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  • Modern Times

    A History of the World From the 1920s to the Year 2000

    by Paul Johnson ...
    A sweeping history of 80 fascinating years.A history of the world from the 1920s to 2000, this account begins with the end of World War I and moves on to the destruction of the traditional European order, the triumph of Einstein's new cosmology, the full impact of Freudianism, the establishment of the first Marxist state and the genesis of Fascism. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • The Brookwood Killers

    Military Murderers of WWII

    by Paul Johnson ...
    A chilling look at the British armed forces members who committed heinous crimes—including murder, rape, and treachery—during World War II.Nestled deep in the Surrey countryside stands the Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial. Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, its panels contain the names of nearly three,500 men and women of the land forces of Britain and the Commonwealth who died in ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Socrates

    A Man for Our Times

    by Paul Johnson ...
    A brilliant portrait of the Greek philosopher who personified philosophy.Socrates was undeniably one of the greatest thinkers of all time, yet he wrote nothing. Throughout his life, and indeed until his very last moment alive, Socrates fully embodied his philosophy in thought and deed. It is through the story of his life that we can fully grasp his powerful actions and ideas.In his highly ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Jesus

    A Biography from a Believer.

    by Paul Johnson ...
    From the bestselling author and acclaimed historian, a powerful portrayal of the life of JesusIs Jesus relevant to us today? Few figures have had such an influence on history as Jesus of Nazareth. His teachings have inspired discussion, arguments, even war, and yet few have ever held forth as movingly on the need for peace, forgiveness, and mercy. Paul Johnson's brilliant reading offers readers a ... Read more

    Was $12.99 CAD Now $9.99 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Churchill

    by Paul Johnson ...
    From the “most celebrated and best-loved British historian in America” (Wall Street Journal), an elegant, concise, and revealing portrait of Winston ChurchillIn Churchill, eminent historian Paul 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 Johnson’s ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • History of the Jews

    by Paul Johnson ...
    'Magisterial and eloquent' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHIn this critically acclaimed book, Paul Johnson delves deep into the 4,000-year history of the Jews: a race of awe-inspiring endurance, steadfast homogeneity and loyalty and, above all, the belief that history has a purpose and humanity a destiny.With exacting precision and enthusiasm, Paul Johnson has mapped the lives of these people from their early ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Mozart

    A Life

    by Paul Johnson ...
    Eminent historian Paul Johnson dazzles with a rich, succinct portrait of Mozart and his musicAs he’s done in Napoleon, Churchill, Jesus, and Darwin, acclaimed historian and author Paul Johnson here offers a concise, illuminating biography of Mozart. Johnson’s focus is on the music—Mozart’s wondrous output of composition and his uncanny gift for instrumentation.Liszt once said that Mozart composed ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Challenging Inequalities

    How We Got Stuck and Where We Go Next

    by Paul Johnson ...
    A comprehensive look at inequalities and why they matterThere is a widespread sense throughout the developed world that progress towards a better society has stalled. Many countries, including the UK, have experienced persistent economic stagnation accompanied by declining trust in institutions. Governments are struggling to respond not only to traditional economic problems but also to newer ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • A History of the American People

    by Paul Johnson ...
    "As majestic in its scope as the country it celebrates. [Johnson's] theme is the men and women, prominent and unknown, whose energy, vision, courage and confidence shaped a great nation. It is a compelling antidote to those who regard the future with pessimism."— Henry A. KissingerPaul Johnson's prize-winning classic, A History of the American People, is an in-depth portrait of the American people ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Napoleon

    A Life

    by Paul Johnson ...
    From New York Times bestselling author Paul Johnson, “a very readable and entertaining biography” (The Washington Post) about one of the most important figures in modern European history: Napoleon BonaparteIn an ideal pairing of author and subject, the magisterial historian Paul Johnson offers a vivid look at the life of the strategist, general, and dictator who conquered much of Europe. Following ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Ireland

    A Concise History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day

    by Paul Johnson ...
    From the New York Times–bestselling author of Intellectuals: "All the highlights of Irish history . . . useful and informative." — Irish EchoDrawing from a wealth of historical and scholarly sources, Paul Johnson, acclaimed for such works as A History of the Jews and A History of Christianity, traces the important social, religious, and political development of Ireland's struggle to become a ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Heroes

    From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle

    by Paul Johnson ...

    $11.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook