Matthew Fforde Book order

The book addresses the growing epidemic of loneliness in contemporary society, particularly in the West, highlighting its impact on individuals who suffer from 'lonely modernity.' It proposes a novel initiative to combat this issue through pastoral care for loneliness, aiming to counteract the effects of the decline of Christian culture. By introducing a new social ministry, the author seeks to provide support and connection for those grappling with isolation and unhappiness in today's world.

The choice of weapons used by armies has often been determined as much by politics, the machinations of the arms industry and a race to innovate, as it has by military expediency.

The early 20th century saw a tremendous growth of collectivist activity in the UK, with the formation of "new" Liberalism, the Labour Party and trade unions. This account of the Conservative Party's response to the collectivist challenge describes how the Right sought to halt the new growth.