Chronicles the vibrant and passionate women who wrote for the 1890s journal The Yellow Book.
Jad Adams Book order
Jad Adams is a historian, author, and independent television producer with a specialization in radical figures of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and the 'decadence' of the 1890s. His work delves into the lives and minds of unconventional individuals who challenged the societal norms of their eras. Adams's writing is characterized by meticulous historical research and compelling narrative, transporting readers to fascinating periods of the past. He explores themes of social change, artistic movements, and the psychology of the outsider.
- 2023
- 2014
Women and the Vote
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Review from previous edition Impressive in its reach, authoritative in its meticulous research, Jad Adams's world history of women's enfranchisement takes his reader from early political and feminist stirrings in mid-19th- century Europe and America and up to the present day. Rebecca K. Morrison, Independent
- 2012
Kipling
- 218 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This work offers a nuanced examination of a polarizing literary figure, exploring the duality of admiration and disdain surrounding his legacy. It delves into the complexities of his contributions to literature, highlighting both the brilliance of his writing and the contentious aspects of his persona. Through critical analysis, the book invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of this influential author, providing insights into the reasons behind the strong emotions he evokes.
- 2011
A brand-new biography of the 'father' of modern India.
- 2011
Tony Benn a Biography
- 550 pages
- 20 hours of reading
The life story of one of Britain's most enduringly popular politicians.
- 2008
Hideous Absinthe
- 294 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Jad Adams looks at the myths of absinthe and examines its influence on the artistic movements of the nineteenth century. He considers the work of Degas, Manet, and Picasso, who painted what are now considered masterpieces depicting absinthe drinkers. He examines the mystery of van Gogh’s absinthe addiction and asks whether absinthe truly did contribute to the poetic vision of Verlaine, Rimbaud, and other writers. Amazon.com viewed 7/6/2020
- 2006
Pankhurst
- 185 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The narrative explores the transformation of a suffragist from a background of terrorism to active participation in social and political movements. It delves into her motivations, the challenges she faced, and her significant contributions to the fight for women's rights. Through her journey, the book highlights the complexities of activism and the evolution of her beliefs, providing a compelling look at the intersection of personal conviction and public action in the suffrage movement.