Pinochet in Piccadilly
- 356pages
- 13 heures de lecture
In October 1998, the erstwhile Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet was arrested in London, charged with crimes against humanity by a Spanish magistrate. schovat popis
Andy Beckett Livres
Andy Beckett est un écrivain dont l'œuvre explore les complexités du monde moderne. Sa formation en histoire et en journalisme éclaire sa prose perspicace, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective unique sur les questions contemporaines. Par son style d'écriture captivant, il explore les courants souterrains de la société et remet en question les modes de pensée conventionnels. Les contributions de Beckett à des publications de premier plan renforcent sa réputation d'observateur perspicace et de commentateur éloquent de notre époque.
When the Lights Went Out
- 608pages
- 22 heures de lecture
The most dynamic, relevant and exciting British history book of the year, shedding a whole new light on overlooked recent history in Great Britain.
Promised You A Miracle
- 464pages
- 17 heures de lecture
The early 1980s in Britain were a time of hope, and of dread: of Cold War tension and imminent conflict, when crowds in the street could mean an ecstatic national celebration or an inner-city riot. The author recreates this moment of transition, with all its potential and uncertainty: the first precarious years of Margaret Thatcher's government.
Developing singers will cherish this charming collection of songs designed especially with them in mind. Creativity, musicality, and expressivity are clearly evident in and easily taught through each and every selection. Imaginative texts come to life with moderate vocal ranges, lyrical lines, and sensible yet captivating piano parts (which are professionally played on the optional CD). Inspire your next wave of outstanding solo singers. Titles: Butterfly * Cardinal * Clouds * Firefly * Give Me a Kite * In My Dream * In the Arms of an Oak * The Lighthouse * Making a Paper Airplane * The Moon * Riversong * Shooting Star. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.
Developing singers will cherish this charming collection of songs designed especially with them in mind. Creativity, musicality, and expressivity are clearly evident in and easily taught through each and every selection. Imaginative texts come to life with moderate vocal ranges, lyrical lines, and sensible yet captivating piano parts (which are professionally played on the optional CD)
In the great revolutionary year of 1968, Tony Benn was a respectable Labour minister in his forties, and he was restless. While new social movements were shaking up Britain and much of the world, Westminster politics seemed stuck. It was time, he decided, for a different approach. Over the next half century, the radicalized Benn helped forge a new left in Britain. He was joined by four other politicians, who would become comrades, collaborators and rivals: Ken Livingstone, John McDonnell, Diane Abbott and Jeremy Corbyn. For Andy Beckett, the story of these admired and loathed political explorers - both their sudden breakthroughs and long stretches in the wilderness - is the untold story of British politics in modern times. As he reveals, their project to create a radically more equal, liberal and democratic Britain has been much more influential than electoral history might suggest, and can be seen from the shape of our city life to the causes of our culture wars. For their many detractors, this influence was and remains dangerous: a form of extremism that must be stamped out. But as these five searchers believed, in politics there is no total victory - nor total defeat.