Much writing on Chaucer depicts a misleadingly parochial figure, but, as Owen's enlightening short study of Chaucer's Italian years makes clear, the poet's life was internationally eventful. The consequences have made the English canon what it is today.
A highly readable history of the Labour party and its civil wars.
Part of the Prime Ministers Series, Law was a Conservative who opposed Home rule for Ireland
This is a wholly unique perspective on a devastating conflict and a moving testament to the courage and vision of the Syrian people.
In this, the first major English language biography of Mannerheim for a decade, Jonathan Clements brings new material to light on Mannerheim’s time in Manchuria, China... Læs mere
A unique portrait of one of the great British statesmen of the twentieth century.
'A concise and distinguished book' Andrew Roberts.
Hans von Trotha's journey through the history of the English garden introduces us to twelve of the most important, original, and beautiful parks in Britain, all of which can be visited today.
'This book is a ravishing account of the enchantment of a poet by the landscape, rekindling in us the wish to buy a ticket at once and embark for the islands'-Orhan Pamuk
A British diplomat shares lessons on leadership gained over his expansive career.
Written for a non-specialist audience, Northern Ireland in the UK Constitution is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction for those who want to understand Northern Ireland as a constitutional entity.
An intriguing chapter in the history of England's most famous church, these ten pen portraits include the stories of Martin Luther King and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.