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A Little History of Science by William Bynum
$20.86 NZD
Category: Science, Technology & Nature | Series: Little Histories Ser.
Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek philosophers through Einste ...Show more
A Little History of the United States by James West Davidson
$37.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: Little Histories Ser.
A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages How did a land and people of such immense diversity come together under a banner of freedom and equality to form one of the most remarkable nations in the world? Everyone from young adults to gran ...Show more
A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich
$59.95 NZD
Category: History | Series: Little Histories Ser.
In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and Eine kurze Weltgeschichte fur junge Leser was published in Vienna to immediat ...Show more
A Little History of the World: Illustrated Edition by E. H. Gombrich
$44.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: Little Histories Ser.
E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gomb ...Show more
Little History of Religion by Richard Holloway
$39.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: Little Histories Ser.
In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those w ...Show more