The Summer Isles
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
One of Britain's foremost writers of place takes an evocative journey along the western coast of Ireland and Scotland to chart the perennial allure of this perilous and myth-rich stretch of sea
Philip Marsden Books
May 11, 1961
Philip Marsden is an accomplished author whose body of work spans travel writing, fiction, and non-fiction. His writing delves deeply into the places and cultures he encounters, offering readers an engaging exploration of the world's diversity. Marsden's style is notable for its keen observational detail and his skill in crafting vivid imagery and compelling narratives. His works resonate with those who appreciate thoughtful and enriching literary experiences.
The British Council in association with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is delighted to announce the launch of a new exhibition of photographs by acclaimed photographer Nick Danziger. The Ethiopian church is a living church and now faces new challenges. The British Council commissioned Nick Danziger in 2007 to document Ethiopia's Christian Churches; the Ethiopian Millennium celebrations in September 2007 offered the chance to throw light on this little known church and its culture, its breathtaking antiquity and its tentative entry into a globalised world.
Britain in the Eighties
The Spectator's View of the Thatcher Decade
A collection of the best pieces from the "Spectator" in the last decade. The perceptive commentary vividly recaptures the events and themes of the 1980s. The figure of Thatcher is given particular attention - her policies, her leadership and why she has dominated for 10 years
A revised and updated edition of Philip Marsden's classic travel book, published to coincide with the centenary of the Armenian massacres.
Rising Ground
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
From an award-winning travel writer, this is an evocative journey around some of the country's most ancient sites and ritual places, and a profound exploration of the relationship between man and the landscape.
The Spirit-Wrestlers
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The latest book from the acclaimed author of The Crossing Place and The Bronski House.
The Barefoot Emperor
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A fascinating narrative excursion into a bizarre episode in 19th century Ethiopian and British imperial history featuring a remote African despot and his monstrous European-built gun.
The Bronski House
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Bronski House is a multifaceted narrative combining journal entries, memories, and personal experiences. It celebrates Poland and serves as a landmark in travel writing, intertwining a family's history with the profound experience of returning from exile.
Philip Marsden returns to the remote, fiercely beautiful landscape that has exercised a powerful mythic appeal over him since his first encounter with it over twenty years ago.
The Levelling Sea
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The story of Britain's colourful maritime past seen through the changing fortunes of the Cornish port of Falmouth.
