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

A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated survey of the entire Solar System.

The gripping life, times, thought and legacy of Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius.

The history of medieval Britain through twelve remarkable illuminated manuscripts.

An eye-opening account of parasitism, fundamental to life and human history.

A nuanced, richly illustrated perspective on cannabis use throughout history.

Reveals how people have used, valued and understood forests over time.

In Tulip, Celia Fisher traces the story of this important and highly popular plant, from its mountain beginnings to its cultivation in the gardens of Mughul, Persian and Ottoman potentates, and its migration from East to West along the silk trading routes.

A major new biography of the formidable Roman commander Scipio Africanus.