What the Romans Did For Us
Boxtree/BBC UK
Tells the stories behind the innovations that the Romans brought with them when they invaded England – everything from mosaics and frescoes to fast food and improved sanitation. The book of the TV series presented by Adam Hart-Davis.
Gandhi and Joan of Arc
National Geographic
Short biographies of two major historical figures. The lively, accessible text places special emphasis on the upbringing and early life of the subjects.
Encyclopedia of World Events
Dragon’s World/Collins & Brown UK • Viking USA
The stories of eighty key events in world history – decisive battles, major discoveries, crucial political statements and charters – from the time of Christ to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Tells the story of each event as well as showing its importance in world history and how it affected subsequent events.
Eyewitness History of the World
An interactive CD-ROM • Dorling Kindersley Multimedia
I am a major contributor to this CD-ROM, which presents history from a global point of view, exploring ten time zones from before 500 bc to post-1945.
“I can’t praise History of the World highly enough. In terms of informative content, quality and presentation nothing comes even close.” CD-ROM Now
Stowaway!
An interactive CD-ROM • Dorling Kindersley Multimedia
Stowaway! takes the user on an interactive tour through a man-of-war of Nelson’s time. Co-written with Richard Platt
“A flawlessly executed piece of work that brings history to life in a unique and utterly intriguing fashion.” CD-ROM Today
DK Pockets: World History
Dorling Kindersley UK and USA
A major addition to DK’s series of pocket reference books.
Other history titles include…
Ancient Civilizations Anness
Prehistoric Peoples Anness
Q&A: Knights and Castles Kingfisher
Q&A: Exploration and Discovery Kingfisher
Best-Ever Book of Exploration Kingfisher
History in Stone: Ancient Greece Quarto
Lift the Lid: Gladiators Quarto/Running Press
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