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Drax of Drax Hall

How One British Family Got Rich (and Stayed Rich) from Sugar and Slavery

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"Important and timely ... Paul Lashmar uses the story of the Drax family's history as enslavers in Barbados as a microcosm of Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade" Laura Trevelyan, journalist and author of A Very British Family"A family story straight out of Game of Thrones ... Old-school investigative reporting married with a fearless historian's eye for the truth. A brilliant ... Read more

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"Important and timely ... Paul Lashmar uses the story of the Drax family's history as enslavers in Barbados as a microcosm of Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade" Laura Trevelyan, journalist and author of A Very British Family"A family story straight out of Game of Thrones ... Old-school investigative reporting married with a fearless historian's eye for the truth. A brilliant
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Africa

The Definitive Visual History of a Continent

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Series series DK Definitive Visual Histories
Immerse yourself in Africa's vast and intricate story and discover Africa’s true place in world history, written and authenticated by experts of African heritage.Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world’s second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that ... Read more

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Immerse yourself in Africa's vast and intricate story and discover Africa’s true place in world history, written and authenticated by experts of African heritage.Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world’s second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that
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In the Scene: Steve McQueen

by Jen Francis, David Olusoga, Dennis Lim ...

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Part of our new series of accessible introductory guides to significant contemporary filmmakers, this guide is a must for film fans and students of contemporary cinema alike. An introductory chapter highlights thematic and visual devices, followed by an exploration of British director Steve McQueen’s work, from his short films and video art through his critically acclaimed feature films, including ... Read more

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Part of our new series of accessible introductory guides to significant contemporary filmmakers, this guide is a must for film fans and students of contemporary cinema alike. An introductory chapter highlights thematic and visual devices, followed by an exploration of British director Steve McQueen’s work, from his short films and video art through his critically acclaimed feature films, including
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The Black History Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

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Learn about the most important milestones in Black history in The Black History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings ... Read more

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Learn about the most important milestones in Black history in The Black History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings
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Black History for Every Day of the Year

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A unique celebration of well-known figures and unsung heroes, famous cultural moments and hidden histories, from ancient times to today“Inspiring, accessible and meticulously researched . . . invaluable, fascinating, often heartbreaking resource for anyone, teen or adult, with an interest in history.”—The GuardianDid you know that Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & ... Read more

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A unique celebration of well-known figures and unsung heroes, famous cultural moments and hidden histories, from ancient times to today“Inspiring, accessible and meticulously researched . . . invaluable, fascinating, often heartbreaking resource for anyone, teen or adult, with an interest in history.”—The GuardianDid you know that Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock &
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A House Through Time

by David Olusoga, Melanie Backe-Hansen ...

‘A very readable history of the British way of life viewed through its homes’ Choice MagazineIn recent years house histories have become the new frontier of popular, participatory history. People, many of whom have already embarked upon that great adventure of genealogical research, and who have encountered their ancestors in the archives and uncovered family secrets, are now turning to the ... Read more

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‘A very readable history of the British way of life viewed through its homes’ Choice MagazineIn recent years house histories have become the new frontier of popular, participatory history. People, many of whom have already embarked upon that great adventure of genealogical research, and who have encountered their ancestors in the archives and uncovered family secrets, are now turning to the
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Cult of Progress

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by David Olusoga ...

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Companion to the major new BBC documentary series CIVILISATIONS, presented by Mary Beard, David Olusoga and Simon SchamaOscar Wilde said 'Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life.' Was he right? In Civilisations, David Olusoga travels the world to piece together the shared histories that link nations.In Part One, First Contact, we discover what happened to art in the great Age of ... Read more

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Companion to the major new BBC documentary series CIVILISATIONS, presented by Mary Beard, David Olusoga and Simon SchamaOscar Wilde said 'Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life.' Was he right? In Civilisations, David Olusoga travels the world to piece together the shared histories that link nations.In Part One, First Contact, we discover what happened to art in the great Age of
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Asylum Speakers

Stories of Migration From the Humans Behind the Headlines

by Jaz O'Hara ...

