The Bitter Sea
Click to look inside
Summary
The feel-good place to buy books
The Bitter Sea by Simon Ball
A lucid and masterly biography of the Mediterranean during a time of war, from Mussolinis audacious bid for conquest to the creation of Israel and the start of the Cold War. The Bitter Sea is a fascinating interpretation of world affairs and a significant contribution to twentieth century history.Praise for `The Guardsmen’:
`Excellent … a historical classic brilliantly executed and an irresistible read’ Guardian
`Through skilful stitching of threads from personal and official papers, Ball has woven a superb panoramic tapestry of 20th-century Conservative politics…Compelling.’ Sunday Times
`A magnificent achievement … Superb scholarship, profound insight and written in a style both incisive and flowing, this is a book for every taste. I cannot recommend it too highly.’
Spectator
Simon Ball studied at Brasenose College, Oxford and Christ’s College Cambridge. He teaches history at the University of Glasgow. His previous book `The Guardsmen’ was published to critical acclaim.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007203048 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007203047 |
| Title | The Bitter Sea |
| Author | Simon Ball |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2009-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |