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First published in 1941 to considerable acclaim, this is a classic
account of the last days of peace in Europe before the outbreak of
the Second World War. William Russell was a young American diplomat
working at the US Embassy, in Hermann Goering Strasse, during the
grim days of 1939 just prior to and after Germany's invasion of
Poland. He had studied in Germany before joining his country's
diplomatic corps, so both his knowledge of history and considerable
linguistic skills would enable him to gain a unique experience of
one of the most momentous periods in world history. And he does not
miss any opportunity to write a totally absorbing account of both
the horror and the farce which so often accompanies such epic
times. This quite remarkable account deserves to find a whole new
readership, revealing as it does, in intimate detail, a time when
American diplomacy was forced to handle a Europe fast falling into
an abyss of nightmares.
The streetscape of London’s historic square mile has been
evolving for centuries, but the City’s busy commercial heart
still boasts an extensive network of narrow passages and alleyways,
secret squares and half-hidden courtyards. Using his wealth of
local knowledge, historian David Long guides you through these
ancient rights of passage – many dating back to medieval times or
earlier – their evocative names recalling old taverns, notable
individuals and City traditions. Hidden behind the glass, steel and
stone of London’s banks and big business, these survivors of
modern development bear witness to nearly 2,000 years of British
history.
The streetscape of London's historic square mile has been evolving
for centuries, but the City's busy commercial heart still boasts an
extensive network of narrow passages and alleyways, secret squares
and half-hidden courtyards. Most are ancient survivors dating back
to medieval times or earlier, their colourful and evocative names
recalling old taverns, trades and City traditions. Others
commemorate individuals associated with the seemingly unstoppable
rise which has seen the area around an old Roman wharf become the
global financial powerhouse that London is today. Maintaining that
position means that few of these old rights of way have escaped the
attention of developers, but their survival rate has been
surprisingly good. Because of this, hidden behind the glass, steel
and stone of the banks and big business, these little corners
continue to bear witness to nearly 2,000 years of British history.
Captain Claud Williams’ memoir tells, first-hand, what it was
like to be a Light Car Patrol commander during the First World War,
while Russell McGuirk’s commentary provides the historical
background to the formation of the Patrols and follows their
activities from the British raid on Siwa Oasis to desert
exploration and survey work and the Kufra Reconnaissance Scheme.
Lavishly illustrated with original photographs from Light Car
officers, this combined memoir and history provides a fascinating
and informative picture of an unsung hero of the desert – the
Model T Ford.
For the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, a new translation of
Martin Luther's most famous works by leading scholar and pastor
William Russell This volume contains selections from Martin
Luther's most evocative writings, freshly translated for the 21st
century. This book provides entry points for specialists and
non-specialists alike into the thought and life of the
epoch-defining, fascinating and controversial Martin Luther. With
attention to the breadth of his literary output, it draws from his
letters, sermons, popular writings and formal theological works.
These writings possess a practical, accessible arc, as Luther does
not write only for specialists and church officials but he applies
his chief insights to the 'real life' issues that faced his wide
variety of audiences.
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