Alex Wright, Executive Editor at I.B.Tauris, talked to Philip Almond about his new book Afterlife: A History of Life After Death, which is published on 9 June 2016. ALEX: Phil, I realise to my great satisfaction and pride that you and I have been working together since 1988, the year I published The British Discovery … Continue reading
Excerpts of a 2016 interview with historian Philip Mansel, author of Aleppo: the Rise and Fall of Syria’s Great Merchant City. Dr Mansel describes Aleppo’s colourful history, its trading position, and the vulnerability of cosmopolitan cities, both in the Middle East and elsewhere. (Courtesy: B Hadrian) Philip Mansel is a historian of France and the … Continue reading
In the wake of International Women’s Day 2016, Kirsty Fairclough-Isaacs picks two stand-out moments for celebrity culture and activism over the past year… As a celebrity studies scholar and one who is interested the representations of famous women in mainstream culture, when International Women’s Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on the past year … Continue reading
To celebrate Women’s History Month, here are 4 I.B.Tauris books on remarkable women Continue reading
Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) Scenes from the Massacres at Chios (1824; Paris: Musée du Louvre) Continue reading
Outside the narrow mainstream, a vibrant contemporary feminist cinema is thriving – and being celebrated – around the world. So why are we not paying enough attention? The headlines didn’t say ‘Iranian Women Conquer America’, but the Sundance success of Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami’s documentary Sonita certainly makes the case. Ghaem Maghami took the Grand Jury … Continue reading
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (c.1610 – after 1675), Trompe l’oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670 Continue reading
In the wake of Burma’s historic elections last week, Rory MacLean, author of Under the Dragon reflects on his first visit to Burma, where he met opposition leader and Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi… Continue reading
From the Gulf to Ararat, G.E. Hubbard’s memoir of his time in the Middle East as he negotiated the border that runs from the Persian Gulf to Mouth Ararat, will be reissued this November. His granddaughter, Sue Hubbard, talks about his memories of some of the issues that faced the Turco-Persian Frontier Commission in 1913. Continue reading
Martin Robson, author of A History of the Royal Navy: The Napoleonic Wars discusses the Battle of Trafalgar and its significance, over 200 years later. Continue reading
In a new series for the blog, author Mario Erasmo takes you on a walking tour of Rome – exploring the famous sites and little-known gems the Eternal City has to offer. Today, we hear about the Fontana delle Anfore, and a short extract from his book, Strolling through Rome… The distinctive Fontana delle Anfore (Fountain of … Continue reading
Following the Labour leadership election, Adrian Pabst, co-author of Blue Labour, considers the Party’s options and shares his views on Jeremy Corbyn and the future of Labour. Continue reading
In her new book, Jacki Willson explores the anarchic nature and re-appropriation of fashion and femininity. Here, she considers the idea of the feminist erotic in film… Continue reading
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