Wars Human History

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...

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...

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...

When the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Raymond Joseph, the former Haitian ambassador to the United States, found himself rushing back to his beloved country. The earthquake ignited a passion in Joseph, inspiring him to run for president against great competition, including two well-known Haitian pop stars, his nephew Wyclef Jean and Michel Martelly. But he couldn't compete in a democratic system corrupt to the core.

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

World War II was the greatest conflict in human history, involving over 100 million people serving in the forces of the Axis and the Allies and resulting in 50 to 70 million deaths. This book covers war in Europe, war in the Pacific and war across a number of other fronts between 1939 and 1945. Features the leading protagonists in the conflict, their ideological positions and the strategies they employed.

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...

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...

Step into the crossfire of rebellion with this immersive military history where everyday citizens risk death for freedom. Perfect for a gripping daily commute, this dramatic narrative transforms distant colonial battles into a tense, high-stakes fight for survival. Hear the cries of revolution...

September 1919: twenty-one-year-old Tristan Sadler takes a train from London to Norwich to deliver some letters to Marian Bancroft. Tristan fought alongside Marian's brother Will during the Great War, but in 1917 Will laid down his guns on the battlefield, declared himself a conscientious...

Trace the evolution of organized violence in military history to see how warfare engineered our modern world. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this sweeping narrative moves far beyond the battlefield to explain the hidden origins of everyday systems. Instead of merely chronicling...

Brought to you by Penguin. Trans people in Britain today have become a culture war 'issue'. Despite making up less than one per cent of the country's population, they are the subjects of a toxic and increasingly polarized 'debate' which generates reliable controversy for newspapers and talk...