As China- the oldest continuous civilisation in existence- stands to become the most influential, with its economy expected to exceed... Læs mere
Cultural history of island idyll.
Offers the cultural history that ranges from prehistoric times to the present - from the disunity of Pre-Imperial China to the renaissance of the Sung and Tang dynasties, from the Mongol conquest to Tiananmen Square and the 1989 student revolt.
A fascinating exploration of the mythologies of Ancient Greece and Rome. Over 150 alphabetical entries describe the gods, goddesses and heroes, from Agamemnon to Zeus. The... Læs mere