In this first new biography for over 60 years, Roy Hattersley looks back over the remarkable life and enduring influence of John Wesley, leader of the second English reformation and the founder of the Methodist church. číst celé
Exploring the life of a lesser-known Liberal British Prime Minister, this biography delves into his political career, personal challenges, and the impact he had on British history. It reveals the complexities of his character and the significant events during his tenure, shedding light on his contributions and the political landscape of his time. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, the book uncovers the legacy of a leader who shaped policies yet remained largely overlooked in historical narratives.
As with Hattersley's THE EDWARDIANS, this is a brilliant, masterly and richly detailed reassessment of the social and political landscape of a pivotal period - the interwar years
Buster's diaries offer a floor-level insight into the aromatic world of the man-owning dog. Buster stepped into the limelight in April 1996 after an incident with a goose in St James' Park, a goose which happened to belong to the Queen. Pursued by the press ever since he has sought solace in writing. He details the absurdities of his life with The Man - Roy Hattersley - who clearly wants to be a dog but lacks the necessary qualities. The blood of the tundra wolves roars through Buster's veins and demands he hold strong views on the role and status of the fin de siecle dog. Buster's Diaries expose the truth about such man-made fallacies as diet, discipline and exercise. They also extol the joys of human-ownership and are written with the wit and style that is expected of his amanuensis.
A charming, first-person celebration of England and Englishness by our foremost politician-turned-writer, out now in paperback
Roy Hattersley's classic childhood memoir, with a new Introduction and Epilogue. Roy discovers that his parents weren't married and re-visits the scene of his childhood. schovat popis
With the help of previously unpublished material from the Chatsworth archives, The Devonshires reveals how the dynasty made and lost fortunes, fought and fornicated, built great houses, patronised the arts and pioneered the railways, made great scientific discoveries, and, in the end, came to terms with changing times.
A brilliant biography of one of our greatest politicians, from the highly acclaimed Roy Hattersley, out now in paperback
Edwardian Britain is the quintessential age of nostalgia, often seen as the last long summer afternoon before the cataclysmic changes of the twentieth century began to take form. The class system remained rigidly in place and thousands were employed in domestic service. The habits and sports of the aristocracy were an everyday indulgence. But it was an age of invention as well as tradition. It saw the first widespread use of the motor car, the first aeroplane and the first use of the telegraph. It was also a time of vastly improved education and the public appetite for authors such as Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling and E. M. Forster was increased by greater literacy. There were signs too, of the corner history was soon to turn, with the problematic Boer War hinting at a new British weakness overseas and the drive for Votes for Women and Home Rule for Ireland pushing the boundaries of the social and political landscape. In this major work of history, Roy Hattersley has been given exclusive access to many new documents to produce this magisterial new appraisal of a legendary age.
Doran, Amanda-Jane, Punchlines - 150 years of humorous writing in Punch. London, HarperCollins, 1991. 26cm. XII, 371 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Excellent, close to new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes work by authors / comedians such as: John Bentjemen / Mary Dunn / Graham Greene / Melvyn bragg / Stevie Smith / William Boyd / Robert Graves / etc.
