Isaiah Berlin
Crooked timber
A fine survey of the life and work of Isiah Berlin
A brave voice against the barbarians
David Pryce-Jones recalls a life of literary friendships and the defence of Western civilisation
Make high culture popular again
We need to face the music and embrace the highbrow
After Covid
English towns have a long road to economic recovery
War, peace and city streets
How English towns survived the Blitz and entered the modern world
Eric Fogey
Dr Fogey genuinely does believe that virtually every enlightened measure of the past 200 years was a mistake
Land of fire and blood
The detours, if at times distracting, are worth the price of this historical journey
Their work here is done
British politicians are very proud of their role in Syria, whatever it was
The shell shock of the arts
How will the art world respond to its narrative shock?
No Kemi, liberalism hasn’t been hacked
Badenoch’s party brought us to this point. It was no accident
Must-Miss TV
Your regular Critic round-up of the hottest shows and films.
South Africa needs better policies, not just better vibes
Political change must lead to economic change as well
The vital few
A new book explores the importance, as well as the dangers, of risk
