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Une famille au secret: le Président, Anne et Mazarine
Par Ariane Chemin, Géraldine Catalano. 2005
[...] Dans cette passionnante enquête, Ariane Chemin et Géraldine Catalano restituent la dimension cachée de la vie de François Mitterrand.…
Ce qu'elles montrent est l'incroyable ampleur du dispositif mis en place pour protéger Mazarine et Anne Pingeot, et combien la double vie du chef de l'Etat éclaire plusieurs épisodes des deux septennats. Il fallait la plume, précise et tendre, des deux auteurs pour donner vie à ce document qui se lit comme un roman. Une très belle histoire d'amour qui est aussi un immense secret d'Etat, parfaitement tenu, mais à quel prix ! -- 4e de couv."Tu seras un raté, mon fils...": Churchill et son père ((La face cachée de l'histoire).)
Par Frédéric Ferney. 2014
" Des grands personnages qui ont façonné le XXe siècle, Churchill apparaît comme le plus sûr de son destin et…
de son génie. Pas une once de doute chez ce fils de famille, célèbre à vingt-cinq ans, tour à tour officier, aventurier, journaliste, ministre, écrivain, peintre... Jusqu'à l'apothéose de la seconde guerre mondiale, qui en fera de son vivant plus qu'un homme d'État : un mythe. Pourtant, ce touche-à-tout égocentrique et généreux, cynique et rêveur, fantasque et indomptable, cachait un secret, une blessure intime que nous dévoile, d'une plume éblouissante, le journaliste et écrivain Frédéric Ferney : le mépris absolu dans lequel le tenait son père. Ce père trop tôt disparu, Winston cherchera toute sa vie à l'épater et à lui donner tort. En faisant revivre les grands moments d'une existence menée au galop, cette traversée d'une vie extraordinaire explore l'insondable lien entre un père et un fils. " -- 4e de couv.Ingrid
Par Sergio Coronado. 2008
"Ingrid Betancourt a été prise en otage, en compagnie de Clara Rojas, le 23 février 2002 par les FARC. Elle…
se rendait à San Vicente del Caguán pour témoigner de sa solidarité avec le maire - élu de son petit parti Verde Oxigeno - et les habitants de ce village qui avaient accueilli les négociations de paix. La fin des discussions entre gouvernement et guérilla allait laisser place à la violence des armes et replonger le pays dans ses affres. Pour honorer sa parole, Ingrid a défié la peur, le danger et la guerre. Elle a mené des combats, affronté les critiques, rêvé d'une autre Colombie. Je veux faire partager le souvenir lumineux de cette femme libre, courageuse, à l'idéal chevillé au corps. Livrer le récit de son engagement, de ses espoirs et de ses défaites dans une Colombie gangrenée par la violence et les méfaits de la corruption. Sa voix intransigeante résonne encore à l'adresse des FARC : ¡No más secuestros ! Plus d'enlèvements !"Néron: monstre sanguinaire ou empereur visionnaire? ((À rebours).)
