Books published by C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

A shocking expose of the true story behind the death of the much-beloved UN Secretary General, Dag Hammarskjold

* Kundnani dissects the conflicting pressures at play in Germany today and how these influence its politics, economic strategy and foreign policy

Reveals the pressure points for international relations precipitated by states' use of cyber espionage.

Explores the thought of Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman, one of the world's leading authorities on strategy

Concise history of Latvia

This is essentially the story of the Chinese Communist Party in its own words.

In this text international experts and members of the MSF analyse the way issues surrounding the role of aid organizations in "just" wars have crystallized over the five years spanning the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st.

Profiles the range of Islamist groups in Africa, which are on the rise today, and considers their growing links--examining whether their reach may extend beyond their continents

Sir David Omand served as Intelligence and Security Coordinator in the Cabinet Office from 2002-2005, coordinating counterterrorism strategy. He draws on historical examples to argue for a new outlook on the relationship between security and intelligence--one that respects human rights and avoids the pitfalls of flawed information.

Offers a persuasive rethink of methodologies for true transitional justice in Yemen and for a truly post-conflict state, drawing on history, fieldwork and policy analysis.

The gripping story of a turning point in global affairs, as politicians belatedly awaken to serious systemic threats.

An eye-opening account of a world order shaped by spacepower and the threat of space warfare.

The author of a definitive book on famine in Mao's China assesses the economic DNA of Communism as a global phenomenon.

A deeply thoughtful, intimate yet political exploration of women's free and unfree movement, sharing stories from refugees, disability activists and more.

A history of Iran's political underdevelopment, of how and why social movements emerged, and of how they blossomed into revolutions that ultimately betrayed their ideals.

How can the narratives of the gospels, and their interpretation through the centuries, explain the highly political death of a deeply spiritual figure?

A fascinating account of Russia's famous dissident and the politics he embodies.

Liberal democracy has produced the most freedom and security for the most people of any form of government in human history. For a while, and especially after the collapse of the Soviet Union, we believed that this would be enough. Yet, today, we face an anti-liberal backlash--and we bear much of the responsibility.Western leaders learnt the wrong lesson from the Soviets'' downfall, seeing it as an ideological victory and adopting a ''total liberalism'' with the same rigidity that had just brought down communism. Now, the economic and foreign policy failures of neoliberalism have fatally undermined the public''s faith in the associated political system, liberal democracy. Cue disaffected masses, opportunistic populists, canny Russian sabotage, and the Chinese model as a powerful alternative--where do we go from here?From Tsarist conspiracy theories and Italian corruption to revolution in America, France and China, this book shows the roots of our century''s descent into crisis. Exposing the critical mistakes of contemporary liberals, Azeem Ibrahim urges a rethink to renew liberal democracy, domestically and internationally. His incisive narrative of the West''s recent past is sober and sobering; his vision for the future hopeful yet urgent--for only a liberal order can save vulnerable lives and confront global emergencies.

A fascinating, forgotten story of the six brilliant women who launched modern computing.

A compelling account of how engineering, architectural ingenuity, a region's great industrial tradition, and the labour of thousands came to span the Tyne.

An elegant, revealing portrait of a remarkable family that helped to shape the politics, arts and sciences of modern Britain.

A lively, thoughtful history of America's Jews, exploring their complex relationships with national culture, identity, and politics-and each other.

A devastating critique of global inequities and prejudices exposed by Covid-19, and a vivid first-hand account of Africa's pandemic.

A rich history of wanderers, exiles and intruders. A haunting personal journey through Central Asia. An intimate reflection on mixed identity shaped by cultural crossings.

A moving exploration of belonging in a contested homeland, from a Palestinian writer and citizen of Israel.