Humanities

From Paris to Stalingrad, the Nazis systematically plundered all manner of art and antiquities. But the first and most valuable treasure they loote...

The definitive history of British serial killing 1888-2008 - by the UK''s leading expert In this fascinating and informative book, Professor Dav...

A comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and religious beliefs and practices of America''s native people, The Element Encyclopedia of Native ...

The latest title in the much-loved Element Encyclopedia series, The Element Encyclopedia of Celts explores the history, culture, and mythology of t...

A compelling history of Blitzkrieg: the ''lightning war'' by which Hitler and his generals overwhelmed the Allied armies in Western Europe. ...

The book is a delight The Economist The History of the World, but not as you know it. A new type of his...

Summer, 1940: western Europe has been conquered, and all that stands between Hitler and the invasion of England is the matter of air supremacy. And...

This fourth and final volume in the wonderfully concise Brief HIstory of Britain series begins with Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition in ...

Why study history? Whats the point? Through compelling historical narratives, such as the assassination of President Kennedy, Dr David Nash introdu...

In summer 2006 Helmand Province erupted into violence as NATO forces struggled to crush Taliban strongholds. For six weeks the Royal Irish Regiment...

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire there was a decline in 'professional' cavalry forces, and infantry dominated in the Germanic successor '...

In 1623, Marc'Antonio Haxac, a surgeon in Malta, dedicated a manuscript to Cardinal Verallo, hoping to gain favour with this potential papabile. H...

Drawing on the author''s deep understanding of military life and the strengths and frailties of politicians and generals, this is a myth-puncturing...

Whether titans of industry, influential business leaders, or creators of history's most recognizable brands, these entrepreneurs had the vision, in...