This illustrated introduction to the history of China offers a fresh understanding of China’s progress from the Neolithic age to the present. Told in six chapters arranged chronologically, through art
This illustrated introduction to the history of the Islamic world takes its cue from the British Museum’s outstanding collection of art and artifacts from Islamic lands, offering a penetrating insight
A History of the World in 100 Objects by the British Museum and the BBC is a project which has fired the public imagination throughout the land.?This is the first published tribute act, demonstrating
A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling as seen through 100 objects that changed the bicycle as we know it. From the laufmachine to the Brompton, learn about the evolution of the bicyc
Praise for A History of Music in 50 Instruments, also in this series: "Wilkinson's history unfolds like a symphonic work with instrument makers, composers and virtuosic performers picking up these
What are the items that symbolize the journey of women from second-class citizens with no legal rights, no vote and no official status to the powerful people they are today? And what are the objects t
Famous for its spa heritage, Regency architecture, schools and colleges and annual Festivals, Cheltenham was also once home to many notable inhabitants, including Gustav Holst, composer of "The Planet
The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing explored through a hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and saling boats. From the earliest water-bo
Celebrating Mainers' Amazing IngenuityAs Down East Books celebrates 50 years of great book publishing, it seems appropriate to reflect uponthe contributions Maine has made that have had significan
Life on earth has existed for 500 million years. In that time, the evolution and natural selection of species has formed a diversity of life rich in incredible methods of survival, reproduction, and a
From the renowned director of the British Museum, a kaleidoscopic history of humanity told through things we have made. When did people first start to wear jewelry or play music? When were cows dom
