New Releases by Andrew Roberts

Sách đứng đầu bảng xếp hạng bán chạy nhất của New York Times nhiều tuần liên tiếp. The Telegraph (Anh) gọi cuốn sách là “số ít tác phẩm toát lên khí chất Napoleon”. Napoleon là một nhân vật đặc biệt vĩ đại và hấp dẫn trong lịch sử Pháp cũng như lịch sử thế giới. Cuộc đời, sự nghiệp, quan điểm, tài năng của ông đã là chủ đề của hàng nghìn cuốn sách trong suốt hai thế kỉ qua, và có lẽ sẽ còn được nghiên cứu tiếp trong nhiều thế kỉ sau nữa. Trong bối cảnh những cuốn sách dịch ra tiếng Việt về ông cũng như về thời hậu Cách mạng Pháp ở Việt Nam vẫn chỉ đếm trên đầu ngón tay, ít cả về số lượng lẫn tầm vóc, thì cuốn sách Napoleon Đại đế có thể xem là một hiện tượng bởi tầm vóc, quy mô, tính chất giàu sử liệu đã làm nên giá trị đặc biệt của tác phẩm. Thuở nhỏ, cậu bé ham mê đọc sách, nhưng trình độ học vấn không cao. Pháp văn của ông rất tệ, ông thường bị trêu chọc ở trường vì chất giọng khôi hài. Napoleon chỉ tìm thấy mình khi vào quân đội, sau khi tốt nghiệp Trường Quân sự ở Paris và tìm được vị trí sĩ quan pháo binh. Tới năm 1793 Napoleon đóng vai trò nổi bật trong cuộc đánh bật quân Anh khỏi cảng Toulon và chiếm được thành phố này cho các lực lượng cộng hòa, nhờ đó ông được thăng cấp tướng. Khi cuộc cách mạng bao trùm nước Pháp, tài năng của Napoleon trên cương vị một người lính lên đến tột đỉnh. Ông từng gây tai tiếng khi dọn sạch các đường phố ở Paris bằng cách bắn đạn chùm vào quân nổi loạn. Ông đưa quân vào Italy và Ai Cập, nổi bật với một chuỗi những thành công ấn tượng cùng với uy danh về một thiên tài quân sự vô song. Ông trở thành người cai trị nước Pháp năm 1799. Năm 1804, ông tự phong mình làm Hoàng đế và vợ ông, Josephine, lên ngôi Hoàng hậu. Napoleon được tôn sùng khi mới vừa qua độ tuổi hai mươi. Trong quá trình nghiên cứu tất cả những điều trên, Andrew Roberts đã tới Tây Ban Nha, Nga, và dĩ nhiên là cả Waterloo; ông đã lần theo dấu chân của nhân vật của mình tới gần như tất cả các chiến trường trong số 60 chiến trường mà Napoleon đã có mặt. Ông còn tận dụng toàn bộ ấn bản với 33.000 lá thư của Napoleon. Kết quả là tiểu sử đồ sộ này ra đời: đầy màu sắc, trí tuệ, nhân văn và vô cùng đáng ngưỡng mộ. Chân dung Napoleon được khắc họa ở đây là một con người dữ dội – không chỉ là một vị chỉ huy mạnh mẽ, tự tin tột bậc mà còn là một nhà thống trị, một tác giả và một người tình bận rộn đến mức đáng ngạc nhiên. “Đối với tôi, chỉ có duy nhất một yêu cầu, đó là thành công,” ông viết vào năm 1805. Nhưng để đạt được thành công trong lĩnh vực mà Napoleon chọn lựa – tái kiến thiết nước Pháp và chinh phạt thế giới – đòi hỏi những phẩm chất cá nhân mà không có người nào khác cùng độ tuổi với ông sở hữu. Ông không bao giờ dừng lại. Như Roberts cho biết, khi Napoleon di chuyển ở tốc độ cao nhất, người ta đã phải đổ nước vào bánh xe của ông để hạ nhiệt. Đọc cuốn sách mới này là để hiểu tại sao vị tướng kiệt xuất đảo Corsica này lại có thể chiếm được lòng ngưỡng mộ của thế giới lâu đến vậy. Cuốn sách của Roberts có thể xem là bài bút luận xuất sắc về nghệ thuật quản lý nhà nước và là một sự chiêm nghiệm về chính bản thân lịch sử: một sự bảo vệ cho toàn bộ ý tưởng về “con người vĩ đại” trước cái mà trong phần kết luận Roberts gọi là “những phân tích mang tính quyết định luận về lịch sử”. Trong suốt cuộc đời, Napoleon đã viết và nói về mình như thể ông đã là con người bất tử.

