{"title":"Bench Ansfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Bench Ansfield's works, where history meets insightful narratives. Ansfield, an influential author, brings a fresh perspective to historical and military genres, intertwining intricate details with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eBorn in Flames\u003c\/em\u003e. This work captures the imagination by weaving together the lesser-known aspects of history with masterful storytelling. Ansfield’s ability to delve into complex historical themes while maintaining a compelling narrative makes these books an essential read for anyone interested in the intricacies of military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Bench Ansfield's contributions to the historical and military book genres, and embark on a literary journey that illuminates the past with clarity and depth. Each book offers readers a chance to understand history from a unique perspective, making them perfect for both history enthusiasts and those new to the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"born-in-flames-by-bench-ansfield-9781324093510","title":"Born in Flames","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is burning!\" Supposedly uttered by announcers during the 1977 World Series as flames rose above Yankee Stadium, the phrase encapsulated an entire chaotic era in this nation’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the 1970s, a wave of arson coursed through American cities, levelling poor communities of colour. However, as historian Bench Ansfield demonstrates in \u003cem\u003eBorn in Flames\u003c\/em\u003e, the majority of those fires weren't set by residents—as is usually assumed—but by landlords seeking insurance payouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnsfield introduces the term \"brownlining\" for the subprime insurance practices imposed by the federal government and insurance industry after 1968. He shows why, with buildings worth more dead than alive, landlords turned to the torch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an expansive narrative stretching from the Bronx to Britain to Brazil, Ansfield tracks the flows of money that signalled the arrival of our financialised age. From the ashes arose the modern tenant movement and the fight for housing justice amid a new era of housing insecurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000559321324,"sku":"9781324093510","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11619493482659.jpg?v=1763284688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bench-ansfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}