Frank Welsh

In a narrative beginning almost 1.5 million years ago with the emergence of Homo erectus, Frank Welsh takes the reader from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, from the Industrial Revolution to the age of terrorism. Using his masterly storytelling skills, he recounts the epic story of human growth, survival and achievement across all continents and ages. Providing insight into the lives of ordinary people in every corner of the globe, this comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to the human history of our planet.

From the Dawn of Humanity to the Modern Age

The History of the World

A History of Hong Kong

A History of South Africa

The History of the World From the Dawn of Humanity to the Modern Age

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Book No. 5

This study exposes a web of corruption involving the Broederbond, the South African government, and the misuse of billions of rand of taxpayers' money that should have helped to build the new South Africa.

Dangerous Deceits

At the dawn of the 15th century, Islam invaded Europe from the East and it seemed that Christendom itself was under threat. Eminent historian Welsh delves into this important incident and shows that it is in fact one of the central moments in European history.

The Council of Constance, 1415, and the Struggle to Unite Against Islam

The Battle for Christendom

Australia is a dynamic multi-cultural society, viewed by many as the world's most desirable place to live. Here Frank Welsh traces Australia's intriguing and varied history to examine how this society emerged, from its ancient Aborigine tribes and earliest British convict settlements to today's modern nation - one that retains strong links with its colonial past but is increasingly independent and diverse. While full of admiration for Australia, Welsh also exposes national myths and confronts the darker side of its history - oppression of the Aboriginal peoples and the 'White Australia' policy - and places the country in a global context, considering the changing relationship with Britain and its Asian neighbours, as well as more recent alliances with the US. Original, provocative and entertaining, Great Southern Land provides the most comprehensive one-volume history of this endlessly fascinating nation.

A New History of Australia

Great Southern Land

No territory in the world has a more vivid and tumultuous history, square mile for square mile, as Hong Kong. It is, or has been, the greatest entreport in the world, the base for the great trading companies of the Far East, the headquarters of half the international crooks in the world and the site of great fortunes lost and won. This book provides a historical background to understanding the present condition of Hong Kong.

Comprehensive guide to the Lake District, fully revised and updated.

The Companion Guide to the Lake District

Australia is a dynamic multi-cultural society, viewed by many as the world�s most desirable place to live. Here Frank Welsh traces Australia�s intriguing and varied history to examine how this society emerged, from its ancient Aborigine tribes and earliest British convict settlements to today�s modern nation - one that retains strong links with its colonial past but is increasingly independent and diverse. While full of admiration for Australia, Welsh also exposes national myths and confronts the darker side of its history - oppression of the Aboriginal peoples and the �White Australia� policy - and places the country in a global context, considering the changing relationship with Britain and its Asian neighbours, as well as more recent alliances with the US. Original, provocative and entertaining, Great Southern Land provides the most comprehensive one-volume history of this endlessly fascinating nation.

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