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Journey through thousands of years of human history (now with the women put back in).
From the earliest human civilizations through to the present day ...
A cultural history of Europe's response to the Roma
This remarkable book describes a dark side of European history- the rejection of the Roma ...
An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture
Our contemporary world is ...
A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 ONDAATJE PRIZE'A masterful portrait of one of the world's greatest cities... A must-read ...
In On Reflection Richard Holloway thinks back on some of the questions that have shaped his life. Here, then, are the big asks: is there ...
The third and final volume of the remarkable Sunday Times bestselling diaries of Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon
'An utterly addictive glimpse of London high society ...
A delightfully captivating journey across the medieval world; perfect for fans of Ian Mortimer, who calls this book 'rich and wonderful'
From the medieval bazaars ...
A compelling and vivid narrative history of one of the founding civilizations of the modern world, the Byzantine empire, evocatively told through the lives of ...
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's weather.
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile anyone who ...
'What a wonderful book this is. I loved the enchanting and beautifully written story but also the fascinating and thoughtful excursions along the way.' - Nigel ...
Women today are more equal than at any other time in American history. The #MeToo movement has transformed American workplaces. Christian power is weakening as ...
'Chillingly original' Max Hastings
'Brilliantly depicts a disastrous failure' Antony Beevor
'Witty and elegant . . . Excellent background to today's events' Anne Applebaum
'Britain's most ...
A fascinating new history of the early days of the British Empire, told through the stories of the forgotten international powerhouses who aided, abetted and ...
In the early years of the Second World War, Australian women began lobbying to contribute to the nation's wartime effort. From 1940, women were ...
The once-dominant philosophy of the West, defined by free expression, equal treatment of individuals, national solidarity and scientific rationality, is under threat. 'Cultural socialism' - which ...
