J. M. Roberts Libri

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First published in 1976 to great acclaim, this major one-volume history has been fully revised for this third edition and contains 90 maps. "A work of outstanding breadth of scholarhip and penetrating judgments. There is nothing better of its kind.--Sunday Telegraph

Challenging the origins of Christianity, J.M. Roberts argues that the religion is rooted in pagan beliefs and practices, drawing on evidence from ancient texts and archaeological findings. The book delves into the influences of ancient spirituality on modern religions, presenting a range of historical figures and contexts, including Apollonius of Tyana and Constantine. This exploration offers a thought-provoking perspective for readers interested in the intersections of religion and history. The work is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance.

Offering the depth and breadth of the larger edition, a concise, beautifully illustrated, conveniently sized edition combines intellectual, economic, cultural, and political history in a volume that is international in scope and ranges from prehistory to the present

Comprehensive in its scope and brilliantly readable, this is a superb follow-up to the author's bestselling Penguin History of the World. Beginning with prehistory and the early civilizations of the Aegean, The Penguin History of Europe traces the development of European identity in its many guises, through the age of Christendom, the Middle Ages, early Modern history and the old European order.

Beginning with pre-history and the early civilisations of the Aegean, this book traces the development of the European identity through its many guises. Every period is covered from the Roman empire through to empire building & industrialisation

As a standard introduction to Modern European history, this book by a renowned British historian is highly regarded and widely used in academia. It is designed for first-year undergraduates and beyond, offering a comprehensive overview of the subject that combines engaging narrative with scholarly insights, making it accessible and informative for students.

This dazzling overview of a turbulent century explores both dramatic events and underlying trends. Despite a terrible two-stage 'European civil war' and the traumatic rise and fall of communism, wealth has increased dramatically alongside a four-fold leap in population, women's lives have been transformed, America has assumed undisputed political and cultural leadership. The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century is powerful, international and definitive.