An Illustrated History of Hinduism: The Story of Hindu Religion, Culture and Civilization, from the Time of Krishna to the Modern Day, Shown in Over 1 (Das Rasamandala)(Paperback)

An Illustrated History of Hinduism: The Story of Hindu Religion, Culture and Civilization, from the Time of Krishna to the Modern Day, Shown in Over 1 (Das Rasamandala)(Paperback)

Hinduism is often called the world's oldest living major religion, and this beautifully illustrated history is an excellent introduction to the subject. It opens with a timeline and an account of how Hinduism has spread over time from India, its country of origin, to become a truly global

An Illustrated History of Islam: The Story of Islamic Religion, Culture and Civilization, from the Time of the Prophet to the Modern Day, Shown in Ove (Bokhari Raana)(Paperback)

This illustrated text offers a chronological history of the main events that have shaped the religion of Islam since the year of Muhammad's birth in

The History of the Jews from the Ancients to the Middle Ages: The Story of Judaism, Its Religion, Culture and Civilization, Shown in More Than 240 Ill (Joffe Lawrence)(Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated book is an excellent introduction to the rich and influential story of the Jewish people. It contains a timeline from the ancient Hebrews of 2000 B.C. through to the medieval

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Guide to Hindu History and Philosophy, Its Traditions and Practices, Rituals and Beliefs, wi (Das Rasamandala)(Pevná vazba)

Hinduism is perhaps the oldest major religion. The comprehensive book explores its rich historical and cultural development, from its Indian roots to its vibrant application in the present, global context. Over 470 illustrations, plus a useful introduction, a clear timeline and a full glossary of

Hinduism Faith & Practice: The Four Paths: Deities; Sacred Places; Hinduism Today (Das Rasamandala)(Paperback)

A guide to the philosophy and beliefs of Hinduism, exploring how Hindu thought and spirituality are expressed through worship, dress, cuisine, philosopy, architecture, story, myth and the performing

Everyday Life in Ancient Greece: A Social History of Greek Civilization and Culture, Shown in 250 Magnificent Photographs, Sculptures and Paintings (Rodgers Nigel)(Paperback)

From the daily life of slaves and citizens to the importance of sport and Olympic Games, this is an absorbing account of every aspect of Greek society. Discover the glory that was Greece and how the people of Athens and Sparta lived and worked during this cultural peak of world history. Explore the

The Illustrated History of Guns: From First Firearms to Semiautomatic Weapons (Wills Chuck)(Paperback)

For the first time in paperback, a photographic history of civilization, as seen through the world's most deadly and fascinating firearms. The Illustrated History of Guns is a comprehensive look at the tools of battle. To craft this book, more than five hundred photographs of genuine specimens

Life in Ancient Rome: People & Places: An Illustrated Reference to the Art, Architecture, Religion, Society and Culture of the Roman World with Over 4 (Rodgers Nigel)(Paperback)

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Machine Guns: A History and Directory of Machine Guns from the 19th Century to the Present Day, Shown in 220 Photograp (Fowler Will)(Paperback)

A comprehensive directory of arms around the world, organized according to country of manufacture, this title features key specifications for each weapon, including magazine capacity, barrel length and unloaded

How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization: The Time and Heroic Story of How Gay Men Shaped the Modern World (Crimmins Cathy)(Paperback)

A cultural history of the customs, fashions, and figures of gay life in the twentieth and the early twenty-first centuries-and how they have changed us for the better.How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization presents a broad yet incisive look at how an unusual 'immigrant' group, homosexual men, has

All of Us: A Young People's History of the World (Pommaux Yvan)(Pevná vazba)

An inclusive and expansive telling of the history of civilization from the beginning of time, by one of France's most beloved children's authors All of Us is a collective history of the world, told from an uncommon point of view. Written in the first-person plural, All of Us is a book of our

Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture (McGovern Patrick E.)(Paperback)

