Eleanor
The New York Times bestseller from prizewinning author David Michaelis presents a “stunning” (The Wall Street Journal) breakthrough portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, America’s longest-serving First Lady, an avatar of democracy whose ever-expanding agency as diplomat, activist, and humanitarian made her one of the world’s most widely admired and influential women. In the first single-volume cradle-to-grave portrait in six decades, acclaimed...Paperback$6200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksMy Story
I was prime minister for three years and three days. Three years and three days of resilience. Three years and three days of changing the nation. Three years and three days for you to judge. On Wednesday 23 June 2010, with the government in turmoil, Julia Gillard asked Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for a leadership ballot. The next day, Julia...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayHenry ‘Chips’ Channon: The Diaries (Volume 3): 1943-57
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...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayConversations With Stalin
Written by a Communist insider, Conversations With Stalin is a candid portrait of one of the most dangerous men in history. This extraordinarily vivid and unnerving book details three meetings held with Stalin during and after the Second World War. Djilas brilliantly describes the dictator in his lair—cunning, cruel, and enormously talented. Few books give as clear a sense of...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRichard Nixon: The Life
Richard Nixon: The Life by John A. Farrell is a riveting exploration into the complex persona and turbulent political journey of one of America's most enigmatic presidents. This meticulously researched biography paints a vivid picture of Nixon’s rise from a young Navy lieutenant to the nation's highest office, revealing both the brilliance and the flaws of this controversial leader. Farrell...Paperback$3000Usually:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayPeter the Great: His Life and World
Peter the Great: His Life and World by Robert K. Massie is an epic biography that transports readers into the fascinating world of one of history’s most remarkable figures, Tsar Peter I of Russia. Set against the grand tapestry of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia, the narrative traces Peter's meteoric rise from a shared throne as a ten-year-old co-tsar...Paperback$6800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksNo Ordinary Time
No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a richly detailed historical narrative that delves into the pivotal years of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's public and private lives during World War II. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work meticulously examines how their partnership and leadership guided the United States through one of its darkest periods, the Great Depression, and into the challenges...Paperback$2500Usually:$2995Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayJackie: Public, Private, Secret
From New York Times bestselling author of Jackie, Janet & Lee comes a fresh and often startling look at the life of the legendary former first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Based on hundreds of interviews with friends, family, and lovers over a thirty-year period—as well as previously unreleased material from the JFK Library—Kennedy historian J. Randy Taraborrelli paints an unforgettable...Hardback$6999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayHistory and Class Consciousness
History and Class Consciousness was the most important of Georg Lukács's early theoretical writings, published in Germany in 1923. The subject of high praise and passionate criticism, it had a major impact on all the Marxist debates that followed, introducing key new concepts such as 'totality', 'reification' and 'imputed class consciousness'. This centenary edition, with a new preface by Michael...Paperback$3899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayMeans of Ascent
Means of Ascent, the second volume in Robert A. Caro’s monumental work The Years of Lyndon Johnson, vividly brings to life the early career of one of America’s most complex and controversial figures, Lyndon B. Johnson. Caro’s meticulous research and narrative brilliance illuminate Johnson's wilderness years, highlighting his indomitable will, strategic genius, and relentless ambition. This multifaceted biography captures Johnson...Paperback$4500Usually:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayNotorious RBG
Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik is an inspiring and captivating biography that delves deep into the life and achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Supreme Court Justice whose legacy has left an indelible mark on history. This book is not merely a biography; it is a compelling narrative that charts Ginsburg's journey from her early struggles against...Hardback$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayCamera Girl
“One of the most detailed, nuanced portraits of Jackie to date.” —The Washington Post An illuminating and “wholly refreshing” (David Maraniss, New York Times bestselling author) biography of the young Jackie Bouvier Kennedy that covers her formative adventures abroad in Paris; her life as a writer and photographer in Washington, DC; and her romance with a dashing, charismatic Massachusetts congressman...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksThe Chancellor
An intimate, insightful portrait of an extraordinarily private leader — WALTER ISAACSON From the bestselling author of Enemies of the People An intimate and deeply researched account of the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful — and elusive — woman in the world. Angela Merkel has always been an outsider. A pastor’s daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksBuses Are a Comin'
At 18, Charles Person was the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, key figures in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement who left Washington, D.C. by bus in 1961, headed for New Orleans. This purposeful mix of black and white, male and female activists—including future Congressman John Lewis, Congress of Racial Equality Director James Farmer, Reverend Benjamin Elton Cox, journalist and...Paperback$4299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel
Other than the Tsar, Emanuel Nobel was likely the wealthiest man in early 20th-century Russia. He and his father, Ludwig, rose from bankruptcy to become the owners of an oil company that rivalled John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. They imported the best practices from America, and then used their own innovative ideas to improve on them, transforming everything from refining...Paperback$4199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksUnreliable Boyfriend
Unreliable Boyfriend is a book that only Chrystia Freeland could write—about a globe-trotting journalist who covered oligarchs and then became a political leader; what she learned about power, international relations, and global trade from her years in government; and how the United States can be seen in revelatory ways through the eyes of a Canadian who had to deal with...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$4199Unit price /UnavailableOut 27 Oct 2026Pre-orderHey America!
