History of the World in Twelve Maps (Brotton Jerry)(Paperback / softback)

History of the World in Twelve Maps (Brotton Jerry)(Paperback / softback)

Examines the significance of 12 maps - from the almost mystical representations of ancient history to the satellite-derived imagery. This title recreates the environments and circumstances in which each of the maps was made, showing how each conveys a highly individual view of the

Trading Territories: Mapping the Early Modern World (Brotton Jerry)(Paperback)

Trading Territories tells the compelling story of maps and geographical knowledge in the early modern world from the fifteenth to the early seventeenth century. Examining how European geographers mapped the territories of the Old World--Africa and Southeast Asia--this book shows how the historical

The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction (Brotton Jerry)(Paperback)

More than ever before, the Renaissance stands out as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. In this wide-ranging

This Orient Isle - Elizabethan England and the Islamic World (Brotton Jerry)(Paperback / softback)

Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell (Brotton Jerry)(Paperback)

The Bodleian Library's map collection is a treasure trove of cartographic delights spanning more than a thousand years. This book features highlights from the collection together with rare artifacts and some stunning examples from twenty-first-century map-makers. Lavishly illustrated throughout,

Maps Activity Book (Stobbart Darran)(Paperback / softback)

Explore the wonderful world of maps with this entertaining write-in activity book. Find out how maps work, explore the world and discover different types of maps as you complete puzzles, mazes, spot the difference, colouring in and lots more. All the answers are at the back of the book and there

Rise and Fall - A History of the World in Ten Empires (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

A dazzling new history of the world through ten major

Written in History - Letters that Changed the World (Montefiore Simon Sebag)(Paperback / softback)

WRITTEN IN HISTORY celebrates the great letters of world history, creative culture and personal life. Acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore selects over one hundred letters from ancient times to the twenty-first century: some are noble and inspiring, some despicable and unsettling; some are

The New Penguin Atlas of Ancient History (McEvedy Colin)(Paperback)

The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History illustrates in a chronological series of maps, the evolution and flux of races in Europe, the Mediterranean area and the Near East. From 50,000 B.C. to the fourth century A.D., it is one of the most successful of the bestselling historical atlas

Transit Maps of the World - Every Urban Train Map on Earth (Ovenden Mark)(Paperback / softback)

Using colourful graphics, this book traces the history of urban transport systems, including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and

1939 - A People's History (Taylor Frederick)(Paperback / softback)

A vivid people's history, based on original source material, of the twelve months leading up to the outbreak of the war nobody wanted in 1939, perfect for fans of Antony Beevor, Max Hastings, Christopher Clark and Margaret

Korean History in Maps: From Prehistory to the Twenty-First Century (Shin Michael D.)(Paperback)

Korean History in Maps is a beautifully presented, full-color atlas covering all periods of Korean history from prehistoric times to the present day. It is the first atlas of its kind to be specifically designed for students in English-speaking countries. There is a map for each era in Korean

France in the World - A New Global History(Paperback / softback)

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

Rise and Fall - A History of the World in Ten Empires (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Rise and Fall opens with the Akkadian Empire, which ruled over a vast expanse of the region of ancient Mesopotamia, then turns to the immense Roman Empire, where we trace back our western and eastern roots. Next Strathern describes how a great deal of western classical culture was developed in the

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

Second World War (Keegan John)(Paperback / softback)

In this history of World War II, the author explores both the technical and the human impact of the conflict. The text concentrates on five crucial battles with the aim of illuminating the war as a whole: Crete, Midway, Falaise, Berlin and

The Stones of London: A History in Twelve Buildings (Hollis Leo)(Paperback)

The story of London, told through twelve of its most seminal buildings. 'Excellent ...this is an imaginative book that finds a convincing new way to tell the story of one of the most written-about cities in the world' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Hollis has a fine eye for architecture, and engagingly

Mind Maps: Physics - How to Navigate the World of Science (Still Dr Ben)(Paperback / softback)

Learn how to navigate the world of science through mind

Encyclopedia of World History (Chandler Fiona)(Paperback / softback)

An incredibly valuable overview of the history of the world from prehistoric times up to the year 2000.Magnificantly illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by. With hundreds of links to specially selected websites, available through Usborne

1946: The Making of the Modern World (Sebestyen Victor)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling account of a crucial year in post-war history, in the tradition of Margaret MacMillan's award-winning and bestselling The

Second XI - More Stories from the World of Cricket (Cattell Bob)(Paperback / softback)

Twelve cricket-themed short stories, each set in a different

1940s Home (Evans Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The history of the British home in the 1940s is dominated by the Second World War. In the first five years of the decade homes were adapted to better survive the affects of bombing. The 1930s home became the wartime home with the addition of anti-blast tape to the windows, sandbags round the door,

The Book of Sin: How to Save the World - A Practical Guide (Hyde Jerry)(Paperback)

On January 1st 2016, author Jerry Hyde - 'the most dangerous therapist in the world' - set out on a year-long adventure into the murky underworld of Sin with one objective in mind...to save the world. Join Hyde on an exhilarating journey through hope, despair, love and loss made all the more