PRISONERS OF HISTORY

“Thought-provoking . . . a perceptive and persuasive call for remembering the tragedies and triumphs of the past.” —Publishers Weekly

“Lowe’s sensitive, disturbing book should be compulsory reading for both statue builders and statue topplers.”
—The Sunday Times (UK)

“Combines history, art criticism, and travelogue . . . Lowe is a fine guide to these monuments because he feels the moral force—for good or bad—of each site he visits.”
—The Times (UK)

“The well-balanced range here enables the retelling of some remarkable war stories, while also providing fascinating insights into different nations have remembered or denied issues around national identity”
—Spectator Magazine