Boris Johnson

Presents the life of the renowned British prime minister, describing him as a complex personality whose great abilities as a political leader and eloquent spokesman guided Great Britain through the perilous period of World War II.

How One Man Made History

The Churchill Factor

Biografie van de Britse staatsman (1874-1965).

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De Churchill factor / druk 1

A. Warren Dockter

Winston Churchill at the Telegraph

First published as Johnson’s Life of London, now released with new material following Jubilee and Olympic celebrations in 2012. This updated history of London shows that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of the city are second to none.

The Spirit of London

Celebrates modern London as one of the world's most interesting and influential cities, exploring the lives of the famous individuals whose beliefs, cultures, and innovations have shaped its evolution.

The People Who Made the City That Made the World

Johnson's Life of London

In addition to his roles as politician, editor, author and television presenter, Boris Johnson is a passionate Roman scholar. The recent 'Dream of Rome' TV series saw him travelling throughout the Roman Empire in order to uncover the secrets of the governance of the empire, and the reasons behind why the Romans held such power and prestige for so long. Fiercely interested in Europe and the current issues facing the European Union, Boris Johnson will look at the lessons we could learn from the Romans and how we could apply them to our modern politics. Boris Johnson was the editor of the Spectator, MP for Henley and is now the new Shadow Minister for Education. He writes a column for the Daily Telegraph and lives in London and Oxfordshire with his wife and their children.

The Dream of Rome

Seventy-Two Virgins is a comic political novel, with similar appeal to Stephen Fry or Ben Elton, written by one of Britain's most popular politicians. It is Boris Johnson's first novel. to a top-level audience in Westminster Hall. Ferocious security - with some difficulties in communication - is provided by a joint force of the United States Secret Service and Scotland Yard. The best sharpshooters from both countries are stationed on the roof of the Parliament buildings. hapless Member of Parliament, having mislaid his crucial pass, is barred from Westminster, his bicycle regarded as a potential lethal weapon. And a man going by the name of Jones, although born in Karachi, successfully slips through the barriers, and whole new ball game starts. out of control. A remarkable new worldwide reality television show dominates the airwaves. And the most unlikely heroes emerge...

Seventy-two Virgins

Омріяний Рим

Faktor Churchill

From London’s inimitable mayor, Boris Johnson, the New York Times–bestselling story of how Churchill’s eccentric genius shaped not only his world but our own. On the fiftieth anniversary of Churchill’s death, Boris Johnson celebrates the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays—with characteristic wit and passion—a man of contagious bravery, breathtaking eloquence, matchless strategizing, and deep humanity. Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the king to stay out of action on D-day; he pioneered aerial bombing and few could match his experience in organizing violence on a colossal scale, yet he hated war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was the most famous journalist of his time and perhaps the greatest orator of all time, despite a lisp and the chronic depression he kept at bay by painting. His maneuvering positioned America for entry into World War II, even as it ushered in England’s postwar decline. His open-mindedness made him a trailblazer in health care, education, and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect. Most of all, he was a rebuttal to the idea that history is the story of vast and impersonal forces; he is proof that one person—intrepid, ingenious, determined—can make all the difference.

The Perils of the Pushy Parents: A Cautionary Tale

Boris Johnson has been behind the wheel of some of the world's fastest, most luxurious cars. He's taken the Jaguar XKR-R for a spin around a public school, roared through Islington in the AC Cobra V8, and spent a weekend tearing through the lanes of Sussex in the splendour of the Mercedes S55 AMG. Now he reveals exactly what it was like.

The Johnson Guide to Cars

Life in the Fast Lane

Iain Dale

A collection of the greatest quotes from the inimitable politician.

The Bigger Book of Boris

In his own inimitable style, Boris Johnson turns his attention to the culture, manners and morals of British society, giving us a humorous, at times furious, but always entertaining read.

Have I Got Views for You

**A refreshingly original biography for fans of The Darkest Hour** 'The must-read biography of the year.' Evening Standard 'He writes with gusto... the result is a book that is never boring, genuinely clever ... this book sizzles.' The Times The point of the Churchill Factor is that one man can make all the difference. On the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, and written in conjunction with the Churchill Estate, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion - a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing, and deep humanity. Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the King to stay out of action on D-Day; he embraced large-scale strategic bombing, yet hated the destruction of war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was a celebrated journalist, a great orator and won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was famous for his ability to combine wining and dining with many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in health care, education, and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect. Most of all, as Boris Johnson says, 'Churchill is the resounding human rebuttal to all who think history is the story of vast and impersonal economic forces'. The Churchill Factor is a book to be enjoyed not only by anyone interested in history: it is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what makes a great leader.

An anthology of pieces selected to illustrate the history of our times, from the fall of Thatcher to Blair. However, the main focus is domestic: the time of Diana, the age of self-expression; the end of culture; the moment of the Yuppies; and liberty versus freedom.

Lend Me Your Ears

A lively, idiosyncratic, witty look at the heart of our political process by a man who has crossed over from observer to activist, to become one of our newest members of parliament.

Friends Voters Countrymen

He comes, he sees, he plays with the gadgets...

Life in the Fast Lane: The Johnson Guide to Cars

Boris Johnson explorează, în paginile acestui volum, din ce anume este constituit „factorul Churchill“ – acea inteligență unică a unuia dintre cei mai importanți lideri ai secolului XX. Demontând miturile și prejudecățile care au dăinuit alături de realitate, Johnson realizează – cu inteligența și pasiunea caracteristice – portretul unui om al contradicțiilor, al curajului contagios, înzestrat cu o elocință uimitoare și cu o putere inegalabilă de a croi strategii. Curajos pe câmpul de luptă, Churchill a trebuit să primească ordin de la rege pentru a sta departe de focul bătăliei în Ziua Z; a fost de acord cu bombardamentele strategice la scară extinsă, cu toate că ura distrugerile produse de război și îi disprețuia pe politicienii care nu îi trăiseră ororile. A fost un jurnalist apreciat, un mare orator și a câștigat Premiul Nobel pentru Literatură. A fost faimos pentru capacitatea de a combina serile de dineuri oficiale cu nopțile în care lua decizii cruciale pentru soarta războiului. Viziunea sa progresistă asupra lumii l-a făcut un pionier în dezvoltarea sistemului public de sănătate, de educație și de asistență socială, deși a rămas un adept incorigibil al incorectitudinii politice. Factorul Churchill nu este o carte doar pe gustul pasionaților de istorie. Este o lectură esențială pentru toți cei care doresc să afle din ce material anume e făcut un mare lider.

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