A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient vinicultureThe history of civilization is, in many ways, the history of wine. This book is the first comprehensive account of the earliest stages of the history and prehistory of viniculture, which extends back into the Neolithic period and

Ring Legends of Tolkien - An Illustrated Exploration of Rings in Tolkien's World, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from Myth, Literature and History (Day David)(Paperback / softback)

An in-depth guide to the rich history of the symbol of the ring, its origin in ancient storytelling tradition, and its influence on Tolkien's work. Tolkien's One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature. Tracing

Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and Its Place in Western Civilization (Kindstedt Paul)(Paperback)

Behind every traditional type of cheese there is a fascinating story. By examining the role of the cheesemaker throughout world history and by understanding a few basic principles of cheese science and technology, we can see how different cheeses have been shaped by and tailored to their

Black: The History of a Color (Pastoureau Michel)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the color black in art, fashion, and culture--from the beginning of history to the twenty-first century Black--favorite color of priests and penitents, artists and ascetics, fashion designers and fascists--has always stood for powerfully opposed ideas: authority and humility, sin and

Chanel: The Making of a Collection (Cenac Laetitia)(Paperback)

A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the history, culture, and design process of the famed fashion house Chanel Chanel: The Making of a Collection traces the design process of the world-renowned fashion house, revealing how a collection is created. Moving from the studio to the fashion show,

Dark Powers of Tolkien - An illustrated Exploration of Tolkien's Portrayal of Evil, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from Myth, Literature and History (Day David)(Paperback / softback)

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion are some of the greatest tales of good versus evil ever told. From the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring, Tolkien's Middle-earth has seen war and rebellion, devastation and loss, in which the powers of darkness emerged

The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots: Folk Magic in Witchcraft and Religion (Pennick Nigel)(Paperback)

An illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots - Looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind the creation of magical objects as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots,

Boulton Paul Defiant: An Illustrated History (Brew Alec)(Paperback)

Fighting over the beaches of Dunkirk and in the Battle of Britain, guarding the night skies during the perilous months of the Blitz, pioneering electronic countermeasures, and serving air-sea rescue roles all around our coasts, the Boulton Paul Defiant played a vital part through most of the Second

The Written World: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, and Civilization (Puchner Martin)(Paperback)

The story of literature in sixteen acts--from Homer to Harry Potter, including The Tale of Genji, Don Quixote, The Communist Manifesto, and how they shaped world history In this groundbreaking book, Martin Puchner leads us on a remarkable journey through time and around the globe to reveal the how

Drawing Somerset's Past: An Illustrated Journey Through History by Time Team Artist Victor Ambrus and Steve Minnitt (Ambrus Victor)(Paperback)

This book tells the story of Somerset's archaeology and history, from the earliest times up to the twentieth century. Generously illustrated with drawings by the internationally renowned artist Victor Ambrus, best known for his appearances on Channel 4's Time Team, this graphic recreation of places

The Boxing Album: An Illustrated History (Brooke-Ball Peter)(Paperback)

This is the complete story of boxing from the pugilists of the classical amphitheatres to the heroes of today. This is the ultimate companion for any serious fight-fan. The Champions includes illustrated biographies of Corbett, Sullivan, 'Kid' Lewis, Dempsey, Tunney, Freddie Mills, Joe Louis, Rocky

Penguin Illustrated History of Britain and Ireland - From Earliest Times to the Present Day (Cunliffe Barry)(Paperback / softback)

Compiled by a team of leading historians, this is a wonderfully rich, lavishly illustrated history of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The reader is taken on a journey from prehistoric times to the present day, examining such topics as the spread of literacy, the development of transport, and

Warfare and Culture in World History, Second Edition (Lee Wayne E.)(Paperback)

An expanded edition of the leading text on military history and the role of culture on the battlefield Ideas matter in warfare. Guns may kill, but ideas determine when, where, and how they are used. Traditionally, military historians attempted to explain the ideas behind warfare in strictly