General and world history

Master storyteller Gore Vidal's 1952 classic.

How did the people from the Assyrian and Neo-Assyrian Empire live?

Fill your kids with some powerful knowledge about the Middle Eastern culture with this book about the Ancient Assyria.

You probably think that learning about the Great Depression is depressing.

Nur wenige andere Inseln sind so von Geheimnissen und Legenden durchdrungen wie Oak Island in Kanada.

'it appeared to me that the greatest and best feelings of the human heart were paralyzed by the relative positions of slave and owner' In Domestic Manners of the Americans, Frances Trollope recounts her travels through America between 1827 and 1830, describing her voyage up the Mississippi from New Orleans, a two-year stay in Cincinnati, and a subsequent tour of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.

Do you know who Barry Obama is?

Believe it or not but what happened in Old Babylonia centuries ago still holds water today.

A history of warfare distilled into 100 momentous battles - epic moments that have shaped our world.

A unique and enthralling anthology compiled by WWII flying ace, Laddie Lucas, Voices in the Air tells the story of the air battles of the Second World War in the voices of those who took part.

All hail to the man who discovered America and placed it in the map.

John Howard’s name will forever be linked to the highly successful Pegasus Bridge assault by his glider-born company of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.

While the Arthurian folk tales are mostly stories of friendships, this one is focused on the strength and spirit of King Arthur especially when he pulled the sword from the stone.

Ever wondered how to brew your own beer?

Books Are WeaponsBooks have wielded an immense power for good and evil throughout the history of the human race.

Christopher Columbus was a brave and curious man.

"e;The book helps fill in the picture of a complex and fascinating man.

Der deutsche Widerstand gegen Hitlers Diktatur hatte viele Gesichter.

This fascinating historical inquiry sheds new light on the mysterious sinking of an 18th century warship and its lingering effect on British naval culture.

4000 questions in more than 200 challenging quizzes from the MindGames section of The Times to really test your general knowledge.

Chairman Mao Tse-tung declared: "e;Every Communist must grasp the truth, 'Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun'.

A WWI guide “rich in personal experiences from French and German sources .

A pictorial history of the Nazi retreat from the Western and Eastern Fronts, back to Germany, as World War II came to an end.

Aren't you a lucky child?

The early Islamic conquests began when in the 7th century and the rise of Prophet Muhammad.

Sitwell's Fanfare for Elizabeth is a striking account of love, betrayal, and religion as it unfolds in the court of King Henry VIII.

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When we hear Parimies (Greek for proverbs and sayings) we often say I remember my grandmother saying that, but we probably never fully captured the power and depth of these words.

Pugnax the Gladiator is part of a series of adventure books that take place in the Roman empire.

Fill your kids with some powerful knowledge about the Middle Eastern culture with this book about the Ancient Assyria.

Originally published in 1931, this is a fictionalized account of author Alison Uttley's childhood experiences at her family farm home in Castletop, near Cromford.

History is a very interesting yet boring topic for most children.

If it weren't for fearless world explorers, the world wouldn't be like it is today.

Das Buch erzählt vom Weg einer bronzezeitlichen Axt, vor über dreitausend Jahren erschaffen in einem Dorf am Rande der Karpaten, bis in die Gegenwart und berichtet von Kämpfen, Kriegen und den persönlichen Schicksalen ihrer Besitzer.

The early Islamic conquests began when in the 7th century and the rise of Prophet Muhammad.