In this absorbing series of essays Michael Wood probes and plays with the dilemmas of twentieth century fiction - the myth of lost paradise, lost certainties, the suspension between contrary ideals, the lure of fantasy, the quest for the silence beneath speech.
This accessibly-written book provides lawyers, diplomats, scholars and students the tools to understand the law governing the powers of the UN Security... Læs mere
A beautifully illustrated travelogue, chronicling the life and work of one of the world greatest poets.
Inspired by a temple astrologer (who had accurately predicted his marriage and the birth of his two daughters), the author travelled on a magical journey... Læs mere
????? 'One of the best books ever, in one of the best series ever! It is THAT good!’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘A master of horror and suspense’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
Michael Wood retraces Alexander the Greats amazing journey from Greece to India, searching for the truth behind the legend and experiencing the tremendous scale of his achievements.
One Hundred Years of Solitude is perhaps the most important landmark of the so-called 'Boom' in contemporary Latin American fiction. Michael Wood... Læs mere
What happens when civilization crumbles? What apocalyptic events wait in the wings? These are the questions asked by Yeats's poem 'Nineteen Hundred and Nineteen'. Michael Wood... Læs mere
The best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims. Meet Dr Olivia Winter. ‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing and gripping.... Læs mere