Richard Collier Bücher

London, Juli 1865 – in einem Elendsviertel nimmt der 36-jährige William Booth den Kampf gegen die seelische und soziale Not der Menschen auf. Dort, am Rande der Gesellschaft, formt sich eine Bewegung aus Jesus-Nachfolgern, die mit kompromissloser Hingabe Licht in die Finsternis bringen. Als „Armee Gottes“ erleben sie, wie das Evangelium unzählige Menschen und ganze Ortschaften befreit. Was vor 150 Jahren in den Slums Ostlondons begann, wurde zu einer weltweiten Bewegung. Heute ist die Heilsarmee in über 125 Ländern aktiv und zählt mehr als 1,7 Millionen Mitglieder.

Part of the SECOND WORLD WAR VOICES series, with a new introduction by bestselling historian James Holland, and in partnership with the podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk, presented by comedian Al Murray and James Holland May 1940: In the face of a lightning German advance, the British Army found themselves, stunned, broken, beaten, their backs truly against the wall on the sands of the north French coast. And yet it was on the beaches of Dunkirk that the seeds of a remarkable victory were sown. The evacuation of over three hundred thousand men in ships of all sizes was a logistical feat which has never been seen, before or since. This vivid, visceral story takes you inside the making of a miracle: the story of eight frantic days, as the net tightened around the beleaguered troops, told from all sides, as the enemy draws closer and the bombardment intensifies, in the words of those who were there. It is impossible to get closer to experiencing this legendary action.

Exploring the intricate relationship between masculinity and crime, this book delves into how gender identities influence criminal behavior and societal responses. It examines various masculinities and their impact on crime rates, victimization, and the criminal justice system. Through a critical lens, the text highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of how traditional gender roles shape criminality and the experiences of those involved in crime. The work offers valuable insights for criminologists, sociologists, and anyone interested in gender studies.