World History

Travel through time with our World History collection at Harry Hartog Bookseller. From ancient civilisations to modern conflicts, empire-building to cultural revolutions, these books offer powerful insight into the forces that shaped our world. Perfect for students, educators, and curious minds. Shop online or in-store for compelling global history reads.

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The Book Of Roads And Kingdoms: Winner Indie Book Awards 2023 Non Fiction Book of the Year. The thrilling story of an empire's rise & fall from the best-selling author of GOLDEN MAZE & GHOST EMPIRE. by Richard Fidler - 9780733342592
$11.50
The Book Of Roads And Kingdoms: Winner Indie Book Awards 2023 Non Fiction Book of the Year. The thrilling story of an empire's rise & fall from the best-selling author of GOLDEN MAZE & GHOST EMPIRE.
Richard Fidler
A lost imperial city, full of wonder and marvels. An empire that was the largest...
Second Hand
Wound Man by Jack Hartnell - 9780691243481
$69.99
Wound Man
Jack Hartnell
The Wound Man - a medical diagram depicting a figure fantastically pierced by weapons and...
Japanese Haiku for Cat Lovers by William Scott Wilson - 9784805320242
$29.99
Japanese Haiku for Cat Lovers
William Scott Wilson
A lyrical celebration of cats - through the timeless beauty of Japanese haiku and brush...
In the Service of the Shogun by Frederik Cryns - 9781836390961
$24.99
In the Service of the Shogun
Frederik Cryns
In 1600, English helmsman William Adams washed ashore in Japan, and was interrogated by Tokugawa...
Cypria by Alex Christofi - 9781399401906
$24.99
Cypria
Alex Christofi
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2025 "A brilliant exploration of Cyprus's long history...
The Book
$189.00
The Book
Hungry Minds
A hand-illustrated journey into the art of starting over, The Book explores how to rebuild...
The End of Enlightenment by Richard Whatmore - 9780141997704
$28.99
The End of Enlightenment
Richard Whatmore
A landmark study of of one of the most controversial periods in history, from an...
Peacemakers by Margaret MacMillan - 9781399827171
$26.99
Peacemakers
Margaret MacMillan
WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY MAX HASTINGS WINNER OF THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2001 WINNER...
The Great Reversal by Kerry Brown - 9780300284935
$24.95
The Great Reversal
Kerry Brown
A vivid history of the relationship between Britain and China, from 1600 to the present...
Paris '44 by Patrick Bishop - 9780241991541
$26.99
Paris '44
Patrick Bishop
From the Sunday Times-bestselling author, comes a heart-stopping countdown narrative recreating the liberation of Paris...
Arise, England by Caroline Burt - 9780571311996
$32.99
Arise, England
Caroline Burt
'An absorbing and eye-opening account of what the Plantagenets did for us.' - HELEN CASTOR...
The Ashes Files by Steven Finn - 9781399637961
$34.99
The Ashes Files
Steven Finn
SHORTLISTED FOR CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 'Not many...
$5.00
Gods and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
R. Kingsley
Second Hand
Armageddon by Sir Max Hastings - 9781035022847
$39.99
Armageddon
Sir Max Hastings
'As a military historian Max Hastings has few equals' - The Times Literary Supplement In...
Captives and Companions by Justin Marozzi - 9780241522158
$85.00
Captives and Companions
Justin Marozzi
A startling exploration of slavery in the Islamic world from the 7th century to the...
This Way Up by Map Men - 9780008710286
$34.99
This Way Up
Map Men
A SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER A Waterstones Best Nature & Travel Writing Book 2025 'Educational,...
The Great Exchange: Making the News in Early Modern Europe by Joad Raymond Wren - 9780241188538
$90.00
The Great Exchange: Making the News in Early Modern Europe
Joad Raymond Wren
An epic history of the birth of news in Europe 'Highly ambitious and impressive ......
The Romans by Edward J. Watts - 9781529383577
$36.99
The Romans
Edward J. Watts
'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out...
The Heretic of Cacheu by Toby Green - 9780241611418
$55.00
The Heretic of Cacheu
Toby Green
A unique, startling book that gives a rich and detailed sense of life in an...
Moneta by Gareth Harney - 9781529931457
$26.99
Moneta
Gareth Harney
The extraordinary story of ancient Rome told through one of the world's most universal, humane...
Freedom by Angela Merkel - 9781035020782
$34.99
Freedom
Angela Merkel
'A great accomplishment . . . A wonderful reflection of an extraordinary sweep of history'...
Careme by Ian Kelly - 9781526689771
$22.99
Careme
Ian Kelly
NOW A MAJOR APPLE+ TV SERIES 'Magnificent' ANTHONY BOURDAIN 'Irresistible' HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL 'A classic' DAMIAN...
Chip War by Chris Miller - 9781398557352
$24.99
Chip War
Chris Miller
***Winner of the Financial Times Business Book of the Year award*** UPDATED EDITION WITH A...
The Butterfly Thief
$36.99
The Butterfly Thief
Walter Marsh
The story of the most audacious serial heist in the history of Australia's museums -...
Spice by Roger Crowley - 9780300281125
$24.95
Spice
Roger Crowley
The story of the sixteenth-century's epic contest for the spice trade, which propelled European maritime...
Michael Palin in Venezuela by Michael Palin - 9781529154726
$39.99
Michael Palin in Venezuela
Michael Palin
Discover the must-read, warm and witty new travel adventure from Britain's best-loved travel writer and...
Italy Reborn by Mark Gilbert - 9780141995212
$26.99
Italy Reborn
Mark Gilbert
A major new account of the emergence of Italian democracy after the Second World War...
Cryptic by Garry J. Shaw - 9780300266511
$51.95
Cryptic
Garry J. Shaw
An absorbing history of Europe's nine most puzzling texts, including the biggest mystery of all:...