From the earliest civilizations to the twenty-first century, this is a global journey through human history, tieing-in with a major BBC television series. Andrew Marr, author of two best-selling histories of Great Britain now turns his attention to the world as a whole. "A Short History of the World" takes readers from the Mayans to Mongolia, from the kingdom of Benin to the court of the Jagiellonian kings of Pol&. Traditional histories of this kind have tended to be Euro-centric, telling mankind's story through tales of Greece & Rome & the crowned heads of Europe's oldest monarchies. Here, Marr widens the lens, concentrating as much, if not more on the Americas, Africa & Asia. Instead of focusing on one episode of history taking place in one place, he draws surprising parallels & makes fascinating connections, focusing on a key incident or episode to tell a larger story: for instance, the liberation of the serfs in Russia, which took place at the same time as the American Civil War, which resulted in the abolition of slavery in the US. But he begins the account with an episode in the life of Tolstoy, who racked up huge gambling debts & had to sell land & slaves as a result. Fresh & exciting, this is popular history at its very best. ...

A History of the World in 100 Weapons tells the stories of the hundred definitive weapons whose effects have been the most revolutionary, changing the way war is waged & the very world we live in. From the gladius of ancient Rome to the AK-47, all one hundred are revealed in an array of sumptuous colour photographs & contemporary images. Compiled with the assistance of some of the leading military historians, this volume reveals not only the weapon itself but who wielded it & where, clearly explaining the blow-by-blow advance of military technology & expertise across the ages. ...

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Stretching from the Ice Ages to the present day, this masterful account traces the political, social

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A beautifully atmospheric story celebrating the power of friendship, from the creator of Tobias & the Super Spooky Ghost Book. It's a hard life for Mr Tipps, a frightened stray cat who lives under an old dustbin
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Details: At the end of the Second World War, Matthew Wallingham returns to his family home, blinded by his injuries
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Enjoy an insight into some of Englands most revered novelists classic works.

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Perfect for compiling a lifetime of precious memories, For my Grandchild is a journal for families to treasure for ever. Inside you'll find spaces to write important names & dates, special stories & advice for your grandchild in years to come. Beautifully designed throughout, with a helpful question-&-answer format, For my Grandchild will help you share treasured memories again & again. ...

Four members of the Coverdale family
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Dianna is beautiful & classy which has bagged her a marriage to Ernie Foxton who is a publisher mogul. With that comes a stunning ...