Ned Ward fu uno scrittore satirico e locandiere attivo a Londra tra la fine del XVII e l'inizio del XVIII secolo. Le sue opere, in particolare "The London Spy", offrirono una "completa ricognizione" della scena londinese. La scrittura di Ward è caratterizzata da acute osservazioni e commenti critici sulle diverse sfaccettature della vita urbana. È riconosciuto per la sua voce distintiva e il suo ruolo di attento osservatore delle dinamiche sociali.
The Secret History of the Calves-Head Club Compleat is a satirical masterpiece that exposes the hypocrisy of the English republican movement in the late 17th century. Through a series of mock-anthems, Ward, Denham, Dunton, and Butler reveal the true nature of the Calves-Head Club and its members. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in political satire and the history of the English republican movement.
A timeless classic, Edward Ward's The Pastoral Addresses from the Minister of Iver to His Parishioners offers readers a glimpse into the daily life of a rural English community in the late 18th century. Through Ward's evocative prose, we meet a cast of characters whose joys and struggles are intimately tied to the rhythms of the land. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature or history of rural England.
This satirical treatise on the art of contemplation proves that nothing is off-limits when it comes to humor. Edward Ward and Jonathan Swift use their considerable talents to poke fun at the idea of meditating in a privy, arguing that it is just as legitimate a location for contemplation as any other. This irreverent and hilarious work is a must-read for fans of satirical literature.
Když Luftwaffe 22. června 1941 rozsévala zkázu na všech dosažitelných letištích Rudé armády, málokdo z německých pilotů asi tušil, že právě probouzejí spícího obra. Sověti sice utrpěli zdrcující ztráty, které by každé jiné letectvo na světě totálně rozložily, ale z každého úderu se dokázali vzpamatovat. Z učilišť v následujících měsících a letech přicházeli vycvičení piloti, zatímco továrny chrlily tisíce nových strojů. Tato encyklopedie vás provede světem lavočkinů, jakovlevů, iljušinů, tupolevů i řady dalších typů, které Rudé armádě umožnily vyhnat okupanty ze svého území, a nakonec se zásadním způsobem podílet na vítězství ve druhé světové válce.
