A history of europe in 12 cafés

I n 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. That, at least, is what the famous rhyme tells us. Memorising such dates is a common experience of being taught history – a cliché superbly lampooned by the w

Charles FitzRoy immerses us in the experiences of people who travelled to the city in the 18th century

Our regular reviewer finds Assouline’s latest coffee-table offering heavy on style but light on substance

The summer has seen the publication of a wealth of new architectural books. John Goodall offers a round-up of some recent titles that have caught his eye

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The Story of Tudor Art: A History of Tudor ...