An original and compelling history of the northern European medieval renaissance in art, science and philosophy, which rivalled its Italian counterpart, by the author of The Florentines and The Borgias.

The extraordinary story of the German foreign ministry official who, at risk to his life, spied for the Allies in the Second World War.

A revised and updated edition of this magisterial and sweeping history of modern Africa.

A groundbreaking book that explains how the world's history of empires still shapes our lives and politics today

A revolutionary and fun new book that reveals how everything, from beds and bubbles to sleep and signatures, has a history.

A witty and engaging beginner's guide to the Classics, by the author of Veni, Vidi, Vici and Eureka!

From the #1 bestselling author of Too Much and Never Enough: A diagnosis of America's national trauma, and a way to heal.

A brilliant and insightful history of the special relationship between the UK and the USA, which Ian Buruma argues is now under threat with the election of Donald Trump and Brexit.

The 500-year story of how, and why, our homes have come to be what they are, from the bestselling author of The Victorian City and The Victorian House.

Chronicling 200 years of glamour, hedonism and crime, this rich and vivid history of the French Riviera features a vast cast of famous characters.