Political Biographies

Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson is a masterfully written biography that offers readers an in-depth and compelling look at one of America’s most complex and influential Founding Fathers. This comprehensive account unravels Franklin's life story, tracing his journey from a modest upbringing in Boston to becoming a prominent figure on the world stage in cities like Philadelphia, London, and Paris....

Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy delves into the riveting narrative of one of history's most influential figures, Gaius Julius Caesar. From the outset, Caesar's life is coloured with episodes of near-death experiences, tremendous achievements, and a relentless ambition that shaped the future of Rome. As a teenager, Caesar narrowly escaped execution under the repressive rule of the dictator Sulla, an early...

'An outstanding work of historical artistry, a brilliantly woven and pacy story of the men who surrounded, influenced and sometimes plagued Henry VIII.' Alison Weir Henry VIII is well known for his tumultuous relationships with women, and he is often defined by his many marriages. But what do we see if we take a different look? When we see Henry...

The monumental biography of the most influential leader on the world stage in the last twenty years. Vladimir Putin is a pariah to the West. He has the power to reduce the West to nuclear ashes. He invades his neighbours, meddles in western elections, and orders assassinations. Yet many Russians continue to support him. Under Putin's leadership, Russia has once...

From the star of SAS AUSTRALIA Dean's journey from the Special Boat Service to intrepid adventurer is truly inspirational. - Sir Ranulph Fiennes An extraordinary tale of courage and adventure. Dean's story is inspirational. - Levison Wood Dean's relentless determination to help those who face many mental health battles is incredible and admirable - he's a hero to many. -...

Augustus by Adrian Goldsworthy is an enthralling biography that delves into the life and times of Rome's first emperor. Rising from the shadows of his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, Caesar Augustus schemed and fought his way to absolute power, a journey fraught with political intrigue, ruthless ambition, and strategic cunning. Goldsworthy masterfully chronicles Augustus's ascent from a young, unassuming heir to...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 2 BESTSELLER     THE NEW YORK TIMES NO 1 BESTSELLER ‘More explosive, compulsive and gasp-inducingly, spine-tinglingly, mouth-dryingly, heart-poundingly thrilling than any fiction I have read for years, but it is all true’ - Stephen Fry ‘Mind-blowing...Browder's battle for justice is at times terrifying, at times deeply touching’ - Catherine Belton ‘A jaw-dropping exposé by Putin’s...

THE INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ‘Even in the darkest of Dickens novels, no family comes across quite as mendacious, grasping and avaricious as the Trumps’ Financial Times A REVELATORY PORTRAIT OF DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE TOXIC FAMILY THAT MADE HIM – WRITTEN BY HIS NIECE, MARY L. TRUMP Mary Trump spent much of her childhood in...

Seven lessons from the international icon on how to live a meaningful, purposeful life, for fans of Atomic Habits and Wim Hof. Featuring new bonus material: Arnold Schwarzenegger's 77 Lessons at 77 The seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life are distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and...

A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre dives into the intricate and gripping world of espionage during the early years of the Cold War. This compelling narrative brings to life the infamous story of Kim Philby, the most notorious British defector and Soviet mole in history. As an agent, double agent, traitor, and enigma, Philby deceived his closest colleagues and...

The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro is a formidable biographical masterpiece that transports readers into the world of Robert Moses, a man whose visionary prowess shaped the very landscape of twentieth-century New York. As Caro delves into the life and times of Moses, the biography reveals the intricate web of power dynamics that stemmed from one man's ambition, ingenuity,...

We know Lincoln as the eloquent, compassionate leader of a nation torn by civil war. But he had another, less visible side, equally central to his character and leadership: Lincoln was a master of party politics. Schooled as a Whig in the rough-and-tumble of Illinois electioneering in the 1830s, Lincoln skillfully navigated treacherous partisan crosscurrents and helped build the Republican...

