An original, accessible survey of Florentine painter Piero di Cosimo.
A profound and incisive analysis of the invasion of Washington’s Capitol.
A fast-paced and entertaining journey through four hundred years of Latin American and Spanish history
An original and superbly entertaining appraisal of the uniquely English approach to stagecraft.
An exploration of the unique, contradictory genius of architect Antoni Gaudí.
A unique approach to maps, exploring how they have shaped society and culture.
Unravels the complex life and personal struggles of influential art historian Aby Warburg.
Explores the botanical and cultural history of the popular snowdrop.
A profusely illustrated history of the diplomatic embassy, from antiquity to today.
Unveils Lucas Cranach the Elder, an artist whose vision transcended personal brilliance.
Unveils the complex sex lives of libertine women in eighteenth-century London.
Explores the history and symbolism of griffins across cultures, folklore, magic and art.