Jeremy Black
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A Brief History of America
The next in this series of admirably concise yet nevertheless comprehensive titles looks at the history of all Americans as well as America; its environmental…
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A Brief History of the British Monarchy
The British monarchy is at a turning point. Concise and engaging, this book charts the very beginnings of British reign through to the longest serving…
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A Brief History of the Pacific
This brilliantly concise history of the Pacific Ocean nevertheless succeeds in examining both the indigenous presence on ocean's islands and Western control or influence over…
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A Brief History of London
As the United Kingdom left the European Union, during a period of international and domestic turmoil, London found itself at a turning point. This critical…
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A Brief History of the Atlantic
The Atlantic has borne witness to major historic events that have drastically shaped humanity with each crossing of its path. In this broad and readable…
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A Brief History of Germany
The history of Germany is intricately woven. Threaded in time through its struggles and triumphs with religion, industrialisation, enlightenment, politics, unification, and war. In A…
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A Brief History of the Caribbean
A concise history of the Caribbean's long and fascinating history, from pre-contact civilisations to the present day This is a concise history, intended for travellers,…
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Strategy and the Second World War
A concise, accessible account of strategy and the Second World War. How the war was won . . . and lost.. In 1941, the Second…
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A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021
From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and on to…
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A Brief History of the Mediterranean
A wonderfully concise and readable, yet comprehensive, history of the Mediterranean Sea, the perfect companion for any visitor -- or indeed, anyone compelled to stay…
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A Brief History of Portugal
This is a comprehensive history of Portugal that covers the whole span, from the Stone Age to today. An introduction provides an understanding of geographical…
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A Brief History of Spain
Despite being relatively brief, this very readable history covers environmental, political, social, economic, cultural and artistic elements, and is very open to regional variations and…
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A Brief History of Italy
'Jeremy Black skilfully sketches social, cultural and political trends' - Christina Hardyment, Times audiobook of the week 'A remarkable mixture of cold history, wide culture…
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A Brief History of Slavery
A thought-provoking and important book that raises essential issues crucial not only for understanding our past but also the present day. In this panoramic history,…