{"title":"Jesse Norman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Jesse Norman collection, where the realms of history and intellect blend seamlessly with the imagination of one of the most insightful contemporary authors. Known for his nuanced exploration of historical figures and events, Jesse Norman offers readers a chance to delve into the past through both biographical works and historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAdam Smith\u003c\/em\u003e, Norman crafts a compelling biography of the renowned philosopher and economist, shedding light on his profound influence on modern thought. This book is not just a biography; it's an insightful exploration into the mind of the man often dubbed the \"father of economics\". Through meticulous research, Norman unveils the life and legacy of Adam Smith, offering readers a thorough understanding of his ideas and their impact on the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, \u003cem\u003eThe Winding Stair\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of historical fiction that takes readers on a literary journey through intrigue and drama, set against a backdrop of significant historical events. With his gift for storytelling, Norman transports readers to another time, making history come alive through rich narrative and characterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of biography or historical fiction, Jesse Norman's works are a treasure trove of knowledge and narrative prowess. Discover these engaging books and enrich your understanding of the past and the influential figures who shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adam-smith-by-jesse-norman-9780141987118","title":"Adam Smith","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant account of the life, thought, and continuing importance of the world's greatest economist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdam Smith\u003c\/em\u003e is now widely regarded as 'the father of modern economics' and the most influential economist who ever lived. But what he really thought, and what the implications of his ideas are, remain fiercely contested. Was he an eloquent advocate of capitalism and the freedom of the individual? Or a prime mover of 'market fundamentalism' and an apologist for inequality and human selfishness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional book, by a writer who combines, to an unusual degree, intellectual training and practical political experience, dispels the myths and caricatures and gives us Smith in the round. It lays out a succinct and highly engaging account of Smith's life and times, explores his work as a whole, and traces his influence over the past two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, it shows how a proper understanding of Smith can help us grasp—and address—the problems of modern capitalism. The Smith who emerges from this book is not only the first thinker to place markets at the heart of economics but also a pioneering theorist of moral philosophy, culture, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46369843675372,"sku":"9780141987118","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14673163482238.jpg?v=1744798024"},{"product_id":"the-winding-stair-by-jesse-norman-9781785908606","title":"The Winding Stair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Winner of the 2023 Parliamentary Book Awards**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**The New Statesman Book of the Year**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Sunday Times Book of the Week**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQueen Elizabeth I is dying, James I waiting to accede. But who will thrive, and who will fail, under the new king? Will it be the scholar Francis Bacon, whose brilliant mind is the envy of the court? Or his hated rival Edward Coke, already acclaimed as the greatest lawyer of his generation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Winding Stair\u003c\/i\u003e tells the gripping story of these two founders of our modern world and their bitter struggle for influence and power. It brings the palaces, parlours, parliaments and royal courts of Elizabethan and Jacobean England to life, giving a peerless view into the lives, thoughts and deeds of their protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining humour, wit and imagination with deep research, this novel is a dazzling synthesis of history and fiction that takes the genre to new places: an epic tale of jealousy and intrigue, which also holds a darkened mirror to our own contemporary politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This immensely clever, elegant and captivating novel shows just how closely fiction can align with history. It breathes the air of the late Elizabethan and Jacobean court and takes us utterly into their world.'  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