Regional & nationell historia

The definitive history of the Spanish Armada, lavishly illustrated and fully revised   Selected by Foreign Affairs as one of the Best Books of 2023  “Will surely become the …

A compelling intellectual biography of Stalin told through his personal library   “[A] fascinating new study.”—Michael O’Donnell, Wall Street Journal   In this engaging life of the …

A leading expert on foreign policy reveals how tensions between America, NATO, and Russia transformed geopolitics in a Foreign Affairs Best Book of 2021  “Sarotte has the receipts, …

The first full account of the medieval struggle for Jerusalem, from the seventh to the thirteenth century The history of Jerusalem is one of conflict, faith, and empire. Few cities …

The definitive account of the superior fighting force that powered the English Revolution The New Model Army was one of the most formidable fighting forces ever assembled. Formed …

The fascinating story of the so-called “Prayer Book Rebellion” of 1549 which saw the people of Devon and Cornwall rise up against the Crown   The Western Rising of 1549 was the …

An examination of what algorithmic polarization means for society and how conservative elites use media literacy tactics to spread propagandaThe Propagandists’ Playbook peels back …

The first full biography of the fearless and brilliant Maria Yudina, a legendary pianist who was central to Russian intellectual life   “Playing with Fire is a ground-breaking …

A fascinating look at modernist urban planning and spatial theories in Brazilian 20th-century art and architecture Exploring the intersections among art, architecture, and urbanism …

A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day   In this riveting account, renowned …