Alexander Walker Livres

Au-delà de la légende qui accompagne Marlène de son éclat - de la femme fatale de L'Ange Bleu à la chanteuse élégante et ambiguë de Las Vegas - Alexander Walker a retrouvé et réinterprété les moments d'une femme à l'exceptionnelle carrière. L'enfance et l'adolescence dans l'Allemagne désemparée de Weimar, la difficulté de vivre, l'apprentissage du théâtre et du cinéma, la rencontre avec Sternberg, Hollywood, la série des grands films - de Shanghai Express à L'Ange des Maudits, l'amitié avec Orson Welles et tant d'autres, Marlène au front, chantant pour les soldats, Marlène nimbant de sa robe argentée les scènes de music-hall, tous ces moments d'une vie défilent comme la trajectoire d'une immense personnalité. C'est une histoire humaine, une histoire du cinéma, un trajet dans l'histoire. Cinquante photos, de la prestigieuse collection Kobal, accompagnent le texte au fil du temps. Voici la démarche, le visage, l'énigmatique regard qui firent rêver le monde.

Discover the wonders and complexities of Colombia in this fascinating book by Alexander Walker. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this South American nation.

First published in 1822, this account of Colombia provides a detailed overview of the country's geography, history, and economy. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including government reports and personal observations, Walker presents a comprehensive portrait of a nation on the brink of change.

The Nervous System is an authoritative text on a crucial aspect of human anatomy and physiology. Alexander Walker, a prominent 19th-century medical researcher, provides a detailed account of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system as a whole. Featuring clear explanations and detailed illustrations, this book is a valuable resource for anyone studying medicine or related fields.

Walker presents a comprehensive study of the apocryphal gospels, offering critical analysis of their historical context and theological significance. He sheds new light on key texts such as the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Judas, and explores their meaning for both early Christianity and the modern world.

In this in-depth history of a Scottish workhouse, Alexander Walker delves into the lives of the impoverished children who lived there from the mid-18th century through the late 19th. Drawing on primary sources and personal accounts, Walker paints a detailed picture of daily life in the workhouse, as well as efforts to reform and improve the system over time.