Kowtow. Georgian Britain, Imperial China and the Irishman Who Introduced Them, Hardback - Eoin Mcdonnell

In 1793, George Macartney became Britain's first envoy to imperial China, and set off one of the greatest power shifts in history. The impasse that...

This highly illustrated book tells the heroic story of the air battle, as well asthe Blitz bombing campaign which followed, through photographs, in...

Britain at War in Colour showcases 100 of the best rare and original colour images of the Second World War from the IWM photograph collection. Feat...

An entertaining trip back in time to meet the four kings who shaped the Georgian era.

This book explores the darker side of life in Regency Britain, 1811-1820.

The definitive catalogue to a world-class collection of Chinese contemporary art, which includes painting, photography, sculpture, installation and...

The riots that broke out in various British port cities in 1919 were a dramatic manifestation of a wave of global unrest that affected Britain, par...

Though blacks were not often seen on the streets of seventeenth-century London, they were already capturing the British imagination. In her explora...

'Effervescent' NEW YORKER 'A fresh, fast-paced history ... Riveting' MAYA JASANOFFPublisher: HarperCollins PublishersAuthor(s): Deborah CohenNumber...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Patrick McDonnellMUTTSA is impossibly large. Its subject is the world, all living beings in it, and their relationship with...

Temples dedicated to Confucius are found throughout China and across East Asia, dating back over two thousand years. These sacred and magnificent s...

The Women Who Shaped Modern Art in Britain tells the stories of determined women like Helen Sutherland, Margaret Gardiner, Myfanwy Piper and others...

Based on the acclaimed documentary by Broadstone Films, this landmark book presents the stories of seven photographers whose images captured the mo...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

The hilarious and heartwarming companion to international bestselling author Liz Climo's You're Mum.

From bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mum, a hilarious and relatable ode to motherhood.

Reducere. A Parents Best Children's Book of 2019A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration...

The story of tea is extraordinary - it caused wars, boosted the trade in slaves and hard drugs, and it's no exaggeration to say it was one of the g...

'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy ReichsPublisher: HarperCollins PublishersAuthor(s):...

In this riveting work of narrative history, veteran reporter John Bainbridge, Jr. vividly brings to life five charismatic and idiosyncratic men who...

An illustrated book celebrating the achievements of 99 inspirational characters who settled in the UK. Foreword by Bonnie Greer.Illustrations: 99 I...

Reducere. Bestselling and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell uses the ABC's to tell a hilarious, high-energy alphabetical adventure. It starts with an AL...

A lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.Publisher: The Ivy PressAuthor(s): Philip ...

War of Words analyses Franco-British relations during the Second World War through the lens of rhetoric and empire. Through a comparative and trans...

DescriptionDiscover the Terracotta Army, the Silk Road and the great inventions of ancient China--from paper and porcelain to fireworks and acupunc...

Reducere. A stellar and unprecedented celebration of 104 musical artists, WOMEN WHO ROCK is the most complete, up-to-date history of the evolution, influence...

A delightful, erudite, and immersive exploration of the crossword puzzle and its fascinating history from a brilliant young writer.

Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing GroupAuthor(s): Ph.D. Neil BradburyNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 144 x 218 x 29Cover typ...

A narrative history of Roman Britain. From the rebellious chiefs and druids who led native British resistance, to the experiences of the Roman mili...

There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do. So many games to play and rocks to climb. Oops. Tortoise was stuck. Being stuck made Tortoise...

In 221 BCE, the Qin state conquered its neighbours and created the first unified Chinese empire in history. So began the imperial era, where dynast...

Reducere. Bunicul lui Carmen și al lui Marco păstrează în pivnița casei sale un secret. În ziua când se hotărăște să-l împărtășească nepoților lui, aceștia d...

Imperial Vancouver Island, Who was Who 1850-1950 is an enlarged second edition of an A to Z biographical dictionary of about 800 British officers, ...

Eoin MacNeill (1867-1945) was a founding figure in the Gaelic League, the Irish Volunteers, and the government of Ireland. As Professor of Early (i...

Drawing on his adulthood in academe, Richard Katrovas's memoir in essays chronicles a quest to locate surrogate fathers among older poets and other...

DescriptionOnce upon a time there were four kings called George who, thanks to a quirk of fate, ruled Great Britain for over a century. Hailing fro...

Everyone's favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period. Hedgehog is waiting for his friend Tortoise...

In this history of China for the 900-year span of the late imperial period, Mote highlights the personal characteristics of the rulers and dynastie...

Reducere. Bunicul lui Carmen si al lui Marco pastreaza in pivnita casei sale un secret. In ziua cand se hotaraste sa-l impartaseasca nepotilor lui, acestia d...

Contributor(s): Author: Mark C. ElliottIn 1644, the Manchus, a relatively unknown people inhabiting China's rude northeastern frontier, overthrew t...

A collection of exclusive interviews about some of the most iconic goals in Carlisle United's history. From Murray to Murphy, Barton to Branthwaite...