{"title":"Michael Bentley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Michael Bentley, a distinguished author in the realm of history and military studies. Renowned for his incisive analysis and engaging prose, Bentley offers readers a profound exploration into historical contexts and political landscapes, particularly within Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003ePolitics without Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e, where Bentley delves into the intricate dynamics of democracy and the evolving political climate of 19th and early 20th century Britain. His work is celebrated for bringing clarity to complex historical narratives, making them accessible to both enthusiasts and academic readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an astute historian, Bentley not only chronicles events but also examines the underlying forces that shaped political developments, offering critical insights into how these past events continue to influence modern society. His books are essential reads for those interested in a deeper understanding of political history and military affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Michael Bentley’s thought-provoking works and discover the fascinating interplay between history and politics through his expertly crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"politics-without-democracy-by-michael-bentley-9780631218135","title":"Politics without Democracy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolitics Without Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e provides an entertaining and highly original view of how Britain made a peaceful transition to representative democracy—a change characterised in other countries by convulsive and bloody civil strife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Bentley takes the reader into the minds of the politicians of the day, men such as Wellington, Peel, Disraeli, Salisbury, and Asquith, as they and their colleagues did their best to control, manipulate (and often retard) the onset of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining a deep personal knowledge of political history with the latest research, he presents a highly original account of how Britain was transformed from a society governed by the landed gentry to one responsive to the pressures of the newly-industrialised masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000708022508,"sku":"9780631218135","price":92.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20055873482412.jpg?v=1763299330"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-bentley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}