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The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War Austerlitz, Borodino, Waterloo: his battles are among the greatest in history, but Napoleon Bonaparte was far more than a military genius and astute leader of men. Like George...

Tony Brooks was unique. He was barely out of school when recruited in 1941 by the Special Operations Executive (SOE), the wartime secret service established by Churchill to 'set Europe ablaze'. After extensive training he was parachuted into France in July 1942 - being among the first (and...

Brought to you by Penguin. In six weeks in 1940, France was over-run by German troops and surrendered. One junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. At that moment...

In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, his fourth volume to explore “the hinges of history,” Thomas Cahill escorts the reader on another entertaining—and historically unassailable—journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago. In the...

« John Brennan est l’un des plus grands patriotes que j’aie jamais rencontré. Lorsque j’étais Président, il a été l’un de mes plus proches conseillers et amis. Et vous comprendrez pourquoi en lisant ses mémoires. » Barack Obama Et pourtant, dès son élection, Donald Trump virera...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains.' These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has stirred vigorous debate ever since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau...

Future War and the Defence of Europe offers a major new analysis of how peace and security can be maintained in Europe: a continent that has suffered two cataclysmic conflicts since 1914. Taking as its starting point the COVID-19 pandemic and way it will inevitably accelerate some key global dynamics already in play, the book goes on to weave history, strategy, policy, and technology into a compelling analytical narrative. It lays out in forensic detail the scale of the challenge Europeans and their allies face if Europe's peace is to be upheld in a transformative century. 

The thrilling story of the Bonnot Gang, a band of anarchist bank robbers whose crimes terrorized Belle Ã?oque Paris, and whose escapades reflected the fast-paced, dizzyingly modern, and increasingly violent period on the eve of World War I. For six terrifying months in 1911-1912, the citizens...

Who was the real Marie-Antoinette? She was mistrusted and reviled in her own time, and today she is portrayed as a lightweight incapable of understanding the events that engulfed her. In this new account, John Hardman redresses the balance and sheds fresh light on Marie-Antoinette's story. Hardman shows how Marie-Antoinette played a significant but misunderstood role in the crisis of the monarchy. 

Why Has Nationalism Come Roaring Back? Trump in America, Brexit in the U.K., anti-EU parties in Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, and Hungary, and nativist or authoritarian leaders in Turkey, Russia, India, and China -- Why has nationalism suddenly returned with a...

In the fall of 2008, fifteen of the world's leading economists--representing the broadest spectrum of economic opinion--gathered at New Hampshire's Squam Lake. Their goal: the mapping of a long-term plan for financial regulation reform.The Squam Lake Report distills the wealth of insights from the ongoing collaboration that began at these meetings and provides a revelatory, unified, and coherent voice for fixing our troubled and damaged financial markets.

There is renewed interest in socialism in the US and the UK, particularly among young people. Who are these new socialists? Why now? In The Socialist Awakening author John B. Judis, who brilliantly explained the rise of populism and nationalism in his two most recent books, The Populist...

Un podcast sur les coulisses des affaires publiques ! Pour moi, les affaires publiques ne sont pas qu’un métier : c’est une passion. Je veux vous faire découvrir ceux qui façonnent nos politiques publiques. En quelques mots : Couloir et Tribune, c’est l’occasion de plonger au cœur des décisions qui nous concernent. Chaque épisode, je rencontre un professionnel pour qu’il partage son quotidien, ses défis et sa vision de l’avenir. Un format court, direct et authentique, sans jargon inutile 🌟. Pourquoi l’écouter ? – Parce que vous entendrez des témoignages inédits, ...

⚽ Le football raconté par ceux qui le vivent. 🎙️ Au programme : des réactions à chaud sur l'actu Ligue 1 et Coupe d'Europe, des interviews vérité avec joueurs, entraîneurs et entrepreneurs du sport, et les coulisses business que les médias classiques ne racontent pas. 🇫🇷 Équipe de France • Ligue 1 • Ligue des Champions • Premier League • Liga • Serie A • Mercato • Coupe du Monde • Football Business ⭐ Le Podcast Football Club sur Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, YouTube et toutes les plateformes d'écoute — extraits et débats en direct sur Instagram, ...