Andrew Roberts

The popular Netflix series The Crown covers the tumultuous period from the Queen’s accession in 1952 to the present day, and so does this book, which explores the rise, decline and—to some—unexpected rebound of the historic UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand alliance. While a post-Brexit and post-Elizabethan Britain seeks a new role in today’s volatile world, its traditional partner countries also recognise the logic of reinvigorating their relationship, based on a multitude of still-strong cultural, economic, political, and military ties, including the monarchy as a uniquely shared global, and not merely British, institution. But this wasn’t always the case. Although in the 1950s commentators spoke of a new "Elizabethan Age" with much postwar hope across the Commonwealth, that optimism quickly faded. By the 1970s, many thought Britain washed up and that Crown and Commonwealth ties and allegiance were becoming obsolete. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the four countries increasingly went their separate ways. So, a groggy time-traveller from that period appearing in London, Toronto, Sydney, or Auckland today would be taken by surprise by the durability of the Crown, even as it has passed to King Charles, and the growing reconvergence of the four "CANZUK" realms in terms of trade, defence, foreign policy coordination, freedom of movement, mutual recognition of professional qualifications, and other new or revived links. This book evocatively tells the whole story of where we are, what’s possible for the future, and not least how we got here. In today’s age of global instability and raw power politics, this renewed Anglosphere Crown Commonwealth alliance is more important and relevant than ever.

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Napoleon Bonaparte held absolute political power in France and his influence stretched across Europe and beyond. Yet he remained – between leading his armies and ruling over a vast empire – an indefatigable reader who even carried libraries into battle. Bonaparte’s love of the written word, birthed in childhood and nurtured as an adolescent and young adult, never left him. He was a lover of literature for its own sake – often swooning over melodramatic love stories – but he also understood the value of books as instruments of power. Before his campaigns, he poured over dozens of texts relating to the relevant theatres’ geography, population, trade, and history. When contemplating grave decisions, such as his divorce to Empress Josephine, he consulted the historical record for useful precedents to justify and inform his actions. To bolster his troop’s morale during challenging times, he constantly referenced history in his proclamations, making his contemporaries feel as if they were actively shaping history. They were. The library of an individual is the key to his mind. Behind the grandiose paintings of the victorious conqueror and the constructions of the propagandist, stands the reader. This book is an attempt to glimpse Napoleon’s character without the veneer of imperial glory. What was he like, alone at night by his fireplace? What thoughts percolated in the mind of the ambitious 20-year-old, isolated in a little room while theorizing about man’s happiness? Who are the literary and historical figures which can claim to have had impacted his life? Who were his favourite authors? Through this book the reader will embark on a literary promenade with the great general and statemen. In these pages are found the emperor’s favourite authors. And with them, the key to understanding his mind.

Establish a strong foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the 4th edition of the Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills coursebook. This edition enhances reasoning, analysis, and logical argumentation by incorporating more real-world examples, questions, and relatable contexts. The range of questions and activities is designed to promote active learning, build student confidence, and deepen understanding. The digital coursebook includes engaging videos. Access your digital resource via Cambridge GO (look inside the front cover for more details). This coursebook supports the Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills syllabus (9694) for examination from 2028.

'A full and wholly fair representation of the most adventurous life in the history of British politics..there is not a word I would have changed in the text of this excellent graphical account' - Andrew Roberts ‘A wholly original and fresh approach to historical biography. Churchill would have been delighted to be a comic book hero!’ - Phil Reed, Emeritus Director, Churchill War Rooms 'A novel and riveting re-telling of the Churchill legend’ - Professor Gary Sheffield ‘A highly original approach, using the comic strip style to tell his story. With magnificent artwork and a lively text, and a foreword by the historian and biography Andrew Roberts, it captures all the drama and excitement of his long life up to the victory over Nazi Germany’ - Leo McKinstry, author of Attlee and Churchill 'This biography presents Churchill’s part in this conflict in a detailed yet inventive manner, making this accessible for people of all ages and knowledge'- Comic-Watch.com This innovative graphic biography of Churchill tells his extraordinary story, from his upbringing, through his military exploits and experience of the First World War, to his pivotal role in the Second World War. It explores the details of Churchill’s life within its historical and political context and brings the story to vivid life with precision, clarity and stunning visuals. With a foreword by leading Andrew Roberts, the biography is followed by a series of background information. Beautifully drawn, bursting with facts and highly accessible, this graphic biography will introduce a whole new generation of readers to Churchill’s incredible career and important legacy.

