This author primarily engages with history and historiography, with early experiences in Wales sparking both an interest in the past and a sense of 'otherness.' As the Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University and the Gresham Professor of Rhetoric, his work is characterized by a deep understanding of historical processes and their narrative construction. His writings often explore the ways we interpret and comprehend history, emphasizing how it shapes our present. The author's approach to the past is thus not only informative but also reflexive, prompting readers to consider the nature of historical knowledge.
The latest New York Times bestseller from one of today's most inspiring writers. But then Al decides instead to take a walk - no ordinary walk, but one that would take him to the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. The people he encounters along the way and the lessons they share with him, will save his life - and inspire yours.
The final volume in Evans's masterly trilogy on the history of Nazi Germany traces the rise and fall of German military might, the mobilization of a people's community to serve a war of conquest, and Hitler's campaign of racial subjugation and genocide
Before Hitler seized power in 1933, Germany had been famous for its sophistication and complexity. So how was it possible for a group of ideological obsessives to re-mould it into a one-party state directed at war and race hate? This title explores how Hitler turned Germany from a vibrant democracy into a one-party state.
Driven by a deep desire to reclaim her culture and country, the protagonist is determined to fight for independence that was never truly given up. As government peace talks falter, she resolves to take drastic measures, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the struggle for freedom amidst the backdrop of revolution.
Throughout 1999, the International Tennis Federation is celebrating the centenary of the Davis Cup, the oldest team competition in tennis. In this text, Richard Evans tells the story of the Davis Cup, from its beginning as a match between the United States and Britain, to the late 1990s era.
Highly impressive ... chronicles a turbulent and confusing century with wonderful clarity and verve ... transnational history at its finest ... more complete but also much more fascinating than most histories of the period Gerard Degroot The Times
Set in the enigmatic Mallee region, the narrative unfolds layers of mystery and unexpected revelations. Characters navigate a landscape where appearances can be deceiving, challenging their perceptions and relationships. Themes of identity, truth, and the complexities of rural life are explored, revealing the hidden depths of both the land and its inhabitants. As the story progresses, the interplay between reality and illusion becomes a central focus, inviting readers to question what lies beneath the surface.
Vitriolic in its disgust, malevolent in its humour, dazzling in its invective, Entertainment pushes you places you'd rather not go, where life's more bearable on vodka and whizz, bogs are for shagging other blokes' birds and the pub singer's crap and he's your dad. You don't have to be drunk to be legless (but it helps). An outrageous novel by a young man who does know better. "A cheerful and resilient first novel... Funny, energetic, tender" Time Out Richard John Evans is a journalist on the Wales on Sunday newspaper. He took an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Glamorgan for which he received a distinction. He is currently working on his second novel about urban blight.
Written by Richard Evans, Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy: A passport to increased confidence, engagement and learning shares an approach that will help educators boost their pupils' emotional literacy, with the broader aim of nurturing a more grounded, engaged and intrinsically motivated child.
Richard Evans' brilliant book unfolds perhaps the single most important story of the 20th century: how a stable and modern country in less than a single lifetime led Europe into moral, physical and cultural ruin and despair.
The first book to explore in full the extraordinary story of how a British journalist risked his career to expose American explorer Frederick Cook, who claimed to be the first person to reach the North Pole, as a fraud
In the 1940s, a young generation of jazz musicians forged a new style out of the swing music of the 1930s. A new breed of players like Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, and Thelonius Monk transformed the jazz scene with advanced harmonies, complex syncopation and chord substitutions. Illustrated with photographs from the William Gottlieb collection, this book and sampler CD is a perfect introduction to this important era of jazz.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Noel Street comes a rich and all-too-human novel about the tragedy and triumph of love... Years ago, a sweet girl from Utah was swept off her feet by a handsome Italian. Today, the sweet girl from Utah is a wife and mother living in Italy. And she's about to be swept off her feet all over again...
