Little Histories series

Following in the footsteps of E. H. Gombrich's worldwide bestseller A Little History of the World, the books in Yale University Press' Little Histories series explore the history of the world's most remarkable people, events and ideas. With engaging personal insights, our authors will take you on a whistle-stop journey from ancient times to the present exploring all of life's big subjects from archaeology to science.

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A Little History of Psychology

Nicky Hayes

A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature

$32.95

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A Little History of Music

Robert Philip

A lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present

$32.95

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A Little History of Art

Charlotte Mullins

A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the origins of mark making to art’s pivotal role in culture today

$34.95

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A Little History of Poetry

John Carey

A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literature

$22.95

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A Little History of Archaeology

Brian Fagan

The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe

$22.95

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A Little History of Economics

Niall Kishtainy

A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in the field

$22.99

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A Little History of Religion

Richard Holloway

For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity’s earliest days to our own contentious times

$22.99

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A Little History of the United States

James West Davidson

A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages

$37.99

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A Little History of Philosophy

Nigel Warburton

Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. This book introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about…

$22.99

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A Little History of the World: Illustrated Edition

E. H. Gombrich

Now available in paperback, a glorious illustrated edition of the international bestseller

$39.95

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A Little History of the World

E. H. Gombrich

The international bestseller available in English for the first time: E. H. Gombrich’s world history for the curious of all ages…

$22.95

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A Little History of Literature

John Sutherland

A title that takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Canterbury Tales to Harry Potter. With masterful digressions…

$22.99

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A Little History of Science

William Bynum

Science is tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. This book tells the history of science. It takes…

$33.99

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A Little Book of Language

David Crystal

From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, this book reveals language’s myriad intricacies and quirks. It sheds light on the development of…

$22.99

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