Books of the Year 2014 From Piketty’s trumpet-blast to the great deeds of medieval saints, ten leading historians tell us about their best reads from 2014. History Today | Published in History Today Volume 64 Issue 12 December 2014 Michael Burleigh To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Literature Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree