Rupert Matthews Books
The eruption of Krakatoa
Describes the the eruption of the volcanic mountain of Krakatoa, west of the island of Java in 1883. Discusses the cultural history and daily life of the island's peoples, the buildup of the volcan...
Read MoreJulius Caesar
A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.
Read MoreAncient Mysteries
Presents unsolved mysteries from the pre-Christian era of the ancient world, including the statues on Easter Island, the mound builders, and the Nazcan Plain.
Read MoreHow life began
Discusses theories on the origin of the universe, the birth of earth, and the earliest life forms.
Read MoreThe race to the South Pole
An account of the competition between explorers to reach the South Pole with emphasis on the events of the rival expeditions led by the Norwegian Roald Amundsen and the British Robert Scott between...
Read MoreThe dinosaur age
Surveys different types of dinosaurs, discussing how they lived, why they died out, and the excavation of fossils.
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