Ruth Scurr
Books by Ruth Scurr
“Napoleon took a great interest in horticulture as a child. And at the end, he almost becomes a child, I think. You know, in his beginning was his end. And in his end was his beginning.” Read more...
Paul Lay, Historian
Interviews where books by Ruth Scurr were recommended
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Napoleon: a Life in Gardens and Shadows
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Plunder: Napoleon's Theft of Veronese’s Feast
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The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World
by Marie Favereau -
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London's 'Golden Mile': The Great Houses of the Strand, 1550–1650
by Manolo Guerci -
5
The Habsburgs: To Rule the World
by Martyn Rady
Best History Books of 2021, recommended by Paul Lay
Best History Books of 2021, recommended by Paul Lay
Historical writing continues to shed new and interesting light on all manner of topics, including even much-written about subjects like Napoleon, who died 200 years ago this year. Paul Lay, the editor of History Today, offers his choices for the best history books published in 2021.
