A history of modern South Asia told through five partitions that reshaped it. As recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait - were bound together under a... Zobraziť viac
Meet the women throughout history who, quite literally, came before us.From the host of award-winning History Hit podcast Betwixt the Sheets.There is a common misconception that before modern day feminism, women throughout history simply lay back and... Zobraziť viac
An extraordinarily atmospheric and powerful history of the world's largest state and its decline and fallWith Stalin's death, the Soviet Union remained a repressive, harsh and belligerent place, but one which became more predictable for its citizens... Zobraziť viac
The word ‘samurai’ stands for ideals of courage, honour, self-sacrifice and loyalty. Yet much of the common understanding is imaginative fiction. This book explores the concept from medieval reality, through early modern changes, to today’s hugely... Zobraziť viac
'A wonderful debut by a talented and exciting young historian' Peter Frankopan'Simultaneously capacious and personal...a masterful achievement' Tom Holland'Elegant and powerful, Pepera's magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa's... Zobraziť viac
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO COUNT? WHY ARE HUMANS THE ONLY SPECIES ON EARTH THAT CAN DO IT? WHERE DID COUNTING COME FROM? HOW HAS IT SHAPED SOCIETIES ALONG THE WAY? AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Counting is an innovative, erudite, world-wrapping journey through... Zobraziť viac
Could we ever see Vladimir Putin in the dock for his crimes? What about a Western ally like Benjamin Netanyahu? Putting a country's leader on trial once seemed unimaginable. But as Steve Crawshaw describes in Prosecuting the Powerful - a blend of... Zobraziť viac
'James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians' Sebastian Faulks'Reinforces Holland's reputation as the busiest and most popular military history of the Second World War' Spectator___________There are no such thing... Zobraziť viac
Rome’s Age of Revolution corrects the triumphalist narrative that the Christian message was so persuasive, and indeed superior, that people converted in huge numbers, abandoning their pagan beliefs, thereby turning a small, persecuted sect into... Zobraziť viac
Why has warfare always been part of the human story? From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent conflict? What light can this shed on humanity’s past – and its future? There can be few more important but also more contentious... Zobraziť viac
‘An enthralling guide to one of the world’s great cities – that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul' PETER FRANKOPAN 'A love letter to this ancient capital' THE TIMES... Zobraziť viac
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOLFSON PRIZE 2022'Rivetingly fresh and stunning' - Sunday Times'One of the most remarkable historians and communicators working today' - Dan SnowThree thousand years ago, in the Southwest Asian lands we now call Israel and... Zobraziť viac
'A wonderful debut by a talented and exciting young historian' Peter Frankopan'Simultaneously capacious and personal...a masterful achievement' Tom Holland'Elegant and powerful, Pepera's magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa's... Zobraziť viac
Sparkling . . .a page-turner full of wit, original insight and unassuming erudition' Guardian'Enjoyable vitality' The Times'Highly stimulating . . .wonderfully readable . . .her analysis of democracy's key strengths and weaknesses is forensic' Literary... Zobraziť viac
The Bismarck is perhaps the most famous – and notorious – warship ever built. Completed in 1941, the 45,000-ton German battleship sank HMS Hood, the pride of the British Navy, during one of the most sensational encounters in naval history. Following... Zobraziť viac
‘Jenkins sets about his task with infectious enthusiasm and draws out all the most important themes in America’s 250-year history' The TimesIn the two hundred and fifty years since its foundation, the United States of America has grown to become the... Zobraziť viac
The Ferrari Book offers a comprehensive tribute to the legendary brand founded in 1947 by racing driver Enzo Ferrari. It takes an in-depth look at the iconic cars that have set the benchmark for performance and style. From classic race cars to modern... Zobraziť viac
On This Horrible Day in History takes 365 very ordinary days and asks, 'What's the VERY worst that could happen?' Jam-packed with Horrible facts for every single day of the year, this hilariously Horrible book is the perfect gift for fans... Zobraziť viac
The Roma is a profoundly personal portrait of a people and their on-going journey, shedding new light on their history and what it means to be Romani in Europe today. It is a history that is not widely known and understood, and that invisibility has... Zobraziť viac
This remarkable book recreates one of the watershed moments in the history of the Middle East: the ferocious outbreaks of disorder across the Levant in 1860 which resulted in the massacre of thousands of Christians in Damascus... Zobraziť viac
