David Olusoga

Black and British by David Olusoga is a monumental exploration of the intertwined histories of the black and white communities in the United Kingdom. Delving deep into the past, this richly detailed book reveals centuries of hidden stories, illuminating the significant contributions and enduring presence of African and Caribbean people in British life and history. Through meticulous research and compelling...

Winner of the 2017 PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize Winner of the Longman History Today Trustees' Award Longlisted for the Orwell Prize Unflinching and revealing, Black and British is a vital history that reveals how black British lives have been woven into the fabric of the nation for centuries — from Roman Britain to the Black Lives Matter protests. 'Groundbreaking' - The...

Winner of the Book of the Year, Children's Illustrated and Non-Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021 Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2020 A short, essential introduction to Black British history for readers of 12+ by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga. When did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings?...

Black History for Every Day of the Year by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and his siblings, Yinka Olusoga and Kemi Olusoga, tells the story of Black history, sweeping across the world and through the ages. Discover stories of hope and connection, originality and creativity, alongside tales of racism and oppression, resistance and celebration. From the nineteenth century anti-slavery...

The World's War by David Olusoga is described as 'a groundbreaking and important book that will surely reframe our understanding of the Great War' by David Lammy. It is also noted as 'a genuinely groundbreaking piece of research' by BBC History and 'meticulously researched and beautifully written' by Military History Monthly. In this sweeping narrative, Olusoga illustrates how Europe's Great...