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A vivid and musical rendering of the poetry of Catullus, whose passionate verses have captivated readers for centuries   In the fourteenth century, a manuscript surfaced in Verona …

From the acclaimed author of How I Became a Tree, an enchanting and joyous exploration of life and creativity at the geographical edges of the modern world  “A striking mix of …

A vivid account of the political triumphs and domestic tragedies of the Jewish king Herod the Great during the turmoil of the Roman revolution   “Herod the Great is typical of …

A landmark history of the world economic order, exploring how developing countries have fought to escape impoverishment   Over the past two decades, experiments in neoliberal …

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 …

An expansive look at ancient art and architecture over four centuries highlighting the diversity of makers and viewers within and beyond Rome’s ever-changing political boundaries …

An epic account of how a new world order under Tamerlane was born out of the decline of the Mongol Empire   “A masterwork.”—William Dalrymple, Financial Times   “A landmark …

An incisive account of the Arctic convoys, and the essential role Bletchley Park and Special Intelligence played in Allied success   Between 1941 and 1945, more than eight hundred …

A groundbreaking account of ancient Greek funerary sculpture and its emotional effects   In this lyrically written and beautifully illustrated study, Seth Estrin probes the …

A compelling new history of the EU and the people who sought to shape and challenge it—from Maastricht to today   The European Union is the most ambitious, and one of the most …