Did you know that Thomas Müntzer, leader of the German Peasants’ War in 1525, used a rainbow flag to rally his followers? It’s an aptly exuberant image for the radical charisma of Müntzer, and for the

TLS contributors choose their favourites

The past 12 months have seen some fabulous releases. Prima ’s books editor Nina Pottell looks back at her favourites and the ones you may have missed…

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Marian Boswall seeks design inspiration in classic and new gardening texts

Best books… Elizabeth Gilbert The author of the ...