
Gay Culture is Gay Politics – by Gregory Woods
by Gregory Woods, author of Homintern — There is a tendency to think the culture and politics of…
by Gregory Woods, author of Homintern — There is a tendency to think the culture and politics of…
The Secret Poisoner: A Century of Murder by Linda Stratmann – a BBC Radio 2 Book Club choice –…
Five years since the Arab uprisings, a political, cultural and social battle is still raging across the Middle…
Understanding the development of religion in the Anglo-Saxon world is pivotal to understanding the rest of this ancient…
Dr. Samuel Johnson’s Jamaican manservant and heir, Francis Barber, has been gaining attention over the past year. In…
‘A must for history lovers, but will be enjoyed by all who turn its glorious pages with some…
Whether your winter pursuits include trips to the ballet, winter wine tasting or some fireside garden planning in…
‘Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle have written one of the most fascinating wine books ever. Consummate scientist-storytellers, they…
‘A landmark in art history publishing.’ Yale are very proud to publish the distinguished Yale University Press Pelican…
‘How did the British achieve this victory? Statistics can often illustrate the decline of one side as against…
‘He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam’d,…
‘In a pre-mechanical world, where human muscle was one of the main forms of motive power, young, fit…
‘On 1 August Hitler issued Führer Directive No. 17 … The RAF must be eliminated as well as its…
‘Germany had every reason to be confident of victory in the ensuing battle.’ On 15 September 1940 Britain came…
Wellington after Waterloo by Rory Muir The Duke of Wellington felt far from triumphant after defeating Napoleon at…