Boris Johnson Livres

Officier, correspondant de guerre, ecrivain, pilote d'avion, depute, Premier ministre, Winston Churchill (1874-1965) est l'une des grandes figures du xxe siecle. Boris Johnson retrace le parcours etonnant de cet homme politique hors du commun, qui a mis en place le debut de l'Etat-providence, refuse tout compromis avec Hitler et aussi recu le prix Nobel de litterature. L'auteur explore la personnalite d'un etre original et courageux, au temperament de joueur capable de prendre tous les risques, dote d'une extraordinaire capacite de travail et d'une ambition phenomenale. Une biographie passionnee et divertissante. Tout est expose avec un art consomme de la narration, une etonnante richesse de documentation et un solide bon sens dans les conclusions. Francois Kersaudy, Le Figaro litteraire. C'est vivant, drole et, pour finir, completement churchillien: grave, loufoque et impossible a lacher. Gilles Martin-Chauffier, Paris Match.

Focusing on the vibrant tapestry of London’s history, this book highlights the lives of notable Londoners who exemplify the city's ingenuity, diversity, and creativity. Through a relay of personalities, it showcases how these individuals have shaped the enterprise and character of London, offering an engaging and dynamic perspective on the city's rich heritage.

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill factor', the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the 20th century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsised reality, he portrays a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breathtaking eloquence, matchless strategising, and deep humanity.

London is special. For centuries, it has been amongst the greatest cities of the world. But a city is nothing without its people. This sparkling new history of London, told through a relay-race of great Londoners shows in one, personality-packed book that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of London are second to none.

Focussing on how the Romans made Europe work as a homogenous civilisation and looking at why we are failing to make the EU work in modern times, this is an authoritative and amusing study from bestselling author Boris Johnson.

First published as Johnson's Life of London, now released with new material following Jubilee and Olympic celebrations in 2012. This updated history of London shows that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of the city are second to none...

Boris Johnson offers a humorous and candid exploration of British culture, manners, and morals through his distinctive lens as the Mayor of London. His writing combines wit with a passionate critique of societal norms, providing an entertaining perspective that reflects both his frustrations and observations about contemporary British life.

Seventy-Two Virgins is a comic political novel, with similar appeal to Stephen Fry or Ben Elton, written by one of Britain's most popular politicians. It is Boris Johnson's first novel. To much fanfare, the American President is on an inaugural visit to the Houses of Parliament. Our hero, a hapless MP on a bicycle, gets caught up in the ferocious security arrangements. A stolen ambulance runs into trouble with the Westminster Parking Authorities. A man, born in Lebanon but going by the name of Jones, manages to persuade his way through the barriers. The best sharpshooter in the United States is enlisted and stationed on the roof of the building adjoining Westminster Hall. Henry VIII's tennis ball gets caught up in the melee. These disparate parts meet head-on - and the events are broadcast live on worldwide television.

An anthology of pieces selected to illustrate the history of our times, from the fall of Thatcher to Blair. However, the main focus is domestic: the time of Diana, the age of self-expression; the end of culture; the moment of the Yuppies; and liberty versus freedom.

A comic political novel, with similar appeal to Stephen Fry or Ben Elton. It is Boris Johnson’s first novel and was widely acclaimed on publication.