"A Traveller's History of Cyprus" offers a complete and authoritative history of the island's past and also touches on the sensitive present-day issues for both sides of the island. Although Cyprus is a relatively small island, its position in the East Mediterranean has always given it strategic imp[...]

Analyses the sweep of the British colonial story, from the American Revolution to the present day, illustrating the influence of Britain's imperial past on her place in the twenty-first century. This book is suitable for those who are interested in understanding modern Britain and its imperial histo[...]

Describes France's evolution from the first conquests of ancient Gaul to the twenty-first century, including a chronology, historical gazetteer, and lists of rulers and monarchs.[...]