{"title":"Simon Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Simon Ball, a renowned author with a profound expertise in \u003cem\u003ehistory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emilitary\u003c\/em\u003e studies. Simon Ball is a distinguished historian and writer whose works delve deeply into the intricacies of warfare and the intricate tapestry of history. His meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring historical events to life, making them accessible and intriguing to both enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cstrong\u003eDeath to Order\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling exploration that sheds light on complex military strategies and the figures who played pivotal roles in shaping the outcomes of historic conflicts. With each page, Ball offers readers a window into the past, weaving together facts and stories that both enlighten and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history aficionado or a newcomer eager to explore the vast landscape of historical and military events, Simon Ball’s collection promises a treasure trove of knowledge and insight. Embark on a journey through time with Ball’s expertly crafted accounts and enrich your understanding of the forces that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-to-order-by-simon-ball-9780300258042","title":"Death to Order","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply researched history of assassination in the modern world, from Franz Ferdinand to Osama bin Laden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchduke Franz Ferdinand, Leon Trotsky, Reinhard Heydrich, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, Osama bin Laden, Qasem Soleimani: assassination—the murder of a specific individual by an organised conspiracy in pursuit of political ends—has rarely failed to grip the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this incisive new history, Simon Ball shows how targeted political murder has become a tool of democratic states but also a key strategy of those who wish to topple them. Ball introduces us to the techniques of assassination and those who wield them, as well as the security regimes that have developed to prevent this violent practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the First World War and the age of empire to terrorism and the development of pilotless drones, \u003cem\u003eDeath to Order\u003c\/em\u003e places assassination at the heart of modern political history—and shows how it continues to impact our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853536284908,"sku":"9780300258042","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24578163482294.jpg?v=1759207423"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/simon-ball.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}