Nigel Hamilton Knihy

Kniha zachycuje životní a především válečné a poválečné osudy největšího moderního britského vojevůdce, polního maršála sira Bernarda Lawa Montgomeryho, jenž se vyznamenal zejména svými africkými vítězstvími v průběhu druhé světové války. Televize BBC natočila podle Hamiltonovy knížky úspěšný dokument. Napínavě psaná kniha určitě najde široký okruh čtenářů nejen z řad těch, kteří se zajímají o militaria či přímo o dějiny druhé světové války....

Jaký vlastně byl skutečný JFK? Kniha je plná nového dokumentárního materiálu, který se týká prakticky všech aspektů životních začátků JFK. V této knize k nám konečně svým nenapodobitelným způsobem promlouvá - často vlastními autentickými slovy - skutečný John F. Kennedy, rošťácký, ale zároveň inteligentní, bezohledný, ale při tom bystře uvažující mladík.

Nigel Hamilton's celebrated trilogy culminates with a story of triumph and tragedy. Just as FDR was proven right by the D-Day landings he had championed, so was he found to be mortally ill in the spring of 1944. He was the architect of a victorious peace that he would not live to witness.

The masterful conclusion of a major landmark in the military literature of World War II.--The New York Times Book Review.

The first part of a major trilogy exploring the life Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose towering importance to the war is overlooked because of his early death.

The masterful conclusion of a major landmark in the military literature of World War II.--The New York Times Book Review.

From Nigel Hamilton's acclaimed World War II saga, the astonishing story of FDR's yearlong, defining battle with Churchill in 1943, as the war raged in Africa and Italy

Traces the career of the British Field Marshal from his decisive victory at El Alamein to the Battle of Normandy and describes his relationships with other Allied military leaders

This is a biography of Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.

Traces the career of the British Field Marshal from his decisive victory at El Alamein to the Battle of Normandy and describes his relationships with other Allied military leaders

s/t: The Life and Death of an American President John F. Kennedy Jr. remains one of the most fascinating and controversial politicians of the 20th century. This bestselling first volume of Nigel Hamilton's biography has caused unprecedented controversy by its frankness and its overturning of myths. But whether or not family and the political establishment like it, it is the nearest we will ever get to the JFK story from JFK's own point of view. Reckless Youth is based on a wealth of hitherto unpublished material from JFK's closest surviving friends, from FBI, Navy college and National Archives records, as well as new material in JFK's own words.

A biography of America's first baby-boomer president offers an examination of Bill Clinton's background and career, from his Arkansas upbringing and education at Oxford to his early political life.

Coronet Books edition

Award-winning biographer Hamilton brings readers an insightful, balanced, and highly readable story of Clinton's first term in office, in which he also describes Clinton's extraordinary effort to be a modern president in a modern world.

This biography explores the intertwined development of Bill Clinton's sexual and political life, revealing how personal choices influenced his public career. The author, known for previous works on prominent figures, promises an in-depth and revealing narrative that sheds light on the complexities of Clinton's character and the impact of his actions on his political journey. Serial coverage adds to the anticipation surrounding this insightful account.

Biography is a highly popular literary genre, yet there has been a lack of accessible guides on how to write one. In this succinct primer, award-winning biographer and teacher Nigel Hamilton addresses the practicalities of biographical writing. He invites readers on a captivating journey through the art of composition, starting with personal motivation and guiding them from conception to fulfillment. Hamilton emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s audience, explores the excitement and challenges of modern research, and reveals the secrets behind compelling biographies. He illustrates how to effectively portray key life stages—birth, childhood, love, career, later life, and death—using examples from notable modern biographies. Additionally, he offers strategies for starting and concluding a life story, clarifies the distinctions between autobiography and memoir, and discusses the ethical, legal, and personal implications of truth-telling in life writing. The book concludes with insights into the publication and reception of biographies, reflecting on their lasting impact. Written with humor, insight, and compassion, this guide is an essential resource for aspiring biographers.