Christopher Sandford Ordre des livres

A kaleidoscopic social history of the year that shaped the modern world

This book delves into the significant bond between a renowned U.S. president and Great Britain, highlighting the historical context and personal dynamics that shaped their relationship. It offers insights into diplomatic strategies, cultural exchanges, and the impact of this alliance on international relations during a pivotal era. Through detailed analysis, the narrative reveals how this connection influenced both nations and contributed to shaping modern geopolitics.

This book tells the story of the extraordinary link between actual murder and the greatest detective story writer of all time.

The first dual biography of Surrey and England 'spin twins' Jim Laker and Tony Lock, who helped their county and Test teams to an unparalleled run of dominance in the 1950s. Besides their peerless achievements on the field, the two men had little in common, although both courted controversy. This is the full story of the pair's uneasy partnership.

The classic biography of the Rolling Stones - updated for their 60th anniversary

A fresh account of one of history's most notorious con artists by an acclaimed biographer

The life and times of the great Middlesex and England wicketkeeper-batsman John 'JT' Murray. A treasure trove of cricketing stories is recounted by Murray, who describes in droll anecdotal detail the great Tests, tours and the parade of celebrities, sporting and otherwise, that he encountered in 25 years as a professional sportsman.

The Second World War through the eyes of the leading British cricketers of 1939.

The dramatic story of the 1918 Zeebrugge raid and the men who volunteered in their hundreds for this suicidally dangerous mission, based on first-hand accounts.

Timely exploration of an iconic US president's close relationship with Great Britain