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In Being There, Tony Leon goes behind the scenes, reflecting on how history is made, both here and around the world, through his unique mixture of anecdote and informed opinion.His vantage point ranges from a ringside seat in the recent formation of the government of national unity (GNU) recounted in detail here for the first time to close encounters with the likes of Harry Oppenheimer, Ariel Sharon, Yasser Arafat and Boris Johnson, and reappraisals of FW de Klerk, Nelson Mandela and Mangosuthu Buthelezi.Leon writes of the dangers of modern politics, from the purgatory of social media to the perils of political fundraising in tough times. The challenge of leadership, in a world often led by populist grifters or uninspiring time-servers, runs like a golden thread through the book.Written with his customary blend of humour and flair, and with an eye to the future and what the present and the past can tell us about it, Being There is both important and highly readable.

Sir Keir Starmer made the leap from Leader of the Opposition to Prime Minister in only four years, one of just a handful of politicians to have done so since 1945. Yet the landslide majority that Labour secured under him in July 2024 has been described as loveless and his first months in Downing Street were overshadowed by rows and controversies, turning what should have been a political honeymoon into a period of sustained turbulence.In this fully revised and updated edition of his 2021 biography, Michael Ashcroft traces how Starmer went from schoolboy socialist to radical lawyer and Director of Public Prosecutions before aged fifty-two becoming an MP, then Labour leader and ultimately the occupant of No. 10.Revealing previously unknown details which help to explain what makes Starmer tick, this careful examination of Britains first Labour Prime Minister for fourteen years offers voters the chance to assess his character and his political instincts. Having turned his party into an election-winning machine, his goal is to transform Britain into one of the most progressive states in the world. Does he have what it takes to succeed?

A gripping account of the cloak and dagger game played in Berlin and beyond by Britains shadow warriors. A knife-edge Cold War showdown. A game of secrets, masterfully told. Damien Lewis, Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling AuthorThe British Commanders-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, better known as BRIXMIS, was arguably the most successful and enduring intelligence organisation of the whole Cold War. Its three-man teams maintained a permanent presence behind the Iron Curtain, patrolling East German soil every single day from 1946 until the fall of the Berlin Wall changed the face of post-war Europe.In a follow-up to The Deadly Game, Will Britten, a career Military Intelligence Officer, treats us to a fresh, and in places hard-hitting look at his experience as one of the last generations of Cold War warriors. Over the Wall details reconnaissance missions in the depths of the DDR, targeting by Stasi surveillance teams, and fascinating personal contacts with the enemy. Beyond this, he puts forward the shocking proposition that Moscow had almost certainly compromised BRIXMIS through their own agents operating within the wide US military system.Providing a rare insight into the activities of the GRU-staffed Soviet military teams deployed reciprocally in West Germany, Over the Wall ultimately poses an intriguing question: in the final balance whose missions were operationally more effective?

Who better to guide us through the chaotic world of the last 25 years than one who had a ringside seat for much that went on, and who writes about it with such insight and skill? This is a must read book. - Sir Anthony Seldon, author of Truss at 10In my time working on Europe, Joo Vale de Almeida was the most important name in my address book: a view I suspect was widely shared. Lord Kim Darroch, former British ambassador to the United StatesThis is a superb book: provocative, witty, erudite, sober - and sometimes sobering - but ultimately wise in its prescriptions. - Sir Ivan Rogers, former UK Permanent Representative to the EUThis book is a rare opportunity to look behind the diplomatic curtain and see events and the people who inspired them up close and personal. - Baroness Catherine Ashton, former High Representative of the EU for Foreign AffairsToday we are witnessing one of the most dangerous geopolitical situations of modern times, heralded by loud populist and nationalist voices, and steeped in uncertainty. But how did the nations of the world come to find themselves in such a predicament? Is the international liberal order condemned?Drawing from decades of experience in Brussels, Washington, New York and London, one of the worlds foremost diplomats lifts the veil on modern foreign affairs and enables us to trace how countries have been sleepwalking towards the Divorce of Nations, and the steps we can take to fix it.Having met the most consequential global leaders since the turn of the millennium, Ambassador Vale de Almeidas insightful account features personal observances of figures such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy, Emmanuel Macron, Hu Jintao and Donald Trump. He also recalls the numerous times he met Vladimir Putin and the early warning signs and grievances the Russian leader aired in the run up to his incursions into Georgia and Crimea, which ultimately were the precursors to the full-fledged invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Other key moments in his compelling narrative relate to the global response to the Great Financial Crisis, how the world shifted in the aftermath of 9/11, the opening up of China and how the world reacted to the Covid pandemic. The book also includes a personal and colourful account of the first 1,000 days of Brexit the ultimate act of separation so far.Based on contemporary notes and further reflections, The Divorce of Nations is a necessary and important book that enables us to move forward with better awareness and understanding of the current volatile and fragmented scene, at both national and global levels.

