Books in the Ideas in Profile series

One of the world's leading thinkers on truth explains what it is, the different ways of approaching and understanding it, and why it matters.

A short, authoritative and lively introduction to feminism.

A sparkling introduction to the Ancient World that brings its peoples and cultures vividly to life.

An accessible introduction to politics from David Runciman, Professor of Politics at Cambridge University. The first title in the IDEAS IN PROFILE series - world class introductions to topics that matter.

A clear and accessible introduction to geography by two experts in the topic, part of the Ideas in Profile series.

A richly detailed guide to our culture, our history, our heritage and our art from religious painting to postmodernism by one of the world's greatest art historians.