Andrew Roberts Livres

La biographie croisée de deux géants que tout oppose explore la personnalité, la carrière et l'œuvre de Churchill et Hitler. Andrew Roberts, déjà reconnu pour son ouvrage sur Churchill, s'attaque à l'idée reçue selon laquelle il n'y aurait guère de différence entre les deux hommes. Bien que tous deux aient partagé une expérience des tranchées durant la Grande Guerre, un patriotisme intense, une fierté nationale et un charisme indéniable, Roberts démontre que ces similitudes sont fallacieuses. Il souligne que Churchill a toujours su déléguer le pouvoir de décision militaire à ses chefs d'état-major, écoutant leurs arguments après de vifs débats, tout en restant le représentant incontesté du Royaume-Uni auprès de Roosevelt et Staline. En revanche, Hitler, après des succès initiaux en Pologne et en France, a perdu cette capacité de confiance envers ses généraux suite aux revers sur le front soviétique, devenant de plus en plus autocratique après l'attentat de juillet 1944. Pour Roberts, un grand leader est celui qui établit une confiance mutuelle avec ses subordonnés, permettant ainsi une collaboration efficace. C'est cette approche qui a fait la force de Churchill en tant que chef de guerre entre 1940 et 1945.

Winston Churchill is a towering figure in twentieth-century British history, revered by many as the greatest man in the world by the time of his death in 1965. Andrew Roberts draws on over forty new sources, including King George VI's private diaries, to present a more intimate and persuasive portrayal than previous biographies. The work does not shy away from Churchill's faults, allowing readers to appreciate his virtues: his immense capacity for work and drink, his big-picture thinking, willingness to take risks, and presence in critical moments. His good humor in dire circumstances, strong friendships, and unexpected emotional outbursts are also highlighted. The biography delves into the roots of his personality, revealing a lifelong desire to please his father and an aristocratic disdain for others' opinions, alongside his love for the British Empire and a keen sense of history. During WWII, Churchill frequently summoned a young scientist for advice, who felt "recharged by a source of living power." Harry Hopkins, Roosevelt's emissary, noted that wherever Churchill was, there was a battlefront. Field Marshal Sir Alan Brooke, a key strategist and private critic, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable man, recognizing that "occasionally such supermen exist on this earth."

Emphasizing the significance of popular culture, this comprehensive dictionary explores Czech daily life through its songs, movie stars, athletes, traditional dishes, and children's games. With six hundred cross-referenced entries, it provides English readers with an invaluable resource to understand a rich yet ephemeral cultural landscape. The accessible writing style ensures that a broad audience can engage with the material, making it a substantial contribution to the study of Czech popular culture.

Challenging the common perception of George III as a tyrant, this book reveals him as a wise and humane ruler who faced numerous adversities. Historian Andrew Roberts delves into extensive unpublished correspondence, uncovering the complexities of the king's character and reign. The narrative critiques the biased portrayals by revolutionary figures like Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson, highlighting how their agendas shaped public opinion. Through meticulous research, the book aims to restore a more nuanced understanding of George III's legacy.

From Andrew Roberts, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Storm of War, comes the definitive modern biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, who lived an extraordinary life. In just twenty years, from October 1795, when he quelled insurrectionists in Paris, to his defeat at the poorly managed battle of Waterloo in June 1815, he transformed France and Europe. After seizing power in a coup d'état, he ended the corruption of the Revolution. Through a series of dazzling battles, he reinvented warfare, and in peace, he modernized France's laws, education, and administration while fostering the beautiful 'Empire style' in the arts. His relentless pursuit of defeating Great Britain led to disastrous campaigns in Spain and Russia, resulting in the loss of half a million French lives and the unraveling of his Empire. Roberts captures Napoleon's tremendous energy and the allure of his personality, even to his enemies. Having walked 53 of Napoleon's 60 battlefields and studied a new edition of his letters, Roberts re-evaluates many myths, including the nature of his romance with Josephine. A French sergeant-major at the Battle of Leipzig noted the electric enthusiasm Napoleon inspired in his soldiers. This biography reveals why his presence could galvanize troops even in dire circumstances.

The Second World War lasted for 2,174 days and claimed the lives of over 50 million people. Why did it take the course that it did? Why did the Axis lose? And could they, with a different strategy, have won? This book tells the story of the war - and those who fought it.

Uganda's natural history is legendary and this guide provides detailed coverage of all the species, including the rare mountain gorillas. It covers a wealth of practical information, as well as Uganda's attractions, from national parks and gorilla reserves to Lake Victoria and the Ssese Islands.