In 2001, the 9/11 attacks awoke the world to the military-style threat of Islamism. Due to the White House, the nationality of fifteen Saudis among the nineteen suicide bombers remained cast in shadows. In this exceptional tour-de-force, Craig Unger meticulously pieces together the US role in the birth of modern terrorism by relying on research and interviews with those who would prefer to deny the truth.The acclaimed account of the link between modern terrorism and Saudi and corporate greed whose first UK publisher cancelled for fear of libel, and which several online retailers dared not stock.Excellent.Sunday TimesA notably intelligent piece of investigative reporting which lights the blue touch-paper.ObserverA forensic examination.Daily TelegraphVery powerful.Guardian, book of the weekHard-hitting.Independent on SundayAn explosive book.Scotland on SundayNone can match this.Irish TimesWell-sourced... cool, calm and collected.Times Higher Education SupplementAs chilling as it is gripping.Belfast TelegraphCraig Unger has done America and the world a huge favor.Michael Moore, Director of Fahrenheit 9/11, the movie inspired by House of Bush House of SaudUngers meticulously researched book raises troubling questions about the ties between the Bush family and the Saudi royal family, especially in the aftermath of 9/11. Its a provocative read that challenges conventional narratives.The Washington PostCraig Ungers House of Bush, House of Saud is a compelling and disturbing account of the intertwining interests of two powerful families. While some may dismiss it as conspiracy theory, the depth of research demands attention.The Washington PostUngers book is a gripping and unsettling exploration of the Bush-Saudi nexus. Its a damning indictment of how personal and financial interests can overshadow national security.The GuardianCraig Ungers House of Bush, House of Saud is a meticulously documented account of the symbiotic relationship between two of the worlds most powerful families. Its a chilling read that raises more questions than it answers.The IndependentUngers book is a riveting and deeply researched expose that sheds light on the shadowy connections between the Bush family and the Saudi elite. Its a sobering reminder of the complexities of global power dynamics.The Sydney Morning HeraldCraig Ungers House of Bush, House of Saud is a provocative and eye-opening investigation into the ties that bind American politics and Saudi wealth. Its a must-read for anyone interested in the hidden forces behind global events.Le MondeUngers book is a meticulously researched and deeply unsettling account of the Bush-Saudi relationship. Its a powerful critique of the intersection of politics, oil, and terrorism.Der SpiegelCraig Ungers House of Bush, House of Saud is a provocative and deeply researched account of the intricate ties between the Bush family and the Saudi royal family. While some of its claims are controversial, the book provides valuable insights into the intersection of oil, politics, and terrorism.Foreign AffairsUngers book is a bold and controversial examination of the ties between the Bush family and the Saudi royal family. While some may question its conclusions, the depth of research and the questions it raises make it a valuable contribution to the field.International Affairs

Mohandas K. Gandhi foi um homem fascinante e complexo, um líder e um guia brilhante, um buscador da verdade que morreu pelas suas crenças, mas que não gostava do martírio nem da santidade.Neste livro

