Stephen Ellis has written a sweeping new survey of modern Africa that goes beyond the stereotypes. He shines a positive light on Africa's potential in the... Læs mere
How can the narratives of the gospels, and their interpretation through the centuries, explain the highly political death of a deeply spiritual figure?
Shows how civilians suffer in war and why people decide that they should. This work looks at the many ways in which civilians suffer in wars and... Læs mere
Two thousand years ago, Madagascar was probably uninhabited. An island twice the size of Great Britain, it was home to unique species of flora and fauna that were undisturbed by humanity until the first navigators landed on its shores.
Crossing the Congo is the story of three friends journeying across 2,500 miles of the toughest terrain on the planet in a very old Land Rover called 9Bob. .
A comprehensive account of the history, politics and growing strategic significance of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania since independence in 1991.
What distinguishes the Horn of Africa from the rest of the continent and explains its political fragility? This is the book to read.
A dazzling history of the powerful women and men who forged a dynasty to rival the Mughals and the British.
Will China’s drive to achieve global technological dominance unravel the world order?
The definitive account of Modi's rule over his home state of Gujarat, for better and worse--a template he now applies to India as a whole.
The incredible story of a lifetime dedicated to the global eradication of leprosy.