World Politics

Original 1919 hardcover edition of Leagues of Nations - Ancient, Mediaeval, and Modern by Elizabeth York. An important historical study of international cooperation, European federation, diplomacy and the pursuit of world peace,…

The King of Oil is particularly interesting for readers concerned with international business, oil and commodities trading, political influence, taxation and the relationship between commerce and geopolitics.

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich - William L. Shirer’s monumental history of Nazi Germany, from Hitler’s rise to power through the Second World War and the collapse of the…

The Arabs and the Holocaust offers a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of a sensitive subject, encouraging readers to engage with the complexities of history rather than relying on broad generalisations.

Dinner with Mugabe - Heidi Holland's compelling political biography traces Robert Mugabe's remarkable journey from Zimbabwean liberation hero to increasingly authoritarian president. Drawing on personal encounters, interviews and conversations with key figures…

An optimistic and thought-provoking snapshot of South Africa in 2008, Don’t Panic! by Alan Knott-Craig gathers positive perspectives on the country's challenges, opportunities and identity. An interesting addition to any collection of…

The Chinese - A penetrating portrait of modern China by veteran journalist Jasper Becker, examining the lives of everyone from impoverished rural communities and industrial workers to entrepreneurs and Communist Party elites…

With its combination of historical insight and strategic speculation, Future Wars remains an intriguing snapshot of how experts viewed the future of conflict during a period of rapid technological and geopolitical change.

In the Bunker with Hitler - A fascinating first-hand memoir by one of Hitler's final military aides, offering an eyewitness account of life inside the Führerbunker during the dramatic last days of…

Architects of Death - A compelling investigation into the Topf family and the engineering firm whose technology became central to the Nazi death camps, revealing the chilling intersection of industry, ambition and…

The Fear - An acclaimed first-hand account of Zimbabwe's political collapse under Robert Mugabe, blending investigative journalism with powerful personal memoir.

The Gulag Archipelago - First UK edition of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's monumental account of the Soviet prison and forced-labour camp system. Published by Collins in 1974 and translated by Thomas P. Whitney. A…

I Write What I Like - Steve Biko's seminal collection of writings on Black Consciousness, apartheid, liberation, race and South African society. This 2008 Picador Africa paperback reprint includes a preface by…

The Great War for Civilisation is particularly valuable to readers interested in the history of the Middle East, international relations, war correspondence and the political background to conflicts that continue to influence…