A nuanced account of the life and work of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
A clear-eyed account of the totemic economic thinkers Hayek and Keynes.
A breathtaking exploration that intertwines imaginary cities and real-world urban innovations.
The emergence, evolution and global spread of nightclubs and electronic dance music.
A humane, thoughtful and yet clear-eyed history of people with learning disabilities.
A concise yet comprehensive account of D. H. Lawrence’s stormy life and writing career.
A holistic approach to the monumental modernist writer Christopher Isherwood.
An engaging, wide-ranging journey through Italy’s regions and food history.
Now in paperback, the first comprehensive history in English of the food of Spain.
An engaging account of how Michelangelo’s art was viewed in its own time.
An exploration of cannibal monsters and ghouls that feast on human flesh.
The life and music of Maurice Ravel, a fascinating mind in a turbulent age.