A treasure trove of human creativity from around the world History of the World in 1000 Objects takes a fresh look at world history, viewing cultures and early

From the watch Napoleon used to synchronize with his generals at Waterloo and Chinese David vases believed to be the oldest example of blue and white porcelain

This book takes a dramatically original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentall

"From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bow

World War I in 100 Objects by Peter Doyle is a dynamic social history and perfect gift for history lovers. General readers and history buffs alike have made bes