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Stephen Inwood

    El Dr. Stephen Inwood, tras veintiséis años como profesor de historia en colegios y universidades, se convirtió en escritor profesional. Su formación académica moldea profundamente su obra literaria, que a menudo se adentra en intrincados contextos históricos. Destaca por desenterrar narrativas ocultas y reinterpretar el pasado de maneras cautivadoras y perspicaces. Su escritura ofrece a los lectores una lente distintiva a través de la cual comprender las fuerzas que han dado forma a nuestro mundo.

    The Leeds Pals
    A History of London
    The Man Who Knew Too Much
    • The Man Who Knew Too Much

      The inventive life of Robert Hooke, 1635 - 1703

      • 546 páginas
      • 20 horas de lectura

      Focusing on an unsung hero of modern science, the narrative explores the unique and eventful journey of this remarkable figure. Through a series of intriguing events, the book highlights their significant yet often overlooked contributions to scientific advancement, shedding light on their struggles, achievements, and the impact of their work on the field. The story serves to celebrate the legacy of this individual, offering insights into the challenges faced by those who work behind the scenes in the pursuit of knowledge.

      The Man Who Knew Too Much
    • A History of London

      • 1136 páginas
      • 40 horas de lectura

      Stephen Inwood has written a compelling and comprehensive history of this incredibly unique and complicated city, from the fires and plundering of latterday Londinium to the frenetic art, music and politics of London's last 30 years. This is the updated paperback edition. "Inwood's book has it all, so much so that, coming to the end, the reader wants to start over again." - "Sunday Times". "An utterly winning work, erudite yet entertaining...This is a wonderful book." - "Financial Times". "Inwood proves himself a heroic reader, absorbing and filtering all that is to be known about a city for which he has a genuine and abiding affection." - "Daily Telegraph". "As sprawling and richly textured as London itself." - "Independent".

      A History of London
    • The story of the Leeds volunteers who went to War in 1914.

      The Leeds Pals