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A Short History of the World in 50 Books by Daniel Smith
29.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: A\Short History of the World Ser.
The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilization. It is a vessel for sharing stories, dispersing knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our known world. Books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what ...Show more
Ancient World by Fiona Chandler
29.99 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: World History S.
From the first farmers to the fall of Rome, from enormous empires to humble homes, the rise and fall of great civilizations across the globe is brought to life with lavish and detailed illustrations. Links to exciting websites bring history alive with movies, games, sounds and interactivity.
Imperial Triumph: The Roman World from Hadrian to Constantine by Michael Kulikowski
27.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: The\Profile History of the Ancient World Ser.
Imperial Triumph presents the history of Rome at the height of its imperial power. Beginning with the reign of Hadrian in Rome and ending with the death of Julian the Apostate on campaign in Persia, it offers an intimate account of the twists and often deadly turns of imperial politics in which successi ...Show more
Invasive Predators in New Zealand - Disaster on Four Small Paws by Carolyn M. King
284.00 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Series: Palgrave Studies in World Environmental History Ser.
The story of invasive species in New Zealand is unlike any other in the world. By the mid-thirteenth century, the main islands of the country were the last large landmasses on Earth to remain uninhabited by humans, or any other land mammals. New Zealand's endemic fauna evolved in isolation until first P ...Show more
Italy - Volume 1: The Sangro to Cassino - Official History by N. C. Philips
79.99 NZD
Category: NZ Military | Series: Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War
This Volume is the Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War and was originally published in 1957 by the Government of New Zealand, through the Department of Internal Affairs. This is a reprint of that original title, which was printed in the United States of America 1998 with in a contra ...Show more
Johnny Enzed: The New Zealand Soldier in the First World War 1914-1918 by Glyn Harper
55.00 NZD
Category: NZ Military | Series: First World War Centenary History Ser.
The New Zealand soldiers who left these shores to fight in the First World War represented one of the greatest collective endeavours in the nation's history. Over 100,000 men and women would embark for overseas service and almost 60,000 of them became casualties. For a small nation like New Zealand this ...Show more
Medieval World by Jane Bingham
29.99 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: World History S.
From the big battles to kings and warriors, this book is filled with essential information about the medieval world. Follow the Crusades to the Holy Land, explore China with Marco Polo and visit the Mayan ball game.
The Origin of Empire Rome from the Republic to Hadrian (264 BC - AD 138) by David Potter
27.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: The\Profile History of the Ancient World Ser.
Capturing the pivotal moment when Rome transformed from a republic to a world empire, spanning over three hundred action-packed years. In 264 BC, a Roman army was poised to cross from southern Italy into Sicily. They couldn't know that this crossing would be Rome's first step on its journey from local ...Show more
The Royal New Zealand Air Force: official history (reprint) by J. M. Ross
80.00 NZD
Category: NZ Military | Series: Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War, 193
This Volume is the Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War and was originally published in 1955 by the Department of Internal Affairs, Government of New Zealand. This is a reprint of that original title, which was printed in the United States of America 1993 with in a contractual arrange ...Show more
The Second World War: The Gathering Storm: Volume I by Winston Churchill
59.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: History of the Second World war
Hanging the chronicle and discussion of great military and political events upon the thread of his personal experiences, Sir Winston Churchill provides an immediate and current account of all the tremendous events of the coming of war as they unfolded. THE GATHERING STORM explores the events of the peri ...Show more
The Second World War: Their Finest Hour: Volume II by Winston Churchill
59.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: History of the Second World war
For eight grim months Great Britain stood alone as the only European power still carrying on the struggle against Nazi Germany. Eight months in which the Luftwaffe tried and failed to drive the RAF from the skies; eight months in which the Nazi fleet tried to starve Britain into submission. Focusing on ...Show more
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