{"title":"James Hannam","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our \u003cem\u003eJames Hannam\u003c\/em\u003e collection, where you can explore the fascinating works of a historian renowned for making complex historical subjects accessible and engaging. Delve into the past with Hannam's meticulously researched books that bring pivotal moments in history to life, focusing particularly on science, religion, and the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Globe\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that takes you on an enlightening journey through pivotal moments that have shaped our world. Hannam's expertise in history allows him to weave compelling narratives that not only educate but also entertain, making these works perfect for both history buffs and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection offers a unique opportunity to understand history through the lens of James Hannam's well-informed and thoughtful perspective. Whether you're intrigued by the intricacies of the Middle Ages or wish to understand the relationship between science and religion over the centuries, these books promise to offer valuable insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003cem\u003eJames Hannam\u003c\/em\u003e collection and embark on a captivating voyage through history that is both enlightening and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-globe-by-james-hannam-9781789147582","title":"The Globe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Globe\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of humanity's quest to discover the form of the world. Philosophers in ancient Greece deduced the true shape of the Earth in the fourth century BCE; the Romans passed the knowledge to India, and from there it spread to Baghdad and Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn early medieval Europe, Christians debated the matter, but long before the time of Columbus, the Catholic Church had accepted that the Earth is round and not flat. However, it wasn't until the seventeenth century that Jesuit missionaries finally convinced the Chinese that their traditional square-earth cosmology was mistaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn accessible challenge to long-established beliefs about the history of ideas, \u003ci\u003eThe Globe\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the realisation that our planet is a sphere deserves to be considered the first great scientific achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This fascinating chronicle by historian Hannam traces how humanity's understanding of Earth's shape has changed over millennia. . . . The trivia captivates (the prevailing view under China's Han dynasty claimed \"the sky was round and the Earth was square\"), offering a globe-trotting tour of how a major scientific breakthrough made its way across the world. Readers will be enlightened.'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'From the philosophers of ancient Greece to seventeenth-century Jesuit missionaries to China, the story of humanity's quest to discover the form of our world, and how we came to know that the Earth is round and not flat.'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850054488300,"sku":"9781789147582","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28004863482824.jpg?v=1759078325"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/james-hannam.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}