Manchester United - A Backpass Through History

History Year by Year

Join us on a journey through the ages, from the origins of our earliest African ancestors right up until the present day. History Year By Year will take you through history like never before; discover the events, cultures, inventions and ideas that have shaped the world in this innovative and visually impressive book that presents the who, where and what of history through our detaile...

Against Our Better Judgment - The Hidden History of How the United States Was Used to Create Israel

Prodigiously documented Alison Weir must be highly commended for throwing such a brilliantly hard light on the relationship between the United States and Israel. I hope this marvelous book gets all the attention it deserves. Ambassador Andrew Killgore Soon after WWII, US statesman Dean Acheson warned that creating Israel on land already inhabited by Palestinians would imperil both Ame...

Harry Potter: A Journey Through the History of Magic

An irresistible romp through the history of magic; from alchemy to unicorns; ancient witchcraft to Harryâs Hogwarts â packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling; magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird; wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a j...

Australia's Military History for Dummies

The simple and easy way to get your mind around Australias military history More people are visiting Gallipoli and walking the Kokoda Trail each year now find out why. This complete guide helps you trace the story of Australias involvement in war, from the colonial conflicts with the Indigenous population, through the World Wars to peacekeeping initiatives in East Timor and the controvers...

European History for Dummies 2E

The rich variety of Europes history rolled into one thrilling account. This book takes you on a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, people, power and politics that have shaped the Europe we know today and youll meet some incredible characters along the way! From Roman relics to Renaissance, World Wars and Eurovision, European History For Dummies packs in the facts alongside...

London - A Spiritual History

One mans search for truth, interlaced with the spiritual history of the worlds greatest city. This book takes the reader through London and its spiritual history what its inhabitants believed, what they worshipped, where, when and how; the landmarks, the names, the issues and the arguments. Written in a more or less chronological way, it is interwoven with Alberts own spiritual journey ...

A Most Improbable Journey - A Big History of Our Planet and Ourselves

One in a million doesnt even come close. Not when were talking about the odds that you would happen to be alive today, on this particular planet, hurtling through space. Almost fourteen billion years of cosmic history, over four billion years of Earth history, a couple million years of human history, the rise and fall of nations, the unbroken string of generations necessary to lead to youÂ ...

American Sniper - The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture. From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and...

Quidditch Through the Ages

A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules and the breaking of the rules of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the games...

The Untold History of the United States

This is not history for historys sake, however this is the history of our present and future, long beyond cold war, into war on terror, war on drugs Ed Vulliamy, Guardian /i> i>The Untold History of the United States is filmmaker Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick s riveting landmark account of the rise and decline of the American empire the most powerful and dominant nation the world ...

A History of Western Philosophy - And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to ...

Hailed as lucid and magisterial by The Observer, this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one-volume work on the subject of Western philosophy. Considered to be one of the most important philosophical works of all time, the History of Western Philosophy is a dazzlingly unique exploration of the ideologies of significant philosophers throughout the agesfrom Plato and Aristotle th...

A Global History of Architecture

The gold-standard exploration of architectures global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an architectural all-star team who emphasize connections, contrasts and in...

The United States Of Absurdity

From the creators of the comedy/history podcast The Dollop, The United States of Absurdity presents short, informative, and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people, events, and more from United States history. Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds cover the weird stories you didnt learn in history class, such as 10-Cent Beer Night, the Jackson Cheese, and the Kentucky Mea...

Quidditch Through the Ages

A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules and the breaking of the rules of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the games...

English History - Strange but True

Under the Sumptuary Laws of 1363, merchants were forbidden to wear pointy shoes in excess of 61/2in in length. One of Henry VIIs most prized possessions was the preserved leg of St George, a gift from Louis XII of France. In February 1789, George III pursued a best-selling lady novelist in a high-speed chase through Kew Gardens. This book contains hundreds of `strange but true facts and ane...

The Cambridge History of Australia 2 Hardback Volume Set

The Cambridge History of Australia offers a comprehensive view of Australian history from its pre-European origins to the present day. Over two volumes, this major work of reference tells the nations social, political and cultural story. Volume 1 examines Australias indigenous and colonial history through to the Federation of the colonies in 1901. Volume 2 opens with the birth of the twentieth...

A History of the World in 100 Objects

Neil MacGregors A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a bold, original approach to human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined them. Encompassing a grand sweep of human history, A History of the World in 100 Objects begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and ends with objec...

Manchester City FC 2017/18 Men's Away Jersey

Cheer on City with the Manchester City 2017/18 Away Jersey, the predominantly maroon number nods to the clubs history, bringing back memories of Citys 1956 FA Cup winning team who also wore a maroon kit. Nike's breathable fabric creates a soft, comfortable feel that keeps the active supporters feeling cool. The replica jersey mimics the one seen on the pitch, with a touch of sky blue on the co...

Manchester City FC 2017/18 Men's Away Jersey

Cheer on City with the Manchester City 2017/18 Away Jersey, the predominantly maroon number nods to the clubs history, bringing back memories of Citys 1956 FA Cup winning team who also wore a maroon kit. Nike's breathable fabric creates a soft, comfortable feel that keeps the active supporters feeling cool. The replica jersey mimics the one seen on the pitch, with a touch of sky blue on the co...

Manchester City FC 2017/18 Men's Away Jersey

Cheer on City with the Manchester City 2017/18 Away Jersey, the predominantly maroon number nods to the clubs history, bringing back memories of Citys 1956 FA Cup winning team who also wore a maroon kit. Nike's breathable fabric creates a soft, comfortable feel that keeps the active supporters feeling cool. The replica jersey mimics the one seen on the pitch, with a touch of sky blue on the co...

The English and their History

In The English and their History, the first full-length account to appear in one volume for many decades, Robert Tombs gives us the history of the English people, and of how the stories they have told about themselves have shaped them, from the prehistoric dreamtime through to the present day If a nation is a group of people with a sense of kinship, a political identity and representative ins...