A social history of women in England 450 - 1500 Henrietta Leyser first published: 1995 ★★ Synopsis Medieval Women looks at a thousand years of English history, as it affected - and was made by - women. Henrietta Leder considers the problems and attitudes fundamental to every women of the time: medieval views on sex, …
Polenta e Liberdade
Arlindo Itacir Battistel first published: 1998 ★★★★ Synopsis Polenta e Liberdade (Polenta and Freedom) tells stories about Italian immigrants who moved to Brazil. The author, after completing his research, aimed to recreate how those people lived in Italy: the environment, their thoughts, feelings, hopes, sorrows and their motivation to migrate to America. This saga is …
The Hill of Devi
This book is a light and interesting reading, with so many curiosities and funny facts that I'm glad I read it. It's not a book for everyone, but certainly a great reading for those interested in Indian culture, politics, colonisation and the view of the Other by the coloniser. Click on the title to read the review!
The Sixth Extinction
Mixing research with an acid humour, Kolbert brings an incredible analysis of the history of our planet. In this age when we are finally waking up to the damage we are causing to the world, this book inspires reflection on our own acts, our selfishness, and our capacity to change everything around us. Click on the title to keep reading!
Thoughts of One's Own 