Speeches that changed the world by montefiore, simon sebag at. Historys most evil men and women is a nonfiction history book by the british historian simon sebag montefiore, who also wrote jerusalem. In this eclectic and surprising collection of short and entertaining life stories, simon sebag montefiore introduces his choice of kings, empresses, sultans and conquerors, as well as prophets, explorers, artists, actresses, courtesans and psychopaths. Jun 07, 2012 simon sebag montefiore is a historian of russia and the middle east. Charting the qualities that drive the rise and fall of men, empires and faiths, and particularly the qualities of leadership, his themes are timeless and apply as much to todays geopolitics and business life as they do to the past. The biography, young stalin, catherine the great and potemkin and the romanovs, as well as the moscow trilogy of novels and the royal rabbits. He is a lively speaker and one of the worlds leading historians on leadership, revolution, empire, russia and the middle east. The book discusses the lives of many historical figures, infamous for their deeds, ranging from ivan the terrible who killed his son, to pol pot. The biography was a number one nonfiction sunday times bestseller and a global bestseller and won the jewish book of the year award from the jewish book council. Oct 16, 2018 simon sebag montefiore is a historian of russia and the middle east.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He has managed to provide what seems to be a trove of biographical information in vignetteish form, compiling about 200 biographical profiles of famous royals, heroes, politicians, artists, cretins, jerks and geniuses in a compact, encyclopedic volume. He is the author of numerous history books, including jerusalem. Jan 22, 2008 montefiore s books are admired by the likes of sir elton john and sir mick jagger, who wanted to produce a movie of stalin. The biography was a number one sunday times bestseller and won the title of book of the year from the jewish book council usa. In 101 world heroes, bestselling historian simon sebag montefiore presents his personal selection of the 100 most heroic figures from the pages of world history. The citys first biography a panoptic narrative of its rulers and citizens, heroes and villains. His father was the society psychotherapist stephen eric sebag montefiore 19262014, a greatgrandson of the banker sir joseph sebag montefiore 18221903, the nephew and heir of the wealthy philanthropist sir moses montefiore considered by some the most important jew of the 19th century. I have listened to a lot of audible history books, including. Great men and women who changed history by simon sebag montefiore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Simon sebag montefiore s journey through 300 years of the romanov dynasty is a study of brutality, sex and power. The 14thcentury mongol warlord tamerlane once ordered the building of a pyramid of 70,000 human skulls from those that his army had beheaded in 101 world heroes simon sebag montefiore selected his ultimate heroes and heroines. He is the author of the international bestsellers stalin. Here we also got jane austin, tchaikovsky, anne frank, and florence nightingale.
Emperors and queens, soldiers and statesmen, religious leaders and philosophers rub shoulders with composers and poets, scientists and explorers, artists and storytellers from three millennia. Simon sebag montefiore is a british historian and novelist. Simon sebag montefiore books list of books by author simon. Simon sebag montefiore read history at cambridge university. Catherine the great and potemkin was shortlisted for the samuel johnson prize.
The book is illustrated throughout with maps, diagrams, paintings and. In 101 world heroes simon sebag montefiore selected his ultimate heroes and heroines. Simon sebag montefiores titans have no such benevolence. List of books by author simon sebag montefiore thriftbooks. Emperors and queens, soldiers and statesmen, religious leaders and philosophers rub shoulders with composers and poets, scientists and explorers, artists and storytellers from three. Titans of history by simon sebag montefiore and a team comprising john bew, martyn frampton, dan jones and claudia renton, is a compelling collection of short essays on great figures of antiquity and history. Historys most evil men and women sebag simon marlowes books. Famed historian and biographer simon sebag montefiore is the author of the critically acclaimed jerusalem and the romanovs. In heroes, historian simon sebag montefiore presents his personal selection of the 101 most heroic figures from the pages of world history. Historys greatest men and women paperback bookshop.
