How Iceland Changed the World: The Big History of a Small Island (Bjarnason Egill)(Paperback)

How Iceland Changed the World - The Big History of a Small Island (Bjarnason Egill)(Paperback / softback)

The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for

How Iceland Changed the World: The Big History of a Small Island (Bjarnason Egill)(Paperback)

[A] joyously peculiar book. -- The New York Times The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries. The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in the middle of the North

Written World - How Literature Shapes History (Puchner Martin)(Paperback / softback)

The true story of literature -- of how writing changed civilizations, cultures and the history of the

Memphis Mayhem: A Story of the Music That Shook Up the World (Less David A.)(Paperback)

Memphis gave birth to music that changed the world -- Memphis Mayhem is a fascinating history of how music and culture collided to change the state of music forever 'David Less has captured the essence of the Memphis music experience on these pages in no uncertain terms. There's truly no place

Golden Thread - How Fabric Changed History (Clair Kassia St)(Paperback / softback)

A new history of ingenuity from the author of The Secret Lives of

Genius and Anxiety - How Jews Changed the World, 1847-1947 (Lebrecht Norman)(Paperback / softback)

A unique chronicle of the hundred-year period when the Jewish people changed the world - and it changed

Crashed - How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World (Tooze Adam)(Paperback / softback)

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

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World (Mackinder Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the yes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years.Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World is not just another biography. It is a journey through twentieth century American history, seen through the life of a

Writing Gender History (Downs Laura Lee)(Paperback)

How has feminist scholarship changed history? Writing Gender History explores the evolution of historical writing about women and gender from the 1930s until the early twenty-first century. With chapters on the history of Europe, the USA, colonial India and Africa, the discussion moves from women's

At the Crossroads of Time: How a Small Scottish Village Changed History (Scott Andrew C.)(Pevná vazba)

Unlike many other small villages in the UK, Lesmahagow has many claims to fame, and many of its sometime residents have taken up influential roles in the history of the nation. Andrew C. Scott's family lived in the village for more than 300 years, and in this book he explores the fascinating story

Tambora: The Eruption That Changed the World (Wood)(Paperback)

A global history of the climate catastrophe caused by the Tambora eruptionWhen Indonesia's Mount Tambora erupted in 1815, it unleashed the most destructive wave of extreme weather the world has witnessed in thousands of years. The volcano's massive sulfate dust cloud enveloped the Earth, cooling

50 Codes that Changed the World: . . . And Your Chance to Solve Them! - Sinclair McKay

A CUNNING CHRONICLE OF THE 50 CODES THAT ALTERED THE COURSE OF HISTORY AND CHANGED THE WORLDFrom the bestselling author of Bletchley Park Brainteasers and The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book.There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament too

The Year That Changed Our World: A Photographic History of the Covid-19 Pandemic - Agence France Presse, Marielle Eudes

A visual history of the world under COVID-19, revealing stories of hope behind the headlines The Year That Changed Our World is the definitive, visual history of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With more than 400 photographs, this ambitious publication traces the arc of the Pandemic from China in early 2020

Storming the Gates: How the Russian Revolution Changed the World (Becker Richard)(Paperback)

Iceland - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Culture Smart!)(Paperback)

Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.The volcanic island of Iceland has erupted onto the world travel scene in recent years. With otherworldly landscapes of steaming turquoise geysers set among rugged snowy peaks, miles of icy black sand beaches, and the breath-taking splendor of the

Nathaniel's Nutmeg - How One Man's Courage Changed the Course of History (Milton Giles)(Paperback / softback)

The extraordinary adventure-filled story of how England came to own Manhattan in the seventeenth

Captives: How Stolen People Changed the World (Cameron Catherine M.)(Paperback)

In Captives: How Stolen People Changed the World archaeologist Catherine M. Cameron provides an eye-opening comparative study of the profound impact captives of warfare and raiding have had on small-scale societies through time. Cameron provides a new point of orientation for archaeologists,

Signs of Civilisation - How punctuation changed history (Michalsen Bard Borch)(Paperback / softback)

Signs of Civilisation provides an account of the rich cultural history of

The Way It Was: A History of Gigha (Czerkawska Catherine)(Paperback)

The island of Gigha is a small gem, the most southerly of the true Hebridean islands, lying just off Tayinloan on Scotland s Kintyre peninsula. Gigha s good harbours, fertile land, mild climate and strategically useful position have given it a fascinating history. Catherine Czerkawska relates the

Oda Nobunaga: The Battle of Okehazama (Paterson Les)(Paperback)

The Battle of Okehazama put Oda Nobunaga on the world stage forever changed Japanese history. His victory over Imagawa Yoshimoto against impossible odds were more staggering. Being outnumbered almost twelve to one Nobunaga had no choice but to launch a surprise attack against the mighty Imagawa

Alexandria: The City that Changed the World - Islam Issa

An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day A city drawn in sand. Inspired by the tales of Homer and his own ambitions of empire, Alexander the Great sketched the idea of a city onto the sparsely populated Egyptian

Confessions of a Sinner (Augustine Saint)(Paperback / softback)

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. This title brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we

World War II - Wars That Changed the World (Hills Ken)(Paperback / softback)

Ages 9 to 12 yearsThis title explores how the nations of Europe were torn apart by World War II, how millions died in combat and in concentration camps, and how the first atom bombs came to be dropped. It also looks at the nations involved in the war and the alliances and friendships that were