The story of Coco Chanel in her own words, as told by her to Paul Morand - in a Deluxe special edition, illustrated by Karl Lagerfeld and authorised by Chanel

From the Renaissance and the Reformation to the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, early modern Europe was a period of political and intellectual upheaval. This illustrated book offers an introduction…

Offers an examination of the concept of ‘Waldensianism’ from the late 12th century to the Reformation. This book draws on primary sources to consider each of the manifestations of the…

A mesmerising fable with a difference, set in Japan over 1000 years ago

Irene died a month later, aged only thirty-nine. Her biographers take advantage of access to diaries, unpublished documents and surviving family members to examine Irene’s remarkable life, from pogroms in…

Enchanted Europe offers the first comprehensive account of Europe’s long, complex relationship with its own folklore and popular religion. From debates over the efficacy of charms and spells, to belief…

Examines the pursuit of orthodoxy, and its consequences for the history of Christianity.