A vivid, beautifully ilustrated account of the Netherlands’ rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in 1568.

Taking readers on a global journey, historian Natasha Tidd examines the history of the world through the lives and lies of fifty liars. From conspiracy theories, to propaganda, scams of the century and devious double agents, A Short History of the World in 50 Liars is a must-read for any history fan.

An indispensable guide to Greenland—why it matters, who covets it and why this wilderness of 56,000 inhabitants could become the next global flashpoint.

A vivid history of how the marks left on maps by travellers tell the story of the modern world

The stunning story of Russia's slide back into a dictatorship - and how the West is now paying the price for allowing it to happen.

A luminous and original account of the Bathysphere expeditions: the first ever deep-sea voyage to the otherworldly terrain more than 3,000ft below sea level

Conspiracy, mutiny and liberation on America's waterfront by the award-winning author of The Slave Ship.

What do computers and smartphones have in common with the railways, electricity, and the automobile? Each triggered a technological revolution that radically changed the way in which vwe live, work, eat, shop and enjoy ourselves.

From Luxury to Necessity shows how these technological revolutions affected everyday life and led to new consumer practices. Even though they would develop into absolute necessities within decades, all of them started as novelties for which meaningful uses were still...