The Great Civilizations Series

The Christian World

The Christian World

A Social and Cultural History of Christianity

  • Paperback
A beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written re-assessment of the role of Christianity in the story of European civilization – The Birmingham Post

The Irish World

The Irish World

The History and Cultural Achievements of the Irish People

  • Paperback
Lush, plush, superlatively and lavishly illustrated… excellent – The Irish Press

The Northern World

The Northern World

The History and Heritage of Northern Europe · AD 400-1110

  • Paperback
This authoritative survey is for everyone who seeks to know the true story of the foundation of Northern Europe

The World of Islam

The World of Islam

Faith, People, Culture

  • Paperback
A magnificent repository of love and learning … approaching its subject with such generosity and proportion that one feels the whole of Islamic art and learning has to be encapsulated within its covers – The Times

The World of Buddhism

The World of Buddhism

Buddhist Monks and Nuns in Society and Culture

  • Paperback
The range is impressive; its historical depth and geographical breadth make it a reference for specialists and general readers alike – The Times Literary Supplement