Dr Chris Laoutaris's Shakespeare and the Countess: The Battle that Gave Birth to the Globe (Penguin: Fig Tree) has been listed as one of the Telegraph's 'Best Books of 2014' in their category of 'Best History Books of 2014'.

The Telegraph's selection of "must-read novels, memoirs and history books released in 2014" can be accessed at:(Penguin: Fig Tree) has been listed as one of the Telegraph's 'Best Books of 2014' in their category of 'Best History Books of 2014'.

  • Read the Telegraph's selection of "must-read novels, memoirs and history books released in 2014"