After all the endeavours that combined to make Britain the first great industrial nation, that dominant position was then relinquished. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914), the driven and self-made Birmingham businessman who shifted his energies formidably into politics, might have appeared to be one leader well equipped to help Britain stay competitive in the global race for economic growth. But, as Michael Balfour suggests in this absorbing study, Chamberlain's personality and temperament were not suited to the challenge. Determined always to have his way, animated by 'the business man's love of getting things done', Chamberlain lacked the gift of persuasion and made enemies too well, it being his unique achievement to split both major parties in the space of twenty years. Had it been possible for one man to arrest Britain's slackening growth then that man, Balfour contends, was not the erstwhile 'Radical Joe.'

Britain and Joseph Chamberlain

Balfour, Michael

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

The Kaiser and His Times.

History

Europe

The Cresset Press

This hardback book is pre-owned but looks new. It is dated January 1992. This book comes with the hard binder that book slips into to protect it from damage..

Alfred Dunhill: One hundred years and more

Weidenfeld&Nicolson

Stonehenge and Its Mysteries

Charles Scribner`s Sons

“[An] admirably comprehensive and beautifully written study of William II’s reign.” ―Gordon A . Craig What did it mean for Germany, and the world, to have William II on the throne for the First World War? In The Kaiser and His Times, Michael Balfour analyzes the social, constitutional, and economic forces at work in imperial Germany, and sets the complex and disputed character of the Kaiser, who occupied such a central position in the three decades before 1918, in the context of his family background and the history of Germany.

The Kaiser and His Times (Norton Library (Paperback))

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

W.W.Norton&Company

Withstanding Hitler

This is the first book in English to give a comprehensive account of how soldiers, officials, Christians and workers in Germany fought together to frustrate Hitler's aims.

Americas

Routledge

Germany - The Tides of Power

In Germany - The Tides of Power, Michael Balfour sets out to explain the factors which have shaped the German social, political and economic character. Tracing the movement of power from the Middle Ages onwards, he seeks to lead the reader to an understanding of modern Germany - why Germany precipitated, and lost, two major wars this century; how the astonishing growth of wealth over the last half-century was achieved; the meaning behind the recent unification of Germany. As German economic expansion continues into the 1990's, Professor Balfour discusses the power held by this technologically advanced nation - and considers the acceptance of this power by the rest of the world.

First published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

If you enjoy photography, want to take better pictures, and know that your camera has many more options than just Auto, you'll get a lot out of this book. We'll go over everything you expect like image size and quality, file formats (such as jpg and RAW), focal length, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and metering. You'll also learn about white balance, histograms, tripods, and creative filters. Most importantly, get some composition tips that can quickly improve your images.Digital Photography Basics is not a camera manual. There are too many different models available to be able to provide that level of individual detail. Topics covered here are meant to supplement your manual by giving greater detail on the results you can achieve by changing your settings.Don't waste an expensive camera by shooting in Auto! Take creative control over your camera by making critical decisions about shutter speed and aperture.Table of Contents:  Introduction 1. The Lingo 2. Lens Basics 3. Getting Started 4. Exposure 5. Exposure Metering 6. Focusing 7. White Balance 8. Automatic Scene Modes 9. Creative Camera Modes 10. Get the Shot 11. Composition 12. Extras 13. Flash 14. Printing 15. Backing Up Images 16. Inspiration 17. What Settings Do I Use?

West Germany, (Nations of the modern world)

Ernest Benn

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Britain and Joseph Chamberlain

The Kaiser and His Times.

Alfred Dunhill: One hundred years and more

Stonehenge and Its Mysteries

The Kaiser and His Times (Norton Library (Paperback))

Withstanding Hitler

Germany - The Tides of Power

Germany - The Tides of Power

Withstanding Hitler

West Germany, (Nations of the modern world)