Michael Howard è stato un eminente storico militare britannico il cui lavoro ha offerto profonde intuizioni sulla natura della guerra e sulle sue conseguenze sociali. Era noto per la sua meticolosa ricerca e la sua capacità di collegare i conflitti storici con paesaggi sociali e politici più ampi. La sua erudizione ha esplorato sia gli scontri passati che le future considerazioni strategiche.
This comprehensive new book is an essential volume for anyone who wants to learn more about this intriguing artist, and to survey their greatest works in one beautfully illustrated collection.
British Intelligence in the Second World War provides the only reliable account yet published--or ever likely to be published--of the part played by British intelligence in allied strategy and operations in the Second World War. No such account could have been written without the unrestricted access which was afforded to Professor Hinsley and his colleagues to the full range of British government intelligence records and to political and military archives of the war and before.
It was meant to be a simple task of repossessing an executive jet from Nigeria... Mike became embroiled in a mess created by an English aristocrat involved in illegal currency dealing. At the same time, Mossad agents were plotting the kidnapping of a Nigerian diplomat in Kensington. To escape certain death from two groups of very angry Nigerians, Mike took off from Lagos International Airport, without permission, only to have the Nigerian Air Force waiting to shoot him down. They didn't succeed but Mike was arrested in The Ivory Coast where he finally landed. In a horrible twist, Mike's friends, two engineers who helped him escape, were jailed in Nigeria for two years. This incredible true story will make you hold your breath, laugh and cry.
Produced in association with the Musee Marmottan Monet, this beautifully illustrated book looks at the life and work of the leading light in the Impressionist movement.
A Selection of Their Paintings, Drawings, and Sketches with Extracts from Their Writings
Through a selection of paintings, drawings and sketches by more than 20 painters, and extracts from their writings, this book provides an insight into the lives of the men and women who forged the Impressionist movement. Personalities featured include Renoir, Monet, Degas and Pissarro.
The autobiography chronicles Michael Howard's remarkable journey from a privileged childhood to a military career and then to academia. His diverse heritage and experiences, including wartime service in Italy, shaped his contributions to the study of war and international relations. As a prominent historian, he held esteemed positions at Oxford and Yale, founded key institutions, and received numerous prestigious awards. Howard's life illustrates how seemingly disparate elements can converge to create a significant and impactful legacy in the field of history.
Exploring the intriguing question of "why witches flew," this extended essay delves into witchcraft lore through the lens of a prolific modern writer. It investigates historical, cultural, and psychological aspects of witchcraft, offering insights into the symbolism and significance of flight in witch mythology. The author combines scholarly research with engaging narrative to illuminate the complex relationship between witches and their perceived powers, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in folklore and history.
In this concise and important treatise Michael Howard delineates between various modern neo-pagan Wiccan traditions, cunning folk traditions, heathen folk or the ‘pagani,’ and an assortment of ritual magicians and pathworkers in order to present a ‘gramarye’ distinctly for those who aspire to the ‘Old Craft.’ An experienced practitioner, writer, researcher, folklorist and magazine editor of the respected witchcraft magazine, The Cauldron (since 1976), Howard elucidates important elements of the Traditional Craft, including preparation rituals, tools of ‘the Arte,’ fellowship of the coven and the casting of circles, finally taking us through the ‘Great Wheel of the Year’ and the assortment of sacred rites as performed within. The seasonal rituals are based on traditional witchcraft and folklore sources and have been specially written for this book.