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Contemporary Prime Ministerial Leadership in Britain and Japan


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English | 2023 | ISBN: 1137445890 | 584 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 4 MB
This book analyses prime ministerial leadership in Britain and Japan since 1980. Exploring the interplay between personal skill, institutional resources and situational context in explaining the varying power and agency of different British and Japanese leaders, it asks whether the skills, strategies and circumstances needed for effective leadership are converging across liberal democracies. Comparing Britain and Japan reveals leadership trends that might otherwise go unobserved.

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Britain’s Airborne Forces of WWII Uniforms and Equipment


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English | May 26, 2021 | ISBN: 1526779463 | 346 pages | PDF | 39 Mb
The Second World War saw huge advancements in military tactics and technology occurring at an unprecedented pace. One such development was the employment of forces able to deploy at short notice by parachute across the globe, utilizing the opportunities created by the advancements in aeronautical technology. These forces were created to deliver an in-depth shock effect, and few have attracted more attention than Britain’s famed Parachute Regiment. This formation was born from the humble beginnings of a fledgling unit drawn together from the British Army and Royal Air Force after Winston Churchill called for a new capability to be created following German airborne successes in the opening stages of the Second World War.

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Religion in Late Roman Britain Forces of Change


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English | 2002 | pages: 221 | ISBN: 0415118557, 0415620023 | PDF | 2,1 mb
Religion in Late Roman Britain explores the changes in religion over the fourth century; the historical background for these changes and the forces which contributed to them.

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Citizenship in Britain Values, Participation and Democracy


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English | 2004 | pages: 366 | ISBN: 052153464X, 0521827329 | PDF | 2,2 mb
The concept of citizenship is currently the focus of discussion by the media, politicians and academics, because of a generally perceived growth in public disaffection and apathy. Presenting the first comprehensive study of British citizenship, this book is comprised of surveys of political participation and voluntary activities, as well as the beliefs and values which support them. The authors provide a sophisticated discussion of the concept of citizenship, and the consequences of a lack of civic engagement in a modern democracy.

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