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Malcolm Brown

    Malcolm Brown is a celebrated military historian whose works delve into the intricacies of the First and Second World Wars. His expertise, honed through a career in military documentaries, allows him to offer readers profound insights into pivotal moments of the 20th century. Brown's writing style is noted for its accessibility and its ability to bring history to life for a broad audience. His contribution to popularizing military history is significant, bridging academic rigor with engaging narrative.

    The Imperial War Museum Book of 1914
    The Imperial War Museum book of the First World War
    Lawrence of Arabia
    Scapa Flow
    Spitfire Summer
    The Selected Letters
    • 2024

      Reading the Bible through Buddhist eyes ... Elijah the Prophet’s journey to enlightenment.

      Elijah the Bodhisattva
    • 2019

      Scapa Flow

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The story of Britain's greatest naval anchorage in two World Wars

      Scapa Flow
    • 2015

      Spitfire Summer

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The summer of 1940 was the most dangerous time Britain had experienced for many a century. The victorious German forces were ready to launch Operation Sealion, the invasion of Britain. Spitfire Summer tells of the struggle to prevent their success.

      Spitfire Summer
    • 2014

      Anglican Social Theology

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This volume, commissioned by a group of Bishops in hard-hit dioceses, looks to develop strong theological foundations for local social action initiatives by churches, especially for activists who are not familiar with the Church of England's tradition of social theology, developed by William Temple and others a century ago.

      Anglican Social Theology
    • 2014
    • 2010

      Tensions in Christian Ethics

      • 259 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book's purpose is to introduce the reader to questions in Christian ethics through a careful examination of the fundamental meta-ethical questions posed by the 'state we're in', whether understood as a new phase of modernity or as postmodernity.

      Tensions in Christian Ethics
    • 2005

      Lawrence of Arabia

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      A captivating visual biography of the first modern celebrity, told through his own photographs, desert paintings, drawings and ephemera, all supported by quotations from his own mesmerizing first-hand account of his experiences. Published to accompany a major exhibition at Londons Imperial War Museum opening in October 2005, this lavishly illustrated book takes us inside the mind of a man of extraordinary energy, ability and charisma.

      Lawrence of Arabia
    • 2004

      Australian Crime

      Chilling Tales of Our Time

      There is an undeniable fascination that draws people to the criminal mind. It is difficult to understand the motivation behind the monstrous acts perpetrated by the infamous Granny Killer' or behind the horrifying growth in the most disturbing of crimes - violence against children. It is easy, however, to remember the fear that gripped a nation at the time of the Truro murders. Malcolm Brown heads a team of journalists who have put together a wide-ranging picture of major crime in Australia. It is an enthralling account of the changing nature of crime through the years, a detailed case-by-case look at some of the most chilling events and colourful characters in our history.

      Australian Crime
    • 2004

      After the Market

      Economics, Moral Agreement and the Churches’ Mission

      • 321 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This book explores how churches can meaningfully engage with the dominant market economy, critiquing their often inadequate moral responses. It highlights the need for a renewed theological approach that addresses economic dilemmas, aiming for authentic Christian contributions to moral consensus in a diverse society.

      After the Market