This book tells the full story of the infamous 1933 Oxford Union King and Country debate that sent shockwaves around the world. On 9 February 1933, barely ten days after Adolf Hitler had become Chancellor of Germany, the Oxford Union, the internatio...

This beautifully illustrated cultural history explores the reasons why the enchanting tale of Cinderella continues to resonate with audiences today. A glass slipper, a fairy godmother, a transformed pumpkin, lizard footmen and seamstress mice: these...

This beautifully illustrated book explores the stories behind the literary manuscripts of the world's best-known authors. This beautifully illustrated book explores the stories behind over fifty literary manuscripts held at the Bodleian Library. Cov...

A beautiful anthology of poems for every kind of quiet. Opening in wonder and ending in hush, this anthology invites you to slow down, breathe and listen. Silence is hard to find in our modern world of 24/7 news and constant messages, but here you...

Fascinating historic text designed to educate Second World War soldiers on the basic tenets of the British constitution and democracy. "Hitler has educated the Germans to be his blind slaves; we have the far harder task of educating responsible citi...

An evocative collection of fourteen tales exploring Gaelic mythology, magic and wonder. First published in 1910 at the height of the Celtic Revival movement, this beautiful collection features fourteen tales based on Celtic legend. The stories encom...

The Race Between Britain and Germany to Climb the Himalayan Peaks. A gripping story of Himalayan climbing between the wars, one of the richest and most dramatic periods of mountaineering history. When George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared on...

This is a history of the English Bible as a book. A book that in order to be read had first to be sold. The Bible is the most published text in history and the story of its publication in the English language is extraordinary. This book traces its e...

A fascinating collection of seasonal words and phrases exploring their origins and the development of meaning over time. By celebrated author on language and linguistics, David Crystal Brings together some 200 personalities from across time includin...

A book of brilliant literary excerpts providing a new approach to engagement with literature in an inviting, accessible way. Are you looking to join a book club, but short on time to read every book? This rich and diverse selection of unforgettable...