William McNeill
Upon its original publication, Plagues and Peoples was an immediate critical and popular success, offering a radically new interpretation of world history as seen through the extraordinary impact--political, demographic, ecological, and ... [... more]
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Arthur Waley
The Analects of Confucius is one of the central books of Chinese literature and Chinese thought; memorized and studied for many centuries, it has been certainly one of the most influential books in world history. There are many translations of ... [... more]
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Larry Gonick
An entertaining and informative illustrated guide that makes world history accessible, appealing, and funny. Here's a new installment of the phenomenal bestseller that Publishers Weekly selected as one of the twelve graphic books of all time. ... [... more]
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Reay Tannahill
An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present. A favorite of gastronomes and history buffs alike, is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of ... [... more]
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Partha Bose
The Timeless Leadership Lessons of History's Greatest Empire Builder Alexander the Great endures as one of the most admired and emulated leaders in world history. In our time, his example of unprecedented and unparalleled success has inspired ... [... more]
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Colin Wells
Colin Wells has studied with eminent Byzantinist Speros Vryonis Jr. at UCLA and holds an M.A. from Oxford University in Greats (Greek and Latin language and literature). He has written numerous articles on world history and culture for over a ... [... more]
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Jane Penrose
Spanning over a thousand years and an immense geographical area, the Roman Empire was the greatest in world history. At its most powerful, the Empire cast a shadow across the known world, and its legacy continues to influence politics, art and ... [... more]
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