Tom Nairn has been the most forceful and original mind to confront, de-mask and anatomise the British state. The perception that Great Britain was a multinational state and not a united nation had never quite been lost over the centuries, but it was Nairn who almost single-handedly hammered this truth into the skull of British intellectuals and campaigners until it became as it is today practically uncontested by the political class. NEAL ASCHERSON, London Review of BooksFor the last fifty years Tom Nairn has been one of Britains most consistently provocative and influential voices. No other writer has left so deep an impression on mainstream debates about Scotland, Britain and nationalism. No other writer has so thoroughly interrogated the United Kingdoms post-war crisis and decline.Old Nations, Auld Enemies, New Times brings together, for the first time, the full span of Nairns work, from his ground-breaking analysis of the British state in the 1960s and 70s to his more recent examinations of globalisation, the English question and Scotlands independence referendum.Nairn stands alongside the great Scottish intellectual and literary figures of recent decades. Old Nations is the definitive Nairn collection and an indispensable guide for anyone looking to understand the current moment in Scottish and British politics.For originality of mind, Tom Nairn is without equal among his contemporaries. In fifty years, there has never been a time in my memory in which that he was saying went with the flow of opinion, on the left or at large ... All of this in a style of extraordinary vigour and beauty and not least humour: writing as democratic as his own unswerving politics. One thinks: if only there were more like him. But that would be a contradiction in terms. PERRY ANDERSON, New Left ReviewTom Nairn is well known both as a major contributor to debates about Scottish nationalism and the re-configuring of the current UK, and as a supremely thoughtful and witty writer. This collection of his writings illustrates the evolution of his ideas and will be invaluable. Whether one agrees with Nairn or not, his arguments always make one think afresh. LINDA COLLEY, Professor of History, Princeton University

David Burke uncovers the clandestine activities of Patrick Crinnion, a Garda intelligence officer who secretly served MI6 during the early years of the Troubles. As the Garda Síochána launched a manhunt for the Chief-of-Staff of the IRA, Crinnion found himself playing a crucial role in the effort to track him down. Before his disappearance, Crinnions actions exposed a web of secrets including those of another British spy in the Irish police, damaging intelligence leaks, gunrunning by Irish politicians, and a cover-up related to the murder of a Garda. Burke reveals MI6s shady dealings, from attempts to smear Irish politicians to plans for using criminals as assassins and the secret surveillance of a key IRA member. Crinnion fled into exile. The Puppet Masters not only reveals what became of him but also provides an insightful look into a turbulent period marked by covert operations, betrayal, and the power struggle that shaped modern Irish history.

The postman and the primary teacher, the midwife and the musician. Workers in shops, workers at sea. Solidarity with the Columbian farmer and the Palestinian firemanModern trade unionists in Scotland perform roles in every imaginable location and are drawn from all backgrounds. They campaign to win on issues facing the colleague next to them or a comrade thousands of miles away.Mon the Workers tells their stories in their own words. It is a celebration of 125 years of the STUC, and a clarion call for the next generation to agitate, organise and win.This book demonstrates past achievements, explores the ideas trade unionists have fought for and rouses the movement towards future victories. 75 trade union members, reps and officials share experiences of union life from the anti-apartheid movement to Wick Wants Work. Alan McCredies charismatic portraits of 50 other activists from the trade union movement provide a complementary visual narrative.This very human book pulses with the energy of Scotlands trade union movement, which has achieved so much and still has more to do.

A comunidade mundial encontra-se perante um ponto de viragem histórico. Nas últimas décadas tem-se tornado evidente o alinhamento de uma nova ordem global na qual o estatuto bicentenário do Ocidente como centro global da politica e da economia mundial esta a ser substituido pela afirmaço de novas potencias, lideradas pela China e pela India.Antes do fim da presente decada, a civilizaço Ocidental deixara de ser o bloco cultural de referencia do desenvolvimento mundial, e no so a China ultrapassara os Estados Unidos como a principal economia do planeta, mas tambem a India ultrapassara o Reino Unido como o terceiro estado mais produtivo.Neste momento, a questo mais pertinente que se coloca aos estados ocidentais, especialmente aos Estados Unidos e a Unio Europeia, e como enfrentar esta alteraço nas regras do jogo internacional e adaptar a sua estrategia de forma a manter alguma relevancia no contexto global das naçes.Paradoxalmente, so admitindo o seu proprio declinio podera o Ocidente ser bem-sucedido nesta nova ordem mundial, encontrando uma renovada voz num planeta no qual ja no tem o poder para impor os seus ideais e abraçando uma nova abordagem que lhe permita materializar os seus objetivos num mundo diferente e cada vez mais diverso.CriticasNeste quadro de duvidas, ansiedades e interrogaçes, este livro de Francisco Gomes e uma reflexo util e necessaria. Vem no momento certo. Com a intensidade analitica que se impe. A desafiar a nossa reflexo individual e colectiva. No podia ser mais oportuno.Luis Marques Mendes

