The official launch of my new book, Travellers in the Great Steppe: from the Papal Envoys to the Russian Revolution (Signal Books, Oxford), originally scheduled for 1st July, is now due to take place on Wednesday 23rd September at the RGS in London. It is likely to be what is now referred to as a ‘hybrid’ event ie myself and a few guests will gather together – socially distanced, of course – and broadcast the event to anyone who cares to watch. Please watch this space for further details. Copies of the book should be available from bookstores and Amazon before that date.