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A short and vivid biography, which deconstructs the Napoleonic myth and reveals the reality of his rule. 'Written with his customary verve and certainty' Andrew Roberts, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Written with great wit and panache, this biography also has
A classic study of the Jews by a best selling author. In this critically acclaimed book, Paul Johnson delves deep into the 4,000-year history of the Jews: a race of awe-inspiring endurance, steadfast homogeneity and loyalty and, above all, the belief that
"Johnson revels in all the wicked things these great thinkers have done...great fun to read." -- New York Times Book Review A fascinating portrait of the minds that have shaped the modern world. In an intriguing series of case studies, Rousseau,
Siden det moderne gennembrud for hundrede og halvtreds år siden har såkaldt moderne livstolkninger bestræbt sig på at fortrænge kristendommen og det grundlag, som de moderne samfund hviler på. Uden at støde på bemærkelsesværdig modstand. Sekulære og ateis
From New York Times bestselling author Paul Johnson, "a very readable and entertaining biography" ( The Washington Post ) about one of the most important figures in modern European history: Napoleon Bonaparte In an ideal pairing of author and su
From century to century, the meaning of "modernity" constantly evolves. In this insightful and fascinating book, Paul Johnson argues that modern times as we know them began on May 29, 1919, when photographs of a solar eclipse confirmed the truth
A comprehensive look at inequalities and why they matter There is a widespread sense throughout the developed world that progress towards a better society has stalled. Many countries, including the UK, have experienced persistent economic stagnation accom