The young Habsburg emperor Joseph II travels incognito through his vast empire. He wants to see with his own eyes how his subjects... Læs mere
This book explores the life of Patrice Lumumba (1926-61), the iconic leader of the Congo’s independence movement and a symbol of anti-imperialist struggle. Revised with new... Læs mere
A short, accessible biography of Benjamin Britten, one of Britain’s most outstanding 20th-century composers.
Filippo Grandi reflects on a decade as UN High Commissioner for Refugees, exploring the right to asylum in a divided world. Alongside Catherine Ashton, he advocates for international cooperation and a pragmatic, principled approach to displacement.
Navid Kermani’s In the Other Direction Now is a remarkable work of literary non-fiction that follows the author through a vast arc of East Africa, charting the emotional, environmental, and political fault lines that define the region.
Chris McGrath explores the Turin’s unique nature: the industrial heritage encapsulated by Fiat and the Agnelli family, the intellectual milieu championed by the Einaudi... Læs mere
Based on new archival information and startling revelations from his inner circle Clements offer a clear and accessible portrait of a leader whose persistent influence reminds us why Mao’s story remains essential to understanding the global power dynamics of today.
Winding through the mist that shrouds Lewis and South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Kociejowski illuminates an archipelago, a... Læs mere
Days on the Night Train is an ode to train travel. Travelling far and wide alongside backpackers, students, and itinerants, Millay Hyatt captures everything from the drama of... Læs mere
Stephanie O’Connor considers dignity as a guiding moral concern at the limits of life. Drawing on healthcare ethics, case law,... Læs mere