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

A fresh perspective on the celebrated Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn.

Whales are the largest animals ever to have lived on the earth; a large Blue Whale's tongue alone can weigh more than an elephant. This title recounts the evolutionary and ecological background, as well as the cultural history, of these extraordinary mammals, long persecuted and now celebrated throughout the world.

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 history of how we came to know that the earth is round, rather than flat.

War has always been close to the centre of British culture, but never more so than in the period since 1850. "Warrior Nation" explores the way in which images of battle, both literary and visual, have been constructed in British fiction and popular culture since this time. The rise of war reporting has helped to shape a society fascinated by conflict, and the development of mass communications has aided in the creation of mass-produced martial heroes and the relation of epic adventures for po...

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