An award-winning historian’s examination of impossible events at the dawn of modernity and of their enduring significance
Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy  “[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably capture[s] the essence of this great man and his great life. It’s a must read for any aspiring Stoic.
A riveting, comprehensive history of the Arab peoples and tribes
A timely call for recovering the true meanings of the nineteenth-century terms that are hobbling current political debates "Masterful. . .. James cuts through the tangled terminological and conceptual jungle of modern globalist discourse . .. [with] fascinating discussions of the origins and meanings of the words."-G.
An entertaining and lively guide to rediscovering the pleasure in artHow to Enjoy Art: A Guide for Everyone provides the tools to understand and enjoy works of art. Debunking the pervasive idea that specialist knowledge is required to understand and appreciate art, instead How to Enjoy Art focuses on experience and pleasure, demonstrating how anyone can find value and enjoyment in art.
An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950 Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full.
An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture   Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives.
A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day  “Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . .. A crisp and balanced account.”—Christopher Harding, The Telegraph   Korea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation.
A fascinating look into how the transformative joys of mathematical experience are available to everyone, not just specialists   Math has a reputation for being inaccessible. People think that it requires a special gift or that comprehension is a matter of genes.
How can one European capital be responsible for most of the West’s intellectual and cultural achievements in the twentieth century?
The first account of the new Taliban—showing who they are, what they want, and how they differ from their predecessors  A Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Book of 2023   Since the fall of Kabul in 2021, the Taliban have effective control of Afghanistan—a scenario few Western commentators anticipated.
A revelatory history of the women who brought Victorian criminals to account—and how they became a cultural sensation   From Wilkie Collins to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the traditional image of the Victorian detective is male.
A groundbreaking examination of a central question in international relations: Do states act rationally?   To understand world politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states rational?
A compelling history of the Ptolemies, the decline of Egypt, and the rising power of the Roman Empire   The Ptolemaic era, Egypt’s last and one of its longest dynasties, was in many ways a gilded age. Its early rulers restored and even expanded Egyptian power.
