In honour of the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation, this small book goes through some of the key events and characters who, under God, brought about one of the most significant changes in the hi
The overthrow and execution of Tsar Nicholas II and the Russian Imperial family is a cause celebre of 20th-century history. Andrew Cook's re-investigation of the story finally solves one of the greate
A unique insight into how Ian Fleming created by inspiration—and sometimes plagiarism—the legend of James BondThe book centers on Ian Fleming the man, his contradictions, and his public and private pe
A compendium of the year's milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture and politics. This year alone saw The Beatles' first No 1, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, the B
Praise for the hardback published in May 2009:SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE: ‘Totally fascinating’. ANDREW ROBERTS: ‘A triumph of research’.KELVIN MACKENZIE: ‘Exposes the hidden hand behind the Jack the Ripp
Prince Albert Victor, King Edward Vll's (r. 1901–10) first son and heir to the throne, popularly known as Eddy, has virtually been airbrushed out of history. Eddy was as popular and charismatic
William Melville was one of the most influential counter - espionage figures of the twentieth century. This work presents the true story of the real 'M', William Melville, MI5's founding father and th
Gregori Rasputin is probably one of the best known, but least understood of the key figures in the events which ultimately led to the downfall of the Russian Tsars some 90 years ago. His political rol
If your dream is to be an airline pilot, or you would like to know what it takes, this book reflects the experiences, thoughts, and findings of a trainee pilot throughout the journey that took him in
Ace of Spies reveals for the first time the true story of Sidney Reilly, the real-life inspiration behind fictional hero James Bond. Andrew Cook's startling biography cuts through the myths to tell t
