History

Want to know what was happening in the world before the arrival of the first civilizations? Then read all about it in The Stone Age Sentinel - a fresh and lively look at prehistoric times, cunningly disguised as a tabloid…

The Roman Record

Prehistoric World

A lavishly illustrated guide to the medieval world covering the years 500 to 1500 around the world, including the Crusades, Marco Polo's travels to China, the Aztec Empire and more. Full of fascinating facts, maps and time charts,…

Friends, Romans, citizens of the world - do you want to take a fast-paced trip through time? All of human history is here, from hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times. With bitesize narrative…

A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised…

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today. Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets,…

Four thought-provoking books about the First World War packed together in a handy carry case.

The First World War

A fascinating account of one the most destructive conflicts the world has ever known, published in association with Imperial War Museums. Looks at the causes of the war, its great battles and catastrophes, as well as how the war…

The Second World War

A comprehensive guide to the first major conflict of the twentieth century, published in association with the Imperial War Museum. Explains the causes and effects of the war around the world as well as the day-to-day realities of…

A comprehensive introduction to an important and fascinating subject. Paul Dowswell's informative and accessible text will immerse readers in the era. Provides a genuinely international perspective, showing how people all over the…

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book…

Yankee Girl