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Humans did not make history - we played host. This major new history of the world, a Radio 4 Book of the Week, has had unanimous ...
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mosquito comes this fascinating story of horses and how they have shaped human history.
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One of Britain's most popular public philosophers presents unexpected, hopeful lessons from human history that could help us to overcome the global challenges facing ...
Dazzling in scale, diversity and detail, the world never ceases to open our eyes and captivate our curiosity. Ever since the earliest cave paintings, humans ...
The bestselling phenomenon - a 6,000-year adventure through the history of books and reading
A FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE ...
A uniquely illustrated guide to the history of our world
Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the ...
The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh-i-Noor, arguably the most celebrated and mythologised jewel in the world. On 29 March 1849, the ten-year-old ...
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An alternative history of the world that exposes some ...
When our ancestors came down from the trees, they brought the trees with them and remade the world.
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A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization.
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Twenty thousand years ago, women were making and wearing clothing created from spun fibers. In Women's Work, archaeologist-linguist Elizabeth Wayland Barber "weaves the strands ...
The world is a better place than it used to be. People are healthier, wealthier, and live longer. Yet the escapes from destitution by so ...
The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life - from family and friends to industry and Empire - told through her unique textile scrapbook.
The hidden ...
A concise and detailed chronological survey of world events from early human ancestors to the present day
Discover the world's most significant events through ...