Par Joël Schmidt. 2010
Dépravé, mégalomane, sans morale ni scrupule... La postérité a été impitoyable avec lempereur Néron. Les meurtres de sa mère Agrippine,…
de Britannicus ou bien encore du philosophe Sénèque, lincendie de Rome dont il serait responsable, ou bien encore la persécution des chrétiens, autant de crimes qui, aux yeux des historiens romains et de leurs successeurs, font du règne de Néron un temps de décadence et de violence. Le cas est entendu, la condamnation prononcée. Néron, un fou criminel ? Pas si sûr. En fait tous les récits que nous avons de cette époque ont été écrits par des historiens membres de la classe sénatoriale, à laquelle justement Néron sest attaqué pour réformer les institutions romaines... -- 4e de couv.De Gaulle expliqué aujourd'hui
Par Marc Ferro. 2010
Tour à tour homme de guerre et politique, théoricien de génie, exaspérant, adulé ou décrié, le général de Gaulle a…
traversé son siècle sans laisser personne indifférent. De juin 1940 à Mai 68, de Londres à la crise algérienne, de la France libre à la Ve République, Marc Ferro retrace le destin exceptionnel de ce visionnaire, à la plume d'acier, qui s'est identifié à la nation française et a largement influé sur son destin... -- 4e de couv.Who is--? Nelson Mandela: the prisoner who gave the world hope
Par Adrian Hadland. 2003
Diana: in pursuit of love
Par Andrew Morton. 2004
When Andrew Morton's biography, "Diana: her true story", was first published, it caused a media frenzy, severely jolted the Royal…
Family and the Palace hierarchy, and shook the British Establishment to its foundations. Later revealed as having been written with the Princess's full cooperation, this world bestseller is now seen as the nearest thing to her official biography. Yet it was not the full story, nor could it have been, given the circumstances at the time. Friends, advisers and colleagues, more than six years after her death, feel a far greater freedom in speaking of her than once they did.Call me Dave: the unauthorised biography of David Cameron
Par Michael A Ashcroft, Isabel Oakeshott. 2016
After a decade as Conservative Party leader, David Cameron remained an enigma to those outside his tight-knit inner circle. Now,…
in the wake of his dramatic resignation following the sensational EU referendum campaign, this updated edition revisits the real David Cameron, bringing the story of his premiership to its final chapter. This biography of Britain's youngest Prime Minister for nearly 200 years provides a fascinating insight into the man only those closest to him know. Based on hundred of interviews, with everyone from Westminster insiders to intimate friends, this book reveals the real David Cameron. 2016.The secret of the crown: Canada's affair with royalty
Par John Fraser. 2012
Fraser explores the endurance and allure of the Crown in Canada, looking at the Crown’s evolution from the Age of…
Deference to the era of celebrity to the present popular revival. Examines the differences between tribal monarchy and constitutional monarchy, the key roles of the governor general and the lieutenant governor, and the media’s insatiable appetite for the Royal Family. Finally, he speculates on the future reign of Charles, Prince of Wales, and pays homage to Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee. c2012.Interventions: a life in war and peace
Par Nader Mousavizadeh, Kofi A Annan. 2012
After forty years of service at the United Nations, Kofi Annan shares his experiences during the terrorist attacks of September…
11; the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan; the war between Israel, Hizbollah, and Lebanon; the brutal conflicts of Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia; and the geopolitical transformations following the end of the Cold War. 2012.Nelson Mandela: the early life of Rolihlahla Madiba
Par Jean Guiloineau, Joseph Rowe. 2002
Born in 1918, Mandela had exposure to the rural and tribal life of South Africa as well as the privileged…
life that was out of reach for many of his compatriots. He became active in politics as a young man, fighting for civil liberties and against the injustices of apartheid. This book explores the development, education, and character of a young man who would become a worldwide symbol of struggle, integrity, and strength of conviction. Covering the first 24 years of Mandela's life. 2002. Uniform title: Nelson Mandela, naissance d'un destin.The spinster & the prophet: Florence Deeks, H.G. Wells, and the mystery of the purloined past
Par A. B McKillop. 2000
This volume examines the mystery behind Florence Deeks' 1925 lawsuit, which claimed that H. G. Wells plagiarized her manuscript in…
the writing of his international best-seller The Outline of History. In this exploration, McKillop introduces several sources, including renowned publishers, editors, lawyers, judges, and others, who come forward in this work to offer an account of one of the most notorious literary legal battles of the 20th century. 2000.Not bad for a sergeant: the memoirs of Barney Danson
Par Barney Danson, Curtis Fahey. 2002
Barney Danson started out as a twenty-one year old sergeant in the Canadian army, rose to the position of parliamentary…
secretary to Pierre Trudeau and, eventually, Minister of National Defence in 1976. Here he provides an insider's view of Trudeau, other Canadian politicians, and world leaders. Danson's own story is also one of a generation of Canadians who faced the hardships of the Depression, the reality of war, and the many changes that followed. 2002.Make trouble: standing up, speaking out, and finding the courage to lead
Par Cecile Richards, Lauren Peterson. 2018
Cecile Richards has been an activist since she was taken to the principal's office in seventh grade for wearing an…
