22 May
Niccol Machiavelli dies 1527 - The Prince was published in 1532 after his death. His surname yielded the modern political word Machiavellianism the use of cunning and deceitful tactics in politics. Find out more about Machivelli
Read the opening extract of the brand new Philippa Gregory book before its publication on 24/05/2012
Melissa Benn
Melissa Benn is a writer, journalist and campaigner, and a member of one of Britain's best known political families. She has written one previous novel, Public Lives (1995), which reviewers praised for its 'acute intelligence' and 'incredible subtlety'. Benn writes regularly for the Guardian and other national publications, and her non-fiction includes Madonna and Child: Towards a New Politics of Motherhood (1998.) She lives in north-west London with her husband and two daughters.
Featured Books, with extracts, by Melissa Benn
One of Us Melissa Benn
Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 12 February 2009.
One of Us is an insightful and poignant novel that concerns the conflict between political ambition and private lives. The author is Tony Benn's daughter and the novel has... Format: Paperback - Released: 08/01/2009