Deborah Cadbury Libri

This is history as it should be. It is stunningly written, I could not put it down. This is the best account of the French Revolution I have ever read.' Alison Weir, author of Henry VIII, King and Court'

The narrative delves into the intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for dominance in outer space, highlighting the pivotal roles of two visionary scientists: Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolev. Their groundbreaking contributions and ambitions not only shaped the space race but also reflected the broader geopolitical tensions of the era. The book offers an engaging exploration of their lives and the monumental achievements that defined the quest for space exploration.

Set against a backdrop that echoes the Middle Ages, this narrative explores the transformative impact of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through the stories of visionaries and laborers. It highlights the creation of seven monumental achievements that continue to inspire awe. Deborah Cadbury's in-depth scholarship reveals the blend of innovation, hard work, and human spirit that shaped our modern world, showcasing the profound journey of progress marked by both triumph and struggle.

The personal lives of the British Royals were successfully kept out of the public eye by mutual agreement of the press and royal family, but this all changed in 1936 when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne and spurned his responsibility for the sake of the glamorous American socialite and divorcee, Wallis Simpson. During the Second World War, though, the world's press focused on the far more public conflict tearing nations apart, the royal romance provided light relief for the British public. But this relationship had a darker side, and in 'Princes at War', Deborah Cadbury reveals evidence that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor colluded with Hitler to take back the British throne from Edward's younger brother, King George VI, should Germany prevail in the War

'This is history as it should be. It is stunningly written, I could not put it down. This is the best account of the French Revolution I have ever read.' Alison Weir, author of 'Henry VIII, King and Court'

The book tells the story of two 19th-century scientists who uncovered the existence of dinosaurs, a pivotal event in the natural history of our planet.

From the author of `Seven Wonders of the Industrial World', the paperback edition of the TV tie-in charting the shocking but true story behind the space race - and the ruthless, brilliant scientists who fuelled it.

The extraordinary true story of progressive schoolteacher, Anna Essinger, the woman who defied Hitler, smuggling her school and its pupils from Nazi Germany to the safety of England

The race into space is defined by superpower rivalries, political paranoia, and technological achievements of the twentieth century. With the Cold War's end, a wealth of secrets has emerged, revealing the true heroes and villains of this monumental competition. In this gripping narrative, Deborah Cadbury contrasts American rocket designer Wernher von Braun, a former Nazi hastily rehabilitated by the US, with the enigmatic Russian engineer Sergei Korolev, known only as the 'Chief Designer.' Both were products of their era, yet their visions transcended time, and both were willing to make extraordinary sacrifices to realize their dreams. Von Braun operated with virtually unlimited resources and the best global talent, while Korolev faced a shoestring budget, forcing his engineers to use cardboard boxes as drafting tables. Despite their vastly different circumstances, both men launched astronauts into space, uncertain of their safe return. The world watched as the American and Soviet teams, undeterred by potential disaster, fought fiercely for supremacy, knowing only one could claim victory. Cadbury's account blends adventure and suspense with a poignant exploration of the human aspect of this epic struggle. Utilizing previously unseen source materials, she narrates a tale of Cold War intrigue, ambition, and the breathtaking journey beyond Earth’s confines.

This is the story of Gideon Mantell and Richard Owen, two 19th-century scientists, who revealed one of the most significant and exciting events in natural history - the existence of dinosaurs.