This gorgeous book presents the Hawaiian archipelago in easily digestible sections, covering the key islands of the group - from verdant Kauai, mountainous Maui and the big island of Hawaii, to sublime O'ahu, and the little gems of Lana'i and Moloka'i. From lush waterfalls to stark volcanic landscapes, there is something for everyone.
From the death of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. to the fall of Rome in 476 A.D., A Dark History: The Roman Emperors presents a wry and witty look at five centuries of Roman mayhem, murder, incest, infanticide, sadism, sexual depravity and madness. Featuring such notorious names as Claudius, Tiberius and Commodus, this book retells all of the most salacious and eye-opening accounts of imperial misdeeds, drawing on many original Roman sources.
Gustav Klimt is renowned as a quintessential artist of the art nouveau movement, but he was one of a number of Viennese artists who strove to break free of the constraints of the academic art establishment. This new illustrated book focuses on the rich diversity of the movement and offers a sumptuous gift of colour and glamour for every art lover.
Scotland, with its landscapes and long colourful history, has something to offer everybody. This book captures the beauty and magnificence of the country's best landscapes, from places as diverse as the Isle of Lewis to Kelso Abbey in the Borders.
From the murder of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. to the fall of Rome in A.D. 476, A Dark The Roman Emperors reveals the adultery, incest, profligacy, sadism, and insanity of Rome’s 500-year empire, A.D. 40 Caligula orders his troops to collect seashells as the “spoils of war” A.D. 54 The bumbling Claudius, who had his nymphomaniac third wife killed, was murdered himself by his fourth wife, his niece A.D. 64 Nero sings and plays the lyre while Rome burns A.D. 192 The megalomaniac Commodus is assassinated by his wrestling partner Narcissus A.D. 193 Rome’s Year of the office of Emperor is put up for sale to the highest bidder A.D. 238 Six emperors hold the throne in one year —five were murdered
Ranging from medieval Kievan Rus' to Vladimir Putin, The History of Russia explores the murder, brutality, genocide, insanity and skulduggery in the efforts to seize, and then maintain, power in the Slav heartland. Highly illustrated throughout, the book is a fascinating story from the Mongol invasions to the present day.
From the arctic north, with its glittering sea ice and ethereal aurora borealis, to the lush forests and breathtaking fjordlands of the south, from the wind-battered coastlines of the Aleutian Islands to the sheltered bays of the Kodiak Archipelago, this book takes you on a pictorial journey through Alaska's most magnificent landscapes.
From imperial residences and aristocratic estates to hotels and urban mansions, Abandoned Palaces uses stunning photographs to tell the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world.
On 26 April 1986, the unthinkable happened - the worst nuclear accident in history. Chernobyl provides a photographic exploration of the catastrophe and its aftermath in 180 authentic photos. See the wreckage of No. 4 Reactor, the historic photos of the clean-up operation, and today's decaying apartments and deserted streets.