Winston Churchill sobrepõe-se a todas as outras figuras da história britânica do século XX. No momento da sua morte aos 90 anos, em 1965, muitos consideravam-no o homem mais admirável do mundo. Existem várias biografias sobre Churchill. Nesta obra, Andrew Roberts recorre a mais de 40 fontes históricas inéditas, incluindo os diários privados do rei Jorge VI, nunca antes usados em biografias de Churchill, para o retratar de forma mais íntima e completa. O livro não esconde as falhas de Churchill, mas permite que o leitor aprecie as virtudes do homem e do seu carácter: a capacidade titânica para trabalhar (e para beber), o talento para compreender as grandes questões do momento, a disponibilidade para correr riscos e a insistência em estar no centro da ação, o bom humor que não o abandonava mesmo em circunstâncias desesperadas, a vitalidade e a força das suas amizades, e a sua extraordinária propensão para chorar em momentos inesperados. Acima de tudo, esta biografia revela-nos as suas motivações profundas – o desejo de agradar ao pai (mesmo depois da morte dele), o desdém aristocrático para com as opiniões de quase todas as outras pessoas, o amor pelo Império Britânico, o sentido de História e a ligação ao presente. Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, Churchill encontrou-se por diversas vezes com um cientista para lhe pedir conselho técnico. «Foi sempre assim de cada vez que nos encontrávamos», escreveu o jovem, «sentia-me recarregado por uma fonte de energia viva.» Harry Hopkins, emissário de Roosevelt, escreveu: «Onde quer que ele estivesse, ali estava uma frente de batalha.» O marechal de campo Sir Alan Brooke, conselheiro de Churchill em assuntos estratégicos e em privado um seu crítico feroz, escreveu no seu diário: «Agradeço a Deus ter-me sido concedida a oportunidade de trabalhar ao lado de um tal homem, e de me terem sido abertos os olhos para o facto de por vezes existirem super-homens à face da Terra.»

New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestseller Aspects of History, The Critic, Octavian, and Modern War Institute Book of the Year. Two leading authorities—an acclaimed historian and the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our time—collaborate on a landmark examination of war since 1945. Conflict is both a sweeping history of the evolution of warfare up to Putin’s invasion of the Ukraine, and a penetrating analysis of what we must learn from the past—and anticipate in the future—in order to navigate an increasingly perilous world. In this deep and incisive study, General David Petraeus, who commanded the US-led coalitions in both Iraq, during the Surge, and Afghanistan and former CIA director, and the prize-winning historian Andrew Roberts, explore over 70 years of conflict, drawing significant lessons and insights from their fresh analysis of the past. Drawing on their different perspectives and areas of expertise, Petraeus and Roberts show how often critical mistakes have been repeated time and again, and the challenge, for statesmen and generals alike, of learning to adapt to various new weapon systems, theories and strategies. Among the conflicts examined are the Arab-Israeli wars, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the two Gulf Wars, the Balkan wars in the former Yugoslavia, and both the Soviet and Coalition wars in Afghanistan, as well as guerilla conflicts in Africa and South America. Conflict culminates with a bracing look at Putin’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine, yet another case study in the tragic results when leaders refuse to learn from history, and an assessment of the nature of future warfare. Filled with sharp insight and the wisdom of experience, Conflict is not only a critical assessment of our recent past, but also an essential primer of modern warfare that provides crucial knowledge for waging battle today as well as for understanding what the decades ahead will bring.

Recipes Inspired by Dishes Served at Roy''s Restaurants of Hawaii Roy''s Restaurant of Hawaii is known for its unique fusion of Asian and Hawaiian flavors, creating dishes that are both comforting and exotic. With the Hawaii Fusion Copycat Cookbook, you can bring these delicious dishes into your own kitchen and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. This cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves Asian and Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Inside this copycat cookbook, you''ll find similar recipes to some of the restaurant''s most popular dishes, such as Roy''s Original Hawaiian Blackened Island Ahi, Roy''s Classic Misoyaki Butterfish, and Roy''s Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle. These recipes are easy to follow and include step-by-step instructions, so even if you''re not an experienced cook, you''ll be able to create these dishes with ease. One of the best things about the Roy''s Restaurant of Hawaii copycat cookbook is that you can enjoy restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your own home. You don''t have to take a trip to Hawaii and spend a fortune on dining out when you can create the same dishes at home for a fraction of the cost. Plus, you can customize the recipes to suit your own tastes, adding or subtracting ingredients as you see fit. If you''re a fan of Asian and Hawaiian fusion cuisine, then the Hawaii Fusion Copycat Cookbook is the perfect addition to your cookbook collection. Whether you''re looking to impress your dinner guests or simply want to treat yourself to a delicious meal, this cookbook has something for everyone. So why not give it a try and start cooking up a storm in your own kitchen? Grab your own copy today!