A compelling portrait of a true New York eccentric and the agony of writer's block. After the publication of this book, Joseph Mitchell never published another word during three decades working as a reporter for the New Yorker. 'It's a masterpiece, of course, but more than that it shows that there is some such thing as being a simple observer'...

Frederick Douglass by David W. Blight is a monumental biography of the esteemed former slave who became a leading voice for abolition and civil rights in America. This richly detailed and immersive work takes readers from Douglass's harrowing escape from slavery in Baltimore in 1838 to his rise as one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. The book...

NOW A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILM DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR NONFICTION 'Reads like a thriller, gripping and terrifying' - Sunday Times Physicist and polymath, as familiar with Hindu scriptures as he was with quantum mechanics, J. Robert Oppenheimer - director of the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb - was the most famous scientist...

Genghis Khan by Jack Weatherford is a masterful work that redefines our understanding of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Far from the merciless conqueror of lore, Weatherford paints a nuanced portrait of Genghis Khan, revealing a leader of strikingly progressive ideals for his time. Drawing from extensive historical research, Weatherford traces Khan's meteoric rise from obscure origins to becoming...

A 50th anniversary edition of the book that brought down the Soviet Union, now with an introduction from Solzhenitsyn's widow detailing the dramatic story of its publication. The Gulag Archipelago helped to bring down an empire. Its importance can hardly be exaggerated. — Doris Lessing, Sunday Telegraph With a new introduction by Natalia Solzhenitsyn. A vast canvas of camps, prisons,...

Douglas Bader was a legend in his lifetime. After losing both legs in an air crash in 1931 and being dismissed as a cripple by the Royal Air Force, he fought his way back into the cockpit of a Spitfire to become one of the great heroes of the Battle of Britain. This inspiring biography of the famous World War...

Laurens van der Post shared a deep-rooted attachment to Europe, Africa and Japan, and this work is a testament to his commitment to writing and initiating cultural and political commentaries on the issues and personalities of his time. Bringing together his conversations with Jean-Marc Pottiez, A Walk with a White Bushman is brimming with ideas, insights, people and events; at...

The captivating story of Joan of Arc is told by the great underrated writer Vita Sackville-West. The strange story of Joan of Arc, the obscure peasant girl who became the national saint of France, is retold in this celebrated, classic biography. Saint Joan of Arc lives for the reader on every page, as a shepherd girl in a remote part...

A rich and fascinating biography of an extraordinary man. Statesman, political thinker, orator and ardent campaigner, Edmund Burke was one of the greatest minds of the 18th century. His ideas and principles were expressed in the great debates over liberty, the rights of man and the American and French Revolutions, and are among the most important in modern history. Edmund...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of The Taking of Jemima Boone, the unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson (and their dog) who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal. On December 10, 1887, a shark fishing boat disappeared. On board the doomed vessel were the Walkers—the ship’s captain Frederick, his wife Elizabeth, their three teenage sons, and their...

A masterful translation of Suetonius' renowned biographies of the twelve Caesars, by the award-winning historian and The Rest Is History podcaster Tom Holland The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, and to rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. No biographies invite us into the lives of the Caesars...

The rise of the Mafia and the story of its most vocal opponent, renowned Italian writer Leonardo Sciascia, are expertly woven together by celebrated chronicler of European history Caroline Moorehead. Corruption, sleaze, and violence were woven into the fabric of twentieth-century Sicilian life, as the Mafia rose to dominance. This is the story of one man who stood in opposition....

A paperback edition of the massive bestselling HB. Charles Upham was the most highly decorated soldier in the Commonwealth forces of WWII, and could arguably be called the bravest soldier of the war. An unassuming stock worker/ valuer at the beginning of the war, he stormed through Crete and the Western Desert amazing and confounding his comrades with his exploits....

A fresh, meticulous, and entertaining account of Henry Ford, the Model-T, and the invention of the American car industry in the early twentieth century that “will make you rethink the man whose legacy sits in your garage” (Parade). From the acclaimed popular historian Richard Snow, who “writes with verve and a keen eye” (The New York Times Book Review), comes...

Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka's Journey and The Librarian of Auschwitz - this is the international bestselling and life-affirming true story of female bravery and surviving the horrors of Auschwitz. NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller and WINNER of the Opzij Literature Prize 2019 They knew their survival depended on each other.They had to live for each other....

John O'Halloran was a country boy from Tamworth, NSW, who was called up for national service not long after the start of the Vietnam War. As a tough and determined 21-year-old, he guided 6 RAR's B Company 5 Platoon through some of the biggest conflicts of the war, including Operation Hobart and the Battle of Long Tan. But he faced...

At once a heart-wrenching personal narrative and a unique historical document, The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt is the ultimate example of the personal as political. Eleanor Roosevelt stands as one of the world’s greatest humanitarians, having dedicated her remarkable life to the liberty and equality of all people. In this sincere and frank self-portrait, she recounts her childhood—marked by the...

'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences vividly recounted offer an unparalleled glimpse into the courage, strategy, and sacrifice required to be the best.' - Daniel Keighran VC Garry made a report on the radio: 'I see around 200 women and children heading north up the valley.' Less than 400...

Shortlisted for the Society of Women Writers NSW Book Awards Esther only just escaped the hangman in London. Aged 16, she stood trial at the Old Bailey for stealing 24 yards of black silk lace. Her sentence was transportation to the other side of the world. She embarked on the perilous journey on the First Fleet as a convict, with...

'DEVASTATINGLY AFFECTING' THE TIMES 'EMOTIONALLY COMPELLING' OBSERVER The School That Escaped the Nazis narrates the incredible story set in 1933 when Hitler came to power. Schoolteacher Anna Essinger devised a daring plan to smuggle all her pupils out of Nazi Germany right under the watchful eyes of the Gestapo. The mostly Jewish children who managed to escape found refuge in...

In 1600, English helmsman William Adams washed ashore in Japan and was interrogated by Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's most powerful warlord and soon-to-be shogun. Far from executing Adams as a pirate, Ieyasu made him one of his most trusted advisers. This biography traces Adams's rise from humble pilot to a position of immense influence in Japan's foreign relations. It unravels the...

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARDS A TABLET BOOK OF THE YEAR 'One of the best memoirs I've read in years’ — SATHNAM SANGHERA ‘Beautifully written, emotional and deeply personal, yet universal … One can't help but be moved by this story of upheaval and transformation’ — SADIQ KHAN An extraordinary family memoir from...

The SAS, THE COMMANDOS AND THE MAKING OF A VICTORIA CROSS'The corporal made a decision that turned him into the most famous Australian soldier alive. It might have killed him. Instead, it ruined his life.'Over five days in June 2010, in southern Afghanistan, 150 Australian commandos and SAS soldiers fought and won the Battle of Shah Wali Kot, our largest...

Vital reading STYLIST ...hooting with laughter - what a swashbuckler that Hannah Jewell is MARINA HYDE Because 100 Nasty Women is so easy to read and witty, I didn't expect it to be the life changing, important book that I'm discovering it to be PHILIPPA PERRY A fantastic addition to your feminist library and historical knowledge. ANN SHEN, author of...

The instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, updated with exclusive new material. 'Scoops aplenty are here . . . An irresistible insider account of momentous royal events' - Melanie Reid, The Times 'Fascinating . . . the book everyone is talking about' - Daily Mail By the acclaimed royal biographer and commentator Robert Hardman, Charles III is an intimate portrait...

A tale of great enterprise and great fortitude, and of wonderful female solidarity and nobility of spirit, in the bleakest of circumstances. For decades after World War II, histories of the French Resistance were written almost exclusively by men and largely ignored the contributions of women. Many current overviews of the subject continue to underplay the extent and importance of...

A sweeping, dramatic history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics. At a time when we are faced with fundamental questions about the sustainability and morality of the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history of global capitalism, from colonialism and the Industrial Revolution to the ecological crisis and artificial intelligence. John Cassidy...

