The italian

The Unification of Italy in the nineteenth century was the unlikely result of a lengthy and complex process of Italian 'revival' ('Risorgimento'). Few Italians supported Unification and the new rulers of Italy were…

Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. One by one his relatives reveal their secrets to a reluctant Edmund: illicit affairs, hidden passions, shameful scandals. And the heart of all, there is, as always,…

The Italian (1797) is a gripping tale of love and betrayal, abduction and assassination, and incarceration by the Inquisition. Radcliffe's last and most unnerving novel exemplifies her definition of 'terror' writing,…

New Mags The Italian Gentleman

In this brilliant and widely acclaimed work, Peter Burke presents a social and cultural history of the Italian Renaissance.

In this brilliant and widely acclaimed work, Peter Burke presents a social and cultural history of the Italian Renaissance.

The Italian Gentleman tar oss med bak scenen med ferdige plagg, atelierer og skjulte butikker som oppstod av mange av bransjens legender.

In this, the second book in his two-volume work, GM Martyn Kravtsiv shines the spotlight on the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4). Most chess players learn the basics of this opening as beginners, yet it contains…

Italian and vegan: can you imagine a better combination? Scrumptious and irresistible Italian classic dishes reinvented and reinterpreted by Chef Mattia to bring to your table the best of the Italian cooking…

The Costa Award-shortlisted novel about fathers and sons, art and the meaning of life free of legacy

Based on an incredible true story, this heartbreaking and inspiring tale tells of forbidden passion, lifelong friendships and the triumph of the human spirit.

Melissa Forti is the Italian Baker. In her tea room in an idyllic medieval town near Tuscany, she bakes beautiful cakes that combine Italian traditions with her own modern twists.

An account of the actions that followed the formation of the League of Cambrai in 1508.

An emblematic story of the shipwreck of the Arab Spring

While the Italian soldier's commitment was not as great as that of the Germans, many Italians fought bravely. The Littorio and Ariete Divisions earned Allied admiration at Tobruk, Gazala, and EI Alamein. Their Army…

With the seemingly bulletproof Berlin Wall and Marshall Attack continuing to thwart White's best efforts to find an advantage in the Ruy Lopez, many top players have incorporated the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6…

The Italian Escape is a truly wonderful escapist novel, through which we can all 'live the dream' and open a wine bar on the Italian coast. Perfect for fans of Karen Swan and Rosanna Ley.

Sunday Times bestseller, Santa Montefiore whisks us away to the sumptuous Amalfi coast

A tale of passion and betrayal from bestselling author Lucinda Riley.

Ann Radcliffe is the high priestess of the gothic novel. In The Italian, first published in 1797, she creates a chilling, atmospheric concoction of thwarted lovers, ruined abbeys, imprisonment and dark passages, with an…

Discover a brilliant story of intrigue, romance and betrayal in 1930s Italy, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal.

A comprehensive collection of authentic recipes from all over Italy by the renowned food writer. A cook's culinary tour of Italy in 325 recipes and 1500 colour photographs, including: Lombardy; Piedmont; Liguria;…

Towards the end of 1831, the authorities unearthed a series of crimes at Number 3, Nova Scotia Gardens in East London that appeared to echo the notorious Burke and Hare killings in Edinburgh three years…

After Bear abandons his family, his son Pinch strives to make himself worthy of his father's attention - first trying to be a painter himself; then to writing his father's biography; eventually becoming an Italian…

The North African campaign was one of the hardest fought episodes of the Second World War, yet the vital part played by the Italian Army is frequently overlooked. The key theme of the book is the Folgore Parachute…

After Bear abandons his family, his son Pinch strives to make himself worthy of his father's attention - first trying to be a painter himself; then to writing his father's biography; eventually becoming an Italian…

Escape to Italy in a novel brimming with foodie delights and breathtaking sunsets. This is the perfect indulgence for fans of Melissa Hill and Lucy Coleman.

A delicious and sharply funny page-turner about 'innocent' Americans abroad in 1950s Siena, Italy.

A superbly illustrated history of the original 'second front' in Europe, including artworks of key materiel and uniforms, and campaign maps showing the movement of troops in the theatre. The book is a comprehensive…

Presents a guided tour through centuries of history of Italy. This book examines Machiavelli and Mussolini, popes, pilgrims and prostitutes, cliques and conspiracies, Casanova and the crippling power of the Church. It…

Sublime and maddening, fascinating yet baffling, Italy is a country of endless paradox and seemingly unanswerable riddles. This book is suitable for anyone seeking to understand contemporary Italy and the unique…