Lavenham Literary Festival - Jerry Brotton

Author and broadcaster Jerry Brotton talks about his book Four Points of the Compass and the cultural history of the compass points at Lavenham Literary Festival.

Jerry Brotton, professor of Renaissance studies at Queen Mary's University, discusses his latest book Four Points of the Compass, exploring how North, South, East and West are not just objective coordinates but carry cultural and moral meanings shaped by different civilisations. He also talks about his book History of the World in Twelve Maps. Brotton is a regular broadcaster and critic and presented the BBC4 series Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession. The talk runs from 11.45am to 12.45pm as part of the Lavenham Literary Festival.