Matthew Parker
AUTHOR

Matthew Parker

Tap the gear icon above to manage new release emails.
Born in Central America, Matthew Parker spent part of his childhood in the West Indies. He has written for most UK national newspapers, literary and historical magazines, as well as lecturing around the world and contributing to TV and radio programmes in the UK, Canada and US. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, his bestselling and critically-acclaimed books include Monte Cassino, Hell's Gorge: The Battle to Build the Panama Canal, The Sugar Barons, Goldeneye and Willoughbyland. His most recent book, One Fine Day: Britain's Empire on the Brink, tells the story of of the empire on 29 September 1923, the day it reached what would turn out to be its maximum territorial extent. He lives in east London with his family and annoying dog.
Read more Read less

Try Audible membership today. Start enjoying the benefits.

Try Audible for free with an audiobook of your choice.
Try Standard free
Auto-renews at AUD $8.99/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Most Popular

Product list
  • Panama Fever cover art
    Preview

    • Panama Fever

    • The Epic Story of One of the Greatest Human Achievements of All Time — the Building of the Panama Canal
    • By: Matthew Parker
    • Narrated by: William Dufris
    • Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
    • Release date: 18-03-2008
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet

    $29.22 or free with 30-day trial