.jpg)
Ranging from ancient Egypt to the internet, this is an excellent introduction to a revolutionary innovation, says Nick Rennison
Jeremy Black enjoys a lively account of four centuries of interest in these ancient priests
This is a thoughtful assessment of the power of the past in modern politics, says Jeremy Black
This is narrow account of historiography which ignores both the non-West and public engagement with history, says Jeremy Black
Frank Trentmann recommends this comparative look at the transformation of national cultures in the 17th and 18th centuries
Mark Stoyle is impressed by this decoding of printed monsters, devils, and licentious friars
Brian Gibbons on a scholarly history of spellbinding depth
Sorrel Everton finds a wealth of research has gone into this look at the 'forgotten heroes' behind of our most lavish gardens
This story of aristocratic rural idyll turned sour by modernity is not entirely convincing, argues Christina Hardyment, but it paints a rich, fascinating picture of a dynasty and community
The Russo-Finnish War was brought to an end by the Moscow Peace Treaty. Finland was forced to give up ten per cent of its territory including Viipuri, its second-largest city.
More about BBC Worldwide.