David Olusoga

This books was so so necessary for me to read. It is really well written and engaging and highlights just how bad a job UK schools do at teaching black British history, and also how very easy it was for me, as a white person with an interest in history, to get to this point in my life not having a clue about a lot of this stuff.

I picked this book up because I was impressed by Olusoga’s episodes of the otherwise disappointing Civilisations BBC documentary series and his fascinating House Through Time programmes, and I was definitely not disappointed.… (mais)

Having really loved all four series of the TV programme 'A House Through Time' I was looking forward to reading this book and it didn't disappoint. Although written prior to the latest series the book only makes tangential references to the properties featured and instead takes a broad brush approach which works well. Social history is tied up with housing and the two authors consider a logical trajectory from Roman times to the now and link our need for shelter to developments in housing. It's a fascinating read and well worth the effort.… (mais)