Along the Silk Roads in Mongol Eurasia: Generals, Merchants, and Intellectuals (Biran Michal)(Paperback)

Along the Silk Roads in Mongol Eurasia: Generals, Merchants, and Intellectuals (Biran Michal)(Paperback)

During the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, Chinggis Khan and his heirs established the largest contiguous empire in the history of the world, extending from Korea to Hungary and from Iraq, Tibet, and Burma to Siberia. Ruling over roughly two thirds of the Old World, the Mongol Empire enabled

A History of the Ottoman Empire (Howard Douglas A.)(Paperback)

Covering the full history of the Ottoman Empire, from its genesis in post-Mongol Eurasia to its dissolution after the Great War in Europe, this textbook takes a holistic approach, considering the Ottoman worldview - what it was, how it came together, and how it fell apart. Douglas A. Howard

The Generals (Scarrow Simon)(Paperback)

THE GENERALS is the compelling second novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Wellington and Napoleon quartet. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. In the turbulent aftermath of the French Revolution Napoleon Bonaparte stands accused of treachery and corruption. His reputation is saved by his

The Merchant's Prologue and Tale (Chaucer Geoffrey)(Paperback)

The classic respected series in a stunning new design. This edition of The Merchant's Prologue and Tale from the highly-respected Selected Tales series includes the full, complete text in the original Middle English, along with an in-depth introduction by Maurice Hussey, detailed notes and a

New Silk Roads - The Present and Future of the World (Frankopan Peter)(Paperback / softback)

A brand new book from the Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author of The Silk Roads | 'Masterly mapping out of a new world order' – Evening Standard | Revised and updated edition | The New Silk Roads takes a fresh look at the relationships being formed along the length and breadth of the

Silk Roads - A History of the Great Trading Routes Between East and West (Torr Geordie)(Paperback / softback)

Life Along the Silk Road: Second Edition (Whitfield Susan)(Paperback)

In this long-awaited second edition, Susan Whitfield broadens her exploration of the Silk Road and expands her rich and varied portrait of life along the great pre-modern trade routes of Eurasia. This new edition is comprehensively updated to support further understanding of themes relevant to

Silk Roads - A New History of the World (Frankopan Peter)(Paperback / softback)

The sun is setting on the Western world. Slowly but surely, the direction in which the world spins has reversed: where for the last five centuries the globe turned westwards on its axis, it now turns to the east. For centuries, fame and fortune was to be found in the west in the New World of the

Gentlemen of the Road (Chabon Michael)(Paperback / softback)

A spellbinding yarn set a thousand years ago along the ancient Silk Road, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier &

Intellectuals and Society (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

The influence of intellectuals is not only greater than in previous eras but also takes a very different form from that envisioned by those like Machiavelli and others who have wanted to directly influence rulers. It has not been by shaping the opinions or directing the actions of the holders of

Uneven Roads: An Introduction to U.S. Racial and Ethnic Politics (Shaw Todd)(Paperback)

Uneven Roads helps you grasp how, when, and why race and ethnicity matter in U.S. politics. Using the metaphor of a road, with twists, turns, and dead ends, this incisive text takes you on a journey to understanding political racialization and the roots of modern interpretations of race and

River Kings - The Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads (Jarman Cat)(Paperback / softback)

The Sunday Times bestseller 'Astonishing and compelling' Bernard Cornwell 'Replete with witches, human sacrifice, Greek fire and funeral orgies... one of the most thrilling works of archaeological detective work I have ever read' William Dalrymple,

Roman Roads: New Evidence - New Perspectives (Kolb Anne)(Paperback)

This volume aims to present the current state of research on Roman roads and their foundations in a combined historical and archaeological perspective. The focus is on the diverse local histories and the varying degrees of significance of individual roads and regional networks, which are treated

Leningrad - State of Siege (Jones Michael)(Paperback / softback)

In 1941 Hitler's armies blocked the last roads leading into Leningrad. What followed was one of the most horrific sieges in

Blood and Silk: Power and Conflict in Modern Southeast Asia (Vatikiotis Michael)(Paperback)

'A lively and learned guide to the politics, personalities and conflicts that are shaping a dynamic group of countries' FINANCIAL TIMES'A fascinating and many-layered portrait of Southeast Asia' THANT MYINT-U Why are the region's richest countries such as Malaysia riddled with corruption? Why do

The Merchant's House (Ellis Kate)(Paperback)

A history of secrets and lies . . .DS Wesley Peterson, newly arrived in the West Country town of Tradmouth, has his hands full when a child goes missing and a young woman is brutally murdered on a lonely cliff path. Then his old friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, unearths the skeletons of a woman

Medieval Roads and Tracks (Hindle Brian Paul)(Paperback)

Starting with the basic concept of a 'road' in medieval times, and discussing the increasing need to travel, this book explores the evidence from documents and maps that provide clues as to where the roads of medieval Britain led, connecting the study of individual roads together to paint an image

Pride 1 2 3 (Joosten Michael)(Board Books)

Celebrate and march along in the Pride Parade with this lively counting board book 1 parade in the month of June 2 DJs spin fabulous tunes 3 families of all different types 4 activists fight the good fight Teach your little ones about the Pride Parade with this colorful, energetic counting book

Central Asia Through Writers' Eyes (Hopkirk Kathleen)(Paperback)

Between these covers, the millennia of mercantile and cultural exchange along the Silk Route are celebrated by travellers and writers from Marco Polo to Sven Hedin, from William of Rubrick to Ella Maillart. Kathleen Hopkirk has spent a lifetime researching this vital heartland, traversed by five

Columbus and the Fat Lady a List Ed.: And Other Stories (Cohen Matt)(Paperback)

First published in 1972, Columbus and the Fat Lady introduced readers to Governor General's Literary Award-winning author Matt Cohen's skewed and hilarious worldview. By turns funny, surreal, wistful, savagely satirical, and brilliantly inventive, the stories in this collection intrigue and

Engineering: A Very Short Introduction (Blockley David)(Paperback)

Engineering is part of almost everything we do--from the buildings we live in and the roads and railways we travel on, to the telephones and computers we use to communicate and the X-ray machines that help doctors diagnose diseases. In this Very Short Introduction, David Blockley explores the

Ends and Means: An Inquiry Into the Nature of Ideals (Huxley Aldous)(Paperback)

Contemporary intellectuals still struggle over the relationship of ends to means, especially in political discourse. Pacifism is still an important topic today, as terrorism and dictatorial states abound. Many will find solace in Ends and Means, while others will find the book only a case study of

All the Roads Are Open: The Afghan Journey (Schwarzenbach Annemarie)(Paperback)

In June 1939 Annemarie Schwarzenbach and fellow writer Ella Maillart set out from Geneva in a Ford, heading for Afghanistan. The first women to travel Afghanistan's Northern Road, they fled the storm brewing in Europe to seek a place untouched by what they considered to be Western neuroses. The

Beauty and the Beast (Bowles Anna)(Paperback / softback)

When a merchant's daughter has to go to live in an old castle with a scary, hairy beast, romance is the last thing she expects. So who is this handsome prince in her