 | Ancient Rome in So Many Wordsby Christopher Francese |
The word histories in this book use language as a window into the culture of ancient Rome. The hidden stories behind common Latin words illustrate interesting aspects of Roman life, while more rare terms shed light on noteworthy facets of this ancient culture. |
| $12.95 |
 | Cracow: An Illustrated Historyby Zdzislaw Zygulski |
This concise volume offers the reader a panoramic view of Cracow, from its mythical founding to its designation as a European City of Culture in the twenty-first century. Enriched by fifty illustrations and photographs, it explores the city's continuing role as Poland's cultural, social, and educational centre. |
| $12.95 |
 | Explosion: The Hungarian Revolution of 1956by John P. C. Matthews |
The definitive account of one of the largest spontaneous, leaderless revolutions the world has ever seen-- tragically crushed by the Soviet Union in 1956. |
| $34.95 |
 | France: An Illustrated Historyby Lisa Neal |
This concise volume outlines French history from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. In order to lend this vast panorama a more human face, the author gives special attention to the life of at least one individual in each major era. |
| $12.95 |
 | Greece: An Illustrated Historyby Tom Stone |
From the Cenozoic upheavals that formed the Greek archipelago to the political movements in the twentieth century that overturned both a military junta and the monarchy, this informative and entertaining survey covers the political, artistic, and religious evolution of one of the world's most significant and fascinating civilizations. |
| $14.95 |