A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton
$20.95 AUD
Category: World History | Series: Little Histories Ser. | Reading Level: very good
Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing them how little they genuinely understood. This engaging b ...Show more
A Little History of the World by Ernst H. Gombrich
$30.95 AUD
Category: World History | Series: Little Histories Ser.
In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and Eine kurze Weltgeschichte fur junge Leser was published in Vienna to immediat ...Show more
A Modern History of Hong Kong - 1841-1997 by Steve Tsang
$39.99 AUD
Category: World History
This major history of Hong Kong tells the remarkable story of how a cluster of remote fishing villages grew into an icon of capitalism. The story began in 1842 with the founding of the Crown Colony after the First Anglo-Chinese war - the original 'Opium War'. As premier power in Europe and an expansioni ...Show more
A Net for Small Fishes by Lucy Jago
$39.99 AUD
Category: World History
Based on the true scandal that rocked the court of James I, A Net for Small Fishes is the most gripping novel you'll read this year- an exhilarating dive into the pitch-dark waters of the Jacobean court 'The Thelma and Louise of the seventeenth century' Lawrence Norfolk 'Terrific, rich in colour, charac ...Show more
A New Foreign Policy - Beyond American Exceptionalism by Jeffrey D. Sachs
$21.95 AUD
Category: World History
Jeffrey D. Sachs presents timely and achievable plans to foster global economic growth and shift from war making to peacemaking. A New Foreign Policy explores both the danger of the "America first" mindset and the concrete steps the United States must take to build a multipolar world that is prosperous, ...Show more
A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II by Joanna Lumley
$24.99 AUD
Category: World History
'Lovely... delivers the warmest of glows' - Telegraph 'Who wouldn't love this chocolate-box delight of insights and snapshots of The Queen...A treasure chest' - Good Housekeeping In 2022 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated seventy years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. She was Britain's longest reigning ...Show more
A Quick Ting On Afrobeats by Christian Adofo
$29.99 AUD
Category: World History | Series: Aqto Ser.
THE FIRST BOOK ON AFROBEATS Afrobeats is a fast-growing genre, one that has carved out a distinct and powerful Black identity rooted within the African continent. The first book of its kind, A Quick Ting On Afrobeats chronicles the social and cultural development of the eponymous music genre, tracing ...Show more
A Quick Ting On Plantain by Rui Da Silva
$29.99 AUD
Category: World History | Series: Aqto Ser.
Recognised as one of the most beloved fruits of the Black diaspora, Plantain holds profound value within the cultures and communities it is part of. A Quick Ting On Plantain is a cultural insight into the versatile fruit. Mentioned in Grazia, The Guardian and more.Through exploring the sentimental meani ...Show more
A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro by Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy
$29.99 AUD
Category: World History | Series: Aqto Ser.
Black Women's hair is a topic that has been at the centre of contemporary conversation for some time. This informative book explores the rich cultural history of Black Womens' Afros, weaving in anecdotal tales from Black women along the way. Exploring the ways in which Black women's natural hair is ofte ...Show more
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
$32.99 AUD
Category: World History
Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something? Or thought about how we can weigh the earth? Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe? Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and ever ...Show more
A Short History of Coffee by Gordon Kerr
$22.99 AUD
Category: World History | Series: Short History Ser.
Having conquered the world's taste buds and established itself as a staple in our daily lives, coffee has mirrored the moods and movements of society for centuries - yet, how much do we know about its history?In his riveting new book, Gordon Kerr investigates the fascinating history behind the global ob ...Show more
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
$24.99 AUD
Category: World History | Series: Bryson | Reading Level: very good
Bill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller, but even when he stays safely at home he can't contain his curiosity about the world around him.A Short History of Nearly Everything is his quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got ...Show more