Rome as you’ve never seen it before – brazenly unconventional, badly behaved and ever so feminine. ‘Hugely entertaining and illuminating’ —Elodie Harper, author of The...
The thrilling story of archaeological adventure, and astonishing discoveries around the globe &,nbsp, Archaeology tells the story of our ancestors: how they lived, what they...
A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the first artworks ever&,nbsp,made to art’s central role in culture today&,nbsp, Art can help us see...
An accessible account of the history of economics through the ideas of great thinkers Economics explains the world. For example, the fact that you’re holding...
A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novels &,nbsp, Literature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to today’s...
A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present &,nbsp, Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other...
A lucid guide to humankind's greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Peter Singer &,nbsp,&,nbsp, Philosophy begins with the nature of reality and how we should live....
A vital guide to poetry from ancient times to the present &,nbsp, Poetry is language made special, so that it will be remembered and valued....
A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature Psychology is the science devoted to understanding human nature. Its practitioners...
&,nbsp,A rich and inclusive history of belief, from humanity's earliest days to our own times &,nbsp, Religion is distinctly human. We can’t help wondering about...
A lively and engaging introduction to the progress of science over the ages Science is key to understanding the infinite distances of space, the tiniest...
A character-filled history that brings the American saga to life &,nbsp,&,nbsp, The United States is one of the most powerful countries in the world. This...
The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all ages &,nbsp, The world has existed for over 4 billion years,...
An engaging, accessible introduction to war, from ancient times to the present and into the future ",Forty short chapters . . .describe war from the...
China Mieville's brilliant reading of the modern world's most controversial and enduring political document: The Communist Manifesto. 'It's thrilling to accompany Mieville... as he wrestles...
Prisoners of Geography meets Bill Bryson: a funny, fascinating, beautifully illustrated - and timely - history of countries that, for myriad and often ludicrous reasons,...
Winning the anticorruption battle: a guide for citizens and politicians.The phenomenon of corruption has existed since antiquity, from ancient Mesopotamia to our modern-day high-level ethical...
'My dear, she's on fire!' DAMIAN BARR'A snappy guide to an all-conquering aesthetic' Financial Times'The following things have seemed impossibly camp to me at one...
From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide shows us the great centres of classical civilization afresh. The book's key feature is 120 specially-drawn maps...
Who really benefits from a cashless society?Many of us rarely use cash these days. And the reach of corporations into our lives via cards and...
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