A Icnologia é a ciência que estuda os vestígios deixados pelos organismos no presente e no passado, Neste livro, buscamos reunir grandes pesquisadores do Brasil e do exterior para introduzir os leito

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Britain had lost the Falklands War?Scotland had voted Yes in 2014?German reunifi cation had never happened?the Conservatives had won an overall majority in 2010?Lyndon Johnson had been shot down in 1942?David Miliband had beaten Ed Miliband to the Labour leadership?Lynton Crosby had changed sides in 2015?or Boris Johnson had become Prime Minister after the European referendum?Welcome to the world of political counterfactuals, where scholarly analyses of possibilities and causalities take their place beside enthralling fictional accounts of alternate political histories - all guaranteed to enlighten and entertain (or make you shudder at the thought).From a permanent union between France and the UK in 1940, to a Yes vote in the Scottish independence referendum of 2014, to Jeremy Corbyn becoming Prime Minister in 2020, get ready to see a century of political history turned on its head with twenty-three expert examinations of things that never happened (or likely never will) - but easily could have if events had so conspired

The Royal Dockyard at Pembroke Dock produced over 250 warships for the Royal Navy, including five royal yachts, between its founding in 1814 and its closure after the First World War. Prior to this, no ocean-going ships had ever been built on the south shores of Milford Haven, where the most complex piece of machinery used was the horse-drawn plough. Yet within twenty years Pembrokeshire men were building major British warships and they did so for the next hundred years. This long century, from the Napoleonic Wars until after the First World War, covered all the major changes in warship design and construction, from wood to iron and then steel, and from sail to steam, and paddle wheel to screw propulsion. In this authoritative and splendidly illustrated work, naval historian Lawrie Phillips, who was born and bred just outside the dockyard walls, tells the story of this royal yard, its ships and the Pembroke men who built them.

During the First World War the reputation of the British Royal Navy was put on the line in its defence of the country, and, crucially, it was in those years, 191419, that the Grand Fleet became the single most potent weapon of war of any nation. In this comprehensive, illustrated history, Ridley-Kitts tells of the creation and development of the Grand Fleet under the drive of the energetic and charismatic Admiral of the Fleet Jacky Fisher, who modernised the navy with the introduction of the revolutionary Dreadnought battleship. This type of vessel in particular made other nations battleships obsolete, created a powerful weapon for the defence of the British Empire and its trade, and finally defeated the machinations of Kaiser William II. Using unique illustrations rendered by the author, the story of the Grand Fleet is told in accessible narrative style, with outstanding technical detail that will satisfy naval enthusiasts.

With a foreword by Michael Portillo. Deborah Mattinson had a unique perspective on the New Labour project. As Britains leading political pollster, she has been monitoring public opinion since the mid-1980s, and helped transform Labour into Europes greatest election-winning machine of the modern era. Most recently as chief pollster to Gordon Brown as Prime Minister, she has been on the frontline of electoral politics, consistently representing the voters side of the story to the politicans. Sometimes, she has encountered scepticism - a belligerent John Smith made an unappreciative witness to one of Deborahs focus groups - and she has often had to convey unwelcome results - telling a grumpy Gordon Brown he needed to spruce up his appearance cannot have been easy. With a stellar cast, including Neil Kinnock, Peter Mandelson, John Smith, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, Talking to A Brick Wall reviews the New Labour years from the voters point of view. It tracks the ups and downs of the Blair/Brown era as seen from beyond Westminster, showing how closely political reputation correlates with voter connection. It profiles the swing voter, shows the importance of womens votes, and what gives a politician popular appeal, and maps the voters views through the 2010 campaign and its immediate aftermath, showing how the electorate has been left out of political decision making and revealing the publics recipe for rehabilitating the Labour Party and rebuilding trust in democracy. A champion of democratic renewal through citizen engagement, Deborah Mattinson believes that we must move to new grown up partnership politics if democracy is to thrive.