Meet 31 extraordinary people - from refugees and asylum seekers to those on the frontline working with them - and hear about the life-changing journeys they have made."Asylum speakers is truly an anthology of humanity. It's a reminder of how much we all have in common and that each of us has an equal right to be safe." - Josie Naughton, founder of Choose Love"These stories are raw, powerful, ... Read more

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Meet 31 extraordinary people - from refugees and asylum seekers to those on the frontline working with them - and hear about the life-changing journeys they have made."Asylum speakers is truly an anthology of humanity. It's a reminder of how much we all have in common and that each of us has an equal right to be safe." - Josie Naughton, founder of Choose Love"These stories are raw, powerful,
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Migrations

A History of Where We All Come From

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Discover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world.This beautifully illustrated ebook details the movement of people and cultures around the world - from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements and migrations.Through vibrant photographs, illustrations, and maps, Migrations explores famous (and infamous) movements in history, ... Read more

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Discover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world.This beautifully illustrated ebook details the movement of people and cultures around the world - from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements and migrations.Through vibrant photographs, illustrations, and maps, Migrations explores famous (and infamous) movements in history,
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Migration

by David Olusoga, Chandran Kukathas, Khadija von Zinnenburg Carroll, Filippo Grandi, Eva Harris, Kavita Puri, Venki Ramakrishnan, Iain Couzin ...

Series Book 32 - Darwin College Lectures
Migration is in the news every day. Whether it be the plight of refugees fleeing Syria, or the outbreak of the Zika virus across Latin America, the modern world is fundamentally shaped by movement across borders. Migration, arising from the 2018 Darwin College Lectures, brings together eight leading scholars across the arts, humanities, and sciences to help tackle one of the most important topics ... Read more

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Migration is in the news every day. Whether it be the plight of refugees fleeing Syria, or the outbreak of the Zika virus across Latin America, the modern world is fundamentally shaped by movement across borders. Migration, arising from the 2018 Darwin College Lectures, brings together eight leading scholars across the arts, humanities, and sciences to help tackle one of the most important topics
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Black and British

A Forgotten History

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**Winner of the 2017 PEN Hessell-Tiltman PrizeWinner of the Longman History Today Trustees’ AwardA Waterstones History Book of the YearLonglisted for the Orwell PrizeShortlisted for the inaugural Jhalak Prize'Groundbreaking' - ObserverIn this vital re-examination of a shared history, historian and broadcaster David Olusoga tells the rich and revealing story of the long relationship between the ... Read more

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**Winner of the 2017 PEN Hessell-Tiltman PrizeWinner of the Longman History Today Trustees’ AwardA Waterstones History Book of the YearLonglisted for the Orwell PrizeShortlisted for the inaugural Jhalak Prize'Groundbreaking' - ObserverIn this vital re-examination of a shared history, historian and broadcaster David Olusoga tells the rich and revealing story of the long relationship between the
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Black and British

A Forgotten History, from the acclaimed historian and star of 'Celebrity Traitors'

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Winner of the PEN Hessell-Tiltman PrizeWinner of the Longman History Today Trustees’ AwardLonglisted for the Orwell PrizeUnflinching and revealing, Black and British is a vital history that reveals how black British lives have been woven into the fabric of the nation for centuries – from Roman Britain to the Black Lives Matter protests.'Groundbreaking' – The Obser... ... Read more

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Winner of the PEN Hessell-Tiltman PrizeWinner of the Longman History Today Trustees’ AwardLonglisted for the Orwell PrizeUnflinching and revealing, Black and British is a vital history that reveals how black British lives have been woven into the fabric of the nation for centuries – from Roman Britain to the Black Lives Matter protests.'Groundbreaking' – The Obser...
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