The Roman Empire was the largest and most enduring of the ancient world. From its zenith under Augustus and Trajan in the first century AD to its decline and fall amidst the barbarian invasions of the fifth century, the Empire guarded and maintained a frontier that stretched for 5,000 kilometres, from Carlisle to Cologne, from Augsburg to Antioch, and from Aswan to the Atlantic.Far from being at the periphery of the Roman world, the frontier played a crucial role in making and brea...

The Northmen’s Fury tells the Viking story, from the first pinprick raids of the eighth century to the great armies that left their Scandinavian homelands to conquer larger parts of France, Britain and Ireland. It recounts the epic voyages that took them across the Atlantic to the icy fjords of Greenland and to North America over four centuries before Columbus and east to the great rivers of Russia and the riches of the Byzantine empire.One summer’s day in 793, death arriv...

A truly global view of history covering over 350 of the world's most important turning points. This is an essential audiobook for every history buff.World History is the most accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, covering the Neanderthals, the Assyrian Empire, Chinese dynasties, Vikings, World War I, apartheid, the rise of ISIS, and everything in-between. This remarkable audiobook offers the most up-to-date coverage of global history, up to and inc...

Un viaje desde los primeros intentos por comprender el mundo de las civilizaciones de la Antigüedad, pasando por el advenimiento de la cartografía comercial y los progresos tecnológicos que permitieron a los atlas tratar casi cualquier tema, hasta las aplicaciones digitales que hoy pueden llevarse en el bolsillo.Viajes, rutas comerciales, exploraciones...: los mapas, fascinante reflejo de nuestro deseo de organizar el mundo, cobran vida en esta obra única.Déjese g...

This lavishly illustrated book provides a unique insight into the evolution of mapmaking and the science behind it, from the stone age to the digital age.Britain’s leading cartographic author takes us on a historical journey through how the greatest maps were created. Exploring key cartographers and mapmaking methods, as well as fascinating interludes on subjects such as the very first maps, deliberate mistakes, and superlative map...

At some 1500 miles long and 250 miles at its widest, the Himalaya range is home to the fourteen greatest mountain peaks on the planet each of which towers over 8,000 metres. Celebrated by the region's early ancient kingdoms, many of these peaks remain sacred in both the Hindu and Buddhist religions and have additionally inspired western explorers and adventurers for some 300 years.Himalaya examines the geographical origins of the region, its earliest peoples and the onward...

Discover the 12 crucial moments in Britain's past that will answer the greatest questions for our future in this richly insightful and fascinating history'A richly entertaining canter through the country's past. Engrossing' INDEPENDENT___________What is Britain?Where lie its boundaries?Why are they always changing?Are we a small island or a big idea?What will we look like next?In Small...

This beatutiful book is a lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.Atlases are books that changed the course of history. Pored over by rulers, explorers, and adventures these books were used to build empires, wage wars, encourage diplomacy, and nurture trade.Written by Philip Parker, an authority on the history of maps, this bookbrings th...

Brought to you by Penguin.The greatest questions of our future can be answered by twelve crucial moments in Britain's history.It wasn't long-ago that Britons could have been as at home in Varanasi as they could have been in Wolverhampton - why? - because the shape and location of Britain's land-mass has not always been the same, and with large parts of Britain scattered across the globe, British borders and its identity has always been on t...

A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers.The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilisations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps.Each map in this beautifully designed volume gives a unique visual represen...

As one of Marriott’s first franchisees, Bruce White built a highly successful and widely respected hospitality company. From roadside hotels to some of the largest and most experiential urban hotels in the United States, White’s visionary leadership led to the development of over 200 hotels and 60 independently branded restaurants across the country.For four decades, he inspired hospitality entrepreneurs, introducing groundbreaking concepts such as the first dual- and tri-brand hot...

As one of Marriott’s first franchisees, Bruce White built a highly successful and widely respected hospitality company. From roadside hotels to some of the largest and most experiential urban hotels in the United States, White’s visionary leadership led to the development of over 200 hotels and 60 independently branded restaurants across the country.For four decades, he inspired hospitality entrepreneurs, introducing groundbreaking concepts such as the first dual- and tri-brand hot...