{"title":"Robert Gildea","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the rich world of history with Robert Gildea, a renowned historian and author. His works offer a deep dive into some of the most pivotal moments and themes in European history, making them invaluable resources for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBackbone of the Nation\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the often-overlooked role of women in the French Resistance during World War II, offering a fresh perspective on their bravery, contributions, and enduring legacy. Gildea's meticulous research and compelling narrative shine a light on these unsung heroes, making it an essential read for those interested in wartime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhat Is History For?\u003c\/em\u003e, Gildea explores the purpose and impact of historical study in today’s society. By examining how history is interpreted and utilised, this book challenges readers to consider the ways historical narratives shape our understanding of the past and influence our present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Gildea's books are not only educational but also engaging, making complex historical topics accessible and intriguing. Discover the detailed world of history through his insightful writings and join the conversation on how history defines who we are today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"backbone-of-the-nation-by-robert-gildea-9780300277906","title":"Backbone of the Nation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful new history of the Great Strike in the miners' own voices, based on more than 140 interviews with former miners and their families.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForty years ago, Arthur Scargill led the National Union of Mineworkers on one of the largest strikes in British history. A deep sense of pride existed within Britain's mining communities who thought of themselves as the backbone of the nation's economy. But they were vilified by Margaret Thatcher's government and eventually broken: deprived of their jobs, their livelihoods, and in some cases, their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking new history, Robert Gildea interviews those miners and their families who fought to defend themselves. Exploring mining communities from South Wales to the Midlands, Yorkshire, County Durham, and Fife, Gildea shows how the miners and their families organised to protect themselves, and how a network of activists mobilised to support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmid the recent wave of industrial action in the United Kingdom, \u003cem\u003eBackbone of the Nation\u003c\/em\u003e highlights anew the importance of labour organisation—and intimately records the triumphs, losses, and resilience of these mining communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000551719148,"sku":"9780300277906","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24776803482294.jpg?v=1763283884"},{"product_id":"what-is-history-for-by-robert-gildea-9781529230512","title":"What Is History For?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory\u003c\/em\u003e, suggests Robert Gildea, \"is a battlefield.\" Questions of power, rights, identity, and nationhood always have an ancient and modern historical dimension, and countries still go to war over their interpretation of history. Yet accounts of history are just as prone to fabrication as fake news, so how can we tell good history from bad? How can history be critical, learning from the past and righting wrongs, rather than divisive, such as riding roughshod over the rights of others?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this passionately argued book, Gildea suggests that the more people who really understand what good history entails, the more likely history is to triumph over myth. He sees positive signs in public history, citizen historians, and community projects, among other developments. Moreover, he debunks claims that 'you cannot rewrite history', arguing that good history, attuned to its times, must be rewritten time and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000840896748,"sku":"9781529230512","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12726843482732.jpg?v=1763309343"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/robert-gildea.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}