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A History of the American People by Paul Johnson
$45.00 AUD
Category: History
Readable and provocative and written with Paul Johnson's customary vigorous, direct and colourful style, A History of the American People charts the sweep and drama of America's history through its politics and economics, its art and literature and science, its society and manners and, not least, its co ...Show more
A History of the Jews by JOHNSON PAUL
$27.95 AUD
Category: History
A brilliant and comprehensive one-volume survey covering 4,000 years of Jewish history and the impact of Jewish genius and imagination on the world. "An absorbing, provocative, well-written, often moving book."-- "Christian Science Monitor" "An extraordinary amount of useful information." "--New York Re ...Show more
Birth Of The Modern, The: World Society 1815-1830 by Johnson Paul
$32.95 AUD
Category: History
Churchill by Paul Johnson
$34.95 AUD
Category: Biography & Memoir
An acclaimed historian presents a revelatory look at the greatest statesman of the twentieth century For eminent historian Paul Johnson, Winston Churchill remains an enigma in need of unraveling. Soldier, parliamentarian, Prime Minister, orator, painter, writer, husband, and leader-all of these facets ...Show more
Churchill by Paul Johnson
$19.95 AUD
Category: Biography & Memoir
Johnson offers a lively, succinct exploration of one of the most complex and fascinating personalities in history. Winston Churchill's hold on contemporary readers has never slackened, and this exploration of his life casts new light on one of history's most intriguing figures.
Creators by Paul Johnson
$27.99 AUD
Category: History
In his book INTELLECTUALS (1988) Paul Johnson asked whether intellectuals were morally fit to give advice to humanity (no, was the usual answer). In contrast, this book is about the creative and heroic side of outstanding individuals. There are many themes but no typical creator. Courage is always requi ...Show more
Creators - From Chaucer to Walt Disney by Paul Johnson
$49.95 AUD
Category: New Hardbacks | Reading Level: good-very good
Wonderfully readable portraits of outstanding creators In his book Intellectuals (1988) Paul Johnson asked whether intellectuals were morally fit to give advice to humanity (no, was the usual answer). In contrast, this book is about the creative and heroic side of outstanding individuals. There a ...Show more
Heroes by Paul Johnson
$24.99 AUD
Category: Biography & Memoir
HEROES ranges widely across human experience, achievement and character. The biblical heroes Deborah and Judith appear along with King David and Samson. Mary Queen of Scots is contrasted with Queen Elizabeth I. There are inspiring national leaders, military geniuses and warrior-queens. On a lighter not ...Show more
Heroes: From Alexander the Great to Mae West by Paul Johnson
$59.99 AUD
Category: New Hardbacks
Twenty years ago Paul Johnson published INTELLECTUALS, which questioned whether intellectuals were morally fit to give advice to humanity. It was translated into 14 languages, but it was also criticized for over-emphasising the bad behaviour of clever and gifted people. In CREATORS (2006) Paul Johnson ...Show more
Humorists: From Hogarth to Noel Coward by Paul Johnson
$55.00 AUD
Category: New Hardbacks
In "Intellectuals", Paul Johnson offered a fascinating portrait of the minds that have shaped the modern world. In "Creators", he examined a a host of outstanding and prolific creative spirits. And in "Heroes", he brought together a galaxy of legendary figures from the annals of Western history. Now, Jo ...Show more
Humorists: From Hogarth to Noel Coward by Paul Johnson
$22.99 AUD
Category: Humour
A collection of biographical portraits of some of the greatest humorists and wits in history, including Benjamin Franklin and the Marx Brothers, Charles Dickens and Damon Runyon, W C Fields and Samuel Johnson, William Hogarth and James Thurber.