Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Artist, The Philosopher and The Warrior (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

In the autumn of 1502 three giants of the Renaissance period - Cesare Borgia, Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli - set out on one of the most treacherous military campaigns of the

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

Borgias - Power and Fortune (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The sensational story of the rise and fall of one of the most notorious families in history, by the author 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

Napoleon in Egypt - 'The Greatest Glory' (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 was the first attack on a Middle Eastern country by a Western power in modern times. He was just twenty-eight when he invaded Egypt and it was an episode which contained in embryo many seminal events in his later life. This work looks at his epic military

Rise and Fall of the House of Medici (Hibbert Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

At its height Renaissance Florence was a centre of wealth, power and influence. A republican city-state funded by trade and banking, its bloody political scene was dominated by mercantile families, the most famous of which were the Medici. This book charts the family's huge influence on the

The Digital Renaissance of Work: Delivering Digital Workplaces Fit for the Future (Miller Paul)(Paperback)

Brazillionaires - The Godfathers of Modern Brazil (Cuadros Alex)(Paperback / softback)

An investigative journalist uncovers the murky, scandalous world of Brazil's

Seeress Of Kell - (Malloreon 5) (Eddings David)(Paperback / softback)

BOOK 5 OF THE MALLOREON, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by one of the godfathers of the tradition. Zandramas awaits him there...and with him is Garion's son. Armed only with his ancestral sword Garion must fight his way past dragons and demons to meet Zandramas and fulfil his

Sorceress Of Darshiva - (Malloreon 4) (Eddings David)(Paperback / softback)

BOOK 4 OF THE MALLOREON, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by one of the godfathers of the tradition. Discover the epic stories that inspired generations of fantasy writers - from Raymond Feist's The Riftwar Cycle to George

Guardians Of The West - (Malloreon 1) (Eddings David)(Paperback / softback)

BOOK 1 OF THE MALLOREON, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by one of the godfathers of the tradition. Discover the epic stories that inspired generations of fantasy writers - from Raymond Feist's The Riftwar Cycle to George

King Of The Murgos - (Malloreon 2) (Eddings David)(Paperback / softback)

BOOK 2 OF THE MALLOREON, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by one of the godfathers of the tradition. Discover the epic stories that inspired generations of fantasy writers - from Raymond Feist's The Riftwar Cycle to George

Goodbye 20Th Century - Sonic Youth and the rise of alternative nation (Browne David)(Paperback / softback)

The fully authorised biography of the Godfathers of indie

Demon Lord Of Karanda - (Malloreon 3) (Eddings David)(Paperback / softback)

BOOK 3 OF THE MALLOREON, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by one of the godfathers of the tradition. Discover the epic stories that inspired generations of fantasy writers - from Raymond Feist's The Riftwar Cycle to George

Dream of Reason - A History of Western Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance (Gottlieb Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

Ten Cities that Led the World - Paul Strathern

From the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, this history of ten cities explores how urban centres have led civilisation forward. Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions

Borgias - Power and Fortune (Strathern Paul)(Pevná vazba)

The sensational story of the rise and fall of one of the most notorious families in history, by the author of The

Renaissance - Assassin's Creed Book 1 (Bowden Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

The Year of Our Lord 1476 - the Renaissance: culture and art flourish the bloodiest corruption and violence. Bitter blood-feuds rage between the warring political families of Italy. Following the murder of his father and brothers, Ezio Auditore di Firenze is entrusted with an ancient Codex, the key

April Blood: Florence and the Plot Against the Medici (Martines Lauro)(Paperback)

One of the world's leading historians of Renaissance Italy brings to life here the vibrant--and violent--society of fifteenth-century Florence. His disturbing narrative opens up an entire culture, revealing the dark side of Renaissance man and politician Lorenzo de' Medici. On a Sunday in April

Lives of Tintoretto (Vasari)(Paperback / softback)

The most exhilarating painter of the Renaissance and arguablyof the whole of western art, Tintoretto was known as Il Furiosobecause of the attack and energy of his

Wedding (West Dorothy)(Paperback / softback)

Long out of print, this incredible novel by the last surviving writer of the Harlem Renaissance, deserves to be discovered by a new generation of readers. With a new introduction by Diana Evans, author of Ordinary

Life of Michelangelo (Vasari Giorgio)(Paperback / softback)

One of the greatest biographies of an artist ever written, and akey document of the Renaissance. Written by a friend, fellowpainter and fellow

Heinemann History Study Units: Student Book. The Italian Renaissance (Mantin Peter)(Paperback / softback)

Focusing on the Italian Renaissance, this is one of a history series, modular in structure, which offers teachers the flexibility to design their own scheme of work at Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. Each book covers all the core study units and also a wide range of optional units, and aims

British Goats (Francis-Baker Tiffany)(Paperback / softback)

A lively, engaging introduction to the history of goats in Britain, and the recent renaissance of goat-related products. Ever wondered why a goat's eyes have rectangular pupils? Or what happened to Thor's goats after they finished pulling his thunderous chariot? Is goat milk and meat a more ethical