The thrilling Medieval Saga continues! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir, and Anthony Riches.When one war ends, another begins . . .England, 1154. With King Henry II taking the throne, the long civil war that has ravaged England has finally come to an end.But conflict is now coming from overseas. Henry has inherited territories over the English Channel that are being contested by King Louis VII of ...

The Fairest Star, the third instalment of the Friends & Enemies trilogy, the world of France of 1599 unfolds once more as one of ambition, love, hatred, religious war and prejudice. All these confront the central figures of the story, Tommy of the twenty-first century and Eloise of the sixteenth century. Tommy and Eloise are now both the hunters and the hunted as they blunder through the conflicts of Church and family in pursuit of the priest, Drogo, who has publicly confessed to the killi...

A gripping Medieval novel set in the twelfth century! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir, and Anthony Riches.Three Royal brothers. One mysterious death. Who will take the crown?England, 1110When King William Rufus of England is killed mysteriously during a hunting accident in the New Forest in 1100, his younger brother Henry, who had been present, loses no time in riding hard to claim both the Treasury and the crown...

Fresh from their adventures in 1599, which ended in Toulouse Cathedral with the public exposure of the murderous Drogo and his brother the Bishop, fifteen-year-old Tommy and Eloise de Narbonne, a countess from the sixteenth century, find their way back to the world of today, where a very sharp culture shock awaits Eloise. Baffled, bemused, confused and occasionally delighted by modern living, Eloise struggles to make sense of the twenty-first century only to find herself transported back t...

Families are torn apart in this dramatic Medieval thriller! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir, and Anthony Riches.England is at war—with itself!England, 1120When Henry I dies with no legitimate male heir, the nation is thrown into chaos. The two rivals for the crown are Henry's daughter Matilda and his nephew Stephen of Blois, both of whom are determined to emerge victorious. A bitter struggle ensues which threaten...

The start of a thrilling series by popular historical fiction writer, David Field! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir, and Anthony Riches.Life in England will never be the same again . . .England, 1065: The Saxon kingdom is under threat of invasion at both ends. From the north comes Harald Hardrada of Norway intent on pillage, while across the Channel, Duke William of Normandy is about to enforce his claim to the t...

Rocking China traces the rise and spread of indie rock scenes from the rock capital of Beijing to Shanghai and many other cities in China. Through interviews with key players in these scenes over a period of twenty years, Andrew Field explores the meanings of rock music in Chinese society as well as the many challenges and obstacles to the development of indie rock scenes in China. Highlights include a journey by rail into the heartlands of China with the hardcore rock band SUBS and legend...

Drawing upon a unique and untapped reservoir of newspapers, magazines, novels, government documents, photographs and illustrations, this book traces the origin, pinnacle, and ultimate demise of a commercial dance industry in Shanghai between the end of the First World War and the early years of the People's Republic of China. Delving deep into the world of cabarets, nightclubs, and elite ballrooms that arose in the city in the 1920s and peaked in the 1930s, the book assesses how and why Ch...

In "The Vote That Made the President," David Dudley Field explores the intricate mechanisms of the electoral process that culminated in the election of a pivotal American president. Field'Äôs narrative is marked by an analytical yet accessible literary style, weaving together a rich tapestry of historical context, legal frameworks, and personal anecdotes that illuminate the socio-political climate of his time. The book delves into the challenges faced by voters and the complexities of the ...

This deeply insightful guide to understanding what clients really want is "an indispensable resource for consultants" (Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Never Eat Alone).Independent consulting is a potentially lucrative enterprise—but the reality seldom matches the dream. Most solo consultants and boutique consulting firms are perpetually within six months of bankruptcy due to the sputtering unreliability of their new busines...

This essay argues that North Korean elites are "true believers" in the Kim personality cult. In his research, the author travelled to North Korea and discussed sensitive subjects with his North Korean guides. Making use of unconventional research methods and primary sources, it argues that the underlying stability of North Korea may be stronger than most would suspect or hope. "This McFarland E-Single originally appeared in the Spring 2014 issue of North Korean Review (ISSN 1551-2...

The division of Korea in August 1945 was one of the most consequential foreign policy decisions of the twentieth century. Despite the enormous impact this split has had on international relations from the Cold War to the present, comparatively little has been done to explain the decision. In Foreign Friends: Syngman Rhee, American Exceptionalism, and the Division of Korea, author David P. Fields argues that the division resulted not from a snap decision made by US military officer...