A concise yet comprehensive critical biography of Friedrich Nietzsche.
Unwraps the history of the UK’s most popular takeaway.
A superbly illustrated account of Britain’s national treasure, the ruddy breasted robin.
A distinct symbol of the desert and the Middle East, the camel was once unkindly described as half snake, half folding bedstead. But in the eyes of many the camel is a creature of great beauty.... Læs mere
Shows how Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel redefined people’s perception of human nature.
An engrossing exploration of the sex lives of ordinary medieval people.
Hedgehog is a natural and cultural history of the animal, from the Romans who regarded it as a weather prophet, to Sonic the Hedgehog and children’s books today.
Paul Baker's personal history of the infamous anti-gay ‘Section 28’ law.
A beautifully written celebration of the god of music, lust and wine, Pan.
The captivating story of an advanced ancient civilization, the Persians.
A concise, clear-eyed account of the flamboyant poet Byron’s life and work.
A wonderfully illustrated account of the giant planet Jupiter.