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Listen to lively discussions between Hurst authors, journalists and leading experts as they interrogate the stories behind thought-provoking books.
This season, you’ll hear about our new era of mass protest and whether nonviolent action can achieve real political change; the changing face of modern terrorism in the UK; the complex and delicate process of peace-making in an increasingly dystopian world; a fresh take on the iconic writer Virginia Woolf and her deeply problematic prank; lessons in guilt and gratitude to the British from Mihir Bose; and a culinary adventure like you’ve never seen…or heard…before.
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Sri Lanka: All Change?
In this turbo year of polls it has just been Sri Lanka’s turn in the electoral spotlight. Presidential elections – the first since former strongman Gotabaya Rajapaksa (GR) was forced from power by a popular uprising in 2022
Why Men? Excerpt
This book is about how love endures. It is also about how our human capacity for kindness and empathy can imprison us in ruthless competition and violent hierarchies.
A colossal tragedy of errors
Lipika Pelham talks to Israelis and Palestinians about the divisive impact of war on mixed communities. As seen in Perspective.
Events
Islamesque: The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe’s Medieval Monuments w/ Diana Darke
Stanfords
Join us with Diana Darke for a fascinating exploration of Europe’s medieval architectural wonders – and the Muslim master-builders behind them.
Women and the Far Right w/ Lizzie Dearden
Conway Hall
Join Lizzie Dearden and Lois Shearing as they discuss the new age of terror, and Lizzie’s book, ‘Plotters: The UK Terrorists Who Failed’.
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