Tales from a crucible of civilization – the pocket between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers where language, astronomy, religion and mythology grew from some of the earliest cultures known to humankind. Undiscovered until 200 years ago, the stories,... Zobraziť viac
A gorgeous Collector's Edition. Populated by gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and witches, Celtic myths and fairy tales are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most... Zobraziť viac
The Book of the Seven Vizirs, The Tale of the Four Dervishes, the famous stories of Sinbad, and the tales of Scheherazade are brought together here as a magical thread of love and adventure, invoking the mysteries of the night and the mirages of the... Zobraziť viac
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Readers of Beowulf and Gawain and the Green Knight will find much to enjoy in The Song of Roland, among the finest and oldest works of French literature. When a bitter act of betrayal leads to a surprise attack from... Zobraziť viac
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Exploring the ancient origins of Sumer we find the beginnings of civilisation with language, cities, society and culture revealed in clay tablets. Between the rivers of the Tigris and the Euphrates rose a powerful force... Zobraziť viac
• A Collector''s Edition, with deluxe binding and cover.• A new introduction reveals our fascination in the history behind gods, heroes and legendary creatures.• Introduces the characters, landscape and the culture.• The series highlights the... Zobraziť viac
A gorgeous Collector's Edition of Welsh folk and fairy tales, including lesser-known local legends as well as popular tales from different regions. This new collection is created for the modern reader. Wales is rich in lore and myth and a myriad of... Zobraziť viac
The warring dynasties, the mysteries of the mountains, the relentless cycle of the seasons, and the quixotic nature of the skies all contributed to the many myths of ancient China, told in the villages and spread along the trading routes from province... Zobraziť viac
Also known as Yî Ching or The Book of Changes, I Ching is an ancient Chinese text of vast historical and cultural influence. Spanning the fields of divination, cosmology, morality and philosophy, with strong links to Confucianism, it has been... Zobraziť viac
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Polynesia covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and many isles in between. Their stories are based on the creation of land, sea, valleys and volcanic outcrops scattered across the long stretches of the Pacific. The... Zobraziť viac
• A Collector''s Edition, with deluxe binding and cover.• A new introduction reveals our fascination with King Arthur and the Celtic legends.• Introduces the characters, landscape and the culture.• The series highlights the origins of modern fiction in... Zobraziť viac
In the origins of Ancient India lie the seeds of gods and legends that populate the mythologies, philosophies and culture of the continent. From the migrations of the earliest people into the basin of the Indus and the city of Harappan, to the rise of... Zobraziť viac
The world of Amenhotep, Tutankhamun and Ramses is a story of survival and human ingenuity, which flourished into the enduring civilisation of the Ancient Egyptians, as the first people of North Africa gathered around the Nile to create a legacy that... Zobraziť viac
A brand new, accessible and enlightening history by Robin Walker, African Ancient Origins tells the stories of African golden ages, of the key dynasties, individuals, cities, trade and achievements, going back to the first migrations and origin stories... Zobraziť viac
Algonquin, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Cherokee – the myriad peoples of North America and their folktales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years... Zobraziť viac
The Book of the Seven Vizirs, The Tale of the Four Dervishes, the famous stories of Sinbad, and the tales of Scheherazade are brought together here as a magical thread of love and adventure, invoking the mysteries of the night and the mirages of the... Zobraziť viac
One of the great epics of Western literature, The Odyssey covers the events after the Trojan War as Odysseus travels home, encountering many strange monsters and creatures along the way. Featuring numerous figures of ancient Greek mythology, Homer's... Zobraziť viac
Gorgeous Collector's Edition of folk and fairy tales from the continent of Africa, with stories from regions now part of modern nations like Libya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, who inherit the folk and mythic tales of... Zobraziť viac
Algonquin, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Cherokee – the myriad peoples of North America and their folktales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years... Zobraziť viac
Ghosts and spirits abound in this glorious gift edition of Irish tales, building on the history, mythology and the folklore of the Emerald Isle. Stories include The Child That Went with the Fairies, The Canterville Ghost, The Last of Squire Ennismore,... Zobraziť viac
