Italy

This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times t...

Now in paperback, the #1 San Francisco Chronicle bestseller that is an enchanting and lyrical look at the life, the traditions, and the cuisine of Tuscany,...

First of the widely celebrated and sumptuously illustrated series, this book reveals in intimate detail what life was really like in the ancient world. Be...

Based on a landmark BBC2 series, The Rise and Fall of Rome follows a fast-paced, plot-driven narrative, focusing on the pivotal moments in Roman history, an...

An internationally acclaimed novelist and journalist movingly chronicles her childhood in Rome during World War II, providing a rare account by a Catholic ...

Discover what life was like for ordinary people living in Renaissance Italy. How was their society organized? What were their homes like? What dangers did ...

The third edition of Europe 1783-1914 provides a comprehensive overview of Europe from the outbreak of the French Revolution to the origins of the First Wo...

They had been there often as tourists. They had cherished the dream of someday living all year under the Provencal sun. And suddenly it happened. Here is ...

A Sunday Times Bestseller | A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice [putin's People] Will Surely Now Become The Definitive Account Of The Rise Of Putin...

a Major Work Of History That For The First Time Reveals The Violence And Terror At The Heart Of Britain's Civilizing Mission In Kenya as Part Of The Allie...

The Mayor Of London And Former Spectator Editor Challenges Popular Misconceptions To Assess Churchill's Enduring Influence On The World, Discussing The Many...

A true story of love, murder, and the end of the world’s “great hush.”In Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley C...

In his quest for military glory, Benito Mussolini sent the Italian Eighth Army to the Eastern Front to help fight the Russians, only to have his forces rout...

Looks At The History Of The Rise Of Christianity As Experienced By The Adherents Of The Traditional Religions Of The Ancient World Who Directly Experienced ...

The Routledge History of Women in Europe since 1700 is a landmark publication that provides the most coherent overview of women’s role and place in weste...

Describes The Partnership Of Da Vinci And Machiavelli On The Failed Project To Create A Series Of Canals Which Would Have Made The Arno River Navigable From...

intended For The Student Of Italian History And Culture As Well As The General Reader, This New Edition Presents A Clear And Concise Account Of The Principa...

A true story of love, murder, and the end of the world’s “great hush.”In Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley C...