A biographical study of Hitler's inner circle offers a new way to understand the horrors of the Nazi regime Why did so many Germans take part in the crimes of Nazi Germany? How did they come to support Hitler and follow him almost to the very end? For too long, the Nazis have been presented as little more than psychopaths or criminals. In his major new work, renowned historian Richard J. Evans makes use of a mass of recently unearthed new evidence to strip away the veneer of myth and legend from the faces of the Third Reich and present a more realistic view of Nazi perpetrators as human beings who were disturbingly like us. Evans offers rounded, fresh and often startling new portraits of the men and women who created and served Nazi Germany, beginning with Hitler himself and going on to encompass leading figures like Göring, Goebbels and Himmler, enforcers of Hitler’s orders such as Eichmann and Heydrich, propagandists like Leni Riefenstahl, low-level perpetrators such as the notorious Irma Grese and unknown sympathizers and fellow-travellers who helped the regime in myriad ways. Hitler’s People is a chilling, brilliantly written work which allows the reader to understand the texture and values of the Third Reich and just how far individuals will go when so many normal moral constraints have disappeared.
Alan Christoffersen, a once-successful advertising executive, wakes one morning to find himself injured, alone, and confined to a hospital bed in Spokane, Washington. Sixteen days earlier, reeling from the sudden loss of his wife, his home and his business, Alan left everything he knew behind and set off on an extraordinary cross-country journey.
In ruling against the controversial historian David Irving in his libel suit against the American historian Deborah Lipstadt, last April 2000, the High Court in London labeled him a falsifier of history. No objective historian, declared the judge, would manipulate the documentary record in the way that Irving did. Richard J. Evans, a Cambridge historian and the chief advisor for the defense, uses this pivotal trial as a lens for exploring a range of difficult questions about the nature of the historian's enterprise. For instance, don't all historians in the end bring a subjective agenda to bear on their reading of the evidence? Is it possible that Irving lost his case not because of his biased history but because his agenda was unacceptable? The central issue in the trial -- as for Evans in this book -- was not the past itself, but the way in which historians study the past. In a series of short, sharp chapters, Richard Evans sets David Irving's methods alongside the historical record in order to illuminate the difference between responsible and irresponsible history. The result is a cogent and deeply informed study in the nature of historical interpretation.
All the passion, drama, and beauty of tennis is captured in this most up-to- date comprehensive history from its early beginnings as a sport, the greatest matches ever played, to its global star players and personalities of present day. This volume is a must-read for tennis aficionados.
The biography explores the intricate history of a city, detailing its evolution from the microscopic world of bacteria to the governance of its leaders. It delves into the diverse influences and developments that have shaped urban life, providing a comprehensive narrative that intertwines public health, politics, and culture. Through this lens, the book offers a unique perspective on the complexities of urban identity and the forces that drive change within a city.
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Listening to the Music the Machines Make is the revolutionary story of electronic pop from 1978 to 1983, a true golden age of music. This definitive account explores how krautrock, disco, glam rock and punk inspired a new generation to rip up the rulebook and venture toward a new frontier of electronic music - one that laid the foundations for Hip-Hop, house, techno and beyond. Including an extensive collection of archive images throughout, Richard Evans's kaleidoscopic narrative draws on years of research, a plethora of archive press materials and the input of key figures, including Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure), Martyn Ware (The Human League, B.E.F., Heaven 17) and Daniel Miller (The Normal, Mute Records). From the gritty and experimental to the camp and theatrical, this book charts the careers and impact of electronic pop's earliest innovators and luminaries, from Devo, The Normal, Telex and Cabaret Voltaire to Soft Cell, Gary Numan, OMD, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode.
The idea that nothing happens by chance in history, that nothing is quite what it seems to be at first sight, that everything is the result of the secret machinations of malign groups of people manipulating everything from behind the scenes - these notions are as old as history itself. But conspiracy theories are becoming more popular and more widespread in the twenty-first century. Nowhere have they become more obvious than in revisionist accounts of the history of the Third Reich. Long-discredited conspiracy theories have taken on a new lease of life, given credence by claims of freshly discovered evidence and novel angles of investigation. This book takes five widely discussed claims involving Hitler and the Nazis and subjects them to forensic scrutiny: that the Jews were conspiring to undermine civilization, as outlined in The Protocols of the Elders of Zion; that the German army was 'stabbed in the back' by socialists and Jews in 1918; that the Nazis burned down the Reichstag in order to seize power; that Rudolf Hess' flight to the UK in 1941 was sanctioned by Hitler and conveyed peace terms suppressed by Churchill; and that Hitler escaped the bunker in 1945 and fled to South America. In doing so, it teases out some surprising features that these, and other conspiracy theories, have in common
Written at a time of scepticism about our ability to learn from the past, this work reveals why history is possible and necessary. Quashing the claims of postmodern historians who deny the possibility of any realistic grasp of history, Evans explains the dangers of losing a historical perspective.