Explore the legacy of one of the greatest battles in military history – the Battle of Waterloo – through this finely crafted collection of objects, each telling their own story of the day. Bullet-pierced armour and dramatic battledress bring you closer to the heart of the action, and the tragedy of the death toll is made ever more poignant by the personal mementoes left behind. From the grim reality of the teeth of the dead turned into dentures to the romance of Napoleon’s steeds, swash-buckling swords and ballgowns, each object offers new insight into the incredible events that unfolded on 18 June 1815. This is a fascinating journey through 100 objects, from the rare to the memorable, in a unique testimony to the importance of the Battle of Waterloo, 200 years on.

In "The Bag Zipper Struggle," the everyday dance between chaos and order is beautifully unraveled through poignant verse. This collection delves into the intricacies of life's challenges, much like the tug and pull of a stubborn zipper that refuses to comply. Each poem reflects the struggle of managing expectations, the longing for resolution, and the moments when frustration collides with humor. Through vivid imagery and relatable themes, the poet invites readers to navigate the unpredictable terrain of relationships, ambitions, and self-acceptance. With a blend of vulnerability and wit, "The Bag Zipper Struggle" resonates with anyone who has faced the seemingly simple task of fastening their dreams while grappling with the weight of reality. Join the journey as each page reveals layers of emotion and insight, ultimately celebrating the complexity of existence-where every tug on the zipper offers a lesson in perseverance and the beauty of imperfection.

"Love's Bitter Farewell" is a poignant exploration of the intricate dance between love and loss. Through a series of heart-wrenching verses, the poet captures the raw emotions that accompany the end of a relationship, delving into the depths of heartache and the beauty that still lingers in memories. Each poem paints a vivid picture of longing and nostalgia, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love's fleeting nature. Crafted with lyrical grace, this collection navigates the stages of grief, from the initial spark of passion to the painful goodbyes that echo in silence. The poet's keen observations and evocative imagery resonate deeply, making every line a testament to the complexities of human connection. "Love's Bitter Farewell" is more than just a recollection of lost love; it is an invitation to embrace the bittersweet nature of our emotional journeys, reminding us that even in farewell, love remains a powerful force that shapes who we are.

Bradt's Uganda has for many years been considered the go-to source of information for travellers interested in this extraordinary country, which boasts Africa's most biodiverse - and arguably most exciting - safari circuit. Written by Philip Briggs, the world's foremost guidebook writer on Africa, this new tenth edition of the most detailed travel guidebook available to Uganda has been thoroughly updated by local resident and experienced travel writer Andrew Roberts. Uganda excels for wildlife-watching, and recent transport improvements now make for relatively easy year-round access to key sites. Visit the lush montane forests of Bwindi, which protect one of the world's largest remaining populations of mountain gorillas, watch habituated chimpanzees in Kibale and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, or enjoy outstanding birdwatching throughout - with more than a thousand bird species in a country similar in size to Great Britain. As well as treating readers to a dedicated wildlife chapter with over 100 colour wildlife photographs, Bradt's Uganda guides visitors around key wildlife-watching experiences. It provides up-to-date coverage of gorilla-tracking options, describing gorilla groups and their locations - everything anyone who dreams of encountering these remarkable primates needs to know. Uganda is not just about wildlife. Hikers love some of Africa's tallest mountains, notably the snow-capped Rwenzori (the 'Mountains of the Moon'), the massive collapsed caldera that tops Mount Elgon, and the forest-swathed volcanic peaks of the Virungas. A highlight for adrenaline junkies is rafting the 'Grade Five' white-water rapids on the Nile shortly after it emerges from the inland sea that is Lake Victoria. In this tenth edition, carefully selected accommodation listings have been updated, providing critical appraisals of optimum options in each price bracket. While tourism has long focussed on western Uganda, this edition strengthens attention on the country's remote northeast corner, which is emerging as a popular destination that includes the untrammelled savannah of Kidepo National Park and offers opportunities to interact with traditional Karamojong pastoralists. Boasting detailed maps of the country, updated or created from scratch using GPS, and all the travel advice a visitor might want, Bradt's Uganda remains the essential companion guide to this compelling country.

