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A fascinating journey through life, the universe and everything
How did time begin? What conditions led to humans evolving on Earth? Will we survive the ...
The statesman and diplomat analyses how six extraordinary leaders he has known have shaped their countries and the worldKissinger's six leaders are Konrad Adenauer ...
'A brilliant and important book ... Five Stars!' - Mark Dolan, talkRADIO
'An important new book' - Daily Express
An alternative history of the world that exposes some ...
'It is certainly a good thing for the world that Hitler's crowd or Stalin's did not discoverthis atomic bomb. It seems to be ...
Beautifully illustrated, with maps of each tribal area, this book is ideal for those who want to know more about Aotearoa and the people who ...
A horological history of human civilisation, told through twelve world-changing clocks
The measurement of time has always been essential to human civilization, from early Roman ...
How Slavery in the Americas Matters explores how slavery thrived at the heart of the entire Western world for more than three centuries. Arguing that ...
The story of humanity is the story of textiles-as old as civilization itself. Textiles created empires and powered invention. They established trade routes and drew ...
The dramatic story of how steam power reshaped our cities and our seas, and forged a new world order
Steam power transformed our world. It ...
A finely spun history of clothes and where they come from
Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool- through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser ...
Humans have been on the move for most of history. Even after the great urban advancement lured people into the great cities of Uruk, Babylon ...
This highly accessible guide to world history brings key milestones and events to life in visual timelines
Packed with illustrations and fascinating facts, this book ...
'If there were a Nobel Prize in History, Colley would be my nominee' - Jill Lepore, New Yorker
'One of the most exciting historians of her ...
How does a man become a God?
It can happen by accident, or by prophesy, or through an article found in an oldmagazine. It can ...
A biography of a staple grain we often take for granted, exploring how wheat went from wild grass to a world-shaping crop.
At breakfast tables ...