Author:Baldesar Castiglione
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
In his excellent and lucid account, Shephard fully makes his case that the aftermath of the liberation of Belsen was an episode in which the British can take pride...a powerful and dramatic narrative
—— Frank McLynn , IndependentA solidly researched, scrupulously balanced and sensitive account of the liberation that will serve as a fitting tribute and a guide to future generations about how best to remember Belsen
—— David Cesarini , GuardianA moving story
—— Times Literary SupplementContributors to the ever-growing opus of Holocaust historiography have been accused by some of creating an industry. However, Shephard's contribution is not superfluous and he negotiates his harrowing material surefootedly
—— Katrina Goldstone , Irish Timesprobably the most harrowing book I'll ever read...gripping....its subject matter is something that should never be forgotten
—— Booksellera fascinating, compelling read
—— Ham and HighFew books on the Third Reich offer a genuinely fresh perspective on the period but Roger Moorhouse's engrossing chronicle of the plots against Hitler does
—— Nick Rennison , The Sunday TimesThis book shows what a murderous place Hitler's Reich was, and that the Fuhrer had the devil's own luck
—— M.R.D. FootThe first detailed account of the numerous attempts to kill one of history's most reviled dictators
—— HeraldOsborne has written a fluent and fascinating book.... Read and enjoy this remarkable book
—— THES