The last thing Gordon needs this week is an abuse of political power.
The narrative follows an individual's relentless battle against political corruption, highlighting the challenges and moral dilemmas faced in the pursuit of justice. As he navigates a web of deceit and power, the protagonist uncovers deep-seated corruption that threatens the integrity of his community. The story explores themes of courage, resilience, and the impact of one person's determination to effect change in a flawed system.
Euthanasia, a Black Pope and Politics collide in this intense thriller
In a gripping thriller, themes of euthanasia intertwine with the intrigue of political maneuvering and the enigmatic figure of a Black Pope. As tensions rise, the narrative explores moral dilemmas and the dark undercurrents of power, leading to a compelling clash of ideologies that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
The story revolves around two individuals caught in a tragic event that alters their lives irrevocably. As they grapple with the consequences, their only hope for justice lies in the hands of lawyer Anna Booth. The narrative explores themes of regret, accountability, and the quest for redemption, raising the question of whether Anna will take up their cause or if their fate is beyond her control.
Anita uncovers political corruption; will she survive to tell the story?
Anita Devlin, a political journalist, stumbles upon a covert scheme to topple the Gerrard government, putting her career and safety at risk. As she navigates the dangerous waters of exposing the conspiracy, she must confront the personal and professional consequences of her decision to blow the whistle. The story explores themes of integrity, courage, and the high stakes of political intrigue.
The narrative centers on William John MacKay, a controversial figure who shaped policing in New South Wales for thirty years until 1948. Known for his fearlessness and brilliance, MacKay played a dual role as both a reformer of the police force and a perpetrator of corruption, including framing innocent individuals. His tenure saw significant events, such as the crackdown on organized crime and the confrontation with the New Guard. Through MacKay's story, the book delves into the intricate dynamics of police power and the tumultuous history of Australian law enforcement from the 1920s to the post-war era.
Um 1830 aus Indien eingeschleppt, wurde die Cholera zur Geißel Europas. Ihre Herrschaft war schon fast gebrochen, da demonstrierte sie in Hamburg noch einmal ihre todbringende Macht: In nur sechs Wochen fielen ihr im Spätsommer 1892 über 10.000 Bewohner der Hansestadt zum Opfer.§Richard Evans Geschichte der Tragödie gilt als Meisterwerk: Er läßt das lebendige und facettenreiche Bild einer Stadt entstehen, in der sich Tradition und Moderne so unheilvoll verschränkten, daß politische, soziale und ökologische Probleme zur Katastrophe führten.§
Der Abschluss des großen Standardwerks Im abschließenden Band der Trilogie „Das Dritte Reich“ widmet sich Richard Evans der Zeit des Zweiten Weltkriegs und damit Aufstieg und Fall der deutschen Militärmacht: Von den schnellen Siegen zu Beginn des Krieges bis zur bedingungslosen Kapitulation im Frühjahr 1945, von der totalen Mobilisierung der Deutschen bis zur Bombardierung deutscher Städte und massenhaften Flucht, von der Ghettoisierung und Deportation der europäischen Juden bis zu ihrer Ermordung in den Vernichtungslagern. Mit dem Überfall auf Polen begann im Spätsommer 1939 der Zweite Weltkrieg. Richard Evans schildert den Verlauf und die entscheidenden Schlachten des Krieges – vom Westfeldzug, der Luftschlacht um England bis zur Einkesselung der deutschen Truppen in Stalingrad und der Ardennenoffensive im Winter 1944/45. Er nimmt aber auch den Alltag der Deutschen in den Blick, deren Leben nach den anfänglichen Siegen zunehmend von militärischen Niederlagen, Entbehrungen und Luftangriffen geprägt war, und fragt, wie es gelingen konnte, eine verschworene „Volksgemeinschaft“ zu schaffen, die bereit war, bis zum bitteren Ende zu kämpfen. Schließlich steht im Zentrum des Buches der Mord an den europäischen Juden. Die sogenannte „Endlösung“ war integraler Bestandteil von Hitlers Plänen zur Eroberung von „Lebensraum“ und zur „rassischen“ Neuordnung Europas. Ausstattung: mit zahlreichen Abbildungen
