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The dramatic and compelling account of the first attempt to climb Mount Everest, published to coincide with the centenary of the expedition in 2022. Though it remains by far the world's most famous mountain, in recent years Everest's reputation has changed radically, with long queues of climbers...

Today, it is known by many names, like the First Iraq War, Kuwait War, and, most commonly, the Gulf War or the First Gulf War. It was a rather short conflict, lasting just shy of seven months between late 1990 and early 1991. Yet, it was still rather impactful because it showcased several essential innovations and changes in political and technological aspects of warfare, some of which are still part of modern conflicts.

The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 to end all traffic between the city’s two halves: the democratic west and the communist east. The iconic symbol of a divided Europe, the Wall became a focus of western political pressure on East Germany; as Ronald Reagan’s famously said in a 1987 speech in Berlin, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”

At the conclusion of World War I, a once promised unified Arab state, which was to include the modern Hejaz, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel, Jordan and Iraq, did not materialize. Instead, the territories were divided between the French and British, but the British did reward the Hashemites by putting local leaders on the thrones of Iraq and Jordan....

In the decades since his execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor, theologian, and anti-Hitler conspirator, has become one of the most widely read and inspiring Christian thinkers of our time. Now, drawing on extensive new research, Strange Glory offers a definitive account, by turns majestic and intimate, of this modern icon.

The Great Recession, institutional dysfunction, a growing divide between urban and rural prospects, and failed efforts to effectively address immigration have paved the way for a populist backlash that disrupts the postwar bargain between political elites and citizens. Whether today's populism represents a corrective to unfair and obsolete policies or a threat to liberal democracy remains up for debate. To respond to today's crisis, good leaders must strive for inclusive economic growth while addressing social and cultural issues, including demographic anxiety, with frank attention. 

Anyone living in Rhodesia during the 1960s and 1970s would have had a father, husband, brother, or son called up in the defense of the war-torn, landlocked little country. A few of these brave men would have been members of the elite and secretive unit that struck terror into the hearts of the ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas infiltrating the country at that time - the Selous Scouts. 

A groundbreaking book exploring the breadth of history of recorded music by and for the LGBT community and how those records influenced the evolution of the music we listen to today. From Sia to Elton John, from Billie Holiday to David Bowie, LGBT musicians have changed the course of modern music. But before their music - and the messages behind it - gained understanding and a place in the mainstream, how did the queer musicians of yesteryear fight to build foundations for those who would follow them?

In the spring of 1933, more than 8,000 Jewish musicians, actors, and other artists were expelled from their positions with German orchestras, opera companies, and theater groups. Later that year, the Jüdische Kulturbund, or Jewish Culture Association, was created to allow Jewish artists to perform for Jewish audiences.

Brought to you by Penguin. The 2019 Costa Book of the Year and Biography Winner. How do you keep fighting in the face of unimaginable horror? Narrated by David Rintoul, this is the untold story of one of the greatest heroes of the Second World War. In the summer of 1940, after the Nazi...

Meet Peter Paul. 10 years old, well meaning, but confused by the word of adults around him, we first meet Peter hanging from a first floor window sill in his mum's big pants. Having five sisters, an adoring mum and a heavy drinking father makes life tricky enough. But if you're a Catholic boy...

This gripping political history reveals how fragile democracies collapsed into authoritarianism and ignited global war. Perfect for a focused commute, this intense narrative traces the exploitation of ordinary citizens' fears following the devastation of the First World War. Watch ambitious...

Discover how the pursuit of radical equality sparked political revolutions and ignited a fierce global Cold War standoff. Perfect for your daily commute or an intellectual deep dive, this gripping historical narrative traces socialist ideology from philosophical texts to violent barricades...

How did a genteel Victorian parlor game become a secret weapon of Cold War diplomacy and thrilling sports history? Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this fascinating true story transports you from elegant 19th-century drawing rooms to intense international arenas. Feel the geopolitical...

Decode the political science behind anti-establishment movements and the global clash between citizens and corrupt elites. Whether you are commuting to work or trying to make sense of endless election cycles, this thought-provoking history offers clarity on today’s most polarizing rhetoric...

Discover the gripping military history and scientific breakthroughs that birthed the world's most destructive weapons. Perfect for a focused commute or an educational deep dive, this tense chronological journey explores the secret race to split the atom. You will navigate the harrowing...

Witness the turbulent modern history of falling empires and the dramatic technological revolutions that forged our world. This fast-paced narrative transforms complex global conflicts into an immersive, thought-provoking journey for your daily commute. Trace the shattering impact of two world...

Discover the thrilling tech history of how a top-secret Cold War project birthed our globally connected digital reality. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative plunges you into the tense rooms where generals and mathematicians plotted to keep America communicating...

Plunge into the gripping world history of global warfare and rapid technological marvels that forged our modern era. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this vivid narrative transforms dry treaties into the visceral lived realities of everyday people. Witness the relentless march of...

Uncover the dark political history of authoritarianism and how radical nationalist ideologies seized a shattered Europe. Perfect for an educational commute or deep-focus listening, this gripping historical analysis cuts through modern slogans to reveal the brutal machinery of absolute power...