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Asa Briggs

    Asa Briggs was a British historian renowned for his insightful studies of the Victorian era. His seminal trilogy, exploring its people, cities, and material culture, profoundly shaped historical perspectives on the nineteenth century. Briggs's work offers a deep understanding of this pivotal historical period.

    A Social History of England
    Victorian People
    Victorian Things
    Essays in Labour History. 1918-1939
    The History of Bethlem
    The History of Broadcasting in the United Kingdom: Volume I. The Birth of Broadcasting
    • 2024

      A British agent attempts to solve his friend's murder, but after running into bureaucratic red tape, he has no choice but to hire Jett Fox, an accomplished woman working as a spy for hire. Fox dives into the world of international crime as she encounters automotive and racing magnate Mickey Blaze, a woman with a dangerous secret and the prime suspect in the murder. Learning early on that Blaze is protected at the highest levels of government all over the world, Fox must use her skill and charisma to expose Blaze as a fraud. From a confrontation at a casino in Casablanca, to a treacherous street race in Los Angeles, the two women go toe to toe until one of them inevitably cracks under the pressure.

      Spy for Hire
    • 2023

      A vivid graphic novel adaptation of Macbeth, with Shakespeare's full, unabridged text.

      Macbeth
    • 2020

      The Sacred Overlap

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      In the quickly changing culture we live in, Christians must become mandorla people, who are capable of living naturally with grace and truth. When done well, we live in the sacred overlap, where heaven and earth come together and hold hands. When done faithfully, we live in this both/and reality as faithful witnesses in the way of Jesus.

      The Sacred Overlap
    • 2015

      The Second World War memoirs of the renowned historian, Asa Briggs. The book is a revelatory account of his life as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park, the Enigma machine and Hut Six.

      Secret Days
    • 2014

      In recent years, the impact of new experimental techniques (e.g., nuclear physics methods, availability of high-intensity light sources) as well as an increasing demand for atomic collision data in other fields of physics (e.g., plasma physics, astrophysics, laser physics, surface physics, etc.) have stimulated a renewed, strong interest in atomic collision research. Due to the explosive development of the various fields, scientists often even have dif ficulty in keeping up with their own area of research; as a result, the overlap between different fields tends to remain rather limited. Instead of having access to the full knowledge accumulated in other fields, one uses only the small fraction which at the moment seems to be of immediate importance to one's own area of interest. Clearly, many fruitful and stimulating ideas are lost in this way, causing progress to be made much more slowly than it could be. Atomic col lision physics is no exception to this rule. Although it is of basic interest to many other areas, it is mostly regarded merely as a (nonetheless important) tool by which to gain additional information.

      Fundamental Processes in Energetic Atomic Collisions
    • 2012

      Special Relationships

      People and Places

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The narrative explores the life of Lord Asa Briggs, a distinguished historian and Bletchley Park code-breaker, as he reflects on significant events that shaped his identity. It covers his formative years, the origins of his unique name, and his recruitment into the Intelligence Corps during wartime. Through personal anecdotes and relationships, Briggs offers an intimate look at his journey, highlighting the influences that have defined his remarkable career and contributions to history.

      Special Relationships
    • 2010

      Presents an overview of communication media and of the social and cultural contexts within which they emerged and evolved over time. This book describes media developments of the early 21st Century, including in particular the rise of social and participatory media and the globalization of media.

      Social History of the Media - From Gutenberg to the Internet 3E
    • 2007

      Marx in London

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Links the story of Marx's life in London to the places he lived and worked. This book is aimed at visitors who are interested in seeing the places with which he was particularly associated.

      Marx in London
    • 2002

      A Social History of the Media

      From Gutenberg to the Internet

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Written by two leading social and cultural historians, A Social History of the Media provides a masterful overview of communication media and of the social and cultural contexts within which they emerged and evolved over time. The authors retrace the complex and multiple paths of development, exploring the interrelations between communication media and other aspects of social life. The scope of this book is far-reaching, exploring the history of the different means of communication in the West from the invention of printing to the Internet. It deals with each constituent element in what came to be called 'the media' and discusses, among other things, the continuing importance of oral and manuscript communication, the rise of print, the relationship between physical transportation and social communication, and the development of electronic media. The book concludes with an account of the convergences associated with digital communication technology, the rise of the internet and the phenomenon of globalization. Avoiding technological determinism and rejecting assumptions of straightforward evolutionary progress, this book brings out the rich and varied histories of communication media. It will be an ideal text for students in history, media and cultural studies and journalism, but it will also appeal to a wide general readership.

      A Social History of the Media
    • 1999

      The Age of Improvement, 1783-1867

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      3.7(35)Add rating

      The book explores the notion that England's history is often oversimplified as a single narrative, neglecting the complex interplay of political and party histories. It emphasizes the importance of understanding social conditions, literature, and the arts as integral components of England's historical narrative, suggesting a more nuanced approach to studying the country's past.

      The Age of Improvement, 1783-1867