A comprehensive and accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, World History profiles everything from the emergence of Homo Sapiens to the Greek and Roman empires, through Chinese dynasties, the rise of the Vikings, and the Renaissance, to the Industrial Revolution and World War I and II. Offering a concise and insightful overview of key historical milestones that have occurred o…
This book details the extraordinary true story of adventurer James Ketchell as he embarks on a grueling, solo journey rowing across the Indian Ocean. Facing unpredictable weather, massive waves, and absolute isolation, Ketchell shares his thrilling experiences, the challenges of surviving at sea, and the mental toughness required to achieve the impossible. This inspiring non-fiction text provid…
North and South enter a conflict of more than 50 battles - discover how tensions about slavery exploded into a war that lasted four years
Called a fool when he was young, Nobunaga's odd ways of thinking would come to set him apart. This became evident from his innovative strategies in the Battle of Okehazama and the Battle of Nagashino during the chaotic Sengoku period of medieval Japan. Would Nobunaga achieve ambition of unifying the realm? The Great Minds Comics series depicts the childhood and early years of the world'…