Simon Gronowski And An Escape From Auschwitz
Monisha Rajesh recounts one of the most poignant 'untold railway stories'
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.
New History Books for September 2025
From herrings to Queen Elizabeth II, the Caribbean to Christopher Marlowe
What Was 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
Alexander Pushkin and the City of Death and Beauty
Sinclair McKay explores the significance of one of Russia's great poet's death to the people of Saint Petersburg
The Photography of Dora Maar
In this excerpt from her book, Hidden Portraits, Sue Roe introduces us to the pioneering photographer Dora Maar