From Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrews (Windsor Rudolph R.)(Paperback)

From Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrews (Windsor Rudolph R.)(Paperback)

The Valley of the Dry Bones: The Conditions That Face Black People in America Today (Windsor Rudolph R.)(Paperback)

A Brief History of Slavery: A New Global History (Black Jeremy)(Paperback)

A new global history of slavery from its ancient origins through the horrors of the Atlantic trade to the present

Myths of Babylon (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of

Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World (Scott Michael)(Paperback)

A comprehensive narrative history of the ancient world's center, from its founding to its modern rediscovery The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the 'omphalos'--the 'center' or 'navel'--of the ancient world for more than 1,000 years. Individuals, city leaders,

A Brief History of the House of Windsor (Paterson Michael)(Paperback)

This Brief History tells the story of The House of Windsor. Starting with George V and going through Charles, Prince of Wales, all the way to Queen Elizabeth II. Plus it will touch on the next generations of the monarchy, with Prince William, Duchess Kate, and their son. The book will shed light on

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (Shaw Ian)(Paperback)

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt, from c. 700,000 BC to AD 311. Following the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, this book resurrects a fascinating society replete with remarkable

Wine: A Graphic History (Simmat Benoist)(Paperback)

A graphic history of wine, from ancient times to today The history of wine is the history of civilization. It is the religious drink par excellence. In Greek mythology, references to wine abound. In the Bible, after the Flood, Noah plants a vineyard. In the Middle Ages, it was in the monasteries

Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece (Chisholm Jane)(Paperback / softback)

This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians. It includes detailed information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek Empire, as well as information on the day-to-day life of its

Secret History of the World (Black Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The complete history of the world, from the beginning of time to the present day, based on the beliefs and writings of the secret

The Matter of Black Lives: Writing from the New Yorker (Cobb Jelani)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of the New Yorker's groundbreaking writing on race in America--including work by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hilton Als, Zadie Smith, and more--with a foreword by Jelani CobbThis latest anthology from the pages of the New Yorker is a bold and telling portrait of

Owl (Morris Desmond)(Paperback)

From ancient Babylon and the Greek goddess Athena to Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat; from Harry Potter's Hedwig and the grandiloquent, absent-minded Wol from Winnie the Pooh to David Lynch's Twin Peaks, owls are woven into the fabric of human culture. Beautiful, silent, pitiless predators

Black Landscapes Matter (Hood Walter)(Paperback)

The question 'Do black landscapes matter?' cuts deep to the core of American history. From the plantations of slavery to contemporary segregated cities, from freedman villages to northern migrations for freedom, the nation's landscape bears the detritus of diverse origins. Black landscapes matter

History of Europe - From Pre-History to the 21st Century (Black Professor Jeremy)(Paperback / softback)

Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage (Huson Paul)(Paperback)

A profusely illustrated history of the occult nature of the tarot from its origins in ancient Persia - Thoroughly examines the original historical source for each tarot card and how the cards' divinatory meanings evolved from these symbols - Provides authentic 18th- and 19th-century spreads and

Prague in Black and Gold - The History of a City (Demetz Peter)(Paperback / softback)

From the Velvet Revolution to the disturbing world of Franz Kafka, from the devestation of the Thirty Years War to the musical elegance of Mozart and Dvorak, Prague is steeped in a wealth of history and culture. PRAGUE IN BLACK AND GOLD is a first class history of this unique city, allowing us to

Matter of Black Lives - Writing from the New Yorker (Cobb Jelani)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of the New Yorker's groundbreaking writing on race in America, including work by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hilton Als, Zadie Smith, and

A History of Ancient Egypt (Van de Mieroop Marc)(Paperback)

Explore the entire history of the ancient Egyptian state from 3000 B.C. to 400 A.D. with this authoritative volume The newly revised Second Edition of A History of Ancient Egypt delivers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt's history from its origins to the Roman Empire's banning of hieroglyphics

Taming the Infinite - The Story of Mathematics (Stewart Ian)(Paperback / softback)

From ancient Babylon to the last great unsolved problems, Ian Stewart brings us his definitive history of mathematics. In his famous straightforward style, Professor Stewart explains each major development - from the first number systems to chaos theory - and considers how each affected society and

The Lives of the Novel: A History (Pavel Thomas G.)(Paperback)

A bold new account of the history of the novel, from ancient Greece to the present This is a bold and original original history of the novel from ancient Greece to the vibrant world of contemporary fiction. In this wide-ranging survey, Thomas Pavel argues that the driving force behind the novel's

A Little History of Economics (Kishtainy Niall)(Paperback)

A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and the ideas of great thinkers in the field What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in an economy a helpful approach or a disastrous

Matter of Black Lives (Cobb Jelani)(Paperback)

A collection of the New Yorker's groundbreaking writing on race in America, including work by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hilton Als, Zadie Smith, and

The Walls of Jericho (Fisher Rudolph)(Paperback)

The first novel by one of the legends of the Harlem Renaissance, a classic in the annals of Black fiction.When Black lawyer Fred Merrit purchases a house in the most exclusive white neighbourhood bordering Harlem, he has to hire the toughest removal firm in the area to help him get his belongings

A History of Babylon, 2200 BC - Ad 75 (Beaulieu Paul-Alain)(Paperback)

During most of its history, Babylon was the capital of a kingdom that corresponded roughly to the southern and central parts of Iraq. This work presents a narrative history of Babylon from the time of its First Dynasty (1880-1595) until the last centuries of the city's existence during the