History

The Breakdown of Nations

This book shows that throughout history people who have lived in small states, where political leaders are accessible rather than remote, are happier, more peaceful, more creative and more prosperous.

The Crown Jewels: Twelve Colour Slides With Descriptions

A very rare find. Twelve color slides with descriptions of twelve British crown jewels.

The forbiden city -Former Imperial Palace

You can see and learn about the history of the beautiful Forbidden City (former imperial palace) through many color photographs accompanied by text.

The illustrated flag handbook

A guide to 250 flags from around the world, all illustrated in four colors and fully updated in the countries included. Includes national, organizational, international, and provincial flags, as well as an explanation of flag symbolism.

The Land of Cathars

The Land of Cathars by Georges Serrus takes the reader through the history, landscapes, and cultural heritage of the south of France, exploring the heritage of the Cathars and their lasting legacy.

The Last Full Measure

A historical novel about the final years of the American Civil War, the confrontation between Grant and Lee, and the human cost and political consequences of war.

The Shaping of America - A Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History, Volume 3, Transcontinental America 1850-1915

The Story of Language - Revised Edition

From the dawn of time to the mid-twentieth century, Mario Pei discusses the formation and development of language - the weapon by which mankind has advanced from savagery to civilization.

The Times : Atlas svjetske povijesti

A mapped survey of world history from prehistory to the twentieth century, featuring a global chronology, accounts of civilisations and a special section on the Yugoslav lands.

The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good