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Hitler and Stalin: The Tyrants and the Second World War
"Laurence Rees brilliantly combines powerful eye-witness testimony, vivid narrative and compelling analysis in this superb account of how two terrible dictators led their countries in the most destructive and inhumane...
The Frontiers of Knowledge: What We Know About Science, History and
From the bestselling philosopher, a gripping history of science, thought, life on earth and the human mind - and what we might know in the future In very recent times...
Apocalypse: How Catastrophe Transformed Our World and Can Forge New
A groundbreaking new perspective on catastrophes throughout human history, with vital lessons for our future 'This book upended my understanding of the ancient world' Zoe Schlanger, author of The Light...
The Mercenary River: Private Greed, Public Good: A History of London's
Anyone interested in the real London needs to read this. - Andrew MarrNo city can survive without water, and lots of it. Today we take the stuff for granted: turn...
In Our Time: Celebrating Twenty Years of Essential Conversation
'Melvyn not only makes you think ... he makes it enjoyable too. He's brilliant.' - John Humphrys, the Today Programme . 'In a troubled world where many sneer at experts,...