Ein Geschichtsbuch wie gemacht für unser post-faktisches Zeitalter Nichts in der Geschichte passiert zufällig, alles ist Ergebnis geheimnisvoller Machenschaften - diese Vorstellung ist so alt wie die Geschichte selbst. Gerade jetzt, in Zeiten von Populismus und Fake News, finden Verschwörungstheorien immer mehr Anhänger und treten nirgendwo offensichtlicher zutage als in den revisionistischen Geschichtserzählungen über das Dritte Reich. Von den »Protokollen der Weisen von Zion«, über die »Dolchstoßlegende«, den Reichstagsbrand und Rudolf Heß' »Friedensangebot« an die Briten bis zu Hitlers Flucht aus dem Bunker zerlegt der renommierte Historiker Richard Evans die fünf einflussreichsten Legenden des Dritten Reichs höchst unterhaltsam und mit forensischer Genauigkeit und erkennt darin überraschende Muster.
Richard J. Evans: "Kneipengespräche im Kaiserreich". Stimmungsberichte der Hamburger Politischen Polizei 1892 bis 1914. Rowohlt Verlag, Reinbek 1989. 426 Seiten, kt., 18,80 DM
Wer sie in die Welt gesetzt hat und wem sie nutzen – Von den »Protokollen der Weisen von Zion« bis zu Hitlers Flucht aus dem Bunker
Ein Geschichtsbuch wie gemacht für unser post-faktisches Zeitalter Nichts in der Geschichte passiert zufällig, alles ist Ergebnis geheimnisvoller Machenschaften - diese Vorstellung ist so alt wie die Geschichte selbst. Gerade jetzt, in Zeiten von Populismus und Fake News, finden Verschwörungstheorien immer mehr Anhänger und treten nirgendwo offensichtlicher zutage als in den revisionistischen Geschichtserzählungen über das Dritte Reich. Von den »Protokollen der Weisen von Zion«, über die »Dolchstoßlegende«, den Reichstagsbrand und Rudolf Heß' »Friedensangebot« an die Briten bis zu Hitlers Flucht aus dem Bunker zerlegt der renommierte Historiker Richard Evans die fünf einflussreichsten Legenden des Dritten Reichs höchst unterhaltsam und mit forensischer Genauigkeit und erkennt darin überraschende Muster.
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»Beeindruckend und scharfsinnig: Die umfassendste Geschichte der verhängnisvollen Epoche des Dritten Reiches, die jemals geschrieben wurde« Ian Kershaw Im ersten Band seiner gefeierten Trilogie zum Aufstieg und Fall des Dritten Reiches zeigt Richard J. Evans, wie die Folgen des Ersten Weltkriegs, die Schwäche der Weimarer Republik und die Weltwirtschaftskrise der nationalsozialistischen Bewegung den Weg zur Macht ebneten. Er widmet sich der moralischen und physischen Zerstörungskraft dieser politischen Bewegung, und schildert eindrücklich, wie die neuen Machthaber in den Jahren 1933 und 1934 die NS-Gewaltherrschaft gefestigt haben. Ausstattung: mit zahlreichen Abbildungen und 14 Karten
Helfer und Vollstrecker: Das Dritte Reich in 24 Porträts
Der Sunday-Times-Bestseller von NS-Experte Sir Richard Evans über Hitlers Helfer und Vollstrecker - von Paladinen wie Göring, Goebbels, Himmler bis zu Propagandisten wie Riefenstahl und Handlangern wie Irma Grese und Paul Zapp Wer waren die Nazis? Verfolgten sie kriminelle Absichten, oder waren sie »gewöhnliche Deutsche«? Was brachte sie dazu, furchtbare Gräuel gegen wirkliche oder eingebildete Feinde zu begehen oder zu billigen? Warum waren so viele Deutsche an den Verbrechen beteiligt? Wie kam es, dass sie Hitler fast bis zum Ende folgten? Der renommierte Historiker Richard J. Evans zeichnet oft verblüffend neue Porträts der Männer und Frauen, die NS-Deutschland schufen und ihm dienten, angefangen bei Hitler über Paladine wie Göring, Goebbels und Himmler bis zu Exekutoren wie Eichmann und Heydrich, Propagandisten wie Leni Riefenstahl, Täter wie die berüchtigte KZ-Aufseherin Irma Grese und unbekannte Sympathisanten und Mitläufer, die das Regime auf vielfältige Weise unterstützten. Evans hilft die Struktur des Dritten Reiches besser zu verstehen und zeigt auf, wie weit Einzelne gehen, wenn der moralische Kompass abhandengekommen ist.
