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The definitive reference documenting over 400 tartans with full-colour illustration, clan histories, and cultural context. From disputed ancient origins to romantic Victorian reinvention, Zaczek and Phillips trace the full history of one of the world’s most recognisable design systems.

Mark Galeotti’s sweeping, engaging exploration of crime across human history — from ancient thieves to modern hackers. A leading security expert traces how criminals and the societies that produce them have always shaped each other, in a work that is both serious scholarship and compulsive reading.

The Korean Myths by Heinz Insu Fenkl (Thames & Hudson) — one of the world’s least known and most extraordinary mythological traditions, presented in the most complete and most readable English translation available. Creation myths of dazzling strangeness. Gods in the spaces between heaven and earth. Shamanic rituals persisting from prehistoric times into the contemporary city. Essential for anyone interested in world mythology or Korean culture. Published by Thames & Hudson.

Inside Pompeii: A First-Ever Complete Tour by Peter Connolly (Thames & Hudson) — the first complete visual tour of the entire city frozen at the moment of its destruction in 79 CE, produced in collaboration with the Pompeii Archaeological Park. Every district, every major building, every street — the most comprehensive visual record of Pompeii ever published, and the definitive account of how the city was built, how it functioned, and how its people lived. Published by Thames & Hudson.

The World War I Book by DK — the complete history of the First World War, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through the battles of Verdun and the Somme to the armistice of November 1918. Every phase covered with maps, photographs, profiles of key commanders, and analysis of the tactical and strategic decisions that determined the course of a conflict that killed seventeen million people. Published by DK.

Ancient Rome by DK — a comprehensive visual guide to the civilisation that shaped the Western world, from Rome’s origins as a small city on the Tiber to its mastery of the Mediterranean and its enduring legacy in law, language, and political thought. Exceptional photography and the latest archaeological scholarship make Roman life vivid and immediate. Published by DK.

Capitalism and Its Critics: A History by DK — the complete story of capitalist economics and the intellectual tradition that has challenged it, from Adam Smith through Marx, Keynes, and the contemporary debate. DK’s visual approach makes complex economic ideas accessible without simplifying them. Both defenders and critics receive fair, rigorous treatment. Published by DK.

A Political History of the World by Jonathan Holslag (Penguin) — a rigorous single-volume account of how human societies have organised political power from ancient Mesopotamia to the present, tracing the recurring patterns of organisation, expansion, competition, and collapse that constitute the deep structure of human history. Clear, authoritative, and genuinely illuminating. Published by Penguin.

Gulag: A History by Anne Applebaum (Penguin) — the Pulitzer Prize-winning definitive account of the Soviet forced labour camp system. Eighteen million prisoners, millions of deaths — traced from Lenin to Khrushchev with the authority of a historian and the compulsive readability of a journalist. Essential reading.

William Henry Miller, Jr. captures the final golden era of transatlantic ocean travel in this authoritative historical account. Spanning two pivotal decades, this maritime chronicle explores the magnificent steamship lines that defined luxury ocean transportation before aviation transformed global travel. An essential volume for understanding the romance and engineering excellence of transatlantic liners during their twilight years.

Jim Marshall : Show Me the Picture by Amelia Davis and Bonita Passarelli chronicles the life of America’s legendary music photographer. This compelling biography showcases Marshall’s artistic photography that captured pivotal moments in United States social and musical history. Perfect for photography enthusiasts and music culture aficionados, the book reveals how one photographer’s lens documented the soul of an era through intimate portraits of musicians and cultural transformation.

Robert Jan van Pelt’s scholarly examination of Auschwitz provides essential insights into the concentration camp’s role during the Holocaust from 1939-1945. This authoritative work explores historical documentation and exhibitions, offering crucial perspectives on Jewish persecution during World War II. An indispensable resource for understanding this dark chapter of history.

Imma Ramos presents an authoritative exploration of Tantric Buddhism in this compelling Thames & Hudson publication. Tantra masterfully weaves together Buddhist history and sacred art, revealing the profound spiritual dimensions of this ancient tradition. Through expert scholarship and exhibition-quality presentation, Ramos illuminates how Tantric practices have shaped religious expression across cultures and centuries, offering readers essential insights into one of Buddhism’s most intriguing paths.

Explore Oscar Wilde’s transformative 25-year relationship with Italy in this captivating biographical study by Renato Miracco and Philip Kennicott. Through intimate correspondence and travel narratives, discover how Italian culture profoundly influenced the Irish literary icon’s creative vision and personal journey from 1875 to 1900. A revelatory portrait of artistic inspiration and cultural exchange.