Edward Wood, 3rd Viscount Halifax, was a church-going, fox-hunting aristocat. It was his political guile that earned him his nickname. The author has had access to private documents which produce an interpretation at variance with the popular view of this influential politician.

Focusing on the British actors who rose to prominence in the 1950s, this book explores a transformative era for British cinema marked by the challenge of television and the influence of Hollywood. It delves into the careers and contributions of these stars, highlighting their impact on the film industry during a time of significant change.

Telling the story of the English-speaking people in the 20th century, this book covers the four world-historical struggles in which they have been engaged - the wars against German Nationalism, Axis Fascism, Soviet Communism & the War against Terror. It also deals with the cultural, & social history of the English global diaspora.

The last king of America, George III, has often been portrayed as a disastrous monarch who lost the colonies and succumbed to madness. However, this view is overly simplistic and fails to capture the complexities of his reign and legacy. Many Americans see him as a heartless ruler, largely shaped by the negative portrayals of revolutionary figures like Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson, who depicted him as evil to further their political goals. Award-winning historian Andrew Roberts has sifted through extensive unpublished correspondence to reveal a more nuanced truth: George III was a wise and humane monarch, plagued by skilled adversaries, mental health challenges, ineffective ministers, and sheer bad luck. In this exploration, Roberts presents a balanced portrait of the often-maligned king, highlighting his overlooked achievements. As we reflect on George III's reign, it is essential to reassess our understanding of him and recognize the complexities of the last time America was under monarchical rule. This reevaluation invites a deeper appreciation of a figure who has been unjustly caricatured throughout history.

'A major book that will enlighten the layman and guide the statesman or geopolitical student' DR. HENRY KISSINGERTwo leading authorities - a bestselling historian and the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our time - collaborate on a landmark examination of war since 1945.

One of our finest narrative historians tells the shattering story of the blackest day in the history of the British army: the first day of the Somme Offensive, 1 July 1916.

Napoleon, Nelson, Churchill, Hitler, Stalin, Marshall, de Gaulle, Eisenhower and Thatcher: each of these leaders fundamentally shaped the outcome of the war their nation was embroiled in. How were they alike, and in what ways did they differ? Was their war leadership unique, or did these leaders have something in common, traits and techniques that transcend time and place and can be applied to the fundamental nature of conflict? Meticulously researched and compellingly written, Leadership in War presents readers with fresh, complex portraits of leaders who approached war with different tactics and different weapons, but with the common goal of success in the face of battle. Both inspiring and cautionary, these portraits offer important lessons on leadership in times of struggle. With his trademark verve and incisive observation, Roberts reveals the qualities that doom even the most promising leaders to failure, and the qualities that lead to victory. show less

Compiled by an exceptionally distinguished team of historians, this title is a magisterial survey of the military giants of the early modern and modern worlds.

The book explores the lives and leadership styles of nine influential leaders who navigated their nations through monumental wars, highlighting how their distinct strengths and weaknesses influenced historical outcomes. Drawing on the author's expertise, it offers insights into the complexities of leadership during times of conflict, providing a nuanced understanding of how these figures shaped the course of human history.

The official biography of Lord Northcliffe, the founding father of the Daily Mail and the modern British press

How did Henry V of England achieve victory at Agincourt for the loss of a few hundred of his men, when the mounted French knights suffered casualties in the thousands? Why was Hernan Cortes able to lead a ragged band of men to bring down the extraordinary power of the Aztec empire? The answers to these and a myriad other fascinating questions can be found in Great Commanders of the Medieval World, a sumptuous chronological survey of the 25 greatest commanders of the medieval world

An exciting retelling of one of the moments that shook the world - Waterloo, one of the truly decisive battles of history.

An alternate cover edition of ISBN 0297646079 / 9780297646075, 2007 edition, can be found here On the morning of the battle of Waterloo, the Emperor Napoleon declared that the Duke of Wellington was a bad general, the British were bad soldiers and that France could not fail to have an easy victory. Forever afterwards historians have accused him of gross overconfidence, and massively underestimating the calibre of the British commander opposed to him. Andrew Roberts presents this revisionist view of the relationship between the two greatest captains of their age. Napoleon, who was born in the same year as Wellington - 1769 - fought Wellington by proxy years earlier in the Peninsular War, praising his ruthlessness in private whilst publicly deriding him as a mere sepoy general. In contrast, Wellington publicly lauded Napoleon, saying that his presence on a battlefield was worth forty thousand men, but privately wrote long memoranda lambasting Napoleon's campaigning techniques. Although Wellington saved Napoleon from execution after Waterloo, Napoleon left money in his will to the man who had tried to assassinate Wellington.

A magisterial survey of the military giants of the ancient world.

