Wars Human History

In this major and wholly original contribution to military history, John Keegan reverses the usual convention of writing about war in terms of generals and nations in conflict, which tends to leave the common soldier as cipher. Instead, he focuses on what a set battle is like for the man in the...

Brought to you by Penguin. WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020 From the award-winning author of The Great Sea, a magnificent new global history of the oceans and of humankind's relationship with the sea For most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance...

In this penetrating analysis of the role of political leadership in the Cold War's ending, Archie Brown shows why the popular view that Western economic and military strength left the Soviet Union with no alternative but to admit defeat is wrong. To understand the significance of the parts...

A harrowing exploration of the uniquely dangerous experience of men whose survival depends on their absolute commitment to one another—from the bestselling author of The Perfect Storm. "Incisive ... absorbing ... original." —New York Times Book Review Sebastian Junger turns his brilliant and...

Maybe it was a viral pandemic, or an asteroid strike, or perhaps nuclear war. Whatever the cause, the world as we know it has ended and you and the other survivors must start again. What key knowledge would you need to start rebuilding civilisation from scratch? Once you’ve scavenged what you...

With an introduction by Rory Stewart Winner of the Guardian First Book award, a first-hand account one of the defining outrages of modern history. All at once, as it seemed, something we could have only imagined was upon us - and we could still only imagine it. This is what fascinates me most in...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘His masterpiece’ Antony Beevor, Spectator ‘A masterful performance’ Sunday Times ‘By far the best book on the Vietnam War’ Gerald Degroot, The Times, Book of the Year Vietnam became the Western world’s most divisive modern conflict, precipitating a...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Philip Stevens. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Brooke. Thomas Hobbes lived through the Thirty Years War and Britain's civil wars, and the trauma of these events led to his great masterpiece of...

Brought to you by Penguin. The #1 New York Times bestseller, now in an expanded audiobook edition that includes detailed historical context for the democracy-threatening Ukrainian conflict and a call to action for modern times. This edition includes the bestselling original On Tyranny, read by...

Uncover the human toll of the Biafran conflict in this gripping military history of a fractured West African nation. Perfect for your educational commute, this poignant historical deep-dive transforms geopolitical statistics into deeply personal accounts of survival, courage, and heartbreak...

Explore the gripping military history of human conflict to discover how organized violence built our modern society. From the raiding parties of early civilization to the sprawling networks of modern warfare, this deep dive into global history reveals how the ways we fight dictate the ways we...

Virginia Mendoza's first memories are of drought. She grew up in La Mancha, Spain, the driest region in Europe. Her parents, grandparents, and almost every word, tool, and tradition of her homeland conveyed one conviction: without water, there is no life; without water, there is no civilization...

Step into a tense era of European history and witness how fascism, communism, and deep inequality tore a nation apart. Whether you need an informative listen for your daily commute or an empathetic look at a society on the brink, this narrative delivers. Experience the brutal 1930s ideological...

Understand the devastating global conflict of WWII through a gripping military history focused on human resilience. Perfect for an educational commute or deep focus, this accessible journey transcends dry dates to explore how ordinary citizens and soldiers endured absolute societal collapse...

**The instant New York Times bestseller.** *An international bestseller.* Finalist for the Lane Anderson Award Finalist for the RBC Taylor Award “Hugely impressive, a major work.”—NPR A pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the...

Experience four decades of gripping military history through the eyes of those who survived the fierce Afghan conflict. Perfect for a reflective commute, this deep dive cuts through confusing headlines and political jargon. It grounds global politics in the raw, lived realities of families...

Grasp the sheer scale of the deadliest global conflict in military history, a ferocious war that forged our modern era. Perfect for a long daily commute or a session of deep focus, this thought-provoking narrative plunges you into the geopolitical origins of the Second World War. Witness how...

From “one of America’s smartest and most charming writers” (NPR), an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind—and through all five senses—from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes, and everywhere in between. Whether it’s the mighty pyramids of...

Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of science and Japan's wartime chemical and biological warfare research. Author Hal Gold draws upon a wealth of sources to construct a portrait of the Imperial Japanese Army's most notorious medical unit, giving an overview of its history and detailing its most shocking activities.

Having coined the phrase "the war that will end war," H. G. Wells was disillusioned by the World War I peace settlement. Convinced that humanity needed to awaken to the instability of the world order and remember lessons from the past, the author of numerous science fiction classics set out to...