'The stoic, detached, empirical, hard-boiled, penetrating, realist mind of James Burnham is something to behold, to admire, to emulate' - National Review¿¿¿¿¿A classic work of political theory and practise, this book makes available an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States: Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. In addition, there is a long section on Machiavelli himself.James Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.
Julian Bream is recognised as one of the world's leading guitarists, some would say the greatest. He was certainly for many years Britain's senior ambassador as a guitarist and lutenist, touring more widely and more frequently than almost any other artist in the international arena.Bream also did incomparable work in the recording studio to establish both the guitar and the lute as concert instruments. Not content with his unique status as a performer, however, Julian Bream has always been actively concerned with new music - commissioning works from a stream of leading contemporary composers.Surprisingly for a man of his international reputation, Julian Bream was his own secretary. He planned his own concerts, made his own travel arrangements, drove himself around, checked his own lighting and carried his own baggage. At the same time, he was an avid amateur cricketer and country gardener - growing his own fruit and vegetables all year round.In 1981 this intriguingly self-contained man agreed to share some of the load. Tony Palmer travelled with him in Europe and America over several months, drawing out from the essentially private Julian Bream his views on his art and on his position in the world of music. The result is Julian Bream: a Life on the Road, where the Maestro discusses the history of his beloved guitar and its role as a solo instrument, as well as his relationships with giants of contemporary music. With self-deprecating wit, he gives a unique insight into all that he then felt about his life on the road: where he was going, what good he believed he did, why he carried on, how he 'did it' - the guitar, the lute, touring, recording, commissioning, 'the old musicke racket', his home. Daniel Meadows accompanied them, and his beautiful photographs add to this unusual and exhilarating picture of a self-made man - who built, out of nothing, his own unrivalled status as a man of music.The re-publishing of Palmer's acclaimed book - for so long out-of-print and thus a much sought-after collector's item - will be welcomed by music lovers and guitar aficionados around the world.Praise for Julian Bream: A Life on the Road:'An immensely revealing series of snapshots. I don't think I've ever heard a musician being so frank about what it means to make a life in music' - Nathalie Wheen, BBC'Immensely informative, conversational, light-hearted and intentionally deprecatory. Fascinating and extremely entertaining' - Classical Music Weekly'This book is a brilliant vindication of the craft of the interviewer. It's remarkably frank, warm and clear-headed about a man who has too few self-delusions for his comfort' - Michael Oliver, The Gramophone'There is no better account of what it is like to be a touring concert artist' - PunchTony Palmer is a British celebrated and multi-award-winning filmmaker, music journalist and author.
In this retelling of one of America's greatest scandals, Kate Braithwaite brings Nancy Randolph's extraordinary story to vivid and memorable life. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Emilia Hart, Kristin Hannah, Philippa Gregory, Stephanie Dray and Stacey Halls
The trip of a lifetime turns into the perfect nightmare. THE PERFECT COUPLE is a gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan, Daniel Hurst, Hailey Smith, Shari Lapena and Shalini Boland.
HEAR HER SCREAM is a fast-moving, terrifying thriller. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and T. M. Logan.
THE BRAND NEW GRIPPING, ACTION-PACKED SPY THRILLER WITH A SHOCKING TWIST.October 1957 The war-torn Socialist Republic of Great Britain seethes with unrest.Thomas Fairburn, British-born KGB officer is summoned to London by Britain's security leader, Kim Philby. Philby tasks Fairburn with a dangerous mission: uncover the high-level officials aiding a dissident author's defection to the USA.Who would risk their lives to help a mere novelist, and why?With just two weeks before Russia's First Secretary of the Communist Party, Khrushchev arrives in London. Fairburn must discover if the Americans have infiltrated the heart of Communist Britain.But as Fairburn delves deeper, he uncovers a terrifying secret - a revelation that could unleash Soviet tanks and firing squads on the streets of London . . . And change the course of British history.This unmissable alternative historical thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Rory Clements, Len Deighton, C.J. Sansom, Ken Follett, Philip Kerr and Brian Klein.
Book 5 in the Harry Rose series, Tempest Glory covers the desperate final months of WWII, as the fighting draws to its bitter and bloody end.
MEET DR WILLIAM GILBERT IN THIS ENTHRALLING ELIZABETHAN HISTORICAL MYSTERY.16th Century England.Dr William Gilbert enjoys the company of one of his more accomplished patients, a Jewish-born Christian convert now living in the Domus.But when the man is found dead, hanging from an impossibly high beam, William is suspicious.Hampered by the prejudice of those around him, William sets out to ensure the mystery of his friend's death is solved. He is joined in this pursuit by Johane Sheldon, a clever and beautiful woman who is the dead man's only living relative.Is this mystery a step too far even for the inestimable skills of Dr Gilbert?Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom, Iain Pears, S.W. Perry, Andrew Taylor, S.G. MacLean, Ian Morson, and David Penny.PRAISE FOR LEONARD TOURNEY:¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fascinating look into another era.' Robyn B.¿¿¿¿¿ 'This series is a delight and not to be missed.' Steve H.¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant book, couldn't put it down. One to re-read.' Anne R.WILLIAM GILBERT MYSTERIESBOOK 1: THE CUCKOLD'S BRIDEBOOK 2 THE KINDNESS OF WITCHESBOOK 3: SOLOMON'S GOLD
Discover a brand new historical naval adventure from the bestselling author of the Scarlett Fox series. Based on the true exploits of HMS Kingfisher, this thrilling novel is perfect for fans of John Drake and Patrick O'Brian.
