The end of the Cold War was a "big bang" reminiscent of earlier moments after major wars, such as the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the end of the world wars in 1919 and 1945. But what do states that win wars do with their newfound power, and...

"[A] magnificent history of money and finance."―New York Times Book Review"Convincingly makes the case that finance is a change-maker of change-makers."―Financial TimesIn the aftermath of recent financial crises, it's easy to see finance as a wrecking...

The perfect guide to Roman myths and the landscapes and ideas that shaped them―for both the actual and armchair traveler.All roads lead to Rome, as the famous saying goes. Rome was a melting pot of peoples from across the Mediterranean and beyond, each...

A wide-ranging anthology of travelers’ accounts in thirty-eight of the world’s most fascinating cities, from ancient times through the twentieth century.This entertaining new anthology includes travelers’ tales from thirty-eight cities spread over six...

An approachable guide to Old Master paintings from a new perspective that offers a simple aid to looking at and demystifying the often obscure strategies of the greatest painters of all time.This book engages with some of history’s greatest art, from the...

This lovely gift book explores fantastic beasts both real and invented, from every age and culture around the world.Drawing on the world-leading scholarship and vast collections of the British Museum, Bestiary is a wonderful visual, thematic exploration...