Ten Cities that Led the World: From Ancient Metropolis to Modern Megacity

Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made. Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, Paul Strathern explores how urban centres lead civilisation forward, enjoying a moment of glory before passing on the baton…

Wonders of the anchient world: the true history revealed

This book's hero is Darius Antonopoulos, an artist and apprentice printer who left London in 1605 to visit his ancestral home in Greece. What he found there was to send him on an incredible journey - a quest to discover the Seven Wonders of the World.

Timelines of everyone

Timelines of Everyone reveals not just the incredible achievements, contributions, and adventures of historical figures, but the lesser-known events that shaped them too, from childhood into old age. Did you know that West African ruler Mansa Musa was the richest person ever to have lived? Or that Hollywood screen legend Hedy Lamarr invented the technology that would one day develop into WiFi? …

The twentieth century

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ISBN/ISSN

9780746007013

Collation

96 p. ; ill. ; 26 cm

Series Title

The Usborne History of

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909 CHR t

Ancient Egypt in 30 seconds: 30 awesome topics for pharaoh fanatics explained…

Travel back in time and discover fast-track facts and information about a fascinating ancient civilization.

Ancient Rome in 30 seconds: 30 fascinating topics for time travelers explaine…

Young readers are invited on an exciting journey of discovery across the awesome Roman Empire.

Vikings in 30 seconds: 30 fascinating topics for viking voyagers explained in…

Discover how the Vikings sailed, fought, traded and settled across parts of Europe

Explanatorium of History

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ISBN/ISSN

9780241412985

Collation

320 p.; ill.; 30 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

909 DK e

Africa is not a country: breaking stereotypes of modern Africa

You already know these stereotypes. So often Africa is depicted simplistically as an arid red landscape of famines and safaris, uniquely plagued by poverty and strife. In this funny and insightful book, Dipo Faloyin offers a much-needed corrective. He examines each country's colonial heritage, and explores a wide range of subjects, from chronicling urban life in Lagos and the lively West Afr…

Sejarah untuk SMA/MA

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ISBN/ISSN

9789792853476

Collation

200p.; ill.; 24 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

900 RAH s