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Delle innumerevoli storie del mondo scritte nel corso dei secoli, nessuna aveva mai tratto spunto dall'unica cosa che tutti gli esseri umani hanno in comune: la famiglia. È proprio questa inedita prospettiva che lo storico Simon Sebag Montefiore adotta come chiave per un'impresa radicalmente nuova, tanto stimolante quanto poderosa: tessere la storia del mondo – dai primi ominidi a oggi – attraverso le storie di diverse fa...

A thrilling, epic and original history of humanity from a dazzlingly fresh and global perspective, from the prize-winning, bestselling historian

The World by Simon Sebag Montefiore is a fresh new history of the world, told through families. It begins with the first human footsteps ever found: a family of five, an adult and four children, walking along a beach 950, 000 years ago. This is a history of deep themes - religion, empire, technology, ideology - but tethered to the biography of families at the heart of the essential drama of human existence. All life, every race and faith, is h...

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VOICES OF HISTORY celebrates the great speeches of world history and cultural life. In this exuberant collection, acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore takes us on a journey from ancient times to the twenty-first century: some speeches are heroic and inspiring, some diabolical and atrocious, some are exquisite and poignant, others cruel and chilling. The speakers themselves vary from empresses and conquerors to rock stars, novelists and s...

The second in this exciting new series for younger readers from the international bestselling authors Santa and Sebag Montefiore, illustrated by sought-after illustrator Kate Hindley.

The first series for younger readers from the international bestselling authors Santa and Sebag Montefiore, illustrated by sought-after illustrator Kate Hindley.

The story of Jerusalem is the story of the world. This fully revised and updated edition includes a new epilogue bringing the story of Jerusalem up to the present day including updates on the Israeli American relationship and the huge recent shifts in the Middle East. Jerusalem is the universal city, the capital of two peoples, the shrine of three faiths, it is the site of Judgement Day and the battlefield of today's clash of civilisations. Ho...

Die Aufregung im Palast ist groß: Der kostbare Sibirische Diamant der Königin wurde gestohlen! Dabei sollte Shylo ihn doch im Auge behalten. Das jüngste Kaninchen des königlichen Geheimbundes hat ein ganz schlechtes Gewissen und ein alarmierendes Bauchgefühl. Wer ist der Dieb? Stecken vielleicht die Nerze dahinter? Oder haben die gemeinen Ratzis wieder etwas damit zu tun? Um das herauszufinden, begibt Shylo sich in die Höhle des Tigers. Und ih...

Another whimsical trip down the rabbit hole." —Kirkus Reviews Mission Impossible and James Bond have nothing on this wily bunch of rabbits who are pledged to protect the Queen of England—and the President of the United States—from a dastardly plot in this charming second novel of the Royal Rabbits of London series.Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible—by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet nose, and a slice of mad co...

The epic bestselling biography of Catherine the Great and Prince Potemkin, her outrageous lover and co-ruler

Vital prequel to the internationally bestselling biography STALIN: COURT OF THE RED TSAR

The thrilling biography of Stalin - an international bestseller

The author curates an outstanding selection of great letters from ancient times to the 21st century, touching on power, love, art, sex, faith, and war.

A collection of the greatest letters in history, charting world-shaping events and revealing the unique personalities of some of history's most famous figures

Simon Sebag Montefiore is the author of prize-winning, bestselling books that have been published in forty-eight languages. Catherine the Great and Potemkin was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar won the BBA History Book of the Year Prize, Young Stalin won the Costa Biography Award, LA Times Book Prize for Biography and the Grand Prix de la Biographie Politique, Jerusalem: The Biography won the JBC Book...

Il piccolo Shylo è entrato a far parte della società segreta dei Conigli Reali di Londra, che vivono sotto Buckingham Palace e lottano per mantenere la pace. In occasione della visita di Stato del presidente degli Stati Uniti d'America, i Conigli Reali scoprono che i Ratzi stanno tramando un piano malvagio per distruggere l'amicizia fra i due Paesi e portare il caos nel mondo. A nulla varrà l'aiuto delle volpi che lavorano per il primo ministr...

Mission Impossible" and James Bond have nothing on this wily bunch of rabbits who are pledged to protect the Queen of England--and the President of the United States--from a dastardly plot in the second novel of this charming series.