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The Men of 1924 reviewed in the latest edition of the

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⭐️‘It’s a fascinating tour guide, rich in stories and detail, which informs as well as entertains – a kind of life through places.’ –

Peter Clark’s ingenious and original biography of Churchill is coming into paperback next month.

CHURCHILL’S BRITAIN charts the places associated with Churchill, both famous and lesser-known. This insightful and detailed account paints a fresh portrait of this extraordinary man.

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Finished copies of THE VIEW FROM THE HILL are here!

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Finished copies of THE SERPENT COILED IN NAPLES have arrived!

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Here’s a stack of books which champion women’s voices and stories across the world!

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Juristische Bibliothek im Rathaus der Stadt München, or Munich's Municipal Law Library, seems as if it's straight out of a fairytale. Founded in 1843 and later moved in 1906, the library has a delicate vine motif trailing up the gold-plated spiral staircase's railings as well as in the light fixtures that adorn the walls. ❤

(Photo: Wikipedia)

Kicking off events for the year, Patrick Diamond and Christopher Tugendhat will be at Portsmouth Bookfest in February and early March!

📖Patrick Diamond, ‘Labour’s Civil Wars’, in conversation with Professor Trevor Keeble
🗓Thursday 23 February | 19:00-21:00

📖Christopher Tugendhat, ‘The Worm in the Apple’, in conversation with Professor Graham Spencer
🗓Thursday 2 March | 19:00-21:00

Tickets can be purchased through this link: https://librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk/public-library-service/whats-on/events/portsmouth-bookfest-2022/

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This year, we’re celebrating of publishing🥂🎊

Our journey began in 2003 with our Life&Times series and a translation of Sebastian Haffner’s biography of Churchill, and was soon followed by Beethoven by Martin Geck and Peter Sheppard Skærved, Bach by Martin Geck, and Dietrich by Malene Sheppard Skærved.

We’re very excited to share with you our titles for this year so stand by for what we’ve got coming.

We want to thank those who have supported us over the years and continue to do so!

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Brilliant!

Tonight is the Persian ‘Shabe Yalda’ typically marking the longest night of the year. Celebrated for over thousands of years, families and friends gather to eat pomegranates, read poetry and stay up late together sharing stories. The tradition symbolizes light’s triumph over darkness. May those in Iran fighting for freedom feel the light and hope from all of us at MEI.

Happy ! A candle is lit each evening to celebrate the Jewish festival of lights. Other customs include eating doughnuts, giving gifts and playing a traditional spinning top game.

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Take a closer look: http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=add_ms_11639_f114r

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a jolly'ol sing-song.

It’s the winter solstice in the pagan calendar and one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.

As the sun rises on the shortest day and longest night, it’s time to let the light back in and banish shade.

Photo: Emma Weston, Avebury Stones, Wiltshire

Our #2022 titles📚✨

Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year – it’s been a very exciting one.

Stay tuned for our 2023 list!

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Looking for some gift inspiration?

From history and politics, to travel, to biography, we’ve got it covered! Head to our website to see our full list.

Order by FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER to be sure to get your books by Christmas!

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Published today!

Gisela Stuart’s ‘The Vitality of Democracy’ is the latest addition to the Haus Curiosities series.

A short but timely book that calls for individual participation and responsibility in politics, and inspires us to engage with the political system that binds our society together.

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Today marks Finland’s 105 years of Independence🇫🇮

In Jonathan Clements’ enthralling history of Finland we move from the martyrdom of Saint Henry and the Vikings to Finland’s battle with Covid-19 and it’s application to join NATO.

A concise but highly entertaining book, ‘A Short History of Finland’ is a perfect introduction and a fascinating portrait of the nation.

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We will be affected by the Royal Mail Strikes over the Christmas period.

We suggest ordering by Friday 16 December to be sure to get your books by Christmas.

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BOOK CLUB: 'Afghan Napoleon' by Sandy Gall | The Frontline Club Charitable Trust Join Carlotta Gall as she and Lynne O'Donnell talk about her father's Sandy Gall's biography of the Panjshir leader of resistance to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the forces of resistance were disparate and divided mujaheddin groups. Sandy Gall...

‘Chaucer never wrote an autobiography. We do not know if the Chaucer who narrates the Canterbury Tales - portly, self-effacing, ironic, slightly detached, and sometimes naive or not very bright - is how Chaucer saw himself, how he wanted to be seen, or how he was really seen … But the real Chaucer was a man of enormous diplomatic and business experience - canny, witty, and clearly very, very sharp.’
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Richard Owen’s account of Chaucer’s years in Italy begins in London, where the poet dealt with Italian merchants in his roles as court diplomat and customs official, before tracing his journeys in Rheims, Milan, Genoa, Florence, as well as Arezzo, Padua, Certaldo, Arqua and Paris.

What we get is a portrait of a European-like Chaucer, greatly influenced by the Italian luminaries Petrarch and Boccaccio and the aristocratic circles in which he mixed.

An accessible and highly enjoyable book, ‘Chaucer’s Italy’ is a study on Chaucer, an insight into European and English medieval culture and history, and a wonderful work of travel writing.

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