Nigel Jones Knihy

No building in Britain has been more intimately involved in the story of Britain than the Tower of London - a mighty, brooding stronghold in the very heart of the capital. Castle, prison, torture chamber, execution site, zoo, mint, treasure house, armoury, observatory- the Tower has been all these things and more, standing at the epicentre of dramatic, bloody and frequently cruel events for almost a thousand years. Setting this dramatic story firmly in the context of national - and international - events, Nigel Jones's superb history portrays the Tower of London not just as an ancient structure but as a living symbol of the nation.

Sex, surveillance and the most sinister Nazi of them all in wartime Berlin

Focusing on the journey to reclaiming joy, this book offers strategies for individuals looking to break free from alcohol's grip. It provides insights and practical advice tailored for those seeking a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle, empowering readers to rediscover happiness without reliance on drinking.

The narrative centers on the pivotal D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, a critical moment in World War II that marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. The operation's success hinged on Operation Bodyguard, an elaborate deception strategy that misled the Germans about the invasion's true location. Allied leaders, including Winston Churchill, had deep reservations about the operation's feasibility, recalling past failures like Gallipoli. Ultimately, the ingenious ruse kept German forces tied up in other areas, ensuring the success of the Normandy invasion.

1914 dawned with Britain at peace, albeit troubled by faultlines within and threats without: Ireland trembled on the brink of civil war; suffragette agitation was assuming an ever more violent hue; and suspicions of Germany's ambitions bred a paranoia expressed in a rash of ‘invasion scare’ literature. Then when shots rang out in Sarajevo on 28 June, they set in train a tumble of diplomatic dominos that led to Britain declaring war on Germany. Nigel Jones depicts every facet of a year that changed Britain for ever. From gun-running in Ulster to an attack by suffragettes on a Velasquez painting in the National Gallery; from the launch of HMHS Britannic to cricketer J.T. Hearne’s 3000th first-class wicket; from the opening of London’s first nightclub to the embarking for Belgium of the BEF, he traces the events of a momentous year from its benign domestic beginnings to its descent into the nightmare of European war.