Boris Johnson ist ein britischer Politiker der Konservativen Partei und ehemaliger Bürgermeister von London. Aufgrund seines öffentlichen, polternden, komödiantischen Stils wird er von der britischen Öffentlichkeit im Allgemeinen entweder geliebt oder verabscheut.
Mit fulminanter Erzählfreude und einem pointensicheren Gespür für die erhellende Anekdote schildert Boris Johnson Leben und Charakter des bedeutendsten britischen Staatsmannes des 20. Jahrhunderts (1874 –1965). Fasziniert von der Einmaligkeit, dem Humor und Sprachwitz, dem Abenteurertum, den politischen und literarisch-künstlerischen Leistungen seines Helden, hat er eine ebenso kenntnisreiche wie hinreißende Liebeserklärung an Winston S. Churchill verfasst. Mit britischer Nonchalance zeigt Johnson, was die Jahrhundertgestalt Churchill jedem von uns heute noch bedeuten kann.
Zwischen Politik und Komo¨die mu¨sse er sich entscheiden, warnte ihn einst sein Kollege Michael Portillo, doch Boris Johnson denkt nicht daran. Er bringt beides unter einen Hut - sowohl in persona als auch in seinem ersten Roman 72 Jungfrauen, einer packenden 'Post-9/11- Farce', die unseren Umgang mit dem Terrorismus aufs Korn nimmt. Das Buch spielt in einem Zeitfenster von nur dreieinhalb Stunden: Ein Unterhausabgeordneter radelt, wie der Autor es selbst gerne tut, zur Arbeit, wo der amerikanische Pra¨sident in Westminster Hall eine große Ansprache haltensoll. Secret Service und Scotland Yard sorgen mit ihren besten Leuten fu¨r Sicherheit, Scharfschu¨tzen sind auf dem Dach des Parlaments- geba¨udes stationiert. Zur gleichen Zeit gera¨t eine wilde Gruppe von Pakistanis in einem gestohlenen Krankenwagen in Konflikt mit einem Parkwa¨chter. Wa¨hrend das Fahrrad des Abgeordneten als potentielles Bombendepot eingestuft wird, gelingt es den Terroristen mit dem Parkwa¨chter im Kofferraum des Krankenwagens ohne viel Mu¨he durch die Sicherheits- schleusen zu schlu¨pfen. Als die Situation eskaliert, wird daraus ein TV- Spektakel, an dem die ganze Welt teilnimmt.
Focusing on the vibrant tapestry of London’s history, this book highlights the lives of notable Londoners who exemplify the city's ingenuity, diversity, and creativity. Through a relay of personalities, it showcases how these individuals have shaped the enterprise and character of London, offering an engaging and dynamic perspective on the city's rich heritage.
"The point of the Churchill Factor is that one man can make all the difference.' Marking the fiftieth anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor"--The singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion-a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing, and deep humanity. Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the King to stay out of action on D-Day; he pioneered aerial bombing, yet hated the destruction of war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was a celebrated journalist, a great orator and won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was famous for his ability to combine wining and dining with many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in health care, education, and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect. Most of all, as Boris Johnson says, 'Churchill is the resounding human rebuttal to all who think history is the story of vast and impersonal economic forces'. THE CHURCHILL FACTOR is a book to be enjoyed not only by anyone interested in history: it is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what makes a great leader."
London is special. For centuries, it has been amongst the greatest cities of the world. But a city is nothing without its people. This sparkling new history of London, told through a relay-race of great Londoners shows in one, personality-packed book that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of London are second to none.
Focussing on how the Romans made Europe work as a homogenous civilisation and
looking at why we are failing to make the EU work in modern times, this is an
authoritative and amusing study from bestselling author Boris Johnson.
First published as Johnson's Life of London, now released with new material
following Jubilee and Olympic celebrations in 2012. This updated history of
London shows that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of the
city are second to none...
Boris Johnson offers a humorous and candid exploration of British culture, manners, and morals through his distinctive lens as the Mayor of London. His writing combines wit with a passionate critique of societal norms, providing an entertaining perspective that reflects both his frustrations and observations about contemporary British life.
An anthology of pieces selected to illustrate the history of our times, from the fall of Thatcher to Blair. However, the main focus is domestic: the time of Diana, the age of self-expression; the end of culture; the moment of the Yuppies; and liberty versus freedom.
