Beneath Another Sky

Human history is a tale not just of constant change, but of perpetual restlessness. In Beneath Another Skythe esteemed historian Norman Davies embarks upon a journey round theworld to show the layers of experience that underpin our present - andbrilliantly complicate our view of the past.

'If you aresomeone, or know someone, who is romanced by stamps, or maps, or names,or journeys, or plaques, then I recommend this book to you. I loved it.It deserves a shelf of its own' David Aaronovitch, The Times

'Rich, thought-stirring and deeply engaging' John Gray, New Statesman

'Gripping,enthralling, a great read ... a fragrant stew of history, literatureand travel spiced with digression, detective work and dabs of humour'Sarah Wheeler, Observer

Reviews

A performance that resists easy compartmentalisation ... This is clever and informative entertainment.