1973: The incredible true story of the Blythe Star disaster, which left ten men shipwrecked and alone on the wild Southern Ocean off Tasmania. Almost two weeks later they were found on a remote trail on a southern peninsula, and their story would stun the nation ... and leave a powerful legacy in its wake. When the coastal freighter MV...

At first, gunner Clarence Smoyer and his fellow crewmen in the legendary 3rd Armored Division Spearhead thought their tanks were invincible. Then they met the German Panther, with a gun so murderous it could shoot through one Sherman and into the next. Soon a pattern emerged: the lead tank always gets hit. After Clarence sees his friends cut down breaching...

Stefan Zweig based his biography of Marie Antoinette, who became the Queen of France at the age of fifteen, on the correspondence between her and her mother, and her great love, the Count Axel von Fersen. Zweig analyses the chemistry of a woman's soul from her intimate pleasures to her public suffering as a Queen under the weight of misfortune...

The extraordinary story of an Olympian who was imprisoned in Auschwitz and survived to tell his story. Alfred Nakache, a Jewish child from Constantine, never imagined that he would one day swim for France at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, nor that he would achieve a world record, as he did in 1941. As a child, he was...

A breathtaking memoir and an extraordinary testament to the human spirit. SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY WINNER OF THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES' TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2016 The Return is at once...

One summer's day in 1997, Mark Kurzem returned home to find his father on his doorstep. Alex Kurzem had travelled halfway round the world to reveal a long-kept secret, and now wanted his son's help to piece together his past and his identity. As a five-year-old during the Second World War, Alex Kurzem had watched from a tree as his...

The Letters of the Younger Pliny provide a series of fascinating views on imperial Rome. A prominent lawyer and administrator, Pliny (c. AD 61-113) was also a prolific letter-writer, who numbered among his correspondents such eminent figures as Tacitus, Suetonius, and the Emperor Trajan, as well as a wide circle of friends and family. His lively and very personal letters...

A compelling narrative of the life of the greatest conqueror of all time—Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia, and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains...

A revelatory new biography of the sinister, powerful, and paranoid man at the heart of the CIA for more than three tumultuous decades. In The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton, Jefferson Morley delivers a gripping biography of CIA spymaster James Jesus Angleton, one of the most important unelected officials in the US government during the...

Sixty years ago, New Zealand's greatest adventurer, Edmund Hillary, made world history with his ascent of Mt Everest. This intimate and inspiring book tells the full story of Sir Edmund Hillary's extraordinary life, from his expeditions to remote corners of the world to his humanitarian activities serving the Sherpa people. Drawing on Sir Ed's personal archives, it is a portrait...

A masterpiece of narrative reporting and an explosive investigation into the history of Donald Trump's wealth, from two Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters—revealing how a man once thought to be too rich to fail became the biggest loser of all. Lucky Loser is an explosive investigation into the history of Trump's wealth, drawing on over twenty years' worth of Trump's confidential tax...

The acclaimed biography of one of the most extraordinary of all European rulers. Charles, King of the Franks, is one of the most remarkable figures ever to rule a European super-state. That is why he is so often called 'Charles the Great'—by the French 'Charlemagne', and by the Germans 'Karl der Grosse'. King and Emperor by Janet L. Nelson brings...

The third and final volume of the remarkable Sunday Times bestselling diaries of Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon. 'An utterly addictive glimpse of London high society and politics in the 40s and 50s.' – Robert Harris 'An instant classic . . . quite simply the greatest social and political diaries of the 20th century.' – Daily Telegraph 'Rich, exuberant, copious and...

The classic, bestselling, official biography of Winston Churchill, back in print for the first time in two decades. By far the most lucid, comprehensive and authoritative account of Churchill that has been offered in a single volume – Daily Telegraph Drawing on decades of unprecedented access to Winston Churchill's family and estate, this classic bestseller remains the definitive biography of...

