C Northcote Parkinson
Cyril Northcote Parkinson pursued a distinguished academic career on both sides of the Atlantic and first became famous for "Parkinson's Law"-work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Parkinson wrote many books on British politics and economics. His first fictional effort, a "biography" of Horatio Hornblower, met with considerable acclaim and led to the Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.
Cyril Northcote Parkinson pursued a distinguished academic career on both sides of the Atlantic and first became famous for "Parkinson's Law"-work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Parkinson wrote many books on British politics and economics. His first fictional effort, a "biography" of Horatio Hornblower, met with considerable acclaim and led to the Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993. See less
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C Northcote Parkinson book reviews
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Dead Reckoning
Good Read
by Wayne B, Jun 16, 2011
I am sorrty that Parinson did not live longer to write more of this series. I enjoyed them all Read More
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The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower
Very Helpful
Very helpful little book with maps, diagrams and locales. Small details to assist in reading the Hornblower stories. Not necessary but for Hornblower fans, a plus. I'm glad I got it and wish I'd had ... Read More
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Parkinson's Law
Great book
by BrownDoc, Jul 18, 2010
Parkinson proved his point by giving a book title that explains it all and going about writing a 100-page book to explain what he meant. I guess he had too much time in his hand.
Seriously, what he ... Read More
