From the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm, relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide... Zobraziť viac
THE PERSIANS is a definitive new history of the Persian Empire, the world's first superpower... Zobraziť viac
Focusing on what they call lying about spying, the authors reveal how revisionist scholars have ignored or distorted documents from Russian archives that point to espionage links between Moscow and the CPUSA... Zobraziť viac
A new take on Southeast Asia's complex history, expertly told through art objects and cultural artefacts dating from the Neolithic Age to the present. Southeast Asia is home to numerous world heritage sites... Zobraziť viac
In Jerusalem, what you see and what is true are two different things. Maps divide the walled Old City into four quarters, yet that division doesn't reflect the reality of mixed and diverse neighbourhoods... Zobraziť viac
Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made... Zobraziť viac
In this thrilling panorama of real-life events, the bestselling author of Empire of Pain investigates a secret world run by a surprising criminal: a charismatic middle-aged grandmother, who from a tiny noodle shop... Zobraziť viac
Iran often appears in the media as a hostile and difficult country. But beneath the headlines there is a fascinating story of a nation of great intellectual variety and depth, and enormous cultural importance... Zobraziť viac
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick examine the dark side of American history from the beginning of the twentieth century right up to the Obama administration... Zobraziť viac
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s... Zobraziť viac
In 1922, three men - only one of whom had previously heard of 'broadcasting' - founded the BBC... Zobraziť viac
Slovakia European Contexts of the Folk Culture: Publication Slovakia - European contexts of folklore is the result of scientific research of Slovak ethnographers and ethnomusicologists. Zobraziť viac
An energy revolution is under way with far-reaching consequences for nations, companies, and the way we address climate change... Zobraziť viac
The story of the Earth is written into our landscape: it's there in the curves of hills, the colours of stone, surprising eruptions of vegetation. Wanting a fresh perspective on her own life, the writer Helen Gordon set out to read that epic narrative... Zobraziť viac
What if the ancient Greeks were right, and the universe really did spring into being out of chaos and the void? How could we know? And what must its first moments have been like... Zobraziť viac
The phenomenally creative musician and filmmaker David Byrne presents new artwork that explores daily life in surprising ways, with unique reflections on shared human experiences - a book for our time from a highly influential artist... Zobraziť viac
Slovak music in the social and cultural context of Europe ; The beginnings of music in Slovakia... Zobraziť viac
This classic book offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of Slovakia, from its establishment on the Danubian... Zobraziť viac
A magnificently illustrated history showcasing the work of three hundred women photographers from all over the world, from the invention of the medium through to the present... Zobraziť viac
Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks... Zobraziť viac
