Our editorial team has selected a few must-read essays and studies that combine scientific rigor with the allure of historical storytelling. Here are our suggested readings for April 2026, aimed at those who wish to explore history from ever-changing perspectives.
Here you can find March’s selections.
Suggested readings for April 2026: books info

Title: La rive d’en face. Al-Andalus et le Maghreb à l’époque des Omeyyades de Cordoue (iie/viiie-ve/xie siècle)
Author: Aurélien Montel
Date of publishing: 2026
Publisher: Casa de Velázquez
ISBN: 9788490964583
Pages: 530

Title: The Fifth Crusade. A History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt
Author: Thomas Smith
Date of publishing: prossima pubblicazione (settembre 2026)
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300283952
Pages: 304

Title: The Deys and Beys of Tunis, 1666–1922. From Military Power to the Monarchy
Author: Leïla Temime Blili
Date of publishing: 2026
Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press
ISBN: 9781649033406
Pages: 218

Title: Storia della cantieristica italiana nell’età contemporanea. Vol. 1: Dall’Unità all’età giolittiana (1861-1913)
Author: Roberto Giulianelli
Date of publishing: 2026
Publisher: Laterza
ISBN: 9788858159699
Pages: 320
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