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Conquistadores

Explore the untold stories of the Spanish conquerors in "Conquistadores: A New History" by Fernando Cervantes. Uncover their motivations, triumphs, and tragedies beyond the legends.

In Search of a Kingdom: Francis Drake, Elizabeth I, and the Perilous Birth of the British Empire

Explore the daring adventures of Sir Francis Drake under Queen Elizabeth I's reign in "In Search of a Kingdom." Laurence Bergreen unveils how their exploits laid the foundations for the British Empire.

The Modern Explorers: Epic Journeys to the Ends of the World

The Universe: The book of the BBC TV series presented by Professor Brian Cox

Explore the wonders of space and time with "The Universe", a companion to the BBC TV series, presented by Professor Brian Cox.

A World Beneath the Sands: Adventurers and Archaeologists in the Golden Age of Egyptology

Discover the thrilling stories of adventurers and archaeologists who uncovered Egypt's secrets during the Golden Age of Egyptology in this captivating book.

South: The Endurance Expedition

Penguin Classics (9780241251096)

Palace of Palms: Tropical Dreams and the Making of Kew

Picador (9781529004885)

Latitude: The astonishing adventure that shaped the world

Michael Joseph (9780241478349)

The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream

William Collins (9780008296841)

A New Voyage Round the World: William Dampier

Penguin Classics (9780241413289)

1493: How Europe's Discovery of the Americas Revolutionized Trade, Ecology and Life on Earth

Granta Books (9781847082459)

Erebus The Story of a Ship

Arrow (9781784758578) | Michael Palin, Rescue missions, Story of a Ship, HMS Erebus, Brings this extraordinary Ship, Wonderfully evocative account

The Travels of Ibn Battuta

Cosimo Classics (9781605206219)

A Brief History of Portugal

Robinson (9781472143587) - Spine width: 22 mm | Brief History of Portugal, Spanish rule, Empire until, History of Portugal, Portugal's History, Africa and Brazil, Century brought, Portugal brought, Portugal's role & Wars in Africa

Asteroid Hunters

Simon & Schuster UK (9781471162398) | Asteroid Hunters

Explorers' Sketchbooks: The Art of Discovery & Adventure

Thames & Hudson Ltd (9780500252192) | Wade Davis, Art of Discovery, Among them Ghillean Prance, Living explorers

A Short History of Seafaring

DK (9780241379691) | Book tells, Short History of Seafaring, Seafaring History, Seafaring tales, History of the seas

The Worst Journey in the World: Ranked number 1 in National Geographic’s 100 Best Adventure Books of All Time

Vintage Digital (9780099530374)

The Disappearing Act: The Impossible Case of MH370

Mudlark (9780008381547)

Sea People: In Search of the Ancient Navigators of the Pacific

William Collins (9780008339050)

Trim, The Cartographer's Cat: The ship's cat who helped Flinders map Australia

Adlard Coles (9781472967220)

Joseph Banks' Florilegium: Botanical Treasures from Cook's First Voyage

Thames And Hudson Ltd (9780500022870) | Joseph Banks' Florilegium

Map: Exploring The World, midi format

Phaidon Press (9781838660642)

Lotharingia: A Personal History of France, Germany and the Countries In-Between

Picador (9781509803262) | History of France, Germania and Danubia, Third of Simon

The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean

Penguin (9780140245332 / 9780140245332)

Nepal Himalaya: The Most Mountainous of a Singularly Mountainous Country

(9781909461383)

Conquistador Voices: The Spanish Conquest of the Americas as Recounted Largely by the Participants

Spruce Tree Press (9780978646639 / 25163872) | Spanish conquistadors

Conquistador Voices: The Spanish Conquest of the Americas as Recounted Largely by the Participants

Spruce Tree Press (9780978646622 / 25163769) | Spanish conquistadors

Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes

Explore how daring climbers, colonial ambitions and modern technology reshaped the Himalayas, tracing epic ascents, cultural clashes, and the relentless human drive to conquer towering giants.