Collection: Emagazines

"It is the legendary empire that inspired some of the most celebrated art and literature of all time and is cited as the start of modern civilisation. The Roman Empire was a political and military force to be reckoned with, and their influence spread far across Europe and the Mediterrane...

On Bosworth field in 1485 the feud that had caused bloodshed and battle for three decades came to an end. The victor was the last hope of the Lancastrians, Henry Tudor. In this new edition of Book of the Tudors, you'll discover how Henry's Tudor dynasty cemented its place in history, from the red...

The All About History Book of the Wild West separates fact from fiction, uncovering the fights for survival and the gruelling trials of the American frontier. Trace the adventures that took people beyond the edge of the map in search of gold, new land and trade goods. Find out why Jesse James and...

Mankind is remarkable – we’ve sent man to the moon, cured killer diseases, conquered the peaks of the world’s highest mountains. But mankind is also abominably ambitious, capable of committing unspeakable evils in the name of progress. Over the following pages, we’ll explore some of the most diab...

The Battle of Waterloo, Martin Luther King Jr’s famous speech, 9/11 – there are some events in history’s infinite stream of moments that stand out as turning points. These landmarks changed the course of politics, civil rights, countries and continents. In short, they are the ev...

From the heroic troops at Dunkirk to the daring flights of the Night Witches, this fourth edition is a must-read for history enthusiasts.

China is a land like no other, a land of over 1 billion souls and over 3,000 years of history. Ruled for millennia by mighty dynasties, its people are industrious and inventive, hardened by centuries of war, political upheaval and the ambitions of its leaders. From its early days under the First ...

In this brand-new title from the makers of All About History magazine, discover the remarkable story of fashion and how it evolved from a hand-sewn luxury embraced by the extremely wealthy and passed down through generations, to the mass-produced fast fashion that spills out of our wardrobes today.

There is nowhere else on Earth that compares to India. From its diverse faiths and colourful festivals to its welcoming people, entrancing wildlife and tumultuous history, it is almost a world within one country. But how did this wonderful nation come to be? Who are the people that have moulded i...

Explore the ancient and awe-inspiring history of Japan, from the early civilisations of the Jomon period to the legendary kings and queens of antiquity, the feudal era of the samurai and the great upheavals of the 19th century and beyond. See how Japan came back from the brink in the 20th century...