This is the untold story of black music—its triumph over racism, segregation, undercapitalised record labels, media discrimination and political anxiety. It is told through the perspective of the most powerful office in the world: from Louis Armstrong's spat with President Eisenhower and Eartha Kitt's stormy encounter with Lady Bird Johnson to James Brown's flirtation with Nixon, Reaganomics and the 'Cop...Hardback$4799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksDestiny of the Republic
The inspiration for the Netflix series Death by Lightning – now streaming! • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The extraordinary account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from the bestselling author of The River of Doubt. "Crisp, concise and revealing history.... A fresh narrative that plumbs some...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksTransform Your Pain into Purpose
A hugely inspirational and practical guide for those dealing with trauma or wondering how to make a difference. Harrison James knows pain – but he also knows purpose. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Harrison transformed his darkest experiences into a powerful force for change, taking on Australia’s political system to fight for justice. In this compelling blend of...Paperback$3899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Man Without a Face
'A luminous study' Luke Harding, Guardian'Courageous and shocking' Katy Guest, Books of the Year, Independent on SundayHow did a small-minded, low-level KGB operative come to control the world's largest country and, in an astonishingly short time, destroy years of progress, making Russia once more a threat to her own people and to the world?Masha Gessen shows that when Vladimir Putin,...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid NovemberAssata
On May 2, 1973, Black Panther Assata Shakur (aka JoAnne Chesimard) lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to her bed, while local, state, and federal police attempted to question her about the shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike that had claimed the life of a white state trooper. Long a target of J. Edgar Hoover's campaign to defame,...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHerlands
A landmark exploration of women-led communities worldwide and what they can teach us about new ways to live, think and govern, from BBC global correspondent Megha Mohan. Society isn't working for women - or any of us. But what if the rules were different? Imagine a world in which women have all the power. A world in which they work...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksZelensky
Three years after the political novice Volodymyr Zelensky was elected to Ukraine’s highest office, he found himself catapulted into the role of war-time leader. The former comedian has become the public face of his country’s courageous and bloody struggle against a brutal invasion. Zelensky’s extraordinary leadership in the face of Russia’s aggression is an inspiration to everyone who stands opposed...Hardback$4799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksCambodia
A fascinating look at the recent history of the beautiful but troubled Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia “A richly detailed study that goes a long way toward explaining the contradictions, corruption and complexity of Cambodia.”—Ron Gluckman, Wall Street Journal To many in the West, the name Cambodia still conjures up indelible images of destruction and death, the legacy of the...Paperback$3099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe King Never Smiles
Thailand’s Bhumibol Adulyadej, the only king ever born in the United States, came to the throne of his country in 1946 and, at the time of his death in October 2016, was the world’s longest-serving monarch. Now available in paperback with a new preface by author Paul Handley, The King Never Smiles is the first independent biography of Thailand’s monarch....Paperback$5399Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksJohn Rawls
An engaging account of the titan of political philosophy and the development of his most important work, A Theory of Justice, coming at a moment when its ideas are sorely needed. It is hard to overestimate the influence of John Rawls on political philosophy and theory over the last half-century. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide, and he...Hardback$17100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksGolda Meir
A balanced biography of Golda Meir, who was both adored and abhorred, from award-winning author Deborah E. Lipstadt Golda Meir (1898–1978) was the first and only woman to serve as prime minister of Israel. She was born in Kiev into a childhood of poverty, hunger, and antisemitism. When she was five, her father left to find work in America, and...Hardback$4099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksDe Gaulle
A deep look into Charles de Gaulle's personality and upbringing and how these factors influenced the creation of the Fifth Republic in France. Charles de Gaulle, saviour of France's honour in 1940 and founder of the Fifth Republic, was a man and leader of deep contradictions. A conservative and a Catholic from a monarchist family, he restored democracy on his...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksKamala Harris
