The Meaning Of Tango: The Story of the Argentinian Dance
From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world – a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance.
History: specific events & topics
100 Diaries that Chronicled World Events
A compendium of the most celebrated, revelatory, notorious and heart-wrenching diaries from the great, the good and the downright evil. Including the historical journals of Samuel Pepys and Anne Frank; snapshots of art and culture in the diaries of Frida Kahlo and Kurt Cobain; and windows into the past from Queen Victoria and John Adams.
100 Diaries that Chronicled World Events
A compendium of the most celebrated, revelatory, notorious and heart-wrenching diaries from the great, the good and the downright evil.
100 Diaries that Chronicled World Events
A compendium of the most celebrated, revelatory, notorious and heart-wrenching diaries from the great, the good and the downright evil. Including the historical journals of Samuel Pepys and Anne Frank; snapshots of art and culture in the diaries of Frida Kahlo and Kurt Cobain; and windows into the past from Queen Victoria and John Adams.
100 Diaries that Chronicled World Events
A compendium of the most celebrated, revelatory, notorious and heart-wrenching diaries from the great, the good and the downright evil.
The History Trees: Extraordinary Tales of Trees Through Time
The ultimate photographic collection of the most historic trees on the planet.
Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become a part of history themselves.
The History Trees: Extraordinary Tales of Trees Through Time
The History Trees is the ultimate photographic collection of the most historic trees on the planet.
Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become history themselves.
Oz Clarke’s Story of Wine: 8000 Years, 100 Bottles
Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.
This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day…
Queen Elizabeth II
Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world’s best designers.
Then and Now – Las Vegas Then and Now: Revised Fifth Edition (Then and Now)
Las Vegas Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the city’s history with the same view today.
Las Vegas Then and Now
Las Vegas Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the city’s history with the same view today.
100 Symbols That Changed the World
100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world’s most recognizable symbols.
Queen Elizabeth II: A Lifetime Dressing for the World Stage
Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world’s best designers.
100 Symbols That Changed the World
100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world’s most recognizable symbols.
Elizabeth
Sarah Gristwood celebrates the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and how her enduring popularity was tantamount to her many supporters. The twists and turns of her life follow her teenage years during the war, marrying the Duke of Edinburgh and her ascension to the throne.
Jack the Ripper: The Facts
In the autumn of 1888 a series of murders in London’s poverty-ridden East End caused a sensation around the world.