Gimsons Presidents

Author : Andrew Gimson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781473563919

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Gimson's Presidents by Andrew Gimson Pdf

'Crisp and witty' Charles Moore, Spectator 'A brilliant survey of the occupants of the Oval Office' Daniel Johnson, Article 'Witty and succinct with splendid caricatures' Tibor Fischer, Critic A spirited and entertaining aide-memoire offering 44 short, fascinating accounts of each president, from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama and Donald Trump, bringing the United States' political history to life as never before. Who can name the eight presidents before Lincoln, or the eight presidents after him? Historians tend to shed light on just a handful of leaders: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and perhaps half a dozen others within living memory, leaving at least 30 holders of office if not in total darkness, then at least in deep shadow. Helping to bring these forgotten figures into the light, Andrew Gimson's illuminating accounts are accompanied by sketches from Guardian sartirical cartoonist, Martin Rowson, making this the perfect gift for all lovers of history and politics - the experienced and the novice, the serious and the silly. The Sunday Times bestselling Gimson's Prime Ministers and Gimson's Kings & Queens are also available.

Author : Andrew Gimson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473547063

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Gimson's Prime Ministers by Andrew Gimson Pdf

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A concise, sharp-witted and illuminating account of the lives of Britain’s prime ministers from Walpole to May, illustrated by Martin Rowson. For the reader who has heard of such giants as Gladstone and Disraeli, and has drunk in a pub called the Palmerston, but has only the haziest idea of who these people were, Gimson’s Prime Ministers offers a short account of them all which can be read for pleasure, and not just for edification. With Gimson’s wonderful prose once again complemented by Martin Rowson’s inimitable illustrations, this lively and entertaining aide-memoire and work of satirical genius brings our parliamentary history to life as never before. PRAISE FOR GIMSON'S PRIME MINISTERS: 'The most engaging and insightful account of PMs to have been published' Arthur Seldon, Standpoint 'Learned witty and wise, and splendidly illustrated' Tibor Fischer 'Hugely enjoyable' Tom Holland Gimson's Kings and Queens is also available.

Author : Andrew Gimson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473521667

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Gimson’s Kings and Queens by Andrew Gimson Pdf

NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED A book for all lovers of history: the experienced and the novice, the serious and the silly. Gimson's Kings and Queens whirls us through the lives of our monarchs - from 1066 and William the Conqueror right up to Queen Elizabeth II and the present-day - to tell a tale of bastardy, courage, conquest, brutality, vanity, vulgarity, corruption, anarchy, absenteeism, piety, nobility, divorce, execution, civil war, madness, magnificence, profligacy, frugality, philately, abdication, dutifulness, family breakdown and family recovery. Written in Andrew Gimson's inimitable style, and illustrated by Martin Rowson, this is both a primer and a refresher for anyone who can't quite remember which were the good and bad Edwards or Henrys, or why so-and-so succeeded to the throne rather than his second cousin. 'The most entertaining and instructive book on the English monarchy you will ever read' Daily Telegraph

Author : Alan Cruttenden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444183108

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Gimson's Pronunciation of English by Alan Cruttenden Pdf

Since its first publication in 1962, Gimson’s Pronunciation of English has been the essential reference book for anyone studying or teaching the pronunciation of English. This eighth edition has been updated to describe General British (GB) as the principal accent, rather than RP, and the accompanying transcriptions have been brought into line with recent changes in pronunciation. This latest edition also includes completely rewritten chapters on the history of the language and the emergence of a standard, alongside a justification for the change from RP to GB. A further bonus to this important text is its extensive and attractive new Companion Website (www.routledge.com/cw/cruttenden), which now includes moment-by-moment commentaries on videos showing the articulation of all GB consonants and vowels in spoken phrases, as well as cross-referencing between the book and these videos. The Companion Website also includes new recordings of Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English, and features links to recordings of recent and current GB with comments and transcriptions. Comprehensive yet accessible, Gimson’s Pronunciation of English remains the indispensable reference book for anyone for anyone with an interest in English phonetics.

Author : Annette Carruthers,Mary Greensted,Barley Roscoe
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780300246261

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Ernest Gimson by Annette Carruthers,Mary Greensted,Barley Roscoe Pdf

This rich new volume brings to light the versatility and accomplishments of the English architect, designer, and maker Ernest Gimson, a central figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Author : Iain Dale
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781529379549

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The Presidents by Iain Dale Pdf

Politics Home: Parliamentarians' Top Books for Christmas 2021 'A must read for political geeks' - Saqib Bhatti There was a huge upsurge of global interest in US politics during the Trump presidency, culminating in the November 2020 election, the victory of the Democrat candidate Joe Biden and the subsequent, horrifying response in the storming of the US capitol. American politics is likely to remain deeply divided during the coming years, and also the focus of global attention - with Trump mobilising his base for 2024. But the transatlantic fascination with the role and office of the US President isn't new at all, and in fact reaches all the way back to the birth of the United States itself. The Presidents features essays, written by a range of academics, historians, political journalists and serving politicians, on all 46 American Presidents who have held the office over the last 230 years - from George Washington to Joe Biden. Each contributor has been carefully chosen based on expert knowledge of their subjects and personal connections, providing analysis of their subject's successes, failures and influence. Any hagiographical writing is shunned in favour of a 'warts and all' perspective on each President and the impact they've had on US politics - past, present and future.

