland's cathedrals are the nation's glory. They tower over its landscape, outranking …
Battle for the Falklands
Av Max Hastings, Simon Jenkins
Häftad, 1984
360 kr
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"Must be read by all our military people and anyone who wants to find out what really happened on the Falkland Islands." -James M. Gavin
Landlords to London
The Story of a Capital and Its Growth
Häftad, 2012
267 kr
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Landlords to London was originally published in 1975, the first book by Simon Jenkins, later to be editor of the London Evening Standard and the Times, and in 2008 the Chairman on the National Trust. The book is a collective biography of the men who mapped out the metropolis of London as we see it …
Landlords to London
The Story of a Capital and its Growth
E-bok, 2012
177 kr
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Landlords to London was originally published in 1975, the first book by Simon Jenkins, later to be editor of the London Evening Standard and the Times, and in 2008 the Chairman on the National Trust. The book is a collective biography of the men who mapped out the metropolis of London as we see it …
Mission Accomplished?
The Crisis of International Intervention
E-bok, 2015
259 kr
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Why do politicians send troops to foreign soil, to fight battles they rarely win? Is it old-fashioned imperialism tainted with a crusader complex? Or is the West a partisan for the helpless? The fall of the Soviet Union left the West aimless. With no conflicting dogma to reinforce its sense of …
Mission Accomplished?
The Crisis of International Intervention
E-bok, 2015
273 kr
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Why do politicians send troops to foreign soil, to fight battles they rarely win? Is it old-fashioned imperialism tainted with a crusader complex? Or is the West a partisan for the helpless? The fall of the Soviet Union left the West aimless. With no conflicting dogma to reinforce its sense of …
Great Leeds Pub Crawl
Häftad, 2015
223 kr
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Join the Yorkshire Evening Post's award-winning beer writer Simon Jenkins on a criss-cross pub crawl through Leeds, calling in at dozens of popular watering holes.Along with descriptions of the beers, pubs and adventures the author encounters along the way, The Great Leeds Pub Crawl also contains …
Short History of British Architecture
From Stonehenge to the Shard
Häftad, 2025
155 kr
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'Provocative, elegant, intriguing - Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions and encouraging you to look at British architecture in a new light' Rory StewartThe story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a …
Short History of British Architecture
From Stonehenge to the Shard
E-bok, 2024
125 kr
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'Provocative, elegant, intriguing - Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions and encouraging you to look at British architecture in a new light' Rory StewartThe story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a …
Short History of British Architecture
From Stonehenge to the Shard
Ljudbok, 2024
178 kr
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Brought to you by Penguin. The architecture of Britain is an art gallery all around us. From our streets to squares, through our cities, suburbs and villages, we are surrounded by magnificent buildings of eclectic styles. A Short History of British Architecture is the gripping and untold story of …
Short History of America
From Tea Party to Trump
E-bok, 2025
125 kr
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‘Jenkins sets about his task with infectious enthusiasm and draws out all the most important themes in America’s 250-year history' The TimesIn the two hundred and fifty years since its foundation, the United States of America has grown to become the world’s richest and most powerful union. How did …
Short History of America
From Tea Party to Trump
Häftad, 2026
160 kr
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‘Jenkins sets about his task with infectious enthusiasm and draws out all the most important themes in America’s 250-year history' The TimesIn the two hundred and fifty years since its foundation, the United States of America has grown to become the world’s richest and most powerful union. How did …
