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The Centre of Taiwan Studies is delighted to welcome Anna Beth Keim to share her new book, ‘Heaven Does Not Block All Roads’, which traces Taiwan’s turbulent twentieth century through the extraordinary life of one man who lived its every turn.

Join Alan Lester, editor of The Truth About Empire, and researcher Mira Knox of the University of Sussex who will be exploring the legacy of empire connected to Church of St John the Evangelist in Newtimber. 

Join Ann Shukman in conversation with her son, David Shukman, the former science editor of BBC News as they discuss Ann’s latest book, ’44 Days in Prague’. 

Join Shafik Meghji for a discussion about his new book, ‘Small Earthquakes’. 

Join Shafik Meghji for a discussion about his new book, ‘Small Earthquakes’. 

Intelligence specialist Yvonnick Denoël reveals the Vatican’s covert operations – from escape routes for Nazi war criminals to money laundering for the mafia whilst Mark Galeotti charts the emergence of modern society through the evolution of the underworld.

Join campaigners and authors Rachel Charlton-Dailey and Stephen Unwin for a powerful examination of disability rights in history and today.

Join Rachel Charlton-Dailey for a discussion about their new book, Ramping Up Rights, in conversation with Laura Elliott. 

Join Martin Plaut for a discussion about his new book, ‘Unbroken Chains: A 5,000-Year History of African Enslavement’. 

Join Leila Simona Talani and Matilde Rosina for a discussion about their latest book, ‘The Migration Question’.