That usually ended well.

The History Bookshelf explores the decisions, conflicts, ideas and personalities that shaped the world — from ancient power struggles and empire-building to revolutions, political movements, war, diplomacy and the arguments we are still having today.

We favour books that add evidence, context and competing perspectives rather than simply confirming what the reader already thinks.

Because history is rarely as simple as the slogan.

And the uncomfortable version is usually more interesting.