This volume is a polemic for freedom - or more concretely, for a liberal criminal law in Common Europe. In the conflict between security and freedom, the fragile constitutional criminal law is in danger of being crushed completely. The populist concept of promising total security destroys the very foundation of what it hopes to secure. The consequence is: Freedom is surely dying with security!The national differences within the European Union seek a common and reliable justification of liberal criminal law principles in a common European constitution. A minimalist but absolute constitutional criminal law is the "crash test dummy" that will be sacrificed in the interest of the European integration process. European criminal law principles partially proved themselves with a promising philosophical start over several centuries, especially in Britain and France. However, they have been eroded, and now must prove themselves fully. Even worse, if these principles are ignored, the idea of a "United Europe" vanishes. Never forget: It is freedom that constitutes the foundation of unity. Freedom brings about security.This is what this polemic demands.

Se una Nazione perde il controllo sulla propria identita, puo ancora dirsi sovrana? Remigrazione non e uno slogan: e una proposta articolata, argomentata e radicale. In unEuropa che ha reso limmigrazione permanente una normalita non negoziabile, questo libro rovescia la prospettiva e rimette al centro un principio dimenticato: il diritto dei popoli a rimanere se stessi. Attraverso dati, analisi demografiche, riferimenti giuridici e una visione politica di lungo periodo, Martin Sellner delinea una strategia per ridurre linstabilita generata da una gestione caotica dei flussi migratori e per ripristinare coesione, sicurezza e continuita culturale.

Vivemos num mundo complexo, imprevisível, perigoso, regido por novas regras, onde os tratados internacionais e as instituições de referência se tornaram menos relevantes. Um mundo que nem sempre comp

Briggens House, near Harlow in Essex, was one of the most important of the establishments requisitioned by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the Second World War. Its mission was to accomplish Winston Churchills directive to set Europe ablaze, and, initially, the house was used as a finishing school for the Cichociemni, elite Polish saboteurs, to prepare to parachute into Nazi-occupied Poland. In need of false identity documents to avoid the arrest, interrogation and execution of its agents, SOE gradually built up a printing department on site and Station 14 became the organisations False Document Section.This is the true story of the house and its highly skilled wartime personnel, including British officers, Polish agents and the women of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. For the resident staff it was a relatively safe posting, but tension built as the Poles, fighting their own battle for Polish independence, competed for scarce resources in wartime Britain.SOE historian Des Turner uses first-hand accounts, memoirs and official records to reveal long-forgotten stories of tragedy, humour and frustration, giving long-overdue credit to the men and women of Briggens House who were prevented by the Secrets Act from ever speaking about their wartime work.

The story of Bletchley Parks codebreaking operations in the Second World War is now well known, but its counterparts in the First World War Room 40 & MI1(b) remain in the shadows, despite their involvement in and influence on most of the major events of that war. From the First Battle of the Marne, the shelling of Scarborough, the battles of Jutland and the Somme in 1916, to the battles on the Western Front in 1918, the German naval mutiny and the Zimmermann Telegram, this cast of characters several of them as eccentric as anyone from Bletchley Park in the Second World War secretly guided the outcome of the Great War from the confines of a few smoke-filled rooms.Using hundreds of intercepted and decrypted German military, naval and diplomatic messages, bestselling author Paul Gannon reveals the fascinating story of British codebreaking operations. By drawing on many newly discovered archival documents that challenge misleading stories about Room 40 & MI1(b), he reveals a sophisticated machine in operation.