Jeremy Black

The next in this series of admirably concise yet nevertheless comprehensive titles looks at the history of all Americans as well as America; its environmental…

The British monarchy is at a turning point. Concise and engaging, this book charts the very beginnings of British reign through to the longest serving…

This brilliantly concise history of the Pacific Ocean nevertheless succeeds in examining both the indigenous presence on ocean's islands and Western control or influence over…

As the United Kingdom left the European Union, during a period of international and domestic turmoil, London found itself at a turning point. This critical…

The Atlantic has borne witness to major historic events that have drastically shaped humanity with each crossing of its path. In this broad and readable…

The history of Germany is intricately woven. Threaded in time through its struggles and triumphs with religion, industrialisation, enlightenment, politics, unification, and war. In A…

A concise history of the Caribbean's long and fascinating history, from pre-contact civilisations to the present day This is a concise history, intended for travellers,…

A concise, accessible account of strategy and the Second World War. How the war was won . . . and lost.. In 1941, the Second…

From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and on to…

A wonderfully concise and readable, yet comprehensive, history of the Mediterranean Sea, the perfect companion for any visitor -- or indeed, anyone compelled to stay…

This is a comprehensive history of Portugal that covers the whole span, from the Stone Age to today. An introduction provides an understanding of geographical…

Despite being relatively brief, this very readable history covers environmental, political, social, economic, cultural and artistic elements, and is very open to regional variations and…

'Jeremy Black skilfully sketches social, cultural and political trends' - Christina Hardyment, Times audiobook of the week 'A remarkable mixture of cold history, wide culture…

A thought-provoking and important book that raises essential issues crucial not only for understanding our past but also the present day. In this panoramic history,…