Noel Malcolm Book order (chronological)

Forbidden Desire is a pioneering study of the history of male-male sex in the whole of Early Modern Europe, including the European colonies and the Ottoman world.

In the late sixteenth century, an influential Albanian named Antonio Bruni authored a significant document about his homeland. Historian Sir Noel Malcolm uses this document as a springboard to delve into the lives of the Bruni family, which included notable figures such as an archbishop of the Balkans, the captain of the papal flagship at the pivotal Battle of Lepanto in 1571, and a high-ranking interpreter in Istanbul, the former Constantinople. The fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453 dramatically reshaped the Mediterranean landscape. By Bruni's time, Albania, having been a Venetian province since 1405, was integrated into the Ottoman Empire. Yet, this era was also infused with the vibrancy of the Italian Renaissance. Through the collective biography of the Brunis, Malcolm offers an intimate portrayal of Albania as a crossroads of empires, cultures, and religions. Their multilingual and cosmopolitan lives illuminate the intricate relationships between the Ottoman and Christian worlds, marked by both conflict and interdependence. The result of extensive archival research, this work vividly depicts a dynamic period in European and Ottoman history, challenging conventional notions of their differences and highlighting the exchanges that transformed both East and West.

By the early-1980s Kosovo had reached a state of permanent crisis and military occupation, and it became the main focus for the revival of Serbian nationalism. This book traces the history of Kosovo, examining the Yugoslavian conflict, and the part played by Western Europe in its destruction. `This is a profound and important book, essential reading for those who wish to understand either the complex history or the present politics of Yugoslavia.` Hugh Trevor-Roper, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH `A dreadnought of a book, all big guns, covering the whole history of Kosovo, with an authority that is often breathtaking and never oppressive.` Norman Stone, SUNDAY TIMES

Bosniens historie fra middelalderen til krigen 1992-93

The years 1992 and 1993 mark the destruction of a unique country with a rich political and cultural history in Europe, where empires and religions converged: Rome, Charlemagne, the Ottomans, and the Austro-Hungarians, alongside Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Judaism, and Islam. This complex past has been overshadowed by violence and war, often misrepresented by ignorance and misinformation. In this comprehensive history, Balkan specialist Noel Malcolm chronicles the country from its origins to its tragic demise. The narrative dispels numerous myths surrounding Bosnia's racial, religious, and political history, particularly challenging the notion that the war stemmed from "ancient ethnic hatreds." Instead, it reveals that Bosnia's destruction was driven by external factors, primarily the political maneuvers of Serbian leadership and the misguided interventions of Western politicians. Malcolm effectively debunks historical fallacies that have influenced media portrayals and the actions of Western diplomats. This work not only contextualizes the Bosnian war but also honors the intricate history of a nation whose past—and future—has been nearly obliterated.