armband in protest of the Vietnam War. She had an extraordinary childhood in ultra-conservative Texas, where her civil rights attorney father and activist mother taught their kids to be troublemakers. From the time Richards was a girl, she had a front-row seat to observe the rise of women in American politics. She watched her mother, Ann, transform from a housewife to an electrifying force in the Democratic party who made a name for herself as the straight-talking, truth-telling governor of Texas. But Richards also witnessed the pitfalls of public life that are unique to women. Her experiences paint a powerful portrait of the misogyny, sexism, fake news, and even the threat of violence confronting those who challenge authority. As a young woman, Richards worked as a labor organizer alongside women earning minimum wage and learned that those in power don't give it up without a fight. Now, after years of advocacy, resistance, and progressive leadership, she shares her story - from the joy and heartbreak of activism to the challenges of raising kids, having a life, and making change, all at the same time. She shines a light on the people and lessons that have gotten her through good times and bad, and encourages readers to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way. 2018.The restless wave: good times, just causes, great fights, and other appreciations
Par Mark Salter, John McCain. 2018
"A candid new political memoir from Senator John McCain--his most personal book in years--covering everything from 2008 up to the…
present."--Provided by publisher. Written while confronting a mortal illness, John McCain looks back with appreciation on his years in the Senate, his historic 2008 campaign for the presidency against Barack Obama, and his crusades on behalf of democracy and human rights in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Always the fighter, McCain attacks the 'spurious nationalism' and political polarization afflicting American policy. He makes an impassioned case for democratic internationalism and bi-partisanship. He tells stories of his most satisfying moments of public service, including his work with another giant of the Senate, Edward M. Kennedy. Senator McCain recalls his disagreements with several presidents and minces no words in his objections to some of President Trump's statements and policies. At the same time, he offers a positive vision of America that looks beyond the Trump presidency. Bestseller. 2018.A full life: reflections at ninety
Par Jimmy Carter. 2015
In this autobiography, former President Carter tells what he is proud of and what he might do differently. He discusses…
his regret at losing his re-election, but how he and Rosalynn pushed on and made a new life with second and third rewarding careers. He is frank about the presidents who have succeeded him, world leaders, and his passions for the causes he cares most about, particularly the condition of women and the deprived people of the developing world. Bestseller. 2015.Five presidents: my extraordinary journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford
Par Clint Hill, Lisa McCubbin. 2016
Retired Secret Service agent Clint Hill walked alongside Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford, seeing them through a long,…
tumultuous era: the Cold War; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy; the Vietnam War; Watergate and the resignations of Spiro Agnew and Richard Nixon. He delivers a unique insider's perspective of the most historic moments of the 20th century during his seventeen years protecting the most powerful office in the nation, sheds new light on the character and personality of these five presidents, reveals their humanity in the face of grave decisions. Bestseller. 2016.Al Franken, giant of the Senate
Par Al Franken. 2017
The Harvard-educated comedian, talk-show host, and U.S. Senator chronicles the story of his unlikely senatorial campaign, detailing the ensuing months-long…
recount and what his service has taught him about America's deeply polarized political culture. Bestseller. 2017.Isabella of Castile: Europe's first great queen
Par Giles Tremlett. 2017
In 1474, a twenty-three year old woman ascended the throne of Castile, the largest and strongest kingdom in Spain. She…
faced the challenge of reforming a major European kingdom that was riddled with crime, corruption, and violent political factionism. Her marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon was crucial to her success, bringing together two kingdoms. Her pivotal reign was long and transformative, uniting Spain and setting the stage for its golden era of global dominance. By the time of her death in 1504, Isabella had laid the foundations not just of modern Spain, but of one of the world's greatest empires. 2017.Promise me, Dad: a year of hope, hardship, and purpose
Par Joseph R. Biden. 2017
In November 2014, thirteen members of the Biden family gathered on Nantucket for Thanksgiving, a tradition they had been celebrating…
for the past forty years. But this year felt different. Joe and Jill Biden's eldest son, Beau, had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor fifteen months earlier, and his survival was uncertain. "Promise me, Dad," Beau had told his father. "Give me your word that no matter what happens, you're going to be all right." Joe Biden gave him his word. The year that followed would be the most momentous and challenging in Joe Biden's extraordinary life and career. Vice President Biden traveled more than a hundred thousand miles that year, across the world, dealing with crises in Ukraine, Central America, and Iraq. For twelve months, while Beau fought for and then lost his life, the vice president balanced the twin imperatives of living up to his responsibilities to his country and his responsibilities to his family. Bestseller. 2017.