German Jerusalem is a story of a culturally distinctive community, and a fascinating biography of those who lived and worked in Jerusalem since the beginning of 1920.
The Words of My Father is a story of coexistence, survival and the unpredictable impacts and consequences of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
An accessible, yet comprehensive survey of the last century, Contested Lands tells the story of the Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the present day.
In this detailed biography, Rudiger Goerner masterfully depicts Kokoschka's multifaceted life and long career.
In the Future of Yesterday offers a refreshing approach to the life and work of Austrian writer Stefan Zweig and delves into his considerable contribution to world literature, rooted in the Austro-Jewish tradition.
A fascinating study of six politicians who ‘made the weather’ in post-war British politics and deeply influenced all our lives without achieving his office.
Renowned historian Peter Hennessy illustrious career spans post-war to post-Brexit Britain, and here he gives a wealth of anecdote and reflection from this most astute observer of Westminster and the establishment.
A compelling portrait of one of the 19th century’s most characteristic heroes.
This insightful biography delves into the life of Nasser, charting his rise to power, his nationalisation of the Suez Canal and his turbulent years as president.
As a young man, James Joyce rejected his country and its religion, but went on to recreate the Dublin of his youth in his fiction. "Ulysses" was initially banned in the US, but has since been recognised as a masterpiece.
Defence and the UK Constitution introduces key constitutional issues to a general audience and pinpoints the differences between the ‘legal constitution’ and the ‘political constitution’, with reference to the lack of accountability within modern British security structures