An important, high-end geography series that takes an in-depth look at some of fastest-developing countries and cities in the world.
India: Brief History of a Civilization gives newcomers a quick overview of a very long period, so that in a short time they will acquire a mental map of the history of Indian Civilization as a whole.
Greetings From Jakarta: Postcards of a Capital 1900-1950 is the most comprehensive visual record of Jakarta ever published covering the first half of the twentieth century which was also the last h…
Portrays some of the key figures in major historical periods, including politicians and leaders, as well as rebels, spies, industrialists, engineers and members of resistance movements.
The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War II. Included is the remarkable survival story of future US President J F Kennedy, the story of the dambu…
Science is the story of how the cleverest people who have ever lived have cracked the most difficult questions that have ever been asked. And what people! From physicists to geographers, engineers …
Discover the answers to fascinating questions in these new titles from the History Detective Investigates series. Follow Sherlock Bones on the detective trail and find out more about the past and s…
Discover the answers to fascinating questions in these new titles from the History Detective Investigates series. Follow Sherlock Bones on the detective trail and find out more about the past and s…
This book draws on evidence the Victorians left behind. It examines how they lived, studied, worked, worshipped and played. There are also short stories about real people who lived during this peri…
This book draws on evidence left behind by people who lived in Roman Britain. It examines how they lived, studied, worked, worshipped and played. There are also short stories about real people who …