Political Biographies

Anthony Albanese has been at the heart of Labor politics in Australia for a decade. For the previous decade, he persistently worked to ensure that the Labor left was a vital part of all ALP activities. This is his story. The turbulent years of federal politics with a deeply personal dimension, this is the whole story of Anthony Albanese and...

SHE is essential for your bookshelf Stylist She: A Celebration of Renegade Women by Harriet Hall is the must-have book for women everywhere. Perfect for fans of Caitlin Moran, Lena Dunham, and Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls. SHE is a love letter to all the women who have thrown out the rulebook and threatened the status quo. It's a...

Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment. Famously, the Paras is home to the UK's second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he's done it twice. In...

'Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller' Lee Child FIVE DARING ESCAPES CARRIED OUT BY THE FAMOUS FIGHTING FORCE DURING WWII From the infamous 1944 desert campaign to the unforgiving terrain of the Vosges Mountains; from a perilous escape across Europe aided by Resistance networks to three Captains fleeing an Italian Prisoner of War camp in...

When everyday life becomes a state of emergency, how can yesterday's words suffice? 'We were so happy and didn't know it...' A thirty-three-year-old writer lives in a quiet European suburb with his wife and his dog. His parents have bought an apartment nearby. On weekends, they go out for brunch, cook, and see friends. Life is good; it is normal....

The inspiring true story of a father and son's fight to stay together and to survive the Holocaust. In 1939, Gustav Kleinmann, a Jewish upholsterer in Vienna, was seized by the Nazis. Along with his teenage son, Fritz, he was sent to Buchenwald in Germany. There began an unimaginable ordeal that saw the pair beaten, starved, and forced to build...

Based on the true story of Wilhelm Brasse, whose photographs exposed the atrocities of the Holocaust and helped to convict the Nazis at Nuremberg. When Germany invaded Wilhelm Brasse's native Poland in 1939, he refused to swear allegiance to The Wehrmacht. He was deported to Auschwitz concentration camp as political prisoner number 3444. A trained portrait photographer, he was ordered...

One of the great works of modern history - the definitive biography of one of the world's most powerful and frightening rulers. Stalin's life is one of the most extraordinary of the modern era, and Stephen Kotkin's new biography is the first to do full justice to both the man himself and the world which he both dominated and ruined....

WINNER OF THE 2024 AGE BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE FOR NONFICTION Acclaimed historian and biographer Ross McMullin has again combined prodigious research and narrative flair in this sequel to Farewell, Dear People, the winner of multiple awards, including the Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History. Life So Full of Promise, his second multi-biography about Australia's lost generation of World...

A revealing portrait of a brilliant and troubled figure - a daredevil of the skies - now available in paperback. King of the Air: The Turbulent Life of Charles Kingsford Smith depicts Charles Kingsford Smith as the most commanding flyer of the golden age of aviation. In three short years, he broke records with his astounding and daring voyages: the...

It is impossible to offer an adequate parallel to Hitler's situation in 1936. With the peaceful resolution of the Rhineland crisis, Hitler became both the adored object of the vast majority of Germans and an international symbol of modernity and dynamism. He managed this while in reality being the dictator of a system of single-minded viciousness new to human experience....

The magnificent biography of Gandhi by India's leading historian. Gandhi lived one of the great 20th century lives. He inspired and enraged, challenged and delighted many million men and women around the world. He lived almost entirely in the shadow of the British Raj, which for much of his life seemed a permanent fact, but which he did more than...

A moving portrait of the life journey and all the romance, heartache and grief that has helped to make Sisonke Msimang the writer, activist, mother and woman she is today. Sisonke Msimang was born in exile, the daughter of South African freedom fighters. Always Another Country is the story of a young girl's path to womanhood - a journey that...

The definitive biography of ancient Rome's most powerful and colourful philosopher-politician. Seneca traces the eventful life of Seneca, the Roman philosopher, dramatist, essayist and rhetorician of the first century CE. Coming from Spain to Rome, Seneca spent his youth in Egypt and was exiled to Corsica under Claudius, only to be recalled after eight years. He ascended to dizzying heights...

