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. click for more> Here's a new installment of the phenomenal bestseller that Publishers Weekly selected as one of the twelve graphic books ... [... 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, Written by Reay Tannahill is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights--like what cinnamon had ... [... more]
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James Langton
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 leaders of business and government, from media mogul Ted Turner (who ... [... more]
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