This is a revised version of M. J. Trow's classic biography of an ancient and unforgettable hero.'I am Spartacus' ranks among the most famous lines in Hollywood, with its image of the man's comrades prepared to die in his place in the Kirk Douglas film. And die they did; not the actors but the real army of Spartacus, crucified in their thousands along the Appian Way that leads to Rome.Spartacus: The Myth and the Man is a revised version of M. J. Trow's original biography, the first to be written in English, of a legend who has become all things to all men. He has been the focus of a ballet and an opera. Karl Marx called him 'the finest fellow in ancient history' and a communist group in 1920s Germany tried to topple the Weimar government in his name.The humble slave from Thrace (today's Bulgaria) became a gladiator, led a revolt and took on the greatest military system in history - Rome. The Romans were understandably anxious to erase him from history, so key facts about the man are hard to come by. What we do know is that he fought not one, but six Roman armies and beat them all before his final defeat.Thoroughly researched and impressive in its breadth, Spartacus: The Myth and the Man will please readers with an interest in ancient history.Praise for Spartacus: The Myth and the Man:'Puts the fascinating story of Spartacus and his rebellion into its historical context in great detail. I really enjoyed it' - Amazon review'If you're interested in Ancient Rome, or really enjoyed the Kirk Douglas epic, this book is fascinating. It highlights how the Spartacus story has been used and misused down the centuries and attempts to put flesh on the bones of the story' - Amazon reviewM. J. Trow is a historian, biographer and crime novelist. His books include the well-known Lestrade and Maxwell series as well as non-fiction such as Who Killed Kit Marlowe? and Vlad the Impaler. Originally from Wales, he now lives on the Isle of Wight.
This is the story of a British icon: Boudicca - humiliated widow of Prasutagus - who led British tribes into rage-fuelled war with the Roman Empire.Boudicca is a legendary figure today, as the mother determined to avenge her ravaged children and the warrior who rose up to protect her land from the assault of a rampaging enemy. Many identify with her as an icon of womanly strength; she has even been described as a Margaret Thatcher without the handbag. Yet what of the true woman behind the legend? Did she really draw together a disparate tribal nation against a ruthless Roman occupier? And if so, how? In Boudicca: The Warrior Queen, MJ Trow strips away modern and ancient myths to reveal the flesh-and-blood woman who terrified Rome.In the summer of AD 60 Boudicca united several British tribes and led them in revenge attacks on the Roman towns of Colchester, London and St Albans, burning and destroying with a ferocity that has left a permanent scar on the archaeological landscape. Many people died in the flames of Roman settlements and, had the Iceni and their allies not been defeated, the entire course of British history would have been altered.This book takes us on a journey through the Roman archives, the archaeological record and Celtic mythology to a new understanding of Boudicca - the warrior queen who took on the might of the greatest power of the ancient world and very nearly won. it is required reading for all with an interest in British and/or ancient history.MJ Trow is a historian, biographer and crime novelist. His books include the well-known Lestrade and Maxwell series as well as non-fiction such as Who Killed Kit Marlowe? and Vlad the Impaler.His son, Taliesin Trow, who provided the archaeological focus for Boudicca: The Warrior Queen, is a graduate in history and archaeology whose other works include Sir Martin Frobisher: Seaman, Soldier, Explorer.
Aran Islands, 1898. Rose O'Neill learns that her beloved brother Donal has died fighting in the Spanish-American war. The news is followed by Donal's comrade-in-arms, Adam Blakely, who arrives a month later on Kilronan's scenic shores. He's come to return Rose's letters. Letters that Adam has re-read a hundred times. Two weeks stretch into two glorious months, then Adam's father falls ill, and he's summoned home to New York. He leaves Rose with the memory of a beautiful night and the promise of marriage. Yet Rose's eighteenth birthday comes and goes, and she doesn't hear a word. Unable to ignore the child growing inside of her, she leaves the only home she's ever known, clutching Adam's address. But in New York's crowded harbor, she's met with a cruel awakening. Penniless, pregnant, and alone in a foreign city, Rose must ford through sweatshops, Lower East Side tenements, and personal tragedy, before she can let go of her first love and hope for a second chance with a good, steady man. Then, just as Rose makes peace with her past, changes nobody could have foreseen threaten to topple the life for which she has sacrificed so much.
In this glamorous historical spy novel, a savvy socialite embroils herself with international spies, Nazi sympathisers, the king of England, and his American mistress.
In sixteenth century England, fear of witchcraft abounds. But witches are not the only source of evil, as Dr William Gilbert will discover ...When Dr William Gilbert is caught in an Essex snowstorm, his life is saved by a strange, wolf-like dog. Taken in by the strange family that owns the animal, he is nursed back to health in an eerie, isolated building with a terrible history, where the cries of a child echo through the corridors at night.Having recovered, William is very pleased to leave the Old Priory, but equally grateful to the husband, wife and daughter that saved him. So, when the women are accused of witchcraft and seem certain to be burned, he feels duty-bound to help them, despite the dire warnings of his own father.To the people of sixteenth-century Essex, witches are everywhere and to associate with them is destruction.Nevertheless, William is driven to seek justice for his saviours, and as he delves into the case, discovers there there is evil at play, of a type far worse than any invented tale of witchcraft. But can he prove that, before the next victim dies, and the innocent burn?The Kindness of Witches is a welcome addition to Leonard Tourney's acclaimed Dr William Gilbert series of mysteries; it is a compelling and immersive murder-mystery that will delight readers already familiar with the lead character, as well as those who enjoy high-quality historic crime novels.
Games in Londinium is a meticulously researched detective story set in the ancient Empire.
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