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Listen to lively discussions between Hurst authors, journalists and leading experts as they interrogate the stories behind thought-provoking books.
This season, you’ll hear about our new era of mass protest and whether nonviolent action can achieve real political change; the changing face of modern terrorism in the UK; the complex and delicate process of peace-making in an increasingly dystopian world; a fresh take on the iconic writer Virginia Woolf and her deeply problematic prank; lessons in guilt and gratitude to the British from Mihir Bose; and a culinary adventure like you’ve never seen…or heard…before.
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Tales from Kashmir’s Conflict: An Extract from ‘Dapaan’
It is said, two things can change at any time in Kashmir, the weather and the haalaat.
A Bugged 1963 Conclave?
When John XXIII died, the future of relations between the Vatican and the Eastern bloc depended on the choice of his successor. That’s when the CIA came in.
Sri Lanka: All Change?
In this turbo year of polls it has just been Sri Lanka’s turn in the electoral spotlight. Presidential elections – the first since former strongman Gotabaya Rajapaksa (GR) was forced from power by a popular uprising in 2022
Events
The Truth About Empire: Alan Lester in conversation with Sathnam Sanghera
Salisbury Cathedral
Join Alan Lester, editor of ‘The Truth About Empire’, in conversation with Sathnam Sanghera, as they discuss the themes of both of their most recent publications.Â
Ramping Up Rights w/ Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Five Leaves Bookshop
Join Rachel Charlton-Dailey for the launch of her new book ‘Ramping Up Rights’. Rachel will talk about how, often, disabled people and their allies have fought, and won. She gives them the energy to keep fighting back.
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