The Oxford Illustrated History of the Holy Land (Williamson H. G. M.)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Holy Land (Williamson H. G. M.)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Holy Land covers the 3,000 years which saw the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--and relates the familiar stories of the sacred texts with the fruits of modern scholarship. Beginning with the origins of the people who became the Israel of the Bible, it

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China (Wasserstrom Jeffrey N.)(Pevná vazba)

This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China during a period of dramatic shifts and surprising transformations, from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through to the present day. The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China promises to be essential reading for anyone

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre (Brown John Russell)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates the stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama in the late twentieth century, and from Sophocles and

Brief Illustrated History of Exploration (Hibbert Clare)(Pevná vazba)

A Brief Illustrated History of Exploration charts the history of exploration all the way from the first explorers, through to contact with the East, to the African coast, to the Northwest Passage and through to the discovery of North

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

The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt is the only book available providing detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive

The Oxford History of Byzantium (Mango Cyril)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford History of Byzantium is the only history to provide in concise form detailed coverage of Byzantium from its Roman beginnings to the fall of Constantinople and assimilation into the Turkish Empire. Lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of a

H. G. Wells: The War of the Worlds Illustrated (Bitmap Books)(Pevná vazba)

Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction', H.G. Wells' tales of time travel and alien invasion have enthralled generations. His 1898, novel, The War of The Worlds, tells the story of an invasion from Mars and the ensuing conflict between the martians and mankind. Over the years, there

The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History (Jones Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

THE ART OF HORROR: AN ILLUSTRATED

Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus (Dictionaries Oxford)(Pevná vazba)

New edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs to build writing skills. Includes simple entries, word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words to inspire confident young writers. An easy-to-use and fun

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Reformation (Marshall Peter)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of World War II (Overy Richard)(Pevná vazba)

World War Two was the most devastating conflict in recorded human history. It was both global in extent and total in character. It has understandably left a long and dark shadow across the decades. Yet it is three generations since hostilities formally ended in 1945 and the conflict is now a lived

Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary (Dictionaries Oxford)(Pevná vazba)

New edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary with over 7000 cross curricular words to build vocabulary and language skills. Includes simple and clear entries, topic word lists to support key subject vocabulary and activities to help with spelling and grammar. An easy-to-use reference

The Official Illustrated History of RAF Search and Rescue (Eden Paul E.)(Pevná vazba)

An inspiring and fascinating illustrated celebration of the rich and glorious history of the RAF's Search and Rescue Force, with a foreword from HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.This book is an official, fully illustrated, in-depth account of the SARF's rich and glorious history, from its

Manchester City: The Official Illustrated History: The Official Illustrated History (Clayton David)(Pevná vazba)

Manchester City: The Official Illustrated History celebrates the illustrious history and modern dominance of one of English football's most storied teams. Few clubs can boast a story as dramatic and fascinating as Manchester City. This officially endorsed book, with the Foreword written by manager

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

A beautifully illustrated visual and cultural history of the color red throughout the ages The color red has represented many things, from the life force and the divine to love, lust, and anger. Up through the Middle Ages, red held a place of privilege in the Western world. For many cultures, red

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

From the acclaimed author of Blue, a beautifully illustrated history of yellow from antiquity to the present In this richly illustrated book, Michel Pastoureau--a renowned authority on the history of color and the author of celebrated volumes on blue, black, green, and red--now traces the visual,

The University of Oxford: A History (Brockliss L. W. B.)(Pevná vazba)

This fresh and readable account gives a complete history of the University of Oxford, from its beginnings in the eleventh century to the present day. Written by one of the leading authorities on the history of universities internationally, it traces Oxford's improbable rise from provincial

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Third Reich (Gellately Robert)(Pevná vazba)

At age thirty in 1919, Adolf Hitler had no accomplishments. He was a rootless loner, a corporal in a shattered army, without money or prospects. A little more than twenty years later, in autumn 1941, he directed his dynamic forces against the Soviet Union, and in December, the Germans were at the

Crusaders - An Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands (Jones Dan)(Pevná vazba)

Citizen Woman: An Illustrated History of the Women's Movement (Gerhard Jane)(Pevná vazba)

The first illustrated history to celebrate women's struggle for equality around the globe. One hundred years ago American women fought for and won an equal voice at the ballot box with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. This happened thanks to the unrelenting activism of women in the US

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

A beautifully illustrated visual and cultural history of the color blue throughout the ages Blue has had a long and topsy-turvy history in the Western world. The ancient Greeks scorned it as ugly and barbaric, but most Americans and Europeans now cite it as their favorite color. In this fascinating

A Natural History of Fairies (Hawkins Emily)(Pevná vazba)

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with

Samurai: An Illustrated History (Kure Mitsuo)(Pevná vazba)

Samurai: An Illustrated History brings the violent, tumultuous, and, at the same time, elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai to life. This Japanese history book traces the story of a unique historical phenomenon: a period of 700 years--equivalent to the entire stretch of Western history