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Was Tony Blair a visionary, impatiently looking ahead, or a leader trapped by his past: Labour's vote-losing 1980s and the dominance of Margaret Thatcher? Was the party's move to the right under Blair necessary in order for them to win, or could they, after 18 years of Tory rule, have afforded to be more daring, more left-wing, than their leader wished to recognise? In Steve Richards' short, provocative and highly engaging new biography, he argues that Blair was often the opposite of what we remember him being.

¿Qué pasó con Nevenka tras el «caso Nevenka»? Nevenka Fernández se convirtió en una figura pública por ser la primera mujer en conseguir una sentencia condenatoria por acoso sexual en el ámbito laboral contra un político, convirtiendo el caso que lleva su nombre en un hito histórico de la lucha contra la violencia de género en España. Nevenka tuvo que enfrentarse no solo al proceso judicial, sino también a un fuerte rechazo social y mediático, lo que la llevó, en 2001, a abandonar España.

In questo nuovo libro, Antonio Caprarica, insieme ai panni di più amato cronista della famiglia reale inglese, veste quelli di lucido investigatore, compiendo un viaggio nel tempo tra le molte manifestazioni di un alone di malasorte che sembra avvolgere davvero, e da sempre, i detentori del titolo del Galles.

Dara Shukoh -- the emperor Shah Jahan's favourite son, and heir-apparent to the Mughal throne prior to being defeated by Aurangzib -- has sometimes been portrayed as an effete prince, incompetent in military and administrative matters. But his tolerance towards other faiths, and the myths and...

L'auteur et journaliste golfique, Rick Reilly, connaît Donald Trump depuis plus de trente ans. Il a partagé des parties avec lui et réalisé pour ce livre plus d'une centaine d'interviews avec des joueurs professionnels ou amateurs, des employés ou des caddies. Grâce à une foule d'anecdotes, vous apprendrez ses techniques de triche acquises dès l'université, comment intimider vos voisins, les conseils municipaux, vos prestataires… ou faire du business et multiplier en un instant la valorisation de vos parcours de golf.

Bruce Fanjoy was enjoying retirement with his family in his lovely house in Manotick. Then his member of Parliament, Pierre Poilievre, became leader of the Conservative Party of Canada with the support of the people who had occupied Ottawa during the 2022 truckers convoy. Someone had to stand up to him but nobody wanted to. After much consideration, Fanjoy threw his hat into the ring. This is the story of his campaign to unseat the man so many assumed would be prime minister.

The Second Emancipation, the second work in a trilogy from bestselling author Howard W. French about Africa's pivotal role in shaping world history, underscores Adam Hochschild's contention that French is a "modern-day Copernicus." The title―referring to a brief period beginning in 1957 when dozens of African colonies gained their freedom―positions this liberation at the center of a "movement of global Blackness," with one charismatic leader, Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972), at its head.

A radical new examination of Malcolm X that shows how the iconic figure was always dedicated to a global movement for Black liberation Malcolm X is one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century. Across countless films, documentaries, and books, we have come to know him as a violent and...

She wore a simple sari and lived among the poorest of the poor, yet her name became known in every corner of the globe. Mother Teresa: 10 Facts About the Saint of the Gutters is a powerful and accessible portrait of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century — a woman whose life defied borders, politics, and even the expectations of faith. Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje, far from the slums of Kolkata with which she would later become synonymous, Mother Teresa’s early years were shaped by personal tragedy and a fierce devotion to service.

The Death of Rodolfo–The Bicycle Boat. A raw, unscripted investigation into my father’s life—from Haiti to the legacy I could never escape.

Step into the extraordinary life of John Adams, America’s second president, passionate patriot, and one of the most influential Founding Fathers. This compelling biography explores Adams’ remarkable journey from his early days as a brilliant lawyer in Massachusetts to his pivotal role in the American Revolution, where his bold advocacy for independence helped shape the birth of a nation.

''Te amo como el canto del cisne'', fueron las últimas palabras con las que mi papá, el expresidente de México, Adolfo López Mateos, se despidió por última vez de mi mamá, Angelina Gutiérrez Sadurni, la jovencita de la cual se enamoró catastróficamente, con la cual se casó por la iglesia y tuvieron dos hijos, mi hermano Adolfo y yo.

Gennem syv år fulgte han den danske kronprins som en skygge. Fem skridt efter ham, men i tankerne altid to foran. Hele tiden parat til at træde frem og tage kuglen, hvis den skulle komme. I bogen fortæller Jesper Lundorf om at nedkæmpe sin modstander uden kamp, om krisestyring og konflikthåndtering. Og om altid at forvente det uventede.

Dall'incontro con William al fastoso matrimonio, dalla nascita dei tre figli alle tante occasioni in cui ha concretizzato il suo impegno a favore dei bambini e delle persone che soffrono di disagi psichici, dal burrascoso rapporto con i cognati Harry e Meghan fino al toccante annuncio della malattia. Un gesto, quest'ultimo, che non solo ha cancellato d'un colpo i pettegolezzi, ma ha anche messo in luce il suo coraggio e la sua umanità, avvicinandola ancor di più alla gente comune.

Quando entrambi sono ancora membri del Partito Socialista, prima della Grande Guerra, Mussolini trova già nel futuro segretario un tenace oppositore, senza sapere che, in seguito, proprio lui, soprannominato "tempesta" dai compagni di partito, diventerà un ostacolo insormontabile per la sua sfrenata ambizione. Il loro antagonismo si rinnova un decennio dopo e culmina il 30 maggio 1924, nell'aula della Camera, dove Matteotti denuncia le violenze perpetrate dagli squadristi fascisti durante le ultime elezioni che hanno portato Mussolini alla guida di un governo di coalizione.

Desde los años de su compromiso político juvenil en defensa de la República y a lo largo de su prolongado exilio, la política jamás dejó de nutrir la reflexión filosófica de María Zambrano (1904-1991), enlazándose con algunos de los motivos más persistentes y profundos de su pensamiento: la libertad y su indisoluble vínculo con la necesidad; la democracia concebida como un ejercicio de la formación plena de la persona; la diferencia sexual y su dimensión simbólica; la condición natal y la vulnerabilidad inherente a la existencia humana.

Hedgewar chronicles the untold story of the enigmatic founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), whose vision for India's cultural revival continues to shape the nation's socio-political landscape. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this biography traces Hedgewar's...

From the acclaimed author of What the Ermine Saw and Behaving Badly, a portrait of Victoria Woodhull, a celebrated and maligned 19th-century businesswoman and activist, and a leader in the fight for women’s suffrage and labor reforms. In 1894, a remarkably self-possessed American woman, with...

La vie de Charles de Gaulle est comme un fil tendu qui nous relie au XIXe siècle finissant, nous fait comprendre les tragédies du XXe siècle et ouvre sur celles que demain nous réserve. Dans une brève allusion à son enfance, l'auteur des Mémoires de guerre évoque « une certaine fierté anxieuse » qu'il éprouvait à l'égard de la France.

Winston Churchill was no ordinary statesman. He was a man of action and contradiction, of resilience and recklessness, of soaring vision and stubborn conviction. Winston Churchill: A Legacy of Leadership by Jasmine Dyggan offers an unflinching yet reverent portrait of one of history’s most fascinating and polarising figures. Across ten meticulously researched chapters and a compelling final conclusion, this biography journeys through the personal and political evolution of Churchill’s extraordinary life—from his early military escapades to his twilight years as a national icon.