"Chasing Shadows of Love" invites readers on an evocative journey through the complexities of passion, longing, and heartache. Each poem captures fleeting moments and lingering memories, weaving together the threads of romance and the shadows it casts on the soul. With lyrical elegance and poignant imagery, the collection explores the duality of love-its light and its darkness. From the thrill of new beginnings to the bittersweet taste of farewells, these verses resonate with anyone who has dared to love deeply. Immerse yourself in a world where every line dances between joy and sorrow, revealing the beauty hidden within the shadows of the heart. This book is a celebration of love's intricate tapestry, reminding us that even in the shadows, love is a powerful force worth chasing.

"Chasing Shadows of Love" invites readers on an evocative journey through the complexities of passion, longing, and heartache. Each poem captures fleeting moments and lingering memories, weaving together the threads of romance and the shadows it casts on the soul. With lyrical elegance and poignant imagery, the collection explores the duality of love-its light and its darkness. From the thrill of new beginnings to the bittersweet taste of farewells, these verses resonate with anyone who has dared to love deeply. Immerse yourself in a world where every line dances between joy and sorrow, revealing the beauty hidden within the shadows of the heart. This book is a celebration of love's intricate tapestry, reminding us that even in the shadows, love is a powerful force worth chasing.

"Into the Wormhole" invites readers on an exhilarating journey through the realms of imagination and the universe's mysteries. This collection of poems transcends the boundaries of time and space, weaving together themes of exploration, transformation, and the interconnectedness of all things. Each verse acts as a portal, leading you deeper into the unknown, where emotions and cosmic phenomena collide. With vivid imagery and profound reflections, the poet captures the essence of human experience against the backdrop of the infinite cosmos. Prepare to be transported through galaxies of thought and feeling, as "Into the Wormhole" challenges perceptions and ignites a sense of wonder. Embrace the adventure and let these words guide you on a quest through the fabric of existence itself.

"A Story of Us" takes readers on an emotional journey through the tapestry of human connection, celebrating love, friendship, and the shared experiences that shape our lives. Each poem serves as a poignant reflection, capturing moments of joy, sorrow, and everything in between. With lyrical grace and evocative imagery, this collection delves into the complexities of relationships, exploring the threads that bind us and the stories that define us. Whether it's the sweetness of new love or the ache of letting go, these verses echo the universal truths that resonate within all our hearts. Join the author in exploring the intricate narratives that weave us together, and discover how every love story is ultimately a story of us. Let the words invite you to reflect on your own connections and the beauty found within them.

"A Story of Us" takes readers on an emotional journey through the tapestry of human connection, celebrating love, friendship, and the shared experiences that shape our lives. Each poem serves as a poignant reflection, capturing moments of joy, sorrow, and everything in between. With lyrical grace and evocative imagery, this collection delves into the complexities of relationships, exploring the threads that bind us and the stories that define us. Whether it's the sweetness of new love or the ache of letting go, these verses echo the universal truths that resonate within all our hearts. Join the author in exploring the intricate narratives that weave us together, and discover how every love story is ultimately a story of us. Let the words invite you to reflect on your own connections and the beauty found within them.

