55,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2002.

This book traces the history of bird guano, demonstrating how this unique commodity helped unite the Pacific Basin with the industrialized world.

Includes entries for maps and atlases.

This is a review of 190 years of literature on copper and its alloys. It integrates information on pigments, corrosion and minerals, and discusses environmental conditions, conservation methods, ancient and historical technologies.

This collection presents 'snap-shots' of trade in specific commodities, alongside chapters covering the region. This book fills a particular gap in the literature on intra-Asian trade prior to the 20th century, and makes a considerable contribution to our knowledge of the Asian trade.