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A History of Modern Britain

by: Andrew Marr

May 02, 2008
This is an interesting and readable history of our country since the Second World War marred (pun intended) by a liberal/left-wing bias. Andrew Marr deals with a number of topics and this book is neither political nor social history but contains bits of each and more.

Much of the book is a re-hash of information that I had already gathered from elsewhere but some topics were new to me. For example, Andrew Marr spent some time discussing the rise of pop music and how this and the fashion industry seems to have originated mainly from people who went to art school rather than e.g. university or technical college.

The main strengths of the book are a clear writing style and the willingness to tackle slighly off beat subjects ... Read More:

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Britain From Above

by: Foreword by Andrew Marr

August 18, 2008
I bought Britain From Above as a present and what a success! The whole family were enthralled. Amazing and unique photography alongside interesting commentary make this book a real showpiece and a good addition to any coffee table. I think I might have to buy a copy for myself!

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Tommy's War: A First World War Diary 1913-1918

by: Thomas Cairns Livingstone

September 15, 2008
I don't usually read diaries but this caught my eye and I decided to give it a go as I generally read war books. From page one it became a treasure trove of snippets from a bygone era. How a family strove to make ends meet through severe hardship during ww1. Thomas makes light of it all with wit, charm and such delightful drawings of news items or his family.
Shaun sewell has made a great discovery and shared it with the nation. We must thank you for that and just hope Harper collins will see fit to produce book 2 from 1919 t0 1933. I only hope someone will find the pre war diaries that might have started as early as 1905 whilst thomas was courting Agnes.
This is a real gem, set in Glasgow it gives us all another angle on the great war, ... Read More:

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A History of Modern Britain

by: Andrew Marr

May 17, 2007
This is an interesting and readable history of our country since the Second World War marred (pun intended) by a liberal/left-wing bias. Andrew Marr deals with a number of topics and this book is neither political nor social history but contains bits of each and more.

Much of the book is a re-hash of information that I had already gathered from elsewhere but some topics were new to me. For example, Andrew Marr spent some time discussing the rise of pop music and how this and the fashion industry seems to have originated mainly from people who went to art school rather than e.g. university or technical college.

The main strengths of the book are a clear writing style and the willingness to tackle slighly off beat subjects here ... Read More:

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A History of Modern Britain

by: Andrew Marr

May 17, 2007
This is an interesting and readable history of our country since the Second World War marred (pun intended) by a liberal/left-wing bias. Andrew Marr deals with a number of topics and this book is neither political nor social history but contains bits of each and more.

Much of the book is a re-hash of information that I had already gathered from elsewhere but some topics were new to me. For example, Andrew Marr spent some time discussing the rise of pop music and how this and the fashion industry seems to have originated mainly from people who went to art school rather than e.g. university or technical college.

The main strengths of the book are a clear writing style and the willingness to tackle slighly off beat subjects here ... Read More:

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My Trade: A Short History of British Journalism

by: Andrew Marr

July 01, 2005
Andrew Marr has a wide range of experience of all aspects of British journalism from working on the Scotsman to becoming editor of the Independent and later political editor at the BBC.

This book combines anecdotal and biographical details with an historical approach to British journalism. It raises many questions about the ownership of national newspapers, the way journalists operate and many other issues and is a bit of an eye-opener.

I found this to be a well written, informative and entertaining read.

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The Changeling

by: Robin Jenkins

April 03, 2008
Charlie Forbes, a secondary school teacher passed over for promotion because of his sermanising, decides to put his money where he mouth is and take a promising student from a Glasgow slum on his family holiday. Tom is a clever lad, but has been picked up for stealing, though he took butter.

A snap-shot of '50s Glasgow, which is all too recognisable in today's city and a look at the argument of nature vs. nurture.

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The Synagogue of Satan: The Secret History of Jewish World Domination

by: Andrew Carrington Hitchcock

2007-03
I admire anyone who has the guts to say how things really are - Thank you Andy Hitchcock and may God bless you and give you courage - not enough people are standing up and being counted. Truth is costly and mostly not well received - sadly we are in a modern feudal system which is just has horrendous as the middle-ages - instead of Feudal Lords ruling over us, we have the greedy and murdering Money Changers who bind us to them in debt. There is probably not one country in this world that is solvent due to these corrupt and evil Bankers. And as for us folk well who is free eh?
Thanks again Mr. Hitchcock for your exposure of such evil, long may we learn and listen. Come on people listen up .. this man is telling the truth however unplatable - it is sadly the truth. However ... Read More:

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My Trade: A Short History of British Journalism

by: Andrew Marr

September 02, 2004
Andrew Marr has a wide range of experience of all aspects of British journalism from working on the Scotsman to becoming editor of the Independent and later political editor at the BBC.

This book combines anecdotal and biographical details with an historical approach to British journalism. It raises many questions about the ownership of national newspapers, the way journalists operate and many other issues and is a bit of an eye-opener.

I found this to be a well written, informative and entertaining read.

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Born in the Darkest Time of Year: Stories for the Season of the Christ Child

by: Andrew Marr

September 16, 2004
Andrew Marr has a wide range of experience of all aspects of British journalism from working on the Scotsman to becoming editor of the Independent and later political editor at the BBC.

This book combines anecdotal and biographical details with an historical approach to British journalism. It raises many questions about the ownership of national newspapers, the way journalists operate and many other issues and is a bit of an eye-opener.

I found this to be a well written, informative and entertaining read.