Little Kamala used to accompany her parents to civil rights marches in California, strapped into her stroller so she wouldn't get lost. From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer to help people in need. In school, Kamala felt like she could do anything and everything. She earned a law degree to make sure the most vulnerable were...Hardback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Red Emperor
Michael Sheridan is one of the best informed and wisest writers on China - Chris Patten, last governor of Hong Kong The Red Emperor presents an eye-opening portrait of Xi Jinping, the man who presides over 1.4 billion people and the second largest economy on earth. Born a 'princeling' to one of Communist China's ruling families, the young Xi was...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayMy Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr.
A nonfiction Little Golden Book about an American leader every child should know. Learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this Little Golden Book biography all about the civil rights leader! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Martin Luther King, Jr. for the littlest readers. They'll learn how his...Hardback$699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksGeorge W. Bush: A Little Golden Book Biography
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about President George W. Bush! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about George W. Bush—the forty-third president of the United States and a talented artist—is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:...Hardback$2900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksBarack Obama
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about President Barack Obama! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Barack Obama—the 44th President of the United States and the country's first Black president—is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring...Hardback$2900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksThe Fire Next Time; Nobody Knows My Name ; No Name In The Street; The Devil Finds Work
A major hardcover compendium of nonfiction by one of America's most brilliant essayists, timed to the celebration of his centenary. Novelist, essayist, and public intellectual—James Baldwin is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. This Everyman's Library collection includes his bestselling, galvanising essay The Fire Next Time—which gave voice to the emerging civil rights movement...Hardback$4100Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksMargaret Thatcher
Iain Dale introduces Margaret Thatcher to a new generation and intelligently explodes some of the myths about her Simon Heffer Margaret Thatcher was a woman of tremendous paradoxes: a conviction politician who was also a pragmatist; someone who delighted in her tough reputation, yet could also be emotional, and even tearful, when confronted by personal or national tragedy. Her reputation...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksWhite House by the Sea
“Impeccably researched…captivating!” —Elin Hilderbrand “A well-paced history.” —The New York Times Book Review “Fascinating…with new details and well-sourced reporting.” —Associated Press NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The intimate, multigenerational story of the Kennedy family as seen through their Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod—the iconic place where they’ve celebrated, mourned, and bonded—based on more than a hundred in-depth interviews by a...Paperback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksJFK and the Unspeakable
The acclaimed book Oliver Stone called “the best account I have read of this tragedy and its significance,” JFK and the Unspeakable details not just how the conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy was carried out, but WHY it was done…and why it still matters today. At the height of the Cold War, JFK risked committing the greatest crime...Paperback$4500Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayTen Days That Shook the World
The first-person chronicle of a legendary journalist at the flashpoint of the Russian Revolution. Ten Days That Shook the World is John Reed's eyewitness account of the Russian Revolution. A contemporary journalist writing in the first flush of revolutionary enthusiasm, he provides a gripping record of the events in Petrograd in November 1917, when Lenin and the Bolsheviks finally seized...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayAn Unfinished Love Story
The #1 New York Times bestseller from "America's historian-in-chief" (New York magazine). An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America's most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin, embarked upon in the last years...Hardback$8300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksFirst Principles
"Ricks knocks it out of the park with this jewel of a book. On every page I learned something new. Read it every night if you want to restore your faith in our country." -- James Mattis, General, U.S. Marines (ret.) & 26th Secretary of Defence Now in paperback, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Thomas...Paperback$5400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Last Lion Box Set
The Last Lion Box Set delves deep into the life and times of Winston Churchill, offering a sweeping and intimate view of a man whose actions shaped the course of history. This box set encompasses the comprehensive narrative crafted by William Manchester and later completed by Paul Reid, presenting history enthusiasts with three enthralling volumes that delve into Churchill's multifaceted...Hardback$35000Elsewhere:$36000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Bully Pulpit
