More Short Histories

   I just provided a list of "short histories", but excluded some additional options since the post would have been too long for you to read. Here are some more for those of you who want abridged versions of the past. 

Bloomsbury 
   They offer "A compact history series that’s both authoritative and original, Bloomsbury's Short Histories provides the essential facts for a range of subjects and combines them with informed discussions and extensive bibliographies, making them perfect for students, teachers, and general history enthusiasts." Here are a few examples: 

Bloomsbury Publishing is British. It is likely the books are good ones since Bloomsbury has an "Annual Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement". They are against both slavery and trafficking. 

Thames & Hudson
   Also British and you can learn more about them here. 