Gigolo Gizmo and Dr. max, along with Xedo and Socko go to visit the memorial for Mama and Daddio. Gizmo wanders, reflects, and comes to terms with the way things are. Max tries to go to the office. Chocolate Drop shuts down the club. Rob goes A.W.O.L. trying to impress Sebastian.

With their new friends, Dr. Max and Gigolo Gizmo make it to the city of Rottenchester for their new beginning. Max settles into his new gig as the doctor of Rottenchester, and G.G. gets into mischief with his new friends and discovers a new lust for women.

An asteroid hits the Earth wiping out the human race, and mutating the animals into humanoid hybrids. Guillermo Gigolo Gizmo Giuseppe, and Maximo Montgomery Murray awaken anew after the impact to find themselves alone for the first time in their lives. They must now learn to survive in this new world.....alone.

Coming to terms with the way things are now, Max and Gizmo reinvent themselves. Max spends time studying in an abandoned library, learning skills that may be useful to the both of them in this new world. Are they really alone?

L''édition de prestige d''un formidable succès de librairie et d''une immense biographie. De Churchill, croit-on, tout a été dit – en premier lieu par lui-même. Et pourtant, Andrew Roberts est parvenu à exhumer des articles de presse, des correspondances privées, des journaux intimes – le moindre n''étant pas celui du roi Georges VI, jusque-là sous clé – qui ne figurent dans aucune des mille biographies déjà consacrées à ce personnage essentiel de la Grande-Bretagne et du XXe siècle. Tout cela lui permet de proposer un récit extrêmement enlevé, fondé sur une abondance de citations désormais " classiques ", mais également souvent peu connues, voire inédites, qui apportent un éclairage parfois convergent, parfois contrasté sur l''homme Churchill. Démêlant le vrai du faux, tordant le cou aux nombreux mythes, voire aux calomnies qui lui collent à la peau, mais relevant les critiques justifiées dont il est loin d''être exempt, Roberts brosse avec maestria le portrait de ce " Vieux Lion " dont toute la vie avant 1940 n''a fait que préparer le grand œuvre que demeurent ses années de guerre. Il livre là ce qui est sans doute la meilleure biographie de ce géant de l''histoire.

''Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour'' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times ''Scholarly and very readable'' Andrew Lycett, Spectator ''Energetic and hugely entertaining'' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a period when the world was opening up in new and exciting ways – radio, telegrams, the advent of flight. With literacy and the right to vote extending across an ever-expanding populace, politics and journalism were embarking on a power struggle that continues unabated to this day. Lord Northcliffe rose to the challenges of this new world by employing cutting-edge technology, upending the outdated mores of traditional journalism and radically reshaping the very concept of ‘news’. He was a tough and uncompromising businessman, frequently levelled with charges of megalomania, but in The Chief Andrew Roberts puts Northcliffe’s ruthlessness in the context of a life of visionary business skill, journalistic brilliance, distinguished wartime public service and heartfelt patriotism. The man was, undoubtedly, a genius – albeit a flawed one. From a modest background, growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, by twenty-seven he presided over a magazine empire with the largest circulation in the world. By the time of his tragically early death in 1922, Northcliffe had founded the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror, and had also owned The Times and the Observer. At one point he owned two thirds of all the titles on Fleet Street. Based on exclusive access to the Harmsworth family archive, The Chief charts Lord Northcliffe’s rise to power and his highly controversial influence in a politically critical period. His influence still resonates today both through his remarkable business innovations and in the way we consume our news and politics.

This book rethinks the idea of privacy. It argues that a satisfactory account of privacy should not limit itself to identifying why privacy might be valuable. It also needs to attend to the further question of how it can be secured in those circumstances in which it proves to be valuable. Drawing on republican ideas about the relationship between freedom and self-government, the book asserts that privacy is valuable, because it enables us to lead non-dominated lives. It prevents others from acquiring power to interfere in our choices – to remove options that would otherwise be available to us, and to manipulate our decision-making. It further examines the means through which citizens might exercise effective control over decisions and actions that affect their privacy and proposes a democratic theory of privacy. With the emergence of the ‘surveillance state,’ this volume will be indispensable for scholars, students, and researchers in political theory, political philosophy, law, and human and civil rights. It will be of particular interest to policymakers, lawyers, and human rights activists.