From the acclaimed author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia, comes a new journey tracing a colonial-era African expedition. In 1879, King Leopold II of Belgium launched an ambitious plan to plunder Africa's resources. The key to cracking open the continent, or so he thought, was its elephants - if only he could train them. And so he commissioned the...

The revelatory history of Krakowiec - 'a little place you've never heard of ' - through which we see life in Eastern Europe as never before. Decades ago, the historian Bernard Wasserstein set out to uncover the hidden past of the town forty miles west of Lviv where his family, especially his grandfather Berl, originated - Krakowiec (Krah-KOV-yets). In this...

The untold story of the world's greatest empire and the creation of modern China. Genghis Khan is one of history's immortals—a leader of genius, driven by an inspiring vision for peaceful world rule. Believing he was divinely protected, Genghis united warring clans to create a nation and then an empire that ran across much of Asia. Under his grandson, Kublai...

A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in a chaotic world, by General Jim Mattis — the former Secretary of Defence and one of the most formidable strategic thinkers of our time — and Bing West, a former assistant secretary of defence and combat Marine. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in...

Two old friends end up on opposite sides of the English Civil War, in this scintillating history. At the Inns of Court, the intellectual, literary, and social heart of early 17th century London, many pivotal friendships were forged—few closer than that of Bulstrode Whitelocke and Edward (Ned) Hyde. Both young men were lively characters, industrious, well-connected, principled, and optimistic. They...

The first account of one of the greatest heroes of WWII, and a gripping story of defiance, rebellion, sabotage and escape from a Nazi death camp. One of the Sunday Times paperbacks of the Year 2020. One of the Financial Times best books of 2020. 'Totally gripping' -- Simon Sebag Montefiore 'Pilecki is perhaps one of the greatest unsung heroes...

As the fate of the world is decided, so too is that of the British, Dutch and French empires. In India, a generation committed to independence must decide whether to support 'the Raj' or fight alongside the Japanese. One military family is bitterly divided. Will it be the brother who serves under British command, or the one who follows Subhas...

The Gurkha Mindset distils the wisdom and experiences of a seasoned Gurkha soldier into ten powerful lessons for life and leadership. Drawing from over two decades of service in the British Army, including five tours in Afghanistan and deployments in Bosnia and Sierra Leone, Captain Kailash Limbu shares the core principles that have shaped his journey as a soldier and...

Murder in the Gulag is brilliant journalistic writing: punchy, eloquent, page-turning and factual. It's a powerful reminder of what an extraordinary man Navalny was' - Roland Oliphant, Telegraph In this revised and updated paperback edition, award-winning journalist John Sweeney goes behind the headlines to investigate what really happened to Alexei Navalny in the freezing Polar Wolf penal colony in a...

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A Telegraph Best Book of the Year 'An intense, evocative portrait of one of the most remarkable figures of our era' - ANNE APPLEBAUM 'This is the Zelensky book we’ve been waiting for' - CATHERINE BELTON THE TIMES: A BEST BOOK OF 2024 – NEXT YEAR’S TOP READS GUARDIAN: BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2024 INDEPENDENT:...

Journalist Cheng Lei's memoir is a powerful and harrowing account of her three-year ordeal in China that began with her arrest in August 2020. This is vivid and brave writing that offers a rare glimpse into China's ultra-secret state-security prisons and what it takes to survive such incarceration with your humanity intact. In August 2020, Cheng Lei was the precise...

First published in two volumes in 1927 and 1929, with a second edition in 1940, this is Gandhi's account of his early spiritual progress towards truth and the circumstances of his life that led him to a practical application of the principles of conduct for which he was revered.

Herbert Kenny, an army dispatch rider, was the first ally to push open the gates at Belsen Concentration Camp, in April 1945. He kept his story from the world until a chance correspondence with a trainee journalist brought it to light. Now, forty years on, that reporter is ready to share Herbert's incredible tale with the world. With unprecedented access...

