JOHN ASHTON

The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988 was one of the most notorious acts of terrorism in recent history. Its political and foreign policy repercussions have been enormous, and twenty-five years after the atrocity in which 270 lost their lives, debate still rages over the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, as well as his controversial release on compassionate grounds by Scotlands SNP government in 2009. John Ashton argues that the guilty verdict, delivered by some of Scotlands most senior judges, was perverse and irrational, and details how prosecutors withheld numerous items of evidence that were favourable to Megrahi. It accuses successive Scottish governments of turning their back on the scandal and pretending that the countrys treasured independent criminal justice system remains untainted. With numerous observers believing the Crown Office is out of control and the judiciary stuck in the last century, politicians must address these problems or their aspirations for Scotland to become a modern European social democracy are bound to fail.

You know me as the Lockerbie bomber. I know that Im innocent. Here, for the first time, is my true story: how I came to be blamed for Britains worst mass murder, my nightmare decade in prison and the truth about my controversial release. Please read it and decide for yourself. You are now my jury. (Abdelbaset al-Megrahi). For the first time the man known as the Lockerbie bomber tells his story. This long-awaited book argues that, far from being an unrepentant terrorist, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was the innocent victim of dirty politics, a flawed investigation and judicial folly. Based on exclusive interviews with Megrahi himself, and conclusive new evidence, it destroys the prosecution case and puts the Scottish criminal justice system in the dock. Megrahi: You Are My Jury makes a compelling argument that the murderers of the 270 Lockerbie victims were acting on behalf of an entirely different government, rather than Colonel Gadafy and Libya.

A gripping view of our fight against coronaProfessor Ashton has deep practical understanding of the science of public health - a discipline invented in Britain - as a former Director of Public Health. In this jargon-free fly-on-the-wall tale he sets the UK governments measures to deal with COVID-19 from January against two centuries of home-grown knowledge. How do the governments experts and the UKs reliance on web-based solutions such as Test&Trace measure up against the past, for example the 2008 Swine Flu epidemic?

Illus.: Arthur C. Behrend

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John Ashtons "Social England under the Regency" masterfully navigates the intricacies of English society during the transformative Regency era, spanning from 1811 to 1820. This meticulously researched work combines astute social commentary with an engaging narrative style, providing a vivid tableau of the cultural, political, and economic currents of the time. As Ashton paints portraits of prominent figures and explores the complexities of class structure, he situates his work within the larger context of early 19th-century developments, effectively capturing the dualities of progress and tradition that defined the period. John Ashton was a notable Victorian historian with a keen interest in the evolution of English society. His deep appreciation for the era is reflected in his primary sources, anecdotes, and meticulous attention to detail, which he culled from letters, diaries, and contemporary literature. This background not only enriches the text but also sheds light on the social mores and challenges faced during the Regency, underscoring the authors endeavor to illuminate the subtleties of English life when societal norms were on the cusp of modernity. For readers captivated by history and social studies, Ashtons "Social England under the Regency" is indispensable. It offers not only a compelling narrative and thorough analysis but also enhances ones understanding of contemporary issues by contextualizing them within a rich historical framework. This work is highly recommended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the interplay of society and culture during a pivotal moment in English history.

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This collection of posthumously published essays by John Ashton manifests his ongoing exegetical work at the end of his life. The essays explore themes arising from his groundbreaking study, Understanding the Fourth Gospel, which John Ashton intended to be preceded by an intellectual autobiography contextualizing this study both in the wider context of biblical scholarship and the particularities of his life. This in itself is an unusual contribution and it sheds much light not only on the current state of Johannine studies but also on the situation of those involved with both church and academy in the closing decades of the twentieth century.

In the glittering court of Queen Victoria, where appearances reigned supreme, gossip was a weapon as sharp as any sword. "Gossip in the First Decade of Victorias Reign" unveils the scandalous whispers and salacious tales that circulated among the elite, revealing the hidden truths and secret desires that shaped the era. From the Queens own love affairs to the scandalous escapades of her courtiers, this book delves into the tantalizing world of Victorian high society, where reputation was everything and gossip could make or break a life.