Catherine the greats imperial partner was shortlisted for the samuel johnson, duff cooper and marsh biography prizes in britain. Montefiores compilation of short biographical profiles, which thriftily recycles material from his earlier anthologies of monsters and heroes, finds. Simon sebag montefiore author visit amazons simon sebag montefiore page. Simon sebag montefiore s magnificent biography of jerusalem has all the grandeur and sweep of her 3000year history. Not only has montefiore delivered a piece of superb scholarship, he has done so in an extremely easytoread style. Jerusalem audiobook by simon sebag montefiore cover art. What historian simon sebag montefiore has done with titans of history. Simon sebag montefiore talks about his new epic masterpiece jerusalem. In this exuberant collection, acclaimed historian simon sebag montefiore takes us on a journey from ancient times to the twentyfirst century. Simon sebag montefiore is the bestselling and prizewinning writer of history and fiction whose books are published in 48 languages. In the 20th century, adolf hitler slaughtered 6 million jews, josef stalin liquidated 25 million russians, while mao zedong was responsible for the deaths of 70 million chinese.
The biography, young stalin, catherine the great and potemkin and the romanovs, as well as the moscow trilogy of novels and the royal rabbits of london for children. Montefiore is also the author of the novels one night in winter and sashenka. Books by simon sebag montefiore author of the romanovs. The title, reminiscent of a populist channel 4 program, should make this plain enough. A history of france fairfax county public library overdrive. Aug 06, 2009 this book combined 2 things that fascinate me history and evil and cruel people. Mar 26, 20 101 world heroes by simon sebag montefiore.
Now he offers his readers the other darker side of the coin. Simon sebag montefiore books list of books by author. The spectator called the book embarrassing and extremely silly. They are an undivine lot a strutting parade of psychopathic dictators, warlords and malevolent dwarves, whose common motive is to. Great men and women who changed history simon sebag montefiore on. John julius norwichcalled a true master of narrative history by simon sebag montefiore returns with the book he has spent his distinguished career wanting to write, a history of france. I honestly have a new found loathing for the human race after reading this, this just adds to my despisement of authority.
Monsters presents, in chronological order, compellingly readable portraits of 101 sinister individuals who shared a relish for the brutal exercise of pitiless, unbounded power, a delight in imposing pain and suffering, and a. Great men and women for an unheroic age 1847243797 book cover. Simon sebag montefiore has 58 books on goodreads with 174764 ratings. See all books authored by simon sebag montefiore, including jerusalem. Great commanders of the modern world, 1866present day. About topics video praise books media about simon sebag montefiore. The biography, young stalin, and heroes historys greatest men and women, to which this book is a counter. In 101world heroes simon sebag montefiore selected his ultimate heroes and heroines.
Simon sebag montefiore his works of history have won prizes in the united kingdom, united states, france, austria and italy. Heroes simon sebag montefiore haftad 9781847243799 bokus. Oct 04, 2019 voices of history celebrates the great speeches of world history and cultural life. His books are published in 48 languages and are worldwide bestsellers. The giants who made our world is remarkable, to say the least. The court of the red tsar won the history book of the year prize at the british book awards. In 101 world heroes, bestselling historian simon sebag montefiore presents his. His books have been published in more than thirtyfive languages. Im gonna have to read the companion book heroes just to balance it out. Simon sebag montefiore s most popular book is the romanovs. Historys greatest men and women simon sebag montefiore.
May 22, 2016 the romanovs 161918 by simon sebag montefiore illustrated. Jerusalem the biography by simon sebag montefiore hardcover stalin the court of the red star paperback stalin 18781939 paperback 101 world heroes great men and women who changed history hardcover. Simon sebag montefiore is the author of the global bestsellers the romanovs and jerusalem. Simon sebag montefiore is an international bestselling author and famed historian whose books have been published in 45 languages. Simon sebag montefiore wikipedia republished wiki 2.
In 101 world heroes, bestselling historian simon sebag montefiore. The subtitle of this book is great men and women who changed world history. Simon jonathan sebag montefiore is a british historian, television presenter and author of popular history books and novels. Simon sebag montefiore is a historian of russia and the middle east. The best books on jerusalem five books expert recommendations. Montefiores debut novel kings parade was published in 1991. In heroes, historian simon sebag montefiore presents his. The giant characters of history from mozart to michelangelo, shakespeare to einstein, henry viii. Young stalin won more about simon sebag montefiore.
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