To coincide with February's Free Read Friday - here are some author insights from David Ashford on his book London Underground: A Cultural Geography. 1.What prompted you to write this book? Moving to London — and *not* using the Tube. As a tourist I had relied on the network to get around. It made the … Continue reading
Iain Whyte – Author Insights
Here are the author insights behind our current #FreeReadFriday title, Zachary Macaulay 1768-1838 The Steadfast Scot in the British Anti-Slavery Movement straight from author, Rev Dr Iain Whyte. 1. What prompted you to write this book? During my research for my earlier book Scotland and the Abolition of Black Slavery 1756-1838 I came across Zachary Macaulay, who rates a mention in few … Continue reading
Celia Britton – Author Insights
We have our next #FreeReadFriday coming up, so here is our Q&A with Celia Britton ahead of the day. Read on to find out what you can expect from Celia's book, Language and Literary Form in French Caribbean Writing which will be available to download free for 24 hours on Friday 6th of November! 1) What prompted you to write this … Continue reading
James Owen – Author Insights
James Owen, author of this month's #FreeReadFriday title, Labour and the Caucus gives us his insights into the book, its main arguments and highlights the theme of identity within the Labour Party. Read on to get a sense of Owen's book and peak your interest before downloading your next free LUP ebook! 1) What prompted you to write this … Continue reading
Jane Hiddleston – Author Insights
Jane Hiddleston, author of September's Free Read Friday title Assia Djebar: Out of Algeria expands on her work, the main arguments of her book and what marks Assia Djebar as one of the most important figures in North African literature. Read on to gain an exclusive insight from Hiddleston before downloading her book. 1. What prompted you to … Continue reading