24 Hours in Ancient China invites you to meet a wide range of fascinating characters from all parts of society to experience what life was really like during this incredible time and empire.

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.

Dan Jones's epic new history tells nothing less than the story of how the world we know today came to be built.

Discover the fascinating world of Stoicism in this guide to a great and unageing philosophy. Perfect for beginners and seasoned Stoics alike, this pocket-sized guide is brimming with history, wisdom and guidance. With the help of great sages like Marcus Aurelius, you too can begin your own journey towards a happier, more fulfilled existence.

The natural history of the Western Front during the First World War by the award-winning author of Meadowland.

The 1980s was the revolutionary decade of the twentieth century. To look back in 1990 at the Britain of ten years earlier was to look into another country. The changes were not superficial, like the revolution in fashion and music that enlivened the 1960s; nor were they quite as unsettling and joyless as the troubles of the 1970s.

And yet they were irreversible. By the end of the decade, society as a whole was wealthier, money was easier to borrow, there was less social upheaval, less uncerta...

Israel: An Anti-Textbook to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth is The Case for Israel for fans of Drunk History and the Skimm: a personal, accessible, conversational “anti-textbook” moving chronologically from Biblical times to today, from one of Israel's most prominent activists and celebrities—now in trade paperback!

When in June 1941 Nazi Germany invaded the SovietUnion, the SS appealed to young men in occupied areasto support the crusade against Bolshevism. At least 20.000Dutchmen came forward to put their names down forthis cause. The vast majority of them served in what wasfirst called the legion, later the brigade and later still the'Nederland' division. In From Leningrad to Berlin the historyof the largest Dutch Waffen-SS unit on the easternfront is described for the first time.The main sources draw...