David hesitated. He knew the story well enough. He knew what had happened on the sunny Sunday morning of the outbreak of war, when the papers were too packed out with real news to have more than a line or so for the sudden death of the old Marquis of Leafe, in a flat in Jermyn Street. He knew that Miss Trindle had been the book-keeper at that shady block of flats, and that she had arrived in Terrapin Road within two hours of the Marquis’s death . . . London, 1942. Flight-Lieutenant David Heron, home on convalescent leave, awakes to the news that a murder victim has been discovered in the garden of his boarding house. With a week until his service resumes, David sets out to solve the murder. Drawn into a world of intrigue and double-dealing, he soon realizes that there is more to the inhabitants of the boarding house than meets the eye, and that wartime London is a place where opportunism and the black market are able to thrive. Can he solve the mystery before his return to the skies?

A magisterial history inspired by Winston Churchill's famous opus, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900 is an engrossing account of the twentieth century, with a unique perspective on our turbulent times. In 1900, where Churchill ended the fourth volume of his History of the English-Speaking Peoples, the United States had not yet emerged onto the world scene as a great power. Yet the coming century was to belong to the English-speaking peoples, who successively and successfully fought the Kaiser's Germany, Axis aggression and Soviet Communism, and who are now struggling against Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. Andrew Roberts's History proves especially invaluable as the United States today looks to other parts of the English-speaking world as its best, closest and most dependable allies.

Året er 2045. Mordet på en gammel admiral bliver optakten til afsløringen af den skandale som gennem 30 år har hærget Europas forenede stater og næsten udslettet den engelske nationalidentitet

Focusing on the relationship between privacy and self-governance, this book challenges conventional views by exploring not just the value of privacy but also the methods for securing it. It emphasizes that privacy is essential for leading non-dominated lives, protecting individuals from external interference and manipulation. By integrating republican principles, the author proposes a democratic framework for privacy, highlighting the importance of citizen control over decisions impacting their personal space and autonomy.

Eight weeks of material for church groups to use during Lent, exploring the Holy Habits through the life of Jesus and encouraging us to model them too.

A definitive history of Zambian social and economic development begins in the Stone Age and extends through the first ten years of independence

Publikace autorů z Masarykovy univerzity v Brně představuje koncentrovaný pohled na současnost a minulost české politiky. Zachycuje klíčové vývojové trendy posledních desetiletí a století a také analyzuje, jak politiku a politický systém ovlivňuje dědictví z komunistické i předkomunistické éry. Autoři tím výrazně reflektují skutečnost, že v dramatických změnách sametové revoluce a následných letech je možné najít řadu souvislostí, které pomáhají vysvětlit dnešní stav naší politiky.

Britský historik konfrontuje politickou aktivitu dvou nesmiřitelných odpůrců - Hitlera a Churchilla. Interpretace politických metod, taktiky i triků, přesně řečeno vůdčích schopností, dvou klíčových politických činitelů minulého století. Autor dochází k závěru, že na psychiku a představivost lidí měl Hitler daleko silnější vliv než Churchill, neboť dokázal velice rafinovaně využívat negativní lidské emoce, zášť a závist, což mu umožnilo politický úspěch. Kalkulace s negativními lidskými emocemi však nikdy nebyla součástí Churchillovy politické aktivity... Srovnání principů politické aktivity u obou politiků.

Generál David Petraeus a oceňovaný historik Andrew Roberts v této komplexní studii zkoumají více než 70 let konfliktů a z aktuální analýzy minulosti vyvozují významné poznatky a ponaučení. Petraeus a Roberts na základě svých odlišných pohledů a odborných znalostí ukazují, jak často se znovu opakují kritické chyby a jak je pro státníky i generály náročné naučit se přizpůsobovat různým novým zbraňovým systémům, teoriím a strategiím. Mezi zkoumané konflikty autoři zařadili arabsko-izraelské války, korejskou a vietnamskou válku, obě války v Perském zálivu, balkánské války v bývalé Jugoslávii a sovětskou i koaliční válku v Afghánistánu, stejně jako partyzánské konflikty v Africe a Jižní Americe. Konflikt vrcholí odvážným pohledem na Putinovu katastrofální invazi na Ukrajinu, jež je další případovou studií tragických následků neochoty vůdců poučit se z historie. Nalezneme zde celou řadu bystrých postřehů podepřených moudrostí získanou zkušenostmi. Kniha "Konflikt" přináší nejen kritické zhodnocení naší nedávné minulosti, ale je také základní učebnicí moderního válčení, jež poskytuje zásadní znalosti nezbytné pro vedení boje dnes i pro pochopení toho, co přinesou nadcházející desetiletí.