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History like wot you've never read before
An Intimate History of HumanityAn Intimate History of Humanity by Theodore Zeldin
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unique, brilliant, unforgettable - you won't find anything else quite like this out there
Africa: A Biography of the ContinentAfrica: A Biography of the Continent by John Reader
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what a great idea - a biography of a CONTINENT!
The Story of ArtThe Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich
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an art epic - it may even convert the non-enthusiast
The Histories (Oxford World's Classics)The Histories (Oxford World's Classics) by Herodotus
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the father of it all - of lies as well?? Some great stories though
The Oxford History of Twentieth CenturyThe Oxford History of Twentieth Century
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Don't be intimidated - succinct clear and helpful range of articles by different people that give an amazing overview of the whole world in the last 100 years. Astonishing achievement
Nathaniel's Nutmeg: How One Man's Courage Changed the Course of HistoryNathaniel's Nutmeg: How One Man's Courage Changed the Course of History by Giles Milton
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there are lots of quirky history books around like this, these days - but this is one of the first - and fascinating
Big Bangs: Five Musical RevolutionsBig Bangs: Five Musical Revolutions by Howard Goodall
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Howard Goodall is a genius - a brilliant teacher and simplifier who is never simplistic - a great way into music
The Gunpowder Plot: Terror and Faith in 1605The Gunpowder Plot: Terror and Faith in 1605 by Antonia Fraser
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Brings an almost explosive event to life
Colour (Sceptre 21's)Colour (Sceptre 21's) by Victoria Finlay
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we take our multicoloured world so much for granted - this will put a stop to that immediately