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Motherland

A Journey Through African History, Culture and Identity

by Luke Pepera ...

Join historian and anthropologist Luke Pepera on a journey through African history to discover the stories that still shape our culture today'Absolutely riveting' OLIVETTE OTELE'A masterful achievement' TOM HOLLAND'A brilliant gift of truth' BETTANY HUGHES'I love when a non-fiction book can transport you to the past . . . an eye-opening, exceptionally important book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader revi... ... Read more

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Join historian and anthropologist Luke Pepera on a journey through African history to discover the stories that still shape our culture today'Absolutely riveting' OLIVETTE OTELE'A masterful achievement' TOM HOLLAND'A brilliant gift of truth' BETTANY HUGHES'I love when a non-fiction book can transport you to the past . . . an eye-opening, exceptionally important book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader revi...
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Motherland

A Journey Through African History, Culture and Identity

by Luke Pepera ...

Narrated by Luke Pepera ...

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8 hours 59 min

'A wonderful debut by a talented and exciting young historian' Peter Frankopan'Simultaneously capacious and personal . . . a masterful achievement' Tom Holland'Elegant and powerful, Pepera's magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa's overlooked histories' Olivette OteleMotherland is a ground-breaking exploration of African culture and identity, told via Luke Pepera's journey thro... ... Read more

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'A wonderful debut by a talented and exciting young historian' Peter Frankopan'Simultaneously capacious and personal . . . a masterful achievement' Tom Holland'Elegant and powerful, Pepera's magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa's overlooked histories' Olivette OteleMotherland is a ground-breaking exploration of African culture and identity, told via Luke Pepera's journey thro...
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Library of Ancient Wisdom, The

Mesopotamia and the Making of the Modern World

by Selena Wisnom ...

Narrated by Catherine Bailey ...

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12 hours

A tour of an ancient library transports us to Mesopotamia, introducing us to its people, their ideas, and their humanity.The library of Ashurbanipal, Assyria’s last great king, held an astonishing collection at the forefront of knowledge in its day, from ancient traditions in religion and literature to the latest developments in magic and medicine. When the Assyrian empire fell, the library burned ... Read more

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A tour of an ancient library transports us to Mesopotamia, introducing us to its people, their ideas, and their humanity.The library of Ashurbanipal, Assyria’s last great king, held an astonishing collection at the forefront of knowledge in its day, from ancient traditions in religion and literature to the latest developments in magic and medicine. When the Assyrian empire fell, the library burned
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Inside the Stargazer's Palace

The Transformation of Science in 16th-Century Europe

by Violet Moller ...

Narrated by Lillian Rachel ...

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9 hours 32 min

Enter the mysterious world of sixteenth-century science, where astronomers and alchemists shared laboratories.In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus declared the earth revolved around the Sun, overturning centuries of scholastic presumption. A new age was coming into view—one guided by observation, technology and logic.But omens and elixirs did not disappear from the sixteenth-century laboratory. Charms and ... Read more

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Enter the mysterious world of sixteenth-century science, where astronomers and alchemists shared laboratories.In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus declared the earth revolved around the Sun, overturning centuries of scholastic presumption. A new age was coming into view—one guided by observation, technology and logic.But omens and elixirs did not disappear from the sixteenth-century laboratory. Charms and
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A History of the World in 100 Objects

by Dr Neil MacGregor ...

This book takes a dramatically original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentally, as prisms through which we can explore past worlds and the lives of the men and women who lived in them. The book's range is enormous. It begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the ... Read more

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This book takes a dramatically original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentally, as prisms through which we can explore past worlds and the lives of the men and women who lived in them. The book's range is enormous. It begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the
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An African History of Africa

From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence

by Zeinab Badawi ...

Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi’s sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent’s extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective.“Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30 countries, it brings the dazzling civilizations of pre-colonial Africa vividly to life. A book that feels both ... Read more

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Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi’s sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent’s extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective.“Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30 countries, it brings the dazzling civilizations of pre-colonial Africa vividly to life. A book that feels both
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A Splendid Exchange

How Trade Shaped the World

by William J. Bernstein ...

