Children's Literature: A reader's history from Aesop to Harry Potter by Seth Lerer
$37.95 AUD
Category: History
Ever since children have learned to read, there has been children's literature. Seth Lerer here charts the makings of the Western literary imagination from Aesop's fables to Mother Goose, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Peter Pan, from "Where the Wild Things Are" to "Harry Potter". The only sin ...Show more
Chaucer's People by Liza Picard
$32.99 AUD
Category: History
In CHAUCER'S PEOPLE, Liza Picard guides us through the tumultuous world of the late fourteenth century in an ingenious, informative and entertaining way. Through the assorted cast of pilgrims Chaucer selected for THE CANTERBURY TALES, Picard brings medieval social history to life and uncovers the detail ...Show more
Charts of War by John Blake
$60.00 AUD
Category: History
Lieutenant Commander John Blake has drawn on his extensive knowledge of some of the most impressive collections in the world, such as the Hydrographic Office, The Admiralty Library Manuscript Collection, The National Maritime Museum and The Royal Geographical Society in the UK, and the Library of Congre ...Show more
Charles Dickens and the House of Fallen Women by Hartley Jenny
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
Charles I by Mark Kishlansky
$19.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Penguin Monarchs
The tragedy of Charles I dominates one of the most strange and painful periods in British history as the whole island tore itself apart over a deadly, entangled series of religious and political disputes. In Mark Kishlansky's brilliant account it is never in doubt that Charles created his own catastroph ...Show more
The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler by Laurence Rees
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
'My whole life can be summed up as this ceaseless effort of mine to persuade other people' - Adolf Hitler. More than any other single figure, it is arguably Adolf Hitler who has most changed the course of history. He used the extraordinary power he held over those around him and the German people to ins ...Show more
Champagne: A Secret History by Robert Walters
$32.99 AUD
Category: History
'A brilliant and appealing book. The story it tells is fascinating and compelling, leaving me thirsty to try some of the wines that are its subject' -Tim James, Wine MagOnce upon a time, the region of Champagne produced only still wines - wines that were not meant to sparkle. If a Champagne had bubbles ...Show more
Endless Path Celtic Myth by Kevin Eyres
$7.95 AUD
Category: History
The ancient Celtic world included Ireland, Wales and parts of Britain, Gaul and Spain, and was united by Celtic language and religion. This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of Celtic mythology. It teaches about the Celts' myths and beliefs in the context of their native landscape, the ...Show more
Chambers Book of Great Speeches by Chambers
$39.99 AUD
Category: History
The Chambers Book of Great Speeches is the most comprehensive guide available to the inspired and inspiring speeches that have shaped the world we live in. There are over 250 speakers covered, from Bella Abzug to Emile Zola. Each speaker is introduced with a brief biography setting them in context. Each ...Show more
Celtic Myths by Jake Jackson
$22.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Populated by gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards, the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient cult ...Show more
Celestial Empire: Life in China, 1644-1911 by Nathan Woolley
$49.99 AUD
Category: History
Celestial Empire shows the wealth and cultural richness of the Qing dynasty, which ruled China for nearly three centuries, as seen through rare materials from the National Library of China and the National Library of Australia. The book is illustrated with stunning images, from woodblock printed books t ...Show more
Catherine the Great : Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie
$24.99 AUD
Category: History
A reconstruction of the 18th-century empress's life that includes coverage of such topics as her efforts to engage Russia in the cultural life of Europe, her creation of the Hermitage and her numerous scandal-free romantic affairs.