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Today over 400,000 Chinese live in Britain, many more attend British universities, and an increasing number visit Britain on business and as tourists. But until now, there has been no comprehensive history of the Chinese who came to the country. This ... more
'Tremendously enjoyable ... thoughtful, honest, open, self-deprecating' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times
'Readers could hardly wish for a wiser guide ... panoramic ... defiantly hopeful' Financial Times
Drawing from the people who lived it, ... more
An Irish TImes Book of the Year
‘The beauty of this book is in the telling: The Irish Difference lays out its themes and chronologies with impeccable clarity, and is full of fascinating detail... Exemplary.’ Irish Independent
For hundre ... more
Against the backdrop of brutal invasion, it is much easier for right-wing figures to target marginalised groups, and during wartime the queer community is exceedingly vulnerable to persecution, scapegoating and censorship. Being visibly queer in Ukra ... more
A subtle psychological portrait of the author's relationship with his father during the twentieth-century battle for Palestinian human rights.
A FINALIST FOR THE US NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2023 FOR NONFICTION
'Profoundly personal as wel ... more
A daring and magnificent historical narrative nonfiction account of Iceland's most famous female sea captain who constantly fought for women's rights and equality-and who also solved one of the country's most notorious robberies.
Every day ... more
“This book will be appreciated by visitors who want more historical background than ordinary series guidebooks supply… Highly recommended” — Library Journal
A Traveller's History of Ireland gives a full and accurate portrait of Ireland f ... more
“[An] incredibly moving collection of oral histories... important enough to be added to the history curriculum” Telegraph
“Essential reading” History Today
“A moving evocation . . . An illuminating if harrowing insight int ... more
A searing memoir of American racism from a Somali-American who survived hardships in his birth country only to experience firsthand the dehumanization of Black people in his adopted land, the United States.
“No one told me about America. ... more
A fascinating journey through the wisdom and wonders of Japan.
In love with all things Japan or looking to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life? From the philosophies of ikigai and wabi sabi to kitsch karaoke nights and futur ... more
The economic and political growth of China and its transformation into a capitalist world power is one of the defining features of the modern age. It has shifted economic relations and the balance of power. Hundreds of millions of workers in China ... more
Yemen is in the grip of its most severe crisis in years. Fuelled by Arab and Western intervention, the civil war has quickly escalated, resulting in thousands killed and millions close to starvation. Suffering from a collapsed economy, the people of ... more
An epic history of the ‘other’ Europe, a place of conflict and coexistence, of faith and folklore.
‘Do not rush to bid farewell to eastern Europe until reading this book. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this very personal ... more
An inspiring and intersectional re-imagining of the path to liberation in Palestine.
How is the struggle for Palestinian freedom bound up in other freedom struggles, and how are activists coming together globally to achieve justice and l ... more
At moonrise I lit the fire and cried out the wild little invocation that Neoineen and I had made – gave way to all the crazy anguish withinme – chanted it loud enough for the hills to hear.
Entwined in Ireland’s rich literary history is a ... more
A brand-new anthology centred around the best stories from celebrated Welsh authors as well as short mysteries inspired by or set in the cities and wilds of the country.
“Ahoy, my lad!” he bellowed back. “I didn’t expect you so earl ... more
A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day.
“Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations... A crisp and balanced account.”—Christopher Harding, ... more
An engaging and authoritative history of Scotland’s influence in the world and the world’s on Scotland, from the Thirty Years’ War to the present day.
Scotland is one of the oldest nations in the world, yet by some it is hardly counte ... more
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