The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a compelling exploration of a pivotal era in American history, vividly detailing the entwined narratives of two of its most influential figures, Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. Set against the backdrop of the Progressive era—a period marked by rapid change and sweeping reform—Goodwin masterfully chronicles the dynamic friendship and subsequent rivalry...Paperback$6900Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayKissinger
Kissinger by Walter Isaacson is a meticulous exploration of one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in American diplomacy, Henry Kissinger. This authoritative biography unfolds the extraordinary journey of Kissinger, from his humble beginnings in Nazi Germany to his ascendancy as a pivotal player on the world stage. As Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Kissinger's tenure...Paperback$5100Elsewhere:$7000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Path to Power
The Years of Lyndon Johnson is the political biography of our time. No president—no era of American politics—has been so intensively and sharply examined at a time when so many prime witnesses to hitherto untold or misinterpreted facets of a life, a career, and a period of history could still be persuaded to speak. The Path to Power is the...Paperback$7000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksJFK Jr.
JFK Jr. by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil is an evocative and in-depth oral biography that brings to life the enthralling journey of John F. Kennedy Jr., a figure who remains deeply etched in America's collective memory. Through candid reflections from his inner circle, the book offers a nuanced portrayal of a man who navigated the intersections of immense privilege,...Hardback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksMein Kampf
Mein Kampf, Hitler's infamous political tract, was first published in two volumes in 1925-26. During his lifetime, it sold between eight and nine million copies and was widely translated. This edition contains a detailed introduction by D.C. Watt, Professor of International History at the University of London. The introduction analyses Hitler's background, provides the origins and history of the book,...PaperbackSold OutJacinda Ardern: A New Kind of Leader
The fascinating story of an international icon—one of the world's most inspiring, progressive leaders. She is a progressive and a social democrat. A millennial woman in leadership. Only the second elected leader in the world to give birth while in office. But who is the real Jacinda Ardern? And why does she inspire such global admiration? New Zealand's prime minister...PaperbackSold OutThree Worlds
In July 1950, Avi Shlaim, only five, and his family were forced into exile, fleeing from their beloved Iraq into the new state of Israel. Now the rump of a once flourishing community of over 150,000, dating back 2,600 years, has dwindled to single figures. For many, this tells the story of the timeless clash of the Arab and Jewish...PaperbackSold OutThe Dead Are Arising
The Dead Are Arising by Les Payne and Tamara Payne is an extraordinary biography that restructures the familiar narrative of Malcolm X, offering fresh insights and vivid storytelling that brings his life into sharper focus. This enthralling work meticulously details Malcolm X’s journey from his early years, through his radical transformation, and ultimately to his assassination in 1965. Without revealing...PaperbackSold OutWe Need to Talk About Putin
We Need to Talk About Putin by Mark Galeotti is an incisive and compelling exploration into the enigmatic world of Vladimir Putin, offering a revealing portrayal of one of the most consequential leaders in contemporary politics. Galeotti, an eminent authority on Russian crime and politics, provides readers with an unparalleled insider's account of Putin's life, motivations, and his far-reaching influence....PaperbackSold OutThe Rebel's Clinic
Longlisted for The Baillie Gifford Prize 2024 Prospect Magazine Books of the Year 2024: Lives Guardian Best Biographies & Memoirs 2024 Frantz Fanon was born in Martinique, a French colony, in 1925. As a young man, he volunteered to fight in de Gaulle’s army for the liberation of France and trained to become a doctor and psychiatrist. His experiences as...PaperbackSold OutFrom the Clinic to the Streets
Psychoanalysis is experiencing a resurgence in popularity; however, it is not aiding patients in navigating the harm of modern-day capitalism. Instead, it continues to enforce oppressive structures, state power, and reactionary politics. Practising psychoanalytic clinician Lara Sheehi presents a compelling argument for how seizing the means of psychoanalysis can transform it into one of many tools in service of revolution....PaperbackSold OutThe Secret Barrister
The Secret Barrister is an evocative and eye-opening narrative that takes readers deep into the inner workings of the British legal system. Through the lens of a nameless barrister, the book reveals the harsh realities and dramatic moments that rarely escape the confines of the courtroom. This bestselling exposé is both poignant and darkly humorous, shedding light on the lives...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayPhilip and Alexander
Delve into the world of ancient power struggles and monumental achievements in Philip and Alexander by Adrian Goldsworthy. In this historical masterpiece, Goldsworthy meticulously explores the lives and legacies of two of history's most influential figures: Philip II of Macedon and his illustrious son, Alexander the Great. This engrossing narrative chronicles how they transformed a once-fragmented region into a mighty...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayHomage to Catalonia
George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia is a riveting first-person account of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War. This gripping narrative immerses readers in the complexities of the war that raged through Spain from 1936 to 1939. Orwell, who volunteered to fight against Francisco Franco's fascist forces, recounts his time on the front lines with the militia of the Workers'...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayStasiland
Immerse yourself in the gripping, heart-wrenching, and often darkly humorous world of Stasiland by Anna Funder, an Australian classic that delves into the oppressive regime of the former East Germany and the indomitable spirit of its resisters. In this award-winning masterpiece, Funder meticulously weaves together the harrowing experiences of individuals who lived under one of the most perfected surveillance states...PaperbackSold OutThe Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt
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...Paperback$2900Usually:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Wild Men
A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A century ago, a Labour government took power for the first time. Meet the "Wild Men" who led the way... 'Superb' -- New Statesman 'Fascinating' -- The Sunday Times. In 1923, the passing of the Act which gave all men the vote opened the door for a radically different sort of government: men...Paperback$14499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Kennedys and the Windsors
Illuminating -- Elizabeth Beller 'A meticulous feat of research and reporting' -- Kate Storey The story of two iconic dynasties—the Kennedys and the Windsors—whose glamour and ambition defined an era. Reveals never-before examined stories about Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, JFK, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Jr., and many others. For fans of...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayMediocre
From the TIME 100 author of the Sunday Times and number 1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race, a subversive history of white male American identity -- now with a new preface. 'One of the most admired writers and "internet yellers" around... Mediocre is ever more vital... Oluo's meeting the time -- this movement against...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksCoffee with Hitler
It’s one of the great ‘what ifs’ of history. What if Britain had stood up to Hitler much earlier? Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of British amateur spies, under the guise of the Anglo-German Fellowship, wined, dined, and befriended the most senior Nazis. British opposition to appeasement came in many guises. The little-known Anglo-German...Hardback$4299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksAgainst Erasure
A unique, stunning collection of images of Palestine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and a testament to the vibrancy of Palestinian society prior to occupation. Against Erasure tells the story, in both English and Arabic, of a land full of people—people with families, hopes, dreams, and a deep connection to their home—before Israel's establishment in 1948, known...Hardback$7999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Southern Frontier
Antarctica looms large in the Australian psyche – as a place of science, adventure, and peril. Our romantic entanglement with this unique environment is deep and enduring. The Southern Frontier traces Australia’s Antarctic obsession from its origins in the nineteenth century to the creation of the Australian Antarctic Territory and a permanent national Antarctic program in the 1930s and 1940s....PaperbackSold OutAi Weiwei
Ai Weiwei is famous for much more than his art. As a champion for the right to free expression and against arbitrary state power, his actions reach far beyond the art world. His work is infused with a deep social and political commitment: when he brings 1,001 Chinese citizens from all classes and regions to Documenta 12, when he strews...Hardback$18000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksA Short History of Russia
An essential short history of Russia by acclaimed writer and expert Mark Galeotti, taking us from Ivan the Terrible and Catherine the Great, to the Russian Revolution, the fall of the USSR, and the rise of Vladimir Putin - and updated to include the road to the Ukrainian war. Fascinating... One of the most astute political commentators on Putin and...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Motorcycle Diaries
An iconic bestseller, The Motorcycle Diaries is Che Guevara's account of his youthful adventures travelling around South America on his motorcycle. "All we could see was the dust on the road ahead and ourselves on the bike, devouring kilometres in our flight northward" In late 1951, Guevara and Alberto Granado set off on the 500cc Norton they nicknamed La Poderosa...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton
