Incisive account of the misunderstanding between Russia and the United States and the still present threat of nuclear and chemical weapons which shows how conflict can develop and be resolvced.
Vivid retelling of the varied fortunes of émigrés who fled the Bolsheviks, the elite to a glittering social world, others to a cultural and spiritual dislocation.
Fresh, engaging survey of how Christianity evolved from a fringe sect into a world religion showing how the process was never inevitable but hinged upon a series of pivotal conversions.
Thrilling inside story of the prison camp on a hilltop in the heart of Nazi Germany and of the tensions and conflicts between the men as they endured their captivity and desperately planned their escape.
An analysis of the concept of command as a means of asserting authority and achieving objectives in decision-making, leadership and military action.
A plea to diversify economic theory and move away from the prevailing neo-liberal mode of policy in which the author uses fascinating facts about food and ingredients to explain complex fiscal concepts.
An erudite, entertaining romp through the early history of books, libraries, and writing in the classical world interspersed with stories of people who strove to preserve and disseminate the written word.
Celebration of the beautiful, well-preserved medieval city which explores its history and enduring appeal as the site of world-class art and architectural treasures.
This is an anthology of powerful essays by key contributors which skilfully explains key concepts and outlines proposals for urgent action and research.
Richly illustrated and meticulously researched recreation of the lives of men and women who commissioned, collected, created and preserved illuminated medeival manuscripts.
Accompanied by photographs from the original voyage and those from the later expeditions this is a dramatic account of the search for Shackleton’s Endurance.
Impressive chronicle of world history told through the lives of great and infamous families from the Pharaohs to present day tycoons with diverse tales of power, politics, war, religion, migration and technology to extraordinarily powerful effect.
Widely praised for its range and depth, this is a major reappraisal of life in Tudor England, rich in anecdote and striking detail from frequently overlooked angles.
A devastating 5 year investigation by two New York Times reporters uncovers the firm’s unwholesome corporate culture.
Exploration of customs, traditions and festivals which examines the relationship between human life and the rhythms of nature in the Anglo Saxon world.