The intense rivalry between William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli shaped the political landscape of Victorian England, driven by both ideological differences and personal animosity. Disraeli viewed Gladstone as an "unprincipled maniac," while Gladstone labeled Disraeli "the Grand Corrupter." Richard Aldous presents a dual biography that delves into their tumultuous relationship, offering a vivid narrative that highlights the interplay of personal vendettas and political ambition, ultimately illustrating that in politics, personal relationships are paramount.
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Richard Aldous is Eugene Meyer Professor Britse Geschiedenis en Literatuur aan het Bard College. Zijn werk duikt in de diepgaande historische en culturele stromingen die de Britse identiteit en haar plaats in de wereld hebben gevormd. Hij onderzoekt de complexe wisselwerking van macht, ideologie en sociale verandering, met de nadruk op cruciale momenten en figuren die het verloop van de Britse samenleving hebben beïnvloed. Zijn analytische benadering biedt lezers een scherp inzicht in de evolutie van het Britse denken en de blijvende impact ervan.





Schlesinger
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The first major biography of pre-eminent historian and intellectual Arthur Schlesinger Jr, a defining figure in John F. Kennedy's White House. číst celé
For decades, historians have perpetuated the myth of a "Churchillian" relationship between Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, citing their longtime alliance as an example of the "special" bond between the U.S. and Britain.
Tony Ryan
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In this authorised biography of one of the most remarkable Irishmen of the twentieth century, Richard Aldous is independent in his judgements and frank in his examination of his subject's shortcomings and eccentricities. But most of all, he writes with verve and pace.
Douglas Dillon advocated for evolution and reform over radicalism and placed the national interest above party interest. With exclusive access to the family's archive, in The Dillon Era Richard Aldous sets fresh eyes on a well- documented period in American history, unfolding a deeply influential but somewhat overlooked political career.