The Penguin History of Europe (Roberts J. M.)(Paperback)

The Penguin History of Europe (Roberts J. M.)(Paperback)

Comprehensive in its scope and brilliantly readable, this is a superb follow-up to the author's bestselling Penguin History of the World. Beginning with prehistory and the early civilizations of the Aegean, The Penguin History of Europe traces the development of European identity in its many

The Penguin History of the World (Roberts J. M.)(Paperback)

The completely updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad's widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller The Penguin History of the World For generations of readers The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences - the entire story of human endeavour laid out in

The History of the World (Roberts J. M.)(Pevná vazba)

J.M. Roberts's renowned History of the World is widely considered the finest available one-volume survey of the major events, developments, and personalities of the known past, offering generations of readers a tour of the vast landscape of human history. In this new edition, Bancroft Prize-winning

Gates of Europe - A History of Ukraine (Plokhy Serhii)(Paperback / softback)

'An indispensable guide to the tragic history of a great European nation' (David Blair Sunday Telegraph)Located at the western edge of the Eurasian steppe, Ukraine has long been the meeting place of empires - Roman to Ottoman, Habsburg to Russian - and they all left their imprint on the landscape,

Europe in the High Middle Ages (Jordan William Chester)(Paperback)

'The Penguin History of Europe series... is one of contemporary publishing's great projects.'--New Statesman It was an age of hope and possibility, of accomplishment and expansion. Europe's High Middle Ages spanned the Crusades, the building of Chartres Cathedral, Dante's Inferno, and Thomas

Vanished Kingdoms - The History of Half-Forgotten Europe (Davies Norman)(Paperback / softback)

Europe's history is littered with kingdoms, duchies, empires and republics which have now disappeared but which were once fixtures on the map of their age. What happened to the once-great Mediterranean Empire of Aragon? This title lets you discover the stories of lost realms across the centuries

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

A History of Modern Europe (Lindemann Albert S.)(Paperback)

A History of Modern Europe surveys European history from thedefeat of Napoleon to the twenty-first century, presenting majorhistorical themes in an authoritative and compellingnarrative. Concise, readable single volume covering Europe from the earlynineteenth century through the early twenty-first

The New Penguin Atlas of Medieval History: Revised Edition (McEvedy Colin)(Paperback)

This is a revised edition of 'The Penguin Atlas of Medieval

Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe (Roberts Michael J.)(Pevná vazba)

An illustrated reference guide to identifying all types of spiders. The general features of each family are also described, with information on courtship, hunting and web-making behaviour. A key to spiders' webs is also included in the

Revolutionary Europe 1780-1850 (Sperber Jonathan)(Paperback)

Jonathan Sperber's Revolutionary Europe 1780-1850 is a history of Europe in the age of the French Revolution, from the end of the old regime to the outcome of the revolutions of 1848. Fully revised and updated, this second edition provides a continent-wide history of the key political events and

Holy Roman Empire - A Thousand Years of Europe's History (Wilson Peter H.)(Paperback / softback)

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND ECONOMIST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2016 'A definitive study of the amorphous state that lasted a thousand years ...The Holy Roman Empire deserves to be hailed as a magnum opus' Tom Holland, Daily Telegraph 'Engrossing ...staggering ...a book that is relevant to our own times' The

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

Medieval Europe: A Short History (Bennett Judith M.)(Paperback)

For five decades, Medieval Europe: A Short History has been the best-selling text for courses on the history of Medieval Europe. This acclaimed book has long been applauded for both its scholarship and its engaging narrative. Oxford University Press is pleased to continue this tradition of

Europe Since Napoleon (Thomson David)(Paperback / softback)

A history of Europe since Napoleon, covering the main topics of that

Leadership in War - Lessons from Those Who Made History (Roberts Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

Napoleon, Nelson, Churchill, Hitler, Stalin, Marshall, de Gaulle, Eisenhower and Thatcher: each of these leaders fundamentally shaped the outcome of the war their nation was embroiled in. How were they alike, and in what ways did they differ? Was their war leadership unique, or did these leaders

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe (Steen Charlie R.)(Paperback)

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe examines the relationships that developed in cities from the time of the late Renaissance through to the Napoleonic period, exploring culture in the broadest sense by selecting a variety of sources not commonly used in history books, such as plays, popular

Europe - A History (Davies Norman)(Paperback / softback)

Europe - and the question of whether to stay in or leave - has dominated British politics for the last three years. Discover the most ambitious history of the continent ever undertaken. 'Any European or world citizen should read this... History that illuminates the present day' Big

Postwar - A History of Europe Since 1945 (Judt Tony)(Paperback / softback)

Europe in 1945 was prostrate. Much of the continent was devastated by war, mass slaughter, bombing and chaos. Large areas of Eastern Europe were falling under Soviet control, exchanging one despotism for another. This title tells the rich and complex story of how we got from there to here

The Oxford History of Medieval Europe (Holmes George)(Paperback)

This is the most authoritative account of life in Medieval Europe between the fall of the Roman Empire and the coming of the Renaissance. Full coverage is given to all aspects of life in a thousand-year period which saw the creation of western civilization: from the empires and kingdoms of

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory (Cuddon J. A.)(Paperback)

'An indispensable work of reference' Times Literary Supplement The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and

An Economic History of Europe Since 1700 (Zamagni Vera)(Paperback)

An economic history of modern Europe, suitable for course use, which sets European events within the wider context of world economic progress and alongside developments in Asia, Eastern Europe and the United

The Craft of Gin (Knoll Aaron J.)(Pevná vazba)

The Craft of Gin explores the history of Gin production from its crude origins in medieval Europe to the finely honed spirits of twenty-first century craft distillers. The book describes how gin is made, the primary botanicals used in its production, tasting notes for fifty craft gins from around

The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval Europe (Holmes George)(Paperback)

Covering a thousand years of history, this richly illustrated volume tells the story of the creation of Western civilization in Europe and the Mediterranean. Written by noted scholars and based on the latest research, it offers the most authoritative account of life in medieval Europe from the fall