Review: Be Strong and of Good CourageThe worst thing about this book is its title, which gives the impression that it consists of campaign biographies — it's far more sophisticated, writes Vernon BogdanorBy Vernon Bogdanor2 min read
Review: About TimeThis book is well-observed, humane, and very funny, writes Alun DavidBy Alun David 1 min read
Review: The Accusation — Blood Libel in an American TownThis eye-opening and timely book includes weaving into a local story the larger history of the European blood libel, says Howard CooperBy Rabbi Howard Cooper2 min read
Review: Lives ReclaimedRoseman’s book is a brilliant, humane and timely historical study, writes Alun DavidBy Alun David 2 min read
Review: Jewish Emancipation: A History Across Five CenturiesA work of painstaking scholarship, exhibited in 130 pages of endnotes, writes Bernard WassersteinBy Bernard Wasserstein2 min read
Review: Dissident RabbiThis definitive study illuminates ways in which Sasportas’s text and conservative stance 'came to serve as a stand-in for a habit of mind that rejected novelty', writes Howard CooperBy Rabbi Howard Cooper2 min read
Review: The Fighting JewWheldon’s passion for his subject shines through, writes Daniel SugarmanBy Daniel Sugarman2 min read
Review: Russia in FlamesThis is a familiar story, but one that is meticulously researched and told with the coherence and clarity, writes Mark GlanvilleBy Mark Glanville2 min read
Review: Berlin to LondonSaraga tells the story not only of who was left behind in Berlin, but also of what, says David HermanBy David Herman1 min read
Review: The Boxer’s StoryNathan Shapow's memoir tells one man’s extraordinary story of heroism, defiance and fortitude that touched the lives of many others, says Ahron BregmanBy Ahron Bregman2 min read
Review: Single Journey OnlyNow in her eighties but as vigorous as ever, Ursula Owen details her rich and satisfying career as a significant figure in the progressive politics of the late 20th centuryBy Robert Low1 min read
Review: Einstein on the RunThis book tells the story of how the great Albert Einstein was rescued from the clutches of the Nazis by an EnglishmanBy Monica Porter2 min read