{"title":"Mark Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the brilliant Mark Steel, a writer known for his engaging and insightful explorations of history. Mark Steel has carved a niche for himself with a unique blend of wit, humour, and comprehensive historical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eVive la Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e, where Steel delves into the complexities and dramatic events of the French Revolution. This book not only educates but also entertains, making history accessible and enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds. Steel has a talent for bringing historical periods to life with sharp analysis and keen observations, uncovering the human stories behind pivotal events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the History \u0026amp; Military categories, Mark Steel's books stand out for their ability to connect past events with contemporary issues, offering readers both knowledge and a timeless perspective on the world we live in today. Discover the captivating world of history with Mark Steel's unforgettable storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vive-la-revolution-by-mark-steel-9781931859370","title":"Vive la Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Thank goodness . . . for Mark Steel. Engagingly light-hearted while clearly thorough, the author has taken the events of the French Revolution and given them a human face, as well as neatly poking fun at the over-pomposity with which our recent historians have dealt with the period.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"With \u003ci\u003eVive la Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e [Steel] examines the raw material of 1789, not so much in search of laughs as in an attempt to reclaim the first popular revolution from the dry historians.\" - \u003ci\u003eScotsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A cross between a history of the French Revolution and a spirited defence of the ideals that inspired it.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Steel expertly guides the reader through the philosophies, protagonists, failures, and serious legacy of the events of 1789.\" - \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVive la Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e is an uproariously serious work of history. Brilliantly funny and insightful, it puts individual people back at the centre of the story of the French Revolution, telling this remarkable story as it has never been told before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Haymarket edition, Steel has added a new preface for North American readers and revised the book to address parallel themes in US history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852407754988,"sku":"9781931859370","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2bbee1ec5383b3248467db6288cbd736.jpg?v=1759169005"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-steel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}