A Financial Times and Economist Best Book of the Year exploring world trade from Mesopotamia in 3,000 BC to modern globalization.How did trade evolve to the point where we don't think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world?In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Birth of Plenty, traces the story of global commerce from its prehistoric ... Read more

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A Financial Times and Economist Best Book of the Year exploring world trade from Mesopotamia in 3,000 BC to modern globalization.How did trade evolve to the point where we don't think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world?In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Birth of Plenty, traces the story of global commerce from its prehistoric
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When We Ruled

'A history the world needs' Bettany Hughes

by Paula Akpan ...

'POETIC AND FIERCE' - Olivette Otele, author of AFRICAN EUROPEANS**'****THIS SWEEPING HISTORY RESTORES WOMEN TO THE CENTRE OF AFRICAN POLITICAL POWER...**BOTH ACCESSIBLE AND RIGOROUS' The Observer'A RICH, SUMPTUOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN TAPESTRY' - Candice Carty-Williams, author of QUEENIE'A SEARING, NOURISHING JOURNEY THROUGH A HISTORY THE WORLD NEEDS' - Bettany... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

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'POETIC AND FIERCE' - Olivette Otele, author of AFRICAN EUROPEANS**'****THIS SWEEPING HISTORY RESTORES WOMEN TO THE CENTRE OF AFRICAN POLITICAL POWER...**BOTH ACCESSIBLE AND RIGOROUS' The Observer'A RICH, SUMPTUOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN TAPESTRY' - Candice Carty-Williams, author of QUEENIE'A SEARING, NOURISHING JOURNEY THROUGH A HISTORY THE WORLD NEEDS' - Bettany...
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The World the Plague Made

The Black Death and the Rise of Europe

by James Belich ...

A groundbreaking history of how the Black Death unleashed revolutionary change across the medieval world and ushered in the modern ageIn 1346, a catastrophic plague beset Europe and its neighbours. The Black Death was a human tragedy that abruptly halved entire populations and caused untold suffering, but it also brought about a cultural and economic renewal on a scale never before witnessed. The ... Read more

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A groundbreaking history of how the Black Death unleashed revolutionary change across the medieval world and ushered in the modern ageIn 1346, a catastrophic plague beset Europe and its neighbours. The Black Death was a human tragedy that abruptly halved entire populations and caused untold suffering, but it also brought about a cultural and economic renewal on a scale never before witnessed. The
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Nomads

The Wanderers Who Shaped Our World

by Anthony Sattin ...

**“Sattin is a terrific storyteller.” —David Farley, New York TimesThe remarkable story of how nomads have fostered and refreshed civilization throughout our history.**Moving across millennia, Nomads explores the transformative and often bloody relationship between settled and mobile societies. Often overlooked in history, the story of the umbilical connections between these two very different ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

**“Sattin is a terrific storyteller.” —David Farley, New York TimesThe remarkable story of how nomads have fostered and refreshed civilization throughout our history.**Moving across millennia, Nomads explores the transformative and often bloody relationship between settled and mobile societies. Often overlooked in history, the story of the umbilical connections between these two very different
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When the World was Black Part Two

The Untold History of the World’s First Civilizations | Ancient Civilizations

by Supreme Understanding ...

In this book, you’ll learn about the people who introduced the “Neolithic revolution” to the world. Beginning 15,000 years ago, there was a cultural community of Black people who traveled far and wide, introducing the world to major changes. These changes would pave the way for modern civilization. Specifically, you’ll learn about: The unknown history of Egypt, Nubia, the Sahara, and West Africa. ... Read more

$13.67 CAD

In this book, you’ll learn about the people who introduced the “Neolithic revolution” to the world. Beginning 15,000 years ago, there was a cultural community of Black people who traveled far and wide, introducing the world to major changes. These changes would pave the way for modern civilization. Specifically, you’ll learn about: The unknown history of Egypt, Nubia, the Sahara, and West Africa.
... Read more
The Black History Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
Learn about the most important milestones in Black history in The Black History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Learn about the most important milestones in Black history in The Black History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings
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