Hurst Publishers

About

Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction publisher, based in London but publishing globally.
Hurst marked its 50th anniversary in 2019, which gave us a chance to celebrate our strengths as an independent publisher offering a fresh look at pressing issues and important history. We enjoyed reflecting on the recognition often given to our list, in both prize shortlistings and winnings and reliably great media coverage, disproportionate to the size of the press. We publish approximately 90 new books per year, building on our core lists in African Studies, Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, South Asian Studies, History, War & Conflict, and International Relations. Our bestsellers include Lost Islamic History, The Northumbrians, Inglorious Empire, The Accidental Guerrilla, The Road to Somewhere, Stealing from the Saracens, African Europeans, and Across an Angry Sea.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 1969

Publication Media

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Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

History: General, History of countries/regions, Military history, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Social issues, War/Military issues, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

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Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 09 Sep 2026

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