Rupert Matthews


Biography

Rupert Matthews has written over 150 books for different publishers, achieving significant sales in a variety of markets both in the UK and abroad. His works have been translated into 19 languages and have been shortlisted for a number of awards. Rupert has been a freelance writer for 20 years, working in-house at a major book publisher before going freelance.

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Books

Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism - including full original text by Lenin    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $0.99 USD. 37930 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on January 20, 2012. Nonfiction.

Lenin's Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism" was published in the summer of 1917. Although one of Lenin's shorter works, it is widely recognised as being one of his most immediately influential. The introduction by historian Rupert Matthews sets the book in its historic setting and explains why it was such a profoundly influential work when it first came out.
A Handbook of Irish Home Rule with full original text by William Gladstone and others    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $0.99 USD. 96760 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on January 13, 2012. Nonfiction.

This book was written in 1887 at a critical time for the debate on Irish Home Rule and for Gladstone. Its influence on events proved to be great. This edition has an introduction by historian Rupert Matthews that puts this classic work into its historical and political context.
Lenin's Last Testament    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $0.99 USD. 5810 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on January 4, 2012. Nonfiction.

As Lenin's life drew to a close he wrote an outline programme for the future of the Soviet government. Lenin's works have been given a new Introduction by historian Rupert Matthews to explain their historical setting and importance.
The State and Revolution including full original text by Lenin    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $1.99 USD. 37460 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on January 4, 2012. Nonfiction.

In August 1917 Vladimir Lenin wrote this highly influential book with the specific aim of stirring up the Russian people to support a Communist Revolution to be led by himself. This new edition comes with an introduction and analysis by historian Rupert Matthews.
The Communist Manifesto - with full original text by Karl Marx    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $0.99 USD. 37270 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on December 19, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new edition of the political classic comes with a foreword by historian Rupert Matthews and includes a number of other early works relating to 19th Century Communism.
Can Britain leave the EU? A Warning from History    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $2.99 USD. 6020 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on July 30, 2011. Nonfiction.

There are many who would like Britain to leave the European Union. But the question is whether Britain would be allowed to do so. In this booklet historian Rupert Matthews looks at previous multinational associations then compares them to the EU to show that EU Commission has taken to itself the legal powers to frustrate attempts at secession. We might yet see the panzers in Parliament Square.
How To Be a Successful Election Candidate    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $3.99 USD. 39780 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on April 17, 2011. Nonfiction.

A simple, step by step guide on how to be a winning election candidate by one of the best campaign managers in the business.
How the Steam Railways came to Surrey    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $6.90 USD. 22970 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on August 29, 2010. Nonfiction.

A fascinating account of how the railways came to Surrey and the impact they had on the people who lived in the county The book the great days of the steam railways in the county. It shows how and why the lines were built, giving an account of the people who laid the lines and built the stations.
The Battle Honours of the Royal Hampshire Regiment    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $7.90 USD. 30990 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on August 27, 2010. Nonfiction.

Men from Hampshire have for generations fought in the ranks of the Royal Hampshire Regiment, or its predecessors. All 160 Battle Honours of the regiment are featured in this book, including Blenheim, Minden, Barrosa, Kabul, Paardeburg, Mons, The Somme, Mesopotamia, Ypres, Passchendaele, Dunkirk, North Africa, Sicily, D-Day and Rhine Crossing.

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