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Presents a brief, narrative history of the world, from the Stone Age up to the end of World War II.

E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in Engli

Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athe

A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and the ideas of great thinkers in the field What cause

Describes how the United States developed from the first contact between extremely different cultures to its role as a superpower and explores how a country bas

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages

If we scratch beneath the surface of the Suffolk we know today, there are numerous surprising, touching and alarming tales which bring to life the rich history

A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literature The Times and Sunday

From The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter, this rollicking romp through the world of literature reveals how writings from all over the world can transport us a