Beneath Another Sky

<p>Human history is a tale not just of constant change, but of perpetual restlessness. In <i>Beneath Another Sky</i> the esteemed historian Norman Davies embarks upon a journey round the world to show the layers of experience that underpin our present - and brilliantly complicate our view of the past. <br><br>'If you are someone, or know someone, who is romanced by stamps, or maps, or names, or journeys, or plaques, then I recommend this book to you. I loved it. It deserves a shelf of its own' David Aaronovitch, <i>The Times</i><br><br>'Rich, thought-stirring and deeply engaging' John Gray, <i>New Statesman</i><br><br>'Gripping, enthralling, a great read ... a fragrant stew of history, literature and travel spiced with digression, detective work and dabs of humour' Sarah Wheeler, <i>Observer</i></p> <p>Human history is a tale not just of constant change, but of perpetual restlessness. In <i>Beneath Another Sky</i> the esteemed historian Norman Davies embarks upon a journey round the world to show the layers of experience that underpin our present - and brilliantly complicate our view of the past. <br><br>'If you are someone, or know someone, who is romanced by stamps, or maps, or names, or journeys, or plaques, then I recommend this book to you. I loved it. It deserves a shelf of its own' David Aaronovitch, <i>The Times</i><br><br>'Rich, thought-stirring and deeply engaging' John Gray, <i>New Statesman</i><br><br>'Gripping, enthralling, a great read ... a fragrant stew of history, literature and travel spiced with digression, detective work and dabs of humour' Sarah Wheeler, <i>Observer</i></p>