Képes lehet egyetlen ember eldönteni egy globális háború kimenetelét? Mi kell ahhoz, hogy valaki jó vezetõ legyen - intelligencia, empátia, karizma, vagy gátlástalanság és õrült mértékû önbizalom? A neves brit történész, Andrew Roberts, a Churchill - Kéz a kézben a sorssal szerzõje kilenc meghatározó modern kori háborús vezetõ (Napóleontól Churchillen és Hitleren át egészen Margaret Thatcherig) tanulmányozása révén kutatja a vezetés titkát. A kilenc nagy formátumú történelmi személyiség különbözõ korokban élt, különbözõ háborúkat vívott, és a történelem különbözõ szerepeket szánt nekik, ám mindegyikük emberek millióit vezette a gyõzelemig - vagy a végsõ vereségbe. Vajon mi a közös bennük, mi az, ami korokon, kultúrákon és kontinenseken át naggyá tesz egy vezetõt? A szerzõ a rá jellemzõ éleslátással és lendületes stílussal tárja fel a diadalok és kudarcok hátterében rejlõ okokat és a gyõzelmek árát. „Andrew Roberts rendkívüli érzékkel ragadja meg akár egyetlen idézet vagy anekdota által a nagy történelmi személyek lényegét.” (History Today)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Churchill and Napoleon The last king of America, George III, has been ridiculed as a complete disaster who frittered away the colonies and went mad in his old age. The truth is much more nuanced and fascinating--and will completely change the way readers and historians view his reign and legacy. Most Americans dismiss George III as a buffoon--a heartless and terrible monarch with few, if any, redeeming qualities. The best-known modern interpretation of him is Jonathan Groff''s preening, spitting, and pompous take in Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda''s Broadway masterpiece. But this deeply unflattering characterization is rooted in the prejudiced and brilliantly persuasive opinions of eighteenth-century revolutionaries like Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson, who needed to make the king appear evil in order to achieve their own political aims. After combing through hundreds of thousands of pages of never-before-published correspondence, award-winning historian Andrew Roberts has uncovered the truth: George III was in fact a wise, humane, and even enlightened monarch who was beset by talented enemies, debilitating mental illness, incompetent ministers, and disastrous luck. In The Last King of America, Roberts paints a deft and nuanced portrait of the much-maligned monarch and outlines his accomplishments, which have been almost universally forgotten. Two hundred and forty-five years after the end of George III''s American rule, it is time for Americans to look back on their last king with greater understanding: to see him as he was and to come to terms with the last time they were ruled by a monarch.

Do premiado autor de Churchill, uma análise dos perfis de grandes líderes que conduziram suas nações nas maiores guerras do mundo e moldaram o curso da história. A liderança na guerra é uma qualidade ímpar ou há características e técnicas que transcendem o tempo e o lugar e podem ser aplicadas à natureza essencial de conflitos? Neste livro, Andrew Roberts volta seu olhar honesto e perspicaz para nove grandes nomes da história moderna, da Revolução Francesa à Guerra Fria: Napoleão Bonaparte, Horatio Nelson, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Ióssif Stálin, George C. Marshall, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight D. Eisenhower e Margaret Thatcher. Líderes complexos que enfrentaram a guerra com táticas e armas diversas, mas com o objetivo comum do sucesso na batalha. Com sua verve característica e observações incisivas, Roberts revela nestes perfis as qualidades que condenam até mesmo os líderes mais promissores ao fracasso, bem como os traços que os levam à vitória.

