World history

H.G. Wells: The Outline of History

1 recommendation

"H.G. Wells is best known for his science fiction (e.g The Time Machine, War of the Worlds), but he also wrote a comprehensive history of the world around the time of WWI. I read this a few years ago and was really impressed with how he explains history in terms of themes (e.g nomads/settled peoples, priests/secular kings). Even if you don't want to take the time to read the whole thing, this i..."

A Short History of Progress by Ronald Wright

1 recommendation

"What? you haven't read this yet? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? its super good. read it."

WORLD HISTORY CHART

1 recommendation

"This is an ASTONISHING depiction of historic and human events over time."

A Brief History of the Olympic Games (Brief Histories of the Ancient World) by David C. Young

1 recommendation

"Take a break from watching the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and read about their history."

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas DVD

Human Weapon - The History Channel Series

1 recommendation

"This show is very addictive. Every week two martial artists/street fighters, go and study an ancient art of fighting and at the end of their very brief study period attempt to fight a master in that art. Very interesting and addictive."

HBO Store - BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Arthur Ashe Citizen of the World DVD

Better for All the World: The Secret History of Forced Sterilization and America's Quest for Racial Purity: Harry Br

1 recommendation

"I felt like this book gave a generally good overview of the history of eugenics in America. I felt as though it did a good job of explaining the breath of the practice and belief, as well as placing it in context of its time."

Caviar: The Strange History and Uncertain Future of the World's Most Coveted Delicacy

1 recommendation

"This one is serious reading—for all of the “eggheads” out there..."

History of the World Part I

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"The fact that there is no Part II to this stunning Part I will haunt me forever. Mel Brooks magnum opus, this offbeat history features eunuchs, Jesus, Louis XVI playing chess with human pieces, and the inimitable Madeleine Kahn."

And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails

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"Paul Revere likely had a swallow of the stuff to stiffen his resolve for his famous midnight ride. Blackbeard liked to mix his with gunpowder before igniting and swilling it while it flamed and popped. Ernest Hemingway drank tall "Papa Doble" daiquiris in Cuba, once consuming 16 in one sitting at the El Floridita in Havana. On election night in 1960, John F. Kennedy sipped daiquiris over dinner..."

Mysteries of the Middle Ages: And the Beginning of the Modern World (Hinges of History): Thomas Cahill: Books

1 recommendation

"A compelling read about the era that spans the poorly-named Dark Ages to the rise of Christianity through the Renaissance, richly illustrated and engrossingly told."

Costume and Fashion: A Concise History (World of Art): James Laver, Amy De LA Haye, Andrew Tucker

1 recommendation

"Another must have book for my Fashion book collection ..."

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century

4 recommendations

"good book"

Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History: Art Spiegelman

1 recommendation

"Another 'biographical tale' in comic form. This one, the authors family history, is of Nazi Germany as told through a family of mice."

National Parks DVD Set, Subjects , HISTORY Shop

1 recommendation

"This is memorizing. It was amazing to get insight into the history of our National Parks. Each park had its own barriers and issues to overcome in order to become a part of history. I am a huge fan of Ken Burns and this took his status to another level for me."

The Oxford History of World Cinema

1 recommendation

"Great information about cinema."

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

3 recommendations

"Send Tom Hanks around to interview a bunch of WWII veterans... but change WWII to "Zombie World War", and you've got the premise. Addictively readable."

The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island

1 recommendation

"A book released by Weta. Featuring great art. If you are expecting lots of images of Kong you'll be very disappointed. But if you are into zoology , you might find yourself fascinated by the detailed illustrations and descriptions of many inhabitants of Skull Island (many of which are not seen in the movie)."

Make A history - the best of free World

1 recommendation

"Free music, net labels, music videos; source for news (underground, anarchy, alternative, uncenzored, progressive, real, daily). Great massive art poster & comics collection! Feel free to easy submit news about net labels, new free records, music,music reviews, links... etc... No need for boring logins... free music for free people. Submit your site to link directory ..... fast and easy"

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War - Max Brooks - Paperback (ISBN 9780307346612) - Buy Books, Music and Movies at Bo

1 recommendation

"Brooks, author of the straight-faced parody "The Zombie Survival Guide," tells the story of the world's desperate battle against the zombie threat with a series of first-person accounts by various characters around the world."

"A Brief History of the World"

1 recommendation

"Historical T-shirt by João Lauro Fonte"

Old World Weavers

1 recommendation

"I use a lot of taffeta that we embroider on for pillows or curtains. Old World Weavers carry a fine line of them."

World War One Posters, Poetry and Art

1 recommendation

"Features propaganda posters from the first world war, along with trench poetry and artists."

Strapya World : Japanese Cell Phone Strap & Accessory Superstore, Strapya World!

1 recommendation

"Works as a real Tawashi but the outlooking is much cuter than the real one =) Made in Japan by real Tawashi artisans!"

The Haunted History of Halloween (History Channel)

1 recommendation

"The History Channel brings you the roots of Halloween in this DVD collection."

World Market Coffee at World Market

1 recommendation

"I was at Cost Plus a couple days ago and tried the Pumpkin Spice coffee. The flavors are so perfect. It's not too overwhelming and reminds me of fall, my favorite season."

World Market Spices at World Market

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"Spices at Cost Plus (World Market) are affordable - usually 99 cents - so it's good to stop by if you've run out of some herbs or peppers. Plus it's just fun to look at all the different varieties."