Up Close and Personal - Microhistories

Ever been so interested in a topic that you wished you could put it under a microscope and see it in splendid detail? Microhistories let you do just that. They're adventures through every aspect of a subject letting you understand it from the inside out. History buffs and curious readers alike will relish these technicolour portraits.

Updated July 8, 2026
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The Breath of the Gods : The History and Future of the Wind
Winchester, Simon.
Paper Book
Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and...
The LEGO Story : How a Little Toy Sparked the World's Imagination
Andersen, Jens.
Paper Book
"Absolutely essential reading for every LEGO fan." --Blocks The definitive history of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company's archives and rare interviews with the founding family who still owns the company "This book tells the story of how my...
The mosquito : a human history of our deadliest predator
Winegard, Timothy C.
Ebook
A ground-breaking work of narrative non-fiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on human history. What was George Washington's secret weapon during the American Revolution, and how did it lead to Britain colonising Australia? What protected Popes for centuries? And what does...
The rise and fall of the dinosaurs : a new history of a lost world
Brusatte, Stephen
Paper Book
Sweat : a history of exercise
Hayes, Bill
Ebook

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