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The struggle for Greenland

As Elizabeth Buchanan’s new history shows, Donald Trump is not the first foreigner to covet the Arctic territory. But his…

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Alice Roberts’ history of the late Roman empire dispels the notion of a faith for the poor and oppressed –…

By AN Wilson

The 20th-century Greek-Alexandrian poet wrote of a faded grandeur that stood for all humanity.

By Anthony Sattin

A new biography reveals the author as shaped by conflicting influences – and affirms his status as a serious writer.

By Andrew Motion

The historian and educator’s achievements were as long and varied as his contacts book.

By Robert Colls

This summer, take the epic satire Don Juan to the beach.

By Maria Albano

The American author’s sixth novel struggles to satirise chronic illness and pain.

By George Monaghan

Queen Elizabeth’s second son had everything he ever wanted. That was the problem.

By Will Lloyd