The Times Book of the Year *Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, 2022* *Winner of the General Society of Colonial Wars'' Distinguished Book Award, 2021* *Winner of the History Reclaimed Book of the Year, 2022* *Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize, 2021* Andrew Roberts, one of Britain''s premier historians, overturns the received wisdom on George III George III, Britain''s longest-reigning king, has gone down in history as ''the cruellest tyrant of this age'' (Thomas Paine, eighteenth century), ''a sovereign who inflicted more profound and enduring injuries upon this country than any other modern English king'' (W.E.H. Lecky, nineteenth century), ''one of England''s most disastrous kings'' (J.H. Plumb, twentieth century) and as the pompous monarch of the musical Hamilton (twenty-first century). Andrew Roberts''s magnificent new biography takes entirely the opposite view. It portrays George as intelligent, benevolent, scrupulously devoted to the constitution of his country and (as head of government as well as head of state) navigating the turbulence of eighteenth-century politics with a strong sense of honour and duty. He was a devoted husband and family man, a great patron of the arts and sciences, keen to advance Britain''s agricultural capacity (''Farmer George'') and determined that her horizons should be global. He could be stubborn and self-righteous, but he was also brave, brushing aside numerous assassination attempts, galvanising his ministers and generals at moments of crisis and stoical in the face of his descent - five times during his life - into a horrifying loss of mind. The book gives a detailed, revisionist account of the American Revolutionary War, persuasively taking apart a significant proportion of the Declaration of Independence, which Roberts shows to be largely Jeffersonian propaganda. In a later war, he describes how George''s support for William Pitt was crucial in the battle against Napoleon. And he makes a convincing, modern diagnosis of George''s terrible malady, very different to the widely accepted medical view and to popular portrayals. Roberts writes, ''the people who knew George III best loved him the most'', and that far from being a tyrant or incompetent, George III was one of our most admirable monarchs. The diarist Fanny Burney, who spent four years at his court and saw him often, wrote ''A noble sovereign this is, and when justice is done to him, he will be as such acknowledged''. In presenting this fresh view of Britain''s most misunderstood monarch, George III shows one of Britain''s premier historians at his sparkling best.

Biografie en psychologisch portret van de Franse keizer Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821).

Idols of the Odeons examines British film stardom in the post-war era, a time when Hollywood movies were increasingly supplanting the Pinewood/Elstree studio system. The book encompasses the careers of sixteen actors, including Stanley Baker, Diana Dors, Norman Wisdom, Hattie Jacques, Peter Finch and Peter Sellers. Such extremely diverse careers provide the opportunity to explore overlooked films, in addition to examining how the term ‘star’ could apply to a stalwart leading man, a Variety comic, a self-created ‘Vamp’ and a character actor. Above all, this is a book that celebrates, with idiosyncratic humour and warmth, how these actors accomplished much of their best work during the transitional period between the Rank/ABPC roster of stars and the US domination of the British film industry.

A comparison of nine leaders who led their nations through the greatest wars the world has ever seen and whose unique strengths—and weaknesses—shaped the course of human history, from the bestselling, award-winning author of Churchill, Napoleon, and The Last King of America “Has the enjoyable feel of a lively dinner table conversation with an opinionated guest.” —The New York Times Book Review Taking us from the French Revolution to the Cold War, Andrew Roberts presents a bracingly honest and deeply insightful look at nine major figures in modern history: Napoleon Bonaparte, Horatio Nelson, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, George C. Marshall, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Margaret Thatcher. Each of these leaders fundamentally shaped the outcome of the war in which their nation was embroiled. Is war leadership unique, or did these leaders have something in common, traits and techniques that transcend time and place and can be applied to the essential nature of conflict? Meticulously researched and compellingly written, Leadership in War presents readers with fresh, complex portraits of leaders who approached war with different tactics and weapons, but with the common goal of success in the face of battle. Both inspiring and cautionary, these portraits offer important lessons on leadership in times of struggle, unease, and discord. With his trademark verve and incisive observation, Roberts reveals the qualities that doom even the most promising leaders to failure, as well as the traits that lead to victory.

The double act has been at the heart of the British entertainment scene for over 150 years: from its start in the music halls, through radio shows such as Hancock''s Half Hour playing in virtually every household and on cinema and television, from Carry On films to Withnail and I. Explore the influence of comedy duos on their audience and how their performances evolved over time, the importance of the subtle art of the straight man next to the comic and discover some acts who might have passed you by. This book is a tribute to the comedians who have entertained the public for so long, dedicating their lives to adding a bit of laughter to the mundane everyday. The Double Act will appeal to all lovers of British comedy as it takes them through the golden moments of its history.

Holy Habits is an initiative to nurture Christian discipleship. It explores Luke''s model of church found in Acts 2:42-47, identifies ten habits and encourages the development of a way of life formed by them. These resources, which include an introductory guide, have been developed to help churches explore the habits in a range of contexts and live them out in whole-life, missional discipleship.

This series helps students and teachers following the Cambridge AS & A Level Thinking Skills syllabus (9694) for examination from 2020. Universities and employers have high expectations for 21st century learners. They want students who can think critically, collaborate efficiently and produce creative solutions to problems. With more practice questions than the previous edition, this coursebook provides opportunities for students to improve both their critical thinking and problem solving skills. It walks students through different scenarios - such as drawing conclusions from arguments - explaining the thinking process involved and helping to increase confidence when thinking independently. Suggested answers to the coursebook questions are in the teacher''s resource.