David Stafford es un historiador distinguido cuyas obras académicas se centran principalmente en la inteligencia británica y diversos aspectos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Su profundo interés en el espionaje y los servicios de inteligencia del siglo XX, con énfasis en el contexto británico, revela un meticuloso enfoque analítico. Los escritos de Stafford son valorados por su erudición y su capacidad para profundizar en temas complejos, ofreciendo a los lectores una perspectiva histórica cautivadora. Su extensa investigación y sus evaluaciones críticas lo establecen como una voz significativa en la historia militar y política.
When a woman's body is discovered, the husband that she was planning on leaving is immediately the chief suspect. But when Barrister Arthur Skelton is asked to represent the accused he suspects there's more to the victim's death...
An engaging and original account of 1921, a pivotal year for Churchill that had a lasting impact on his political and personal legacy After the tragic consequences of his involvement in the catastrophic Dardanelles Campaign of World War I, Churchill's political career seemed over. He was widely regarded as little more than a bombastic and unpredictable buccaneer until, in 1921, an unexpected inheritance heralded a series of events that laid the foundations for his future success. Renowned Churchill scholar David Stafford delves into the statesman's life in 1921, the year in which his political career revived. From his political negotiations in the Anglo-Irish treaty that created the Irish Free State to his tumultuous relationship with his "wild cousin" Clare Sheridan, sculptor of Lenin and subject of an MI5 investigation, this broad account explores the nuances of Churchill's private and public lives. This is an engaging portrait of this overlooked yet pivotal year in the great man's life.
Arthur Skelton, a celebrated barrister, agrees to defend Mary Dutton, dubbed 'The Collingford Poisoner' by the press. But Skelton soon discovers that all is not as it appears.
The True Story of the Special Operations Executive
In World War II the British created the Special Operations Executive to co-ordinate subversion and sabotage against the enemy, using disguise, deception, bribery, explosives, guerrilla warfare and assassination. This book tells the story of the men and women through their personal reminiscences
Exploring the concept of "apostolic grace," David Stafford provides insights into the heritage, ancestry, and culture that define the apostolic identity within the body of Christ. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of what it truly means to embody apostolic principles, emphasizing their significance in contemporary faith practices.
The book presents a captivating narrative intertwined with scholarly analysis, exploring complex themes and ideas. It offers readers a deep dive into its subject matter, blending engaging storytelling with rigorous examination, making it both informative and enjoyable. The combination of narrative and exegesis invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of the topics discussed, appealing to those interested in a thorough understanding of the subject.
A biography on Ronnie Lane, noted guitarist for both the Small Faces and the Faces.
The third title in Skelton's Casebook's, Skelton's Guide to Blazing Corpses draws you into the world of Arthur Skelton, esteemed barrister of the 1920s and 1930s.