Simon Webb Ordine dei libri

The narrative offers a fresh perspective on pivotal historical events, specifically Pearl Harbor and the Blitz. By delving into lesser-known details and exploring the human experiences behind these moments, the book reshapes the reader's understanding of their significance. The author challenges conventional narratives, urging readers to reconsider the impact and implications of these events on both a personal and global scale. This insightful examination promises to leave a lasting impression on how history is perceived.

Exploring the life of Marx in London, this book delves into his residences, social connections, and the profound influence of Victorian society on him and his family. Simon Webb provides a detailed account of the environments that shaped Marx's thoughts and experiences during his years in the English capital, offering new insights into the personal and historical context of his life.

A combined guidebook to, and history of, Roman London.

The story of in Africa from the earliest times to the present day.

Explores the history of Europe and the earliest legends about magic and religion.

Explores a forgotten chapter in the history of the Second World War. The first book ever published to contain a detailed account of every American military execution carried out in Britain.

Born in Sunderland and brought up near Bishop Auckland in County Durham, ‘free-born’ John Lilburne became a leader of the Leveller movement, and one of the dominant personalities of the turbulent seventeenth century in England. Simon Webb’s biography offers an accessible introduction to this fascinating figure, whose fearless support of the rights of ordinary people made him a thorn in the side of both royalist and republican governments. A Durham Quaker himself, the author is uniquely placed both to examine how Lilburne’s northern roots influenced his career as a political agitator, and how this uniquely restless soul came to embrace Quakerism in his last days.

John Cosin's life was marked by poverty and exile before he became bishop of Durham in 1660. This biography by Simon Webb, the first in over a century, explores the complexities of Cosin's character, highlighting his traits as an avid reader, effective administrator, and a key figure in restoring the diocese post-Interregnum. Additionally, it examines the intriguing tale of a secret box he allegedly possessed, which could have significantly altered British history if its contents were disclosed.

The London Blitz and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour are iconic myths for Britain and America.