Author : Sumit Sarkar,Tanika Sarkar
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social change
ISBN : 9780253352699

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Women and Social Reform in Modern India by Sumit Sarkar,Tanika Sarkar Pdf

An impressive collection of writings on women's issues in Indian history

Author : Andrew Gimson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780857207395

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Boris by Andrew Gimson Pdf

THE MAKING OF A PRIME MINISTER 'My biography of the year' Michael Crick 'The scariest thing I've read since Silence of the Lambs' Ken Livingstone A brilliant and definitive biography of Boris Johnson, the politician who risked his career to lead the Brexit campaign, won the referendum, and finally became the new prime minister. In Andrew Gimson's acclaimed biography of the most colourful British politician of modern times, we are given a comprehensive portrait of the man. Despite tabloid controversies which led to him being dismissed from Michael Howard's shadow cabinet, Boris bounced back to win two terms as London mayor. It was a remarkable tribute to his huge personal popularity, and he was at the heart of things when London showcased itself during the 2012 Olympics. This updated edition of the book is a comprehensive insight into the dramatic political events of 2016. After Boris decided to join the Brexit campaign, which he led with Michael Gove, against all the predictions he secured a historic vote to leave the EU. Within a few tumultuous and unprecedented days, David Cameron resigned as prime minister, Boris was installed as favourite to succeed him - only for Gove to torpedo his challenge, and seemingly end his career. Yet when Theresa May took charge, she surprised many by appointing Boris as Foreign Secretary. Gimson's superb account not only takes the reader behind the scenes, it vividly brings to life one of the most extraordinary political careers in our history.

Author : John Stevens Cabot Abbott,Russell H. Conwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Presidents
ISBN : OSU:32435065322737

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Lives of the Presidents of the United States of America by John Stevens Cabot Abbott,Russell H. Conwell Pdf

Author : Michael John Sullivan
Publisher : SP Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1561710938

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Presidential Passions by Michael John Sullivan Pdf

An intimate, and often shocking, look at the true extramarital exploits of America's Presidents. Beyond JFK's notorious philandering (a proven national security danger), surprising "affairs of state" involve presidents from LBJ to Eisenhower all the way back to Jefferson (who kept a slave mistress) and Washington. Photographs.

Author : Bill Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Presidents
ISBN : 0681453931

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The Presidents by Bill Harris Pdf

Author : Helene Cooper
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451697377

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Madame President by Helene Cooper Pdf

BEST BOOKS of 2017 SELECTION by * THE WASHINGTON POST * NEW YORK POST * The harrowing, but triumphant story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, leader of the Liberian women’s movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won the 2005 Liberian presidential election, she demolished a barrier few thought possible, obliterating centuries of patriarchal rule to become the first female elected head of state in Africa’s history. Madame President is the inspiring, often heartbreaking story of Sirleaf’s evolution from an ordinary Liberian mother of four boys to international banking executive, from a victim of domestic violence to a political icon, from a post-war president to a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author Helene Cooper deftly weaves Sirleaf’s personal story into the larger narrative of the coming of age of Liberian women. The highs and lows of Sirleaf’s life are filled with indelible images; from imprisonment in a jail cell for standing up to Liberia’s military government to addressing the United States Congress, from reeling under the onslaught of the Ebola pandemic to signing a deal with Hillary Clinton when she was still Secretary of State that enshrined American support for Liberia’s future. Sirleaf’s personality shines throughout this riveting biography. Ultimately, Madame President is the story of Liberia’s greatest daughter, and the universal lessons we can all learn from this “Oracle” of African women.

Author : Susan Ramsaran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317420910

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Studies in the Pronunciation of English by Susan Ramsaran Pdf

First published in 1990, this collection celebrates the life and work of Professor A. C. Gimson, four years after his untimely death in 1985. A. C. Gimson, Professor of Phonetics at University College London, 1966-83, was the most distinguished and influential phonetician of his day concentrating specifically on English speech. This collection of essays on phonetics and phonology of English- written by linguists from all over the world – celebrates his life and work. The work is divided into five sections: prosody; phonology and phonetic description; accents of English and RP; other accents of English (focusing on those non-native speakers); and phonostylistics. The twenty-eight chapters cover a very wide range of topics and the contributors offer a stimulating variety of approaches, with the emphasis on data-based objectivity. Balancing description and theory with application, this volume provides a serious and coherent contribution to the academic study of English pronunciation.

Author : Andrew Gimson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1398502812

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Boris Johnson by Andrew Gimson Pdf

'Entertaining...essential...peppered with brilliant observations' Tim Shipman, Sunday Times Andrew Gimson, whose previous book Boris is the essential read on Johnson's earlier career, returns with a penetrating and entertaining new account of Boris Johnson's turbulent time as prime minister, from the highs of a landslide election victory to the lows of his car-crash resignation. In Boris Johnson: The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10, Gimson sets out to discover how a man dismissed as a liar, charlatan and tasteless joke was able, despite being written off more frequently than any other British politician of the twenty-first century, to become prime minister. During his ascent, Johnson benefited from being regarded as a clown, for this meant his opponents failed to take him seriously, while his supporters delighted in his ability to shock and enrage the Establishment. He even changed the language of politics; a new word, 'cakeism', entered the English lexicon to describe his implausible but seductive claim during the Brexit negotiations that it was possible to have one's cake and eat it. In a series of brilliant vignettes, Gimson sheds light on the parts played by sex, greed, boredom and low seriousness in Johnson's rise and fall, describes how Partygate fatally imperilled his prime ministership, and places him in a line of Tory adventurers stretching back to Benjamin Disraeli: disreputable figures who often blew themselves up, but who also could display an astonishing ability to connect with the British public. What kind of a person is Johnson? What kind of a country would dream of making him its prime minister? And why did he fall? Nobody has got closer than Gimson to finding out the answers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Ceramic industries
ISBN : UOM:39015019918724

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Ceramics by Anonim Pdf