Melania is a compelling and inspirational memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who has navigated challenges with grace and determination. In her memoir, Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her to the world of high fashion in Europe and New York, and the serendipitous meeting with Donald Trump, a...

WINNER OF A 2024 PULITZER PRIZE IN BIOGRAPHYA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSELECTED AS ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2023 Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s King is the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. – and the first to include recently declassified FBI files. In this revelatory new portrait...

'A powerful, eloquent and deeply affecting book. I loved it' EDMUND DE WAAL 'Tender, evocative and deeply moving' JONATHAN FREEDLAND 'Profound, elegiac and fascinating . . . I zipped through it' PHILIPPE SANDS 'Compelling' DAILY MAIL, BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Terrifying and enthralling' ALAN RUSBRIDGER 'A touching, fascinating tribute to a father' LITERARY REVIEW In 1938, before Kindertransport, Jewish parents...

Keith's stepmother, 'Maw', gives him an ultimatum — at fifteen, he must either leave school to work or join the army. Faced with this choice, Keith departs Auckland and reports to the Waiouru military camp, enlisting as a regular force cadet. Home Base is a snapshot of Keith Westwater's boy-soldier life in the New Zealand Army during the 1960s. Transitioning...

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller: ‘Epic, moving and important’ - ROBERT HARRIS ‘I'm not sure I've ever come across quite such a revelatory account of the Holocaust and yet despite the horror and the sadness it's also a "memoir of miraculous survival". I can't recommend it enough’ - ANTHONY HOROWITZ ‘A modern classic’ OBSERVER ‘An unforgettable epic of a book’...

Rome as you’ve never seen it before – brazenly unconventional, badly behaved and ever so feminine. ‘Hugely entertaining and illuminating’ —Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 Here’s how the history of the Roman Empire usually goes… We kick off with Romulus murdering his brother, go on to Brutus overthrowing Tarquin, bounce through...

With a foreword from Margaret Atwood: "This book would always have been important evidence that the Ukraine people were suffering criminal attack. Written by a poet, it is also a work of literature, published after the author lost her life doing her research. It is an icon of a young woman’s heroism" – Philippa Gregory Destined to be a classic,...

An extraordinary memoir of an immigrant son's story of a better future. In 1962, a Samoan family journeyed to New Zealand—a country immigrants once called 'the land of milk and honey'—in search of a better life. Instead, their eldest son, Vitale, arrived in an era of dawn raids by police and immigration officials, and faced endless racism and bullying at...

From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower In his rich and nuanced portrait of the remarkable, elusive Rothschild family, Oxford scholar and bestselling author Niall Ferguson uncovers the secrets behind the family's

This is the story of Messalina - third wife of Emperor Claudius and one of the most notorious women to have inhabited the Roman world. According to the Roman historians Tacitus and Suetonius, the Empress Messalina was a sexually insatiable schemer. The tales they told about her – including a twenty-four-hour sex competition with a prostitute – have taken deep...

The #1 New York Times bestseller from "America's historian-in-chief" (New York magazine). An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America's most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin, embarked upon in the last years...

The Man Who Ran Washington is an engaging exploration into the life and legacy of James A. Baker III, a man whose political acumen shaped American and international policies during a pivotal era in history. Over two decades, Baker was at the helm of American power, wielding influence through his critical roles as White House Chief of Staff and U.S....

The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm transports readers to a pivotal era in 20th-century history, stretching from 1940 to 1965. This magnificent narrative opens against the backdrop of a beleaguered Great Britain, just as Winston Churchill steps into the premiership. The world teeters on the precipice, with Nazi Germany unleashing its formidable power across Europe. Through eloquent and meticulous...

The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a compelling and transformative journey through the life of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Born Malcolm Little, Malcolm X grew up facing the harsh realities of racial discrimination and systemic injustice. Throughout the pages of this seminal work, he recounts his remarkable transformation from a street hustler to a...

