Sufism: Into the Mystic
An introduction to Sufism, the mystical-ascetical movement within Islam, whose followers have often been the target of ISIS jihadis.
Reviews
Postwar Germany and the legacy of Nazism
How did Germany’s postwar politicians deal with the legacy of Nazism and defeat?
A Personal History of South India
An eclectic account of the complex history of south India, where centuries move back and forth.
Ancient History Matters
An idiosyncratic introduction to the Classical world will delight the Oscar-winning scriptwriter’s many admirers, but perhaps not newcomers.
The Times They Were A Changin’
A fascinating, multi-authored study seeks to make sense of a momentous, tragic year.
Lettice Knollys, the Great Survivor
Henry VIII’s granddaughter survived numerous scandals, family tragedy and seven monarchs.
Whose Civilising Mission?
The story of the skull of a victim of the Indian Uprising of 1857 raises profound questions about imperialism.
‘Brutus: The Noble Conspirator’ by Kathryn Tempest review
Brutus: The Noble Conspirator by Kathryn Tempest is a meticulously researched, beautifully written biography of Julius Caesar’s assassin.
Throwing Light on the Menorah
The function, history and symbolism of the menorah from deep antiquity to its use as the emblem of the state of Israel.
The Jewish Journey
A visually arresting look at the minutiae of centuries of everyday Jewish life.