The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century: The History of the World, 1901 to the Present (Roberts J. M.)(Paperback)

The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century: The History of the World, 1901 to the Present (Roberts J. M.)(Paperback)

Offering a dazzling overview of a turbulent century, The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century explores the dramatic events and underlying trends that made the twentieth century the most transformative in human history. Despite two devastating World Wars and the traumatic rise and fall of

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

Something New Under the Sun: An Environmental History of the Twentieth-Century World (McNeill J. R.)(Paperback)

The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950: A Social History (Bartlett Richard A.)(Paperback)

During the first fifty years of the twentieth century, ham radio went from being an experiment to virtually an art form. Because of the few government restrictions and the low monetary investment required, the concept of ham radio appealed to various people. More than just a simple hobby, however,

The Transformation of the World: A Global History of the Nineteenth Century (Osterhammel Jrgen)(Paperback)

A panoramic global history of the nineteenth centuryA monumental history of the nineteenth century, The Transformation of the World offers a panoramic and multifaceted portrait of a world in transition. J rgen Osterhammel, an eminent scholar who has been called the Braudel of the nineteenth

The Twentieth-Century World, 1914 to the Present: State of Modernity (Corbally John C.)(Paperback)

The Twentieth-Century World, 1914 to the Present introduces students to five distinct historical themes in 20th century history - politics, economics, religion, technology and the environment. Each of these themes is set in a social and cultural history framework that emphasizes the commonalities

Brief History of The Third Reich - The Rise and Fall of the Nazis (Whittock Martyn)(Paperback / softback)

A concise account of one of the most striking episodes of twentieth-century world history: the Holocaust, the Second World War and the untold cruelty and suffering they

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

A History of Modern Oman (Jones Jeremy)(Paperback)

The ideal introduction to the history of modern Oman from the eighteenth century to the present, this book combines the most recent scholarship on Omani history with insights drawn from a close analysis of the politics and international relations of contemporary Oman. Jeremy Jones and Nicholas

Jungle: How Tropical Forests Shaped World History - Patrick Roberts

'A bold, ambitious and truly wonderful history of the world'—Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of TreesFrom the age of dinosaurs to the first human cities, a groundbreaking new history of the planet that tropical forests made. To many of us, tropical forests are the domain of movies

International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond (Best Antony)(Paperback)

This hugely successful global history of the twentieth century is written by four prominent international historians for first-year undergraduate level and upward. Using their thematic and regional expertise, the authors have produced an authoritative yet accessible and seamless account of the

Racisms: From the Crusades to the Twentieth Century (Bethencourt Francisco)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking history of racismRacisms is the first comprehensive history of racism, from the Crusades to the twentieth century. Demonstrating that there is not one continuous tradition of racism, Francisco Bethencourt shows that racism preceded any theories of race and must be viewed within the

Twentieth-Century Europe: A Brief History, 1900 to the Present (Richards Michael D.)(Paperback)

Twentieth-Century Europe: A Brief History presents readers with a concise and accessible survey of the most significant themes and political events that shaped European history in the 20th and 21st centuries. Features updates that include a new chapter that reviews major political and economic

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

A History of the World (Marr Andrew)(Paperback)

From the earliest civilizations to the twenty-first century, Andrew Marr's A History of the World is a compelling global journey through human

Reforging a Forgotten History: Iraq and the Assyrians in the Twentieth Century (Donabed Sargon)(Paperback)

Traces the dynamic history of Iraq in the 20th century and reinserts the modern remnants of these peoples into its day-to-day

Rise and Fall of the British Nation - A Twentieth-Century History (Edgerton David)(Paperback / softback)

From the acclaimed author of Britain's War Machine and The Shock of the Old, a bold reassessment of Britain's twentieth century.It is usual to see the United Kingdom as an island of continuity in an otherwise convulsed and unstable Europe; its political history a smooth sequence of administrations,

A History of the Popes: From Peter to the Present (O'Malley Sj John W.)(Paperback)

A History of the Popes tells the story of the oldest living institution in the Western world--the papacy. From its origins in Saint Peter, Jesus' chief disciple, through Pope Benedict XVI today, the popes have been key players in virtually all of the great dramas of the western world in the last

A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day (Wielenga Friso)(Paperback)

This is the most comprehensive history of the Netherlands available in the English language. It surveys Dutch history from the 16th century, when the nation took shape as a geographical, administrative and political entity, right through to the Netherlands of today.Examining domestic politics and

Design History Handbook (Dardi Domitilla)(Paperback)

The history of design, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, covering art, fashion, furniture, motor vehicles - among many other

True History of the Blackadder - The Unadulterated Tale of the Creation of a Comedy Legend (Roberts J. F.)(Paperback / softback)

The complete history of the series, with the cooperation of writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, producer John Lloyd, and cast and crew. Hitherto unseen material includes extracts from a previously unseen and unproduced Christmas special.This is the very first in-depth examination of the creation

Secret World - A History of Intelligence (Andrew Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

The history of espionage is far older than any of today's intelligence agencies, yet the long history of intelligence operations has been largely forgotten. The first mention of espionage in world literature is in the Book of Exodus.'God sent out spies into the land of Canaan'. From there,

Christianity in the Twentieth Century: A World History (Stanley Brian)(Pevná vazba)

A history of unparalleled scope that charts the global transformation of Christianity during an age of profound political and cultural change Christianity in the Twentieth Century charts the transformation of one of the world's great religions during an age marked by world wars, genocide,