Peter the Great: His Life and World by Robert K. Massie is an epic biography that transports readers into the fascinating world of one of history’s most remarkable figures, Tsar Peter I of Russia. Set against the grand tapestry of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia, the narrative traces Peter's meteoric rise from a shared throne as a ten-year-old co-tsar...

Grant by the esteemed Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow is a deeply engrossing and comprehensive exploration of one of America's most compelling figures, Ulysses S. Grant. Known primarily as a Union general during the Civil War and the 18th President of the United States, Grant's life is a tapestry of contradictions and extraordinary achievements countered by notable setbacks and personal...

The Years of Lyndon Johnson is the political biography of our time. No president—no era of American politics—has been so intensively and sharply examined at a time when so many prime witnesses to hitherto untold or misinterpreted facets of a life, a career, and a period of history could still be persuaded to speak. The Path to Power is the...

In John Adams by the acclaimed historian David McCullough, readers are taken on a compelling journey through the life of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers. This meticulously researched biography paints a rich portrait of John Adams, the second President of the United States, exploring his adventurous life, his spirited rivalry with Thomas Jefferson, and his significant contributions to...

The Tycoons by Charles R. Morris is a compelling narrative that delves into the lives and legacies of four titans who shaped the modern American economy. This meticulously researched book presents an illuminating history, detailing how Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan drove America into an era of unprecedented economic transformation during the Gilded Age....

Machiavelli by Alexander Lee is a masterfully crafted and utterly captivating biography that intricately explores the life of one of history’s most intriguing and controversial figures, Niccolò Machiavelli. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Lee delves into the complexities and contradictions of Machiavelli’s character, unearthing the truths behind the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded him for centuries. The narrative...

The Women of Rothschild by Natalie Livingstone is a meticulously researched and enthralling narrative that unveils the untold story of the influential women behind the Rothschild family. Spanning from the dawn of the nineteenth century up to the early years of the twenty-first century, this book reveals the remarkable contributions and resilience of the Rothschild women, who rose from anonymity...

Thomas Jefferson asserted that if there was any leader of the Revolution, "Samuel Adams was the man." With high-minded ideals and bare-knuckle tactics, Adams led what could be called the greatest campaign of civil resistance in American history. Stacy Schiff returns Adams to his seat of glory, introducing us to the shrewd and eloquent man who supplied the moral backbone...

Sea Stories, written by Admiral William H. McRaven, is a captivating memoir that takes readers on an incredible journey through the life of one of America's most distinguished military figures. From covert operations and high-stakes missions to moments of humour and introspection, McRaven's storytelling brings his remarkable experiences to life with vivid detail and compelling narrative. The book opens in...

Between the birth of Dante in 1265 and the death of Galileo in 1642, something happened which completely revolutionised Western civilisation. Painting, sculpture, and architecture would all visibly change in a striking fashion. Likewise, the thought and self-conception of humanity would take on a completely different aspect. Sciences would be born — or emerge in an entirely new guise. In...

The UK’s bestselling medieval historian brings unforgettably to life the astonishing rise of Henry V, who survived rebellion, a near-fatal arrow wound, and a lengthy and precarious princely apprenticeship to become England’s greatest warrior king. 'A historian who writes as addictively as any page-turning novelist.' Observer Henry V reigned over England for only nine years and four months and died...

Break Point by Ollie Ollerton is an unflinchingly honest memoir of courage, resilience, and personal redemption. Ollie Ollerton co-hosts the popular television series SAS: Who Dares Wins alongside Ant Middleton, Jason Fox, and Mark Billingham, but his real-life adventures far surpass what we've seen on screen. This gripping narrative takes you behind the scenes of Ollie’s life, beginning with his...

One of the great contemporary historians of France on one of the most controversial periods of twentieth-century French history. Few images more shocked the French population during the Occupation than the photograph of Marshal Philippe Pétain - the great French hero of the First World War - shaking the hand of Hitler on 20 October 1940. In a radio speech...

