An English historian and writer, he focuses on popular history, particularly concerning the British Empire. His works are known for their engaging style and deep insights into pivotal periods and aspects of the empire. Having transitioned to full-time writing, he meticulously examines historical events and their ramifications. His contributions can also be found in prominent British newspapers and literary reviews.
The narrative chronicles James Lawrence's remarkable achievement of completing 100 triathlons in 100 days, showcasing his extraordinary endurance and determination. It offers motivating insights and practical lessons on pushing personal limits and overcoming challenges, encouraging readers to pursue their own seemingly impossible goals.
A compelling history of Britain's complicated and compromised relationship with China between the start of the Opium Wars in 1839 and the transfer of power in Hong Kong in 1997
Accompanying CD includes audio performances and backings.
The American Dream is founded upon the ideological belief that ‘you can be anything you want to be’, regardless of your current class position, and is one of the most emotive, pervasive and ideologically embedded concepts championed by American citizens. Providing contemporary insight into the American Dream via the critical lens of soccer – the world’s pre-eminent sport but still a minority interest in the US – this book challenges the notion that America is different, exceptional or unique in the global order, either in real socio-economic-political terms or in perceived cultural terms. Soccer and the American Dream offers an overview of soccer in the US and uses case studies to explore the motives of American university students in undertaking a soccer scholarship, considering the impact of family, social class and career development upon social mobility and upon the game itself. Providing a fascinating new insight into the nexus of sport, education, culture and society, this is a topical resource for students, scholars and practitioners across the fields of soccer, higher education, youth sport, sports development, sports coaching and sport management.
War and the British People - from Roman military occupation to the Gulf War two thousand years later.
This songbook will get you singing and strumming from the very first lesson, with tunes that you'll really want to play. Starting with just the open strings, and progressing at a steady pace to more challenging pieces with several chords and chord changes, you'll soon be playing your ukulele in all sorts of styles.
Offering insightful reflections and articles, this book guides leaders in self-assessment and personal development. It emphasizes finding healthy growth strategies, encouraging a mindful approach to leadership that fosters resilience and adaptability. Through practical advice and thought-provoking content, it aims to enhance leadership effectiveness and promote a balanced mindset.
The book offers a reprint of a classic originally published in 1874, preserving its historical significance and literary value. It provides readers with a glimpse into the past, showcasing the language, themes, and societal norms of the time. This edition is ideal for those interested in vintage literature, offering a chance to explore the original context and style of the author’s work.
How in a hundred years Europeans coerced Africa into their various empires - and how Africa decolonised itself.