New History Books for January 2026
From the Footlights to the Baltic, the Declaration of Independence to Suleiman the Magnificent
Bookshelf
Welcome to the Unseen Histories bookshelf. Here you can read excerpts from new history books as well as browsing our archive of previews. These, published monthly, showcase the boldest and best new history writing across all eras of the past.
Our Favourite History Books of 2025
From earthquakes to aeroplanes, Picasso to Thomas More, here are ten of our favourite history books, published over the past year
New History Books for November 2025
From the North Sea to Mexico, fossil hunting to the Soviet Union
New History Books for September 2025
From herrings to Queen Elizabeth II, the Caribbean to Christopher Marlowe
The Maginot Line
Kevin Passmore examines one of the great defensive fortifications in modern history
The Leprosarium at Robben Island
Oliver Basciano recounts a lesser known part of Robben Island's complex history
New History Books for Summer 2025
From Mary Queen of Scots to Fidel Castro, the Monsoon to earthquakes
Folk Cookery from the English Countryside
Lally Macbeth on the binding importance of the English Cake