This groundbreaking memoir offers a glimpse into an activist's journey to finding and cultivating community and the continued fight for disability justice, from the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project. National Bestseller. One of USA Today's Must-Read Books. "Alice Wong provides deep truths in this fun and deceptively easy read about her survival in this hectic and ableist...

The making of the Oxford English Dictionary was a monumental 50-year task requiring the assistance of thousands of volunteers. Amongst these volunteers was W. C. Minor, whose contributions astounded everyone involved. Despite his significant input, Minor consistently refused to visit Oxford to receive any form of commendation. In a bid to meet this enigmatic contributor, James Murray, the OED's editor,...

Heather Clark's Red Comet is an extraordinary biography of the renowned poet Sylvia Plath. This definitive work takes full advantage of a trove of newly available materials to offer a comprehensive and balanced portrait of Plath's life. It provides an immersive exploration into her childhood, relationships, academic life, and her tumultuous marriage with Ted Hughes, bringing a nuanced understanding of...

Shortlisted for the 2024 Wolfson History Prize ‘Gripping and profoundly moving’ DAMON GALGUT ‘Deft and operatic’ OBSERVER From one of South Africa’s foremost nonfiction writers, a deeply researched, shattering new account of Nelson Mandela’s relationship with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Drawing on never-before-seen material, Steinberg reveals the fractures and stubborn bonds at the heart of a volatile and groundbreaking union, a very...

The Wise Men by Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas is an illuminating study of post-World War II American diplomacy, focusing on six influential figures who played pivotal roles in shaping the modern geopolitical landscape. This compelling narrative provides an in-depth exploration of the lives and careers of Averell Harriman, Dean Acheson, George Kennan, Robert Lovett, John McCloy, and Charles Bohlen....

JFK Jr. by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil is an evocative and in-depth oral biography that brings to life the enthralling journey of John F. Kennedy Jr., a figure who remains deeply etched in America's collective memory. Through candid reflections from his inner circle, the book offers a nuanced portrayal of a man who navigated the intersections of immense privilege,...

From one of America’s most respected journalists and modern historians comes the highly acclaimed, “splendid” (The Washington Post) biography of Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States and Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian. Jonathan Alter tells the epic story of an enigmatic man of faith and his improbable journey from barefoot boy to global icon. Alter paints an intimate and...

“One of the most detailed, nuanced portraits of Jackie to date.” —The Washington Post An illuminating and “wholly refreshing” (David Maraniss, New York Times bestselling author) biography of the young Jackie Bouvier Kennedy that covers her formative adventures abroad in Paris; her life as a writer and photographer in Washington, DC; and her romance with a dashing, charismatic Massachusetts congressman...

In Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s compelling (The Economist) and fascinating (The Wall Street Journal) New York Times bestselling autobiography, the prime minister of Israel tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending his country and securing its future. From their earliest days, Bibi and his close-knit brothers, Yoni and Iddo, were instilled with...

The Bookseller of Florence by Dr Ross King transports readers to the vibrant streets of Renaissance Florence, weaving a compelling narrative rich in historical detail and cultural significance. The novel centres around one of the most pivotal figures of the time, Vespasiano da Bisticci, a bookseller whose work went far beyond mere commerce. He was an artisan and a scholar...

Complete reprint of the unexpurgated edition of Mein Kampf (1925 and 1927), written by Adolf Hitler. This edition combines Volume I: A Reckoning and Volume II: The National Socialist Movement into a single book. It is translated by James Vincent Murphy (1880-1946).

"The great masses of the people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." - Adolf Hitler The officially sanctioned English language edition of Mein Kampf was translated and introduced by James Murphy. The edition using his translation was first published as a two-volume set in the UK in 1939 and also in 22...

This is the Official Nazi English Translation of Mein Kampf. It was recently rediscovered after all copies were thought to have been destroyed. This edition is one of the rarest Mein Kampf editions ever made, having passed from hand to hand without the owners being aware of its true identity or value for 65 years. Finally, in 2009, the full...

