Matthew D\'Ancona Libros

This is political journalist Matthew d'Ancona's call to arms to challenge this age of political extremism, lazy populism and democratic torpor.

The narrative centers on the discovery and reevaluation of New Testament manuscript fragments acquired by Reverend Charles B. Huleatt in 1901. Initially overlooked at Magdalen College in Oxford, these papyrus pieces, part of the Gospel of Matthew, were thought to date from A.D. 180-200. However, scholar Carsten Peter Thiede's research revealed their true age to be around A.D. 60, suggesting a much earlier origin and raising important questions about the history of early Christian texts.

Welcome to the Post Truth era-- a time in which the art of the lie is shaking the very foundations of democracy and the world as we know it. The Brexit vote; Donald Trump's victory; the rejection of climate change science; the vilification of immigrants; all have been based on the power to evoke feelings and not facts. So what does it all mean and how can we champion truth in in a time of lies and 'alternative facts'? In this eye-opening and timely book, Post Truth is distinguished from a long tradition of political lies, exaggeration and spin. What is new is not the mendacity of politicians but the public's response to it and the ability of new technologies and social media to manipulate, polarise and entrench opinion. Where trust has evaporated, conspiracy theories thrive, the authority of the media wilt and emotions matter more than facts . Now, one of the UK's most respected political journalists, Matthew d'Ancona investigates how we got here, why quiet resignation is not an option and how we can and must fight back.

Are three scraps of papyrus long mouldering in an Oxford college the most sensational evidence of Christ on earth since the Turin Shourd.

Engaging psychological suspense ideal for fans of Nicci French and Sophie Hannah.

London can be as pitiless as it is bountiful. No one knows that better than Mia Taylor. From a gilded life of privilege to a shabby alternative health centre in London's East End in the space of weeks. The violent tragedy that propels Mia east also pitches her unwittingly into a bigger history, a modern legend of migration and change. Mia's new life brings her into contact both with a kaleidoscope of characters who inhabit the extraordinary city of London and the burning issues that will mould its future. Politics and racism, corruption and betrayal, poverty and decadence, all smoulder side by side as the capital blazes into the new millennium. Out of the ashes emerges Mia: a troubled, questing woman who hopes to find herself by going east.

When Cambridge graduate Nick falls in love with an American during a journey across California, he fails to realise the far-reaching consequences this short but passionate affair will have. Years later, still haunted by memories and regrets, he continues to receive regular 'coded' messages from the other side of the Atlantic.

Das Kreuz ist das mächtigste und am weitesten verbreitete Symbol der abendländischen Geschichte. Doch was wissen wir von seinen Ursprüngen? Carsten Peter Thiede und Matthew d'Ancona unternehmen eine abenteuerliche Entdeckungsreise: Sie folgen den Spuren Kaiserin Helenas, die sich im 4. Jahrhundert auf der Suche nach dem »wahren Kreuz« ins Heilige Land begab. Dabei stoßen sie auf viele unbekannte archäologische Spuren, vor allem aber auf das Fragment einer Holztafel, die einen Teil der Kreuzesinschrift trägt.

Objev evangelijního rukopisu z dob Ježíšových současníků a očitých svědků. Nález papyrusového fragmentu s Matoušovým evangeliem v oxfordské knihovně v roce 1994 se stal klíčovým pro datování Nového zákona. Jako reakce na četné dotazy vznikla kniha, která předkládá vzájemně se proplétající příběhy, týkající se papyrusu s Matoušovým evangeliem a lidí kolem něho. Ptá se, zda Matouš skutečně napsal evangelium, které nese jeho jméno. Uvažuje, kteří lidé je mohli číst jako první a jak se k nim asi dostalo. Kniha popisuje, jak se s papyrusem ve 20. století zacházelo, referuje o jeho prvním zveřejnění roku 1953 a o jeho novém datování o čtyři desetiletí později.