(Hardback)

An anthology of travellers accounts of thirty-eight of the worlds most fascinating cities, from ancient times to the present.

(Paperback)

An anthology of travellers accounts of thirty-eight of the worlds most fascinating cities, from ancient times to the present

(Paperback)

A unique lens through which to view the modern world: 28 insider accounts of national histories, now available in B-format paperback.

(Paperback)

An eye-opening anthology from the bestselling editor of Histories of Nations, exploring how people around the globe have suffered and survived during plague and pandemic, from the ancient world to the present.

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An essential primer on twenty-four of the most significant revolutions from the 17th century to the present day, narrated by leading historians from around the world.

(Paperback)

Traces the history of Quakerism through the tumultuous period of the Civil War and Restoration, its zealous and unrelenting opposition to the slave trade, and its continued work at the forefront of peacemaking, poverty relief, conflict resolution and charity.

(Paperback)

In a period marked by a number of great diarists, England after the Civil War was a place of pleasure and drama. This book offers insights into the real, daily lives of those living in the period: work that was done, food that was eaten and leisure activities that were pursued.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Fully updated for 2021, this is a comprehensive guide to those extraordinary moments that defined human history, written by respected figures from the fields of science, history, and journalism.