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...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayLucky Loser
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...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayInfidel
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of today's most admired and controversial political figures. She burst into international headlines following the murder of Theo van Gogh by an Islamist who threatened she would be next. An international bestseller, her life story, Infidel, shows the coming of age of this elegant, distinguished—and sometimes reviled—political superstar and champion of free speech. Ultimately a...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksWalking through Fire
In Walking through Fire, Nawal El Saadawi, author of Woman at Point Zero and one of the Arab world’s greatest writers, tells the story of the later years of a life which shaped an iconic voice in global feminism. Covering her life in Nasser’s, then Sadat’s, and Mubarak’s Egypt, we learn about Saadawi’s experience of marriage and motherhood, and we...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksA Daughter of Isis
In A Daughter of Isis, Nawal El Saadawi, author of Woman at Point Zero and one of the Arab world’s greatest writers, tells the story of the formative years which shaped an iconic voice in global feminism. In poignant and moving prose, we learn about her relationships with her family, her traumatic experience of female genital mutilation at seven years...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks12 Rules for Strife
This is a handbook for change. Because we all know ways in which life could be better. And it can be better. We can make it better. We don't need to wait for a leader or saviour. We don't need to limit ourselves to comments and clicks. In this stunningly original comic-book tour of a serious topic, Jeff Sparrow and...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayHitler and Stalin
Hitler and Stalin by Laurence Rees provides an in-depth comparative study of the two most infamous dictators of the 20th century, examining their roles during World War II. This meticulously researched book delves into the complex and often chilling relationship between Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. It paints a detailed picture of how these tyrants forged, broke, and redefined alliances...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayNadia Comaneci and the Secret Police
2024 Independent Publisher Book Awards Winner – Silver Medal, World History Nadia Comaneci is the Romanian child prodigy and global gymnastics star who ultimately fled her homeland and the brutal oppression of a communist regime. At the age of just 14, Nadia became the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayLeadership in War
Leadership in War by Andrew Roberts offers a compelling examination of nine iconic leaders who stood at the helm of their nations during some of the most significant conflicts in history. Through these detailed portraits, Roberts delves into the unique strengths and vulnerabilities that defined their leadership and, ultimately, the course of human events. Napoleon, Nelson, Churchill, Hitler, Stalin, Marshall,...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Immortal Irishman
The Immortal Irishman is a gripping narrative by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan that vividly brings to life the epic journey of Thomas Francis Meagher, a dashing orator and leader during Ireland's Great Hunger of the 1840s. Meagher's story begins with his valiant but doomed attempt to ignite a revolution against British rule, an effort that leads to his exile...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayVasily Grossman and the Soviet Century
The definitive biography of Soviet Jewish dissident writer Vasily Grossman, called “gripping" and "fascinating" by William Taubman in the New York Times “[Popoff] tells Grossman’s story with sensitivity and a keen understanding of his world, drawing on little-known archival collections to produce what must be considered the definitive biography.”—Douglas Smith, Wall Street Journal Longlisted for the 2019 Cundill History Prize...Paperback$4299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayHistory of the Russian Revolution
History of the Russian Revolution by Leon Trotsky stands as an epic, captivating, and monumental account of the Russian Revolution of 1917. Spanning a wide array of historical, political, and social contexts, Trotsky's narrative delves into the intricate details and dramatic moments that led to the overthrow of the Russian Provisional Government and the establishment of Bolshevik power. Through his...Paperback$3900Usually:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips TuesdayThe Ticket Collector from Belarus
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New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans inspired a generation of questioning and evolving believers. This book offers a collection of her most impactful essays—in print for the first time. For a generation finding their footing in life after evangelicalism, Rachel Held Evans was one of the most trusted and beloved voices of our time. Stubborn in her hope,...Hardback$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Tuesday