Podtitul: od Bismarcka do roku 1933 Monografie rekapituluje mocenský vzestup nacistického hnutí od vystoupení ideových předchůdců tohoto směru v 19. století po rok 1933. Shrnutí zrodu a vývoje myšlenky na vybudování Třetí říše od časů Bismarckova impéria přes 1. světovou válku a Výmarskou republiku až po nacistický nástup k moci. Britský historik se pokouší najít odpověď na otázku, jak se mohlo nacistům podařit vybudovat v Německu ve velice krátké době bez jakéhokoli odporu velice silnou diktaturu jedné politické strany.
Kompletní historie jedné z nejděsivějších epoch dvacátého století Dějiny Třetí říše od nástupu A. Hitlera k moci v r. 1933 do počátku 2. světové války v r. 1939. Charakteristika budování totalitního režimu a vývoje německé společnosti v období příprav na válku. Konstituování systému vlády jedné strany. Vnitropolitický vývoj - likvidace opozice, demagogická sociální politika, rasová "očista" společnosti, unifikace kultury a duchovní orientace národa, hospodářská strategie zaměřená na přípravu války. Expanzivní strategie zahraniční politiky. Práce navazuje na titul Nástup Třetí říše od stejného autora.
Myšlienka, že v dejinách sa nič nedeje náhodou, že všetko je výsledkom tajných machinácií nepriateľských skupín, ktoré všetko manipulujú zo zákulisia, je stará ako história sama. V 21. storočí pritom popularita konšpiračných teórií narastá, sú prejavom nerozumu a odmietania kritického myslenia. Zároveň sme dnes svedkami nového nárastu fašistických, radikálne pravicových a populistických hnutí a názorov. Neprekvapí preto, že tieto dva fenomény sú prepojené. Konšpiračné teórie sú, a vždy boli, neoddeliteľnou súčasťou fašistického myslenia. Inak to nie je ani pri najradikálnejšej forme fašistickej ideológie, nacizme. Profesor sir Richard J. Evans preto postavil otázku vzťahu konšpirácií a nacizmu do centra svojho bádania. Výsledkom je kniha, ktorú držíte v rukách. Renomovaný historik v nej prináša výsledky svojho dlhoročného výskumu a nekompromisne vyvracia mnohé mýty, legendy a polopravdy. Hitler a konšpirácie je kniha o výmysloch, klamstvách a prekrútených faktoch. Dielo jedného z najvýznamnejších súčasných svetových historikov ponúka tvrdý pohľad na našu nepokojnú dobu plnú konšpirácií a alternatívnych „faktov“.
Filmovou hvězdu Marilyn Monroe neustále sžíral pocit, že žije na okraji Hollywoodu a že ji tamní společnost nikdy nepřijala za svou. Štěstí nenašla ani po boku muže, který by odpovídal jejím snům. Své partnery však neustále udržovala v takovém napětí a nejistotě, že jí nikdy nemohli plně důvěřovat. Byla přirozeným talentem, který se marně pokoušel najít sám sebe. Od jejího předčasného odchodu ze života v roce 1962 se neustále objevují nejrůznější konspirační teorie, které rozebírají pozadí její smrti. Tyto spekulace však poněkud zapomínají na to, že byla především nesmírně talentovanou herečkou a přitom velice křehkou ženou. Kniha doplněná dvaceti písněmi je příběhem chudého děvčátka Normy Jean, z níž vyrostla světově obdivovaná hvězda a symbol ženskosti Marilyn Monroe.
