Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts Christopher De Hamel HB $ 69.99 Christopher de Hamel invites the reader into intimate conversations with twelve of the most famous manuscripts in existence and to explore what they tell us about nearly a thousand years of medieval history — and about the modern world too . Part travel book , part detective story , part conversation with the reader , Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts conveys the fascination and excitement of encountering some of the greatest works of art in our culture .
Between the Wars Philip Ziegler HB $ 45.00 In Between the Wars , Philip Ziegler examines the major international turning points that led the world from one war to another . His perspective is panoramic , touching on all parts of the world where history was being made . It is the tragic story of a world determined that the horrors of the First World War would never be repeated yet committed to a path which was inevitably destined to end in a second , even more devastating conflict .
Notable Boats Surya Sajnani HB $ 39.99 Whether used for transport , adventure , work , or sport , boats have played a vital role in human history and have inspired numerous stories . The 40 boats featured in Notable Boats will gently float you away with tales of bravery , adventure , and the odd moment of near catastrophe . Perfect for dipping in and out of , Notable Boats offers an intimate window into a world of sailing for expert and novice alike .
Queen Bees Siân Evans PB $ 32.99 Queen Bees looks at the lives of six remarkable women who made careers out of being society hostesses in the inter-war years , including Lady Astor , who became the first female MP , and Mrs Greville , who cultivated relationships with Edward VII , as well as Lady Londonderry , Lady Cunard , Laura Corrigan and Lady Colefax . Written with wit , verve and heart , Queen Bees is the story of societal revolution , and the women who helped it happen .
The Pursuit of Power Richard J . Evans HB $ 75.00 Richard J . Evans , bestselling historian of Nazi Germany , returns with a monumental new addition to the acclaimed Penguin History of Europe series , covering the period from the fall of Napoleon to the outbreak of World War I . The first single-volume history of the century , this comprehensive and sweeping account gives the reader a magnificently human picture of Europe in the age when it dominated the rest of the globe .
Explorers ' Sketchbooks Huw Lewis-Jones & Kari Herbert HB $ 60.00 Despite dramatic advances in technology and equipment over the centuries , there is one vital piece of kit in most explorers ' pockets that hasn ' t changed much at all — the journal . The sketchbooks and journals presented here allow us the opportunity to share the on-the-spot reactions of around 70 intrepid individuals as they journeyed into frozen wastes , high mountains , barren deserts and rich rainforests .