The definitive modern biography of the great slave leader, military genius and revolutionary hero. The Haitian Revolution began in the French Caribbean colony of Saint-Domingue with a slave revolt in August 1791, and culminated a dozen years later in the proclamation of the world's first independent black state. After the abolition of slavery in 1793, Toussaint Louverture, himself a former...

A riotous biography of the charismatic ruler of eighteenth-century Poland and Saxony, and his catastrophic reign. Both King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, Augustus is one of the great what-ifs of the 18th century. He could have turned the accident of ruling two major realms into the basis for a powerful European state—a bulwark against the Russians and a...

Patriot is an instant international bestseller and the powerful, moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. Patriot is the unforgettable life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time. Alexei Navalny's poisoning in 2020 by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024,...

The founder of the Topgun Navy Fighter School shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight other risk-takers revolutionised the art of aerial combat. March 1969. American jets are getting shot down at an unprecedented rate over Vietnam. In an urgent effort to regain the advantage, the Admirals turn to a young naval aviator called Dan Pedersen. Officially,...

Cold Crematorium, a lost classic of Holocaust literature, has been translated into English for the first time, 70 years after its original publication. József Debreczeni, the author, was not only a journalist and poet but also a survivor of the Holocaust. His work stands as a crystal-clear eyewitness account, chronicling the horrors he endured. 'A literary diamond... A Holocaust memoir...

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir from the First Lady of the United States. In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African-American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and...

Thoroughly researched and with a real understanding of the times these six fascinating women lived through, Alison Weir's book reveals a Tudor England where personal needs and private emotion could, and frequently did, override or influence national events. One of the most powerful monarchs in British history, Henry VIII ruled England in unprecedented splendour. In this remarkable composite biography, Alison...

A remarkable new translation of Russia's most lauded lost classics, now in paperback. Discover one of Twentieth-Century Russia's most lauded lost classics, now in a remarkable new translation. Outstanding... A sparkling, supremely precious literary achievement Telegraph One of the great Russian autobiographies, as fresh now as the day it was written - and the day it was lived Julian Barnes...

In this unique book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells the full story of his 75-year struggle with China to save Tibet and its people. The Dalai Lama has had to contend with the People’s Republic of China his entire life. He was 15 years old when communist China invaded Tibet in 1950, only 19 when he had his first...

The incredible memoir of Elaine Brown - the first female leader of the Black Panthers. "I have all the guns and all the money. I can withstand challenge from without and from within. Am I right, Comrade?" So said Elaine Brown on becoming the first female leader of the Black Panther Party in 1974. By that time, the group had...

Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire ... History at its most gripping' Telegraph Venice, 1522. Intelligence arrives from the east confirming Europe's greatest fear: the vastly rich Ottoman Sultan has all he needs to wage total war - and his sights are set on Rome. With Christendom divided, Suleyman the Magnificent has his hand on its throat. From the palaces...

An immersive reconstruction of the life of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century, from the author of The Lion House. Istanbul, 1538. The greatest of the Ottoman Sultans is at the pinnacle of world power, while his family and future are at the mercy of their own dynastic law—whichever of his five sons succeeds him must...

The author of She-Wolves chronicles the lives and reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose rivalry brought their nation to the brink of disintegration - and back again. Richard of Bordeaux and Henry Bolingbroke were first cousins, born just three months apart. Their lives were entwined from the beginning. When they were still children, Richard was crowned...

For sixteen years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the country through numerous crises, shaping both Germany and international politics with her actions and attitudes. In her memoirs, co-written with her long-time political advisor Beate Baumann, she reflects on her life in two German states - thirty-five years in the German Democratic Republic, thirty-five years in reunited Germany....

