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Stephen Inwood

    Dr Stephen Inwood, après vingt-six ans en tant que chargé de cours d'histoire dans des collèges et universités, est devenu un écrivain professionnel. Son parcours académique façonne profondément son œuvre littéraire, explorant souvent des contextes historiques complexes. Il excelle à dévoiler des récits cachés et à réinterpréter le passé de manière captivante et perspicace. Son écriture offre aux lecteurs une perspective unique pour comprendre les forces qui ont façonné notre monde.

    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

      • 546pages
      • 20 heures de lecture
      4,0(1)Évaluer

      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

      • 1136pages
      • 40 heures de lecture
      3,9(10)Évaluer

      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