A masterful and eminently readable account of the Ancient Greek diaspora.
An up-to-date, beautifully illustrated investigation of the planet Mercury.
An informed and entertaining history that takes readers from the world’s first restaurants in Kaifeng to the latest high-end dining experiences.
This compelling account of the myth of St George, one of the most significant mythic figures in Christian culture and many other religions, describes St George's lively and... Læs mere
Feasts and Fasts: A History of Indian Food is an exploration of Indian cuisine in the context of the country's religious, moral, social and philosophical development.
An eerie history of our conversations with the dead.
The most up-to-date account available of Mars, a small world with a big reputation.
A new account of Renaissance poet, scholar, soldier and cleric John Donne.
An in-depth look at the invention and evolution of the electric guitar.
An in-depth insight into the history of Madrid, as well as the city today.
The first historical account of the development of prison gangs world-wide.
A witty, eloquent, curious history of the wig.