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Saladin: The Life, the Legend and the Islamic Empire by John Man
Category: History
Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the 12th century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. Ruthless in defence of his faith, brilliant in leadership, he also possessed qualities that won admiration f ...Show more
Saladin: The Life, the Legend and the Islamic Empire by John Man
Category: Philosophy and Religion
Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the 12th century, he is the Islamic worldâe(tm)s preeminent hero. Ruthless in defence of his faith, brilliant in leadership, he also possessed qualities that won admirat ...Show more
SaladinThe Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire by John Man
Category: History
In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).
Samurai by John Man
Category: Sci-fi & Fantasy
The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour, fierce swordsmanship and code of honour, the samurai have become iconic figures whose influence can still be felt today. From Kurosawa's epic "Seven Samurai" to the figure of Darth Vader in "Star Wars", to "Manga" c ...Show more
Samurai: The Last Warrior by John Man
Category: Fiction
The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour, fierce swordsmanship and code of honour, the samurai have become iconic figures whose influence can still be felt today. From Kurosawa's epic "Seven Samurai" to the figure of Darth Vader in "Star Wars", to Manga com ...Show more
Samurai : The True Story of the Last Warrier by John Man
Category: Sports and Hobbies
The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour, fierce swordsmanship and code of honour, the samurai have become iconic figures whose influence can still be felt today. From Kurosawa's epic "Seven Samurai" to the figure of Darth Vader in "Star Wars", to "Manga" c ...Show more
The Amazons by John Man
Category: History
Since the time of the ancient Greeks we have been fascinated by accounts of the Amazons, an elusive tribe of ruthless, hard-fighting, horse-riding female warriors. Equal to men in battle, legend has it they would cut off their breasts to improve their archery skills and routinely killed their boy childr ...Show more
The Great Wall by John Man
Category: History
The Great Wall is the most famous of ChinaÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs monuments. Everyone has seen pictures of the line of stone snaking over mountains. Millions every year take the five mile journey from Beijing to climb its battlements. But what do we really know about the Great Wall Many myths surrou ...Show more
The Great Wall by John Man
Category: History
China's Great Wall north of Beijing is one of the world's most famous sights. Millions every year climb the line of stone snaking over mountains. We all feel we know the Wall. But we are wrong. It is too big, too varied, too complex to be captured by a few images or a day-trip. Myths surround it. Many b ...Show more
The Gutenberg Revolution by John Man
Category: History
In 1450, all Europe's books were handcopied and amounted to only a few thousand. By 1500 they were printed, and numbered in their millions. The invention of one man - Johann Gutenberg - had caused a revolution. Printing by movable type was a discovery waiting to happen. Born in 1400 in Mainz, Germany, G ...Show more