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Discusses the history and theory behind dictatorship as a political system and explains how it has been applied in practice....
In 1801 the population of Great Britain was 10.6 million; by 1901 it was 37.1 million. The national product in 1801 has been valued at ยฃ138,000,000; ...
A Cultural History
Richard Tames describes how London has been chronicled, described, celebrated, named, and mapped over the twenty centuries of its existence to become ...
The U.S. Enters World War II
Traces the rise of Japan as a military power and the emergence of the United States as a world superpower that found itself drawn into World War II af...
A Breakthrough in Communication
Surveys the development of the printing press, from advances in Asia and Gutenberg's work in Germany to the profound impact of printing on civilizatio...
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'It succeeds admirably in its goal of making the present country comprehensible through a narrative of its past, with asides on everything from bonsai...
Briefly examines the life and work of the French sculptor, describing and giving examples of his art....
A useful guide to carry with you around the city, providing a comprehensive account of London's 2000 year history. A Traveller's History of London giv...
The Unsung Heroes and Heroines, Valiant Kings, Great Battles and Other Generally Overlooked Episodes in Our Nation?s Glorious History
This new paperback delves into Englandโs forgotten history bringing to light some of the most colorful characters and intriguing episodes of English...
What did Michelangelo paint in the Sistine Chapel? How old was Michelangelo when he began to train to be an artist? Each book in this series tells the...
The experiences of British and Americans in Japan between its opening-up in 1850 and the ending of the Japanese/Anglo alliance in 1923, mostly told in...
Describes the lives of children among the ancient Greeks, including their education, family life, chores, clothes, and activities....
Discusses the development and history of fascism in Italy and Germany, and describes Franco's Spain and similar governments, fascist movements in othe...
a breakthrough in medicine
This updated series examines both the immediate and far-reaching consequences of important historical events, placing special emphasis on causes and e...
The Eventful 20th Century
The Unsung Heroes & Heroines, Valiant Kings, Great Battles & Other Generally Overlooked Episodes in Our Nation's Glorious History
An original, lively and often amusing tour of the forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of English history....
100 Things You Should Know series opens up to children the fascinating world of science. Children will gain a valuable appreciation of the basics of s...
The famous son of a famous father, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was acknowledged in his own lifetime as the greatest engineer in an era of engineering tita...
This book presents an account of life in ancient Rome from a child's perspective, discussing language, religion, weddings, funeral customs, and more....
Discusses the visionary inventor's life and his application of theories in physics to discover the "wireless" and thus achieve wealth and internationa...
Traces the life of the pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly ...
The Race Into Space
Describes the first moon landing, analyzes how it came about, and discusses what its consequences were....
The Story of William Adams, the First Englishman in Japan
Describes what life was like for children in ancient Egypt: what they ate, where they went to school, what games they played, and what they did at hom...
The Shadow of the Bomb
Takes a look at the events that led to the bombing of Hiroshima and how it changed the world....
Presents information on various Nazi leaders and contains chapters on "Resisters and survivors." Includes chronology, glossary and black-and-white pho...
Describes the history, traditions, and competitive events connected with the Olympic games held in ancient Greece....
Traces the life of a Jewish girl who chronicled her day-to-day life in a diary as she hid in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years....
State and Society
Introduces the history, principles, and customs of Islam, including the life of Muhammad, a discussion of the Koran and the five pilars of Islam, and ...
Feasts, Cooks and Kitchens
Traces the history of cooking and looks at the cuisines of China, Japan, Africa, and India...