Bamber Gascoigne is renowned for his long tenure as the presenter of the television quiz show University Challenge. His work primarily explores theatre, art, and cultural history, often delving into detailed examinations of societal and artistic epochs. Gascoigne writes with a keen analytical insight, offering readers a compelling exploration of Western civilization's development. His legacy lies in his ability to make complex historical and cultural concepts accessible to a broad audience.
This comprehensive reference work provides all the answers to all the technical questions that constantly arise when trying to identify accurately any kind of print. Some 90 different techniques are described, as well as essential features of printing history and related matters such as colour separation.
Alfabetisk opslagsværk over engelske personer, begivenheder og begreber, såvel historiske som nutidige
A paperback edition of a book, previously published in 1971 by Cape, recounting the history of the six Moghul emperors who ruled India for nearly two hundred years. Contains 52 colour pages and 78 black and white illustrations.
This volume tells the story of Christianity through the individual men and women who shaped it. It is a story of colossal undertakings and spectacular successes as well as ferocious intolerance, greed and bloodshed. Bamber Gascoigne traces a clear path through a complicated history, exploring the motives, the passions, the fears and the achievements of the Christians. His approach is objective and he writes in a conversational style, focusing on moments of significant detail and a vast and varied cast of characters.