Medias rapporter om samtida krig spänner från anonyma cyberangrepp till machetebeväpnade miliser. I Konflikt (Conflict, 2023) ger den amerikanske generalen David Petraeus, tidigare överbefälhavare i Afghanistan och Irak, och den brittiske historikern professor Andrew Roberts en sammanfattande analys av världens krig och väpnade konflikter sedan andra världskriget. Teknik och taktisk förmåga är faktorer i deras framställning, men än mer betydande är ledares förmåga att urskilja det strategiskt viktiga, att formulera rimliga mål, att agera förnuftsmässigt och att inse betydelsen av faktorer som moralisk helgjutenhet, informationsövertag, vilseledning och politiska aspekter. Här återknyter författarna till Clausewitz konstaterande att krig är en fortsättning på politiken, men med andra medel. Inte minst har författarnas analys bäring på kriget i Ukraina. Rysslands militära och politiska ledarskap har hittills brustit i praktiskt taget alla de förmågor och egenskaper som är avgörande, konstaterar Roberts och Petraeus. General David Petraeus är en pensionerad amerikansk general och är för närvarande partner i ett ledande investeringsbolag samt ordförande i dess Global Institute. Han har tidigare tjänstgjort trettiosju år inom den amerikanska militären, tjänstgjort som chef för CIA och doktorerat vid Princeton University. Han är för närvarande seniorforskare och universitetslektor vid Yale University och är en framträdande kommentator när det gäller samtida säkerhetsfrågor, militära utvecklingar och internationella relationer. Andrew Roberts är en internationellt välkänd biografiförfattare och historiker. Hans har skrivit ett flertal prisbelönade böcker, däribland Masters and Commanders (2009), The Storm of War (2011) och Leadership in War (2019) och Churchill: walking with destiny (2018). Roberts är för närvarande gästprofessor vid institutionen för krigsstudier vid King's College, London, samt Roger and Martha Mertz Visiting Research Fellow vid Hoover Institution vid Stanford University.

New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestsellerAspects of History, The Critic, Octavian, and Modern War Institute Book of the Year. Two leading authorities--an acclaimed historian and the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our time--collaborate on a landmark examination of war since 1945. Conflict is both a sweeping history of the evolution of warfare up to Putin's invasion of the Ukraine, and a penetrating analysis of what we must learn from the past--and anticipate in the future--in order to navigate an increasingly perilous world. In this deep and incisive study, General David Petraeus, who commanded the US-led coalitions in both Iraq, during the Surge, and Afghanistan and former CIA director, and the prize-winning historian Andrew Roberts, explore over 70 years of conflict, drawing significant lessons and insights from their fresh analysis of the past. Drawing on their different perspectives and areas of expertise, Petraeus and Roberts show how often critical mistakes have been repeated time and again, and the challenge, for statesmen and generals alike, of learning to adapt to various new weapon systems, theories and strategies. Among the conflicts examined are the Arab-Israeli wars, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the two Gulf Wars, the Balkan wars in the former Yugoslavia, and both the Soviet and Coalition wars in Afghanistan, as well as guerilla conflicts in Africa and South America. Conflict culminates with a bracing look at Putin's disastrous invasion of Ukraine, yet another case study in the tragic results when leaders refuse to learn from history, and an assessment of the nature of future warfare. Filled with sharp insight and the wisdom of experience, Conflict is not only a critical assessment of our recent past, but also an essential primer of modern warfare that provides crucial knowledge for waging battle today as well as for understanding what the decades ahead will bring.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ‘A rigorous and thoughtful study of what has happened on battlefields over the past eight decades’ THE TIMES ‘A hugely important book … elegantly written and persuasively argued’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ** FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE NEW MATERIAL ON THE ISRAEL/GAZA CONFLICT ** Conflict is both a sweeping history of the evolution of warfare up to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and a penetrating analysis of what we must learn from the past, and anticipate in the future, in order to navigate an increasingly perilous world. In this deep and incisive study, General David Petraeus, the former CIA director who commanded the US-led coalitions in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and the prize-winning historian Andrew Roberts, explore over seventy years of conflict, drawing significant lessons and insights from their fresh analysis of the past. Petraeus and Roberts show how often critical mistakes have been repeated time and again, and explore the challenge, for statesmen and generals alike, of learning to adapt to various new weapon systems, theories and strategies. Among the conflicts examined are the Arab – Israeli wars, the Korean and Vietnam wars, the two Gulf wars, the Balkan wars in the former Yugoslavia, and both the Soviet and Coalition wars in Afghanistan, as well as guerrilla conflicts in Africa and South America. Conflict culminates with a bracing look at Putin’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine, yet another case study in the tragic results that occur when leaders refuse to learn from history, and an assessment of the nature of future warfare. Filled with sharp insight and the wisdom of experience, Conflict is not only a critical assessment of our recent past, but also an essential primer of modern warfare that provides crucial knowledge for waging battle today as well as for understanding what the decades ahead will bring.