Colin Jones Books

1973 wurde der Fotograf Colin Jones von der Sunday Times mit einer Fotoreportage über das Black House, ein Wohnheim für junge schwarze Einwanderer, beauftragt. Nach und nach gewann er dabei das Vertrauen der Bewohner, das ihm ungewöhnlich intensive und unverblümte Fotos ermöglichte. Sie bilden den Mittelpunkt dieser einzigartigen fotografischen Dokumentation. Die Fotos wurden ursprünglich 1977 in einer gefeierten Ausstellung in der Londoner Photographers' Gallery gezeigt und werden nun erstmalig in ihrer Gesamtheit in Buchform veröffentlicht.

Focusing on urban economic change, this book offers a practical approach to real estate economics and public policy. It presents a unique framework that explores the underlying causes and effects of urban transformation, providing valuable insights for real estate investors and policymakers. By analyzing the interplay between urban dynamics and economic strategies, it aims to enhance understanding of how public policy influences real estate markets.

A magisterial overview of the creation, extension and adaptation of the palace of Versailles and its environs, and an exploration of the myth of Versailles from Louis XIV to the present day.

Focusing on the Revolutionary period from 1787 to 1799, this book offers detailed and accessible factual information. It covers significant events, key figures, and pivotal moments that shaped the era, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of the American Revolution and its aftermath.

The collection features articles dictated to Colin Jones, known as The Happy Medium, by his Spirit Guides through automatic writing. It explores spiritual insights and revelations, offering readers a unique perspective on the eternal plan and the guidance provided by higher entities. The work invites contemplation on the nature of existence and the connections between the spiritual and physical realms.

This book offers a detailed examination of charity and poor relief practices from 1750 until the Restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. It explores the socio-economic factors that influenced charitable actions and the evolution of welfare systems during this transformative period in history. Through historical context, the author highlights the interplay between social policies and the needs of the impoverished, providing insights into the changing attitudes towards charity and the role of government in supporting the needy.

Focusing on the treatment of the poor in France from the seventeenth to the early nineteenth centuries, the book explores various institutions such as hospitals, poorhouses, military infirmaries, and reformatories for prostitutes. It delves into the distinct roles these establishments played in addressing poverty and social issues, highlighting the evolution of charitable practices and societal attitudes toward the marginalized during this period.

Focusing on the evolution of Scottish housing policies and legislation, this volume was inspired by the thirtieth anniversary of Shelter Scotland. It offers a comprehensive overview of the developments in housing issues, reflecting on the challenges and changes within the Scottish context since its initial publication in 2001.

'Colin Jones knows as much about eighteenth century France as any man alive, and in this study he brings together his prodigious learning and robust curiosity to produce a book that should bring a smile to even the most sullen scholarly face ... Jones tells [his] tale with tremendous insight and wit, drawing on his knowledge of an astonishing array of disciplines and sub- disciplines, from the history of medicine to the history of art. Darrin M. McMahon, American Historical Review

The day of 9 Thermidor (27 July 1794) is universally acknowledged as a major turning-point in the history of the French Revolution. Maximilien Robespierre, the most prominent member of the Committee of Public Safety, was planning to destroy one of the most dangerous plots that the Revolution had faced.