Ravenna : Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe

Judith Herrin

A glorious history of the jewel-like city on the Adriatic which was a melting-pot of Greek, Latin, Christian and barbarian culture. Winner of the 2020 Duff Cooper Prize In 402 AD, after invading tribes broke through the Alpine frontiers of Italy and threatened the imperial government in Milan, the young...

Alfie the Brave

Richard Harris

A delightful picture book about a dog called Alfie who longs to be bold and brave like other dogs. From Australian of the Year Dr Richard 'Harry' Harris, a key member of the cave-diving team that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team in Thailand.A charming picture book about how bravery doesn't always come ...