This book contains Harold Nicolson's explanation of why Britain entered World War II, written at the very beginning of the conflict in 1939. Nicolson outlines the political conditions in Europe, the rise of Nazi Germany, the failure of appeasement, and the danger of Hitler's expansion to international security. As a diplomat and member of the British Parliament, Nicolson's views provide a direc…
This book is an in-depth study of the English government during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603). Conyers Read discusses the structure of state administration, the role of royal advisors, domestic and foreign policy, palace dynamics, and the various challenges faced by England in the Elizabethan era. This work is an important reference for understanding political developments, the s…
This book is a collection of scholarly essays on Simon de Montfort and the baronial reform movement in thirteenth-century England. Through a study of political history, civil war, and the dynamics of power between the nobility and the crown, R. F. Treharne explains Simon de Montfort's central role in the formation of representative institutions that became the precursors of the modern parliamen…
This book provides a concise overview of English history in the 16th century, an important period marked by the English Reformation, the reign of the Tudor dynasty, political turmoil, and major social changes. G. W. O. Woodward presents descriptions of key figures such as Henry VIII, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, as well as the socio-economic dynamics that shaped English society at that time. This b…
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of British history in the 19th century. John W. Derry discusses political, economic, and social developments from the post-Napoleonic era to the end of the Victorian era. Important themes such as the Reform Act, the development of industrialization, changes in social structure, and British foreign policy are presented clearly and systemati…
This book contains the official memoirs of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, one of the most influential commanders of World War II and a key figure in the Allied victory in North Africa, particularly in the Battle of El Alamein. Montgomery describes his military career, the strategies he employed, his relationships with Allied leaders such as Eisenhower and Churchill, and various important…
This book is a comprehensive study of British history in the 19th century, a period that saw major transformations in politics, society, economics, and culture. David Thomson traces the development of the Industrial Revolution, changes in social structure, parliamentary reform, imperial expansion, and the dynamics of everyday life in British society between 1815 and the eve of World War I. As p…
Buku ini mengungkap sisi gelap Dinasti Tudor, salah satu periode paling dramatis dalam sejarah Inggris. Judith John menyoroti berbagai kejadian penuh kekerasan, intrik politik, pembunuhan, perselingkuhan, praktik tenung, perang, penganiayaan religius, hingga kasus perompakan yang terjadi pada masa pemerintahan keluarga Tudor. Melalui gaya penulisan populer, buku ini menghadirkan kisah-kisah tra…
The book Mémoires: 1945–1957 is the second volume of the memoirs of Sir Anthony Eden, one of the most important British political figures of the 20th century and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1955–1957). In this French translation, Eden describes his role in British foreign policy after World War II, including international relations, the development of the Commonwealth, and major …
This book is a popular biography of Winston Churchill written by Robert Lewis Taylor, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Through a lively narrative style, Taylor describes Churchill's life journey from his youth, military career, political career, to his role as the leader of Britain during World War II. This book presents a balanced portrait of Churchill's personal and professional life, highlig…