In 1940, 28-year-old Jack Elworthy left to fight in Europe. He would return seven years later, changed forever. Like many soldiers, Jack had experienced the best and worst of human nature—from the kindness and bravery of Crete civilians to the unimaginable horrors of Dachau. He escaped from Greece as the Nazis rolled in, fought and was captured in Crete, and...

The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre is a spellbinding Cold War thriller that unravels the true story of Oleg Gordievsky, a KGB double agent who risked everything to aid the British in the battle against Soviet oppression. In meticulously researched detail, Macintyre paints a vivid portrait of espionage, double-crossing, and unparalleled bravery, giving readers a riveting glimpse into...

From the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and recipient of France's Legion of Honour, Nadia Murad reclaims the story of her life in this profoundly moving memoir introduced by Gloria Steinem. 'Nadia is a fierce warrior for justice and a beautiful human being I feel privileged to know. She will inspire women for generations' Amal Clooney In 2014, Nadia Murad was...

Sculptor, architect, painter, playwright, and scenographer, Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680) was the last of the great universal artistic geniuses of early modern Italy, placed by both contemporaries and posterity in the same exalted company as Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo. His artistic vision remains palpably present today through the countless statues, fountains, and buildings that transformed Rome into the Baroque theatre...

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Scotland's history with Scotland by Magnus Magnusson. This compelling narrative takes you on a journey through the nation's long and arduous path to nationhood, re-examining cherished myths and uncovering a wealth of fascinating new details. The book offers a fresh perspective on the history of Scotland, beginning with the earliest Mesolithic settlers on...

One of our nation’s most prominent writers discovers the truth about how to live a long and happy life from the centenarian next door in this “original and highly readable account of a splendid American life” (The Wall Street Journal). When a veteran Washington journalist moved to Kansas, he met a new neighbour who was more than a century old....

Marie Antoinette's dramatic life story continues to arouse mixed emotions. To many people, she is still 'la reine méchante', whose extravagance and frivolity helped to bring down the French monarchy; her indifference to popular suffering epitomised by the (apocryphal) words: 'let them eat cake'. Others are equally passionate in her defence: to them, she is a victim of misogyny. In...

The Dead Are Arising by Les Payne and Tamara Payne is an extraordinary biography that restructures the familiar narrative of Malcolm X, offering fresh insights and vivid storytelling that brings his life into sharper focus. This enthralling work meticulously details Malcolm X’s journey from his early years, through his radical transformation, and ultimately to his assassination in 1965. Without revealing...

Hitler and Stalin by Laurence Rees provides an in-depth comparative study of the two most infamous dictators of the 20th century, examining their roles during World War II. This meticulously researched book delves into the complex and often chilling relationship between Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. It paints a detailed picture of how these tyrants forged, broke, and redefined alliances...

How Biddy Mason crossed the continent, broke free from slavery, and built Black Los Angeles. Born in bondage, Biddy Mason endured one of the longest forced migrations in American history—three thousand miles on foot from Georgia to California. She and her daughters laboured in slavery in the "free" state of California for five years before launching a landmark emancipation suit...

A concise and comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong, published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of his death. A half-century after his death in September 1976, Mao Zedong remains one of history's most polarising figures: a peasant boy who became a revolutionary leader, a general in World War II, and finally the Great Helmsman, the founding father of the People's...

'One of the shrewdest political commentators we have' Andrew Marr 'Tony Blair was a giant amongst prime ministers and leaders of the Labour party: Steve Richards is a giant amongst political commentators. This riveting and persuasive book describes what happens when they meet head on' Anthony Seldon Was Tony Blair a visionary, impatiently looking ahead, or a leader trapped by...

An insightful, searing and clear-eyed account of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and his time as leader of the country during Ireland's greatest crisis. From the author of the bestselling Haughey, Gary Murphy returns with a major reassessment of Ireland's most turbulent political era. In this richly textured account of Brian Cowen's inexorable rise to the office of Taoiseach and his dramatic...