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Collins Atlas of Military History by Philip Parker (ed.)
33.99 NZD
Category: Military | Reading Level: very good
A brand-new history of the world's principal military developments and campaigns, from the Greeks and Romans to the Vietnam War and beyond, illustrated with state of the art mapping. From the dawn of the very first civilizations, people have fought for the control of resources and territory. The Collins ...Show more
DK World History: From the Ancient World to the Information Age by Philip Parker; Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
50.00 NZD
Category: History
A truly global view of history covering over 350 of the world's most important turning points. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this is an essential gift for every history buff.World History is the most accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, covering the Neanderthals, the Assyrian Empi ...Show more
Himalaya: The Exploration and Conquest of the Greatest Mountains on Earth by Philip Parker
45.99 NZD
Category: Adventure
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 h ...Show more
History of Everywhere (HB) by Philip Parker
42.99 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction
Discover history as you've never seen it before – and all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time! Did you know the woolly mammoths were still around when the Egyptians built their pyramids? Or that Leonardo Da Vinci lived at the same time as Henry VIII and the Aztecs? Welcome to The History ...Show more
History of War in Maps by Philip Parker
62.99 NZD
Category: Military History
From the moment towns and cities arose, the struggle for land, resources and power has turned to violence. Almost from the start, maps have been an essential part of planning and waging war. History of War in Maps gives a unique visual representation of the development of warfare and the maps that have ...Show more
Small Island: 12 Maps That Explain the History of Britain by Philip Parker
29.99 NZD
Category: History
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___________In 878 the borders of Alfred the Great's Wessex were confi ...Show more
The Empire Stops Here by Philip Parker
79.00 NZD
Category: History
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 C ...Show more
The History of the World in Maps: The Rise and Fall of Empires, Countries and Cities by Times Atlases Staff; Mick Ashworth; Philip Parker
74.99 NZD
Category: Coffee Table Books
From Babylonian tablets to Google Maps, the world has evolved rapidly, along with the ways in which we see it. In this time, cartography has not only kept pace with these changes, but has often driven them. Every map tells a story and this book tells the incredible history of our world through maps, and ...Show more
World History by Philip Parker
55.00 NZD
57.00 (3% off)
Category: History | Series: Eyewitness Companions
This title offers more than 10,000 years of history in the palm of your hand. From the early beginnings of human civilization in prehistoric times, to the first manned space flight and beyond, discover all about the things that have influenced our past and shaped our world today. You'll meet great ruler ...Show more
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