An intellectual tour de force the major essays of the esteemed author of international bestseller The Sleepwalkers Christopher Clarks The Sleepwalkers has become one of the most influential history books of our century a remarkable rethinking of the origins of the First World War which has had a huge impact on how we see both the past and the present. For the many readers who found the narrative voice craftsmanship and originality of Clarks writing so compelling Prisoners of Time will be a book filled with surprises and enjoyment. Bringing together many of Clarks major essays Prisoners of Time raises a host of questions about how we think about the past and both the value and pitfalls of history as a discipline.