Book reviews

The Roman Triumph

Francis Phillips | 24 April 2008 | comment 2

The exciting true story of the processions of victorious generals and emperors. 

Nothing to be Frightened Of

Francis Phillips | 14 April 2008 | comment 11

Darwinian materialism is a grey and dreary way to live, novelist Julian Barnes suggests in his recent memoir. 

Poe: A Life Cut Short

Francis Phillips | 11 April 2008 | comment 2

The dissipated life of one of America’s greatest geniuses is still a mystery.

The donut of liberal history

Martin Fitzgerald | 04 April 2008 | comment 6

In a new book about the evolution of liberty in the West, 1500 years of Christian civilisation counts for nothing.

Hillary Clinton’s family manifesto

Francis Phillips | 19 March 2008 | comment 3

It is ten years since she published "It Takes a Village", and Mrs Clinton still sounds the same.

Oracles of Science

Michael Cook | 13 March 2008 | comment 10

Some scientists are out of their depth when they wade into philosophy and theology.

The Past in the Present

Nwachukwu Egbunike | 12 March 2008 | comment 8

African traditional life is being steamrollered by globalisation. How should they react?

The Death of the Grown-Up

Francis Phillips | 29 February 2008 | comment 6

Today's Bright Young Things no longer glitter.

Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

Tim Cannon | 20 February 2008 | comment 1

A charming snap-shot of Roman society in the year AD 200, sure to appeal to aficionados of the Lonely Planet travel guides.

St. Peter’s

Carrie Gress | 20 February 2008 | comment 3

A 'biography' of the great basilica is an antidote to those who see it merely as a museum.

Fatal Purity: Robespierre and the French Revolution

Francis Phillips | 12 February 2008 | comment 4

A detailed and compelling portrait of the architect of the Reign of Terror.

Who Really Cares

Rory Leishman | 09 February 2008 | comment 9

The surprising truth about American generosity to those in need both at home and abroad.

Insults, and what to do about them

Theron Bowers | 06 February 2008 | comment 1

Dueling must be ruled out, but are laws against hate speech the death knell of satire and fair criticism?

Lapsed Agnostic

Brenda McGann | 30 January 2008 | comment 6

A modern Irishman struggles to make sense of his boyhood faith again and succeeds.

Evolution For Everyone

Richard Umbers | 11 January 2008 | comment 25

How adaptation, consequences and heredity explain absolutely everything you ever wanted to know about what it means to be a human being.

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