From America's "Historian-in-Chief" (New York magazine), The Presidential Biographies boxed set—featuring the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's beloved and bestselling biographies No Ordinary Time, Team of Rivals, and The Bully Pulpit. After five decades of acclaimed studies of the presidency, Doris Kearns Goodwin stands as America's premier presidential historian. Now, for the first time, her three most esteemed books are collected in...

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry. From the time, many years ago, when Michael Palin first heard that his grandfather had a brother, Harry, who died in tragic circumstances, he was determined to find out more about him. The quest that followed involved hundreds of hours of...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "In the pursuit of authenticity, of accurate history and undeniable courage, no words matter more than, 'I was there.' Read Luck of the Draw and the life of Frank Murphy and ponder this: how did those boys do such things?" --Tom Hanks The epic true story of an American hero who flew during WWII,...

A powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir from an American icon, revealing what life looks like after the presidency—triumphs, tribulations, and all. On 20th January 2001, after nearly thirty years in politics—eight of them as President of the United States—Bill Clinton was suddenly a private citizen. Only fifty-four years old, full of energy and ideas, he wanted to make meaningful...

The Drowned and the Saved is a profound exploration of the harrowing experiences of Holocaust survivors through the eyes of Primo Levi, a survivor himself. Levi delves deeply into the moral and ethical complexities faced by those who endured the concentration camps during World War II. The book is divided into a series of essays that contemplate the psychological state...

The Churchill Factor by Boris Johnson is a compelling exploration into the life and legacy of Winston Churchill, one of the most pivotal figures of the twentieth century. Rather than offering a traditional biography, Johnson delves deep into the character and achievements that defined Churchill, examining the unique qualities that constituted the 'Churchill Factor'. Through meticulously researched anecdotes, historical analysis,...

The first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, Oscar by Matthew Sturgis, stands as the definitive account of Wilde's extraordinary life and times. This meticulously researched biography paints a vivid portrait of the legendary wit, playwright, and aesthete, capturing the paradoxes and complexities that defined his existence. From his meteoric rise to fame as a beloved figure of...

NOW A MAJOR SIX-PART SERIES ON ITVX, STARRING DAMIAN LEWIS AND GUY PEARCE A SUNDAY TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLER WITH AN AFTERWORD BY JOHN LE CARRÉ A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre delves into the astonishing true story of Kim Philby, a high-ranking British intelligence officer who became one of history's most dangerous Soviet moles. Set against the richly...

What made Jacinda Ardern such an incredibly popular New Zealand prime minister? And why did her popularity then fall so dramatically? What happened during her leadership, and how did the unprecedented events of her tenure eventually lead to her resignation? This in-depth analysis of Jacinda Ardern's extraordinary leadership from award-winning journalist Michelle Duff examines these questions, and much more. Substantially...

A new non-fiction title that highlights the experience of American veterans who have received awards for their military achievements. 'Life has no meaning unless it's lived for the benefit of future generations' Crafted from original interviews, American Heroes tells the vivid, authentic stories of the veterans who give themselves - and even their lives - serving in overseas conflict from...

The Outlier by Kai Bird is an essential re-evaluation of Jimmy Carter's complex presidential legacy, masterfully penned by the expert biographer and Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus. This engrossing narrative delves deep into the triumphs and tragedies of Carter's time in the White House, offering a nuanced portrait of a man whose presidency is often misunderstood and undervalued. In...

Stranger in the Shogun's City by Amy Stanley is a captivating narrative that explores the vibrant and dynamic world of Edo, now known as Tokyo, during the early 19th century. Through the life of an unconventional woman named Tsuneno, the book offers a unique and refreshing perspective on Japanese history, placing women's lives at the forefront of the historical narrative....

Welcome to Sotheran's, the oldest, most bonkers bookshop in the country, with its bizarre clientele, suspicious cupboards, unlabelled keys, poisoned books, some things that aren't even books, and deeply eccentric staff. Think Diary of a Bookseller but with quite a lot more Bernard Black. Some years ago, Oliver Darkshire stepped into the hushed interior of Henry Sotheran Ltd on Sackville...