Жанр "История. Социология. Политика"

History is a rich, varied and fascinating subject, so it's rare to find the whole lot in one book … until now. The History of the...

A uniquely authoritative yet lightly handled examination of the key tales in the corpus of Greek mythology.

The book leads the...

A superbly illustrated chronology of the Soviet Union’s extraordinary achievements in space exploration.

In this deeply...

A short history of one of Ancient Britain's most enigmatic civilisations.

Who were the Celts? Were they a people, a...

A defence and celebration of the Essex Girl by the best-selling author of The Essex Serpent

Essex Girls are disreputable,...

Ancient Rome matters.

Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves....

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars...

Holland... , Fender...

This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track.

Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book...

About History of the World Map by Map
Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the...

Allen Tony, Challoner...

Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide bringing key milestones and events to life in...

Noakes... , Rees Chris

A stunning visual celebration of cars over a century of progress!

Introducing The Story of the Car - a historical and visual...

Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and the intrepid pioneers who made a dream become reality....

Killing Thatcher is the gripping account of how the IRA came astonishingly close to killing Margaret Thatcher and to wiping out...

For centuries, Hampton Court has been a place of power, scandal and intrigue: a stage for events that shaped the nation. The...

We live in an age when the pursuit of authenticity – from living our 'best life' to eating artisan food – matters more and more...

Eleven years when Britain had no king.

In 1649 Britain was engulfed by revolution.

On a raw January afternoon, the Stuart...

Born into nobility and married into the royal family, Catherine Howard was attended every waking hour – secrets were impossible...

As in ‘Britain B.C.’ and ‘Britain A.D.’ (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges...

The 'real' Sixties began on 5 October 1962. On that remarkable Friday, the Beatles hit the world with their first single, 'Love...

How much can change in less than two and a half years? In the case of Britain in the Sixties, the answer is: almost everything....

Guy John, Fox Julia

The story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is one of the most remarkable in history: a long courtship followed by a shotgun wedding...

A major history of the rise and fall of Italian fascism: a dark tale of violence, ideals and a country at war.

In the...

At its height in 660 BCE, the kingdom of Assyria stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. It was the first...

The Celts are one of the world’s most mysterious ancient people. In this compelling account, Alice Roberts takes us on a journey...

This thrilling biography of Stalin and his entourage during the terrifying decades of his supreme power transforms our...

Today's defining celebrities have crafted public personae that walk the tightrope between authenticity and artificiality....

Discover the stories of the brave men and women who worked, trained and fought across the UK, from Bletchley Park in southern...

The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and...

A history of Piccadilly: London's bustling meeting place for over a century.

There's nowhere quite like Piccadilly...

The Great Kings of Persia ruled over the largest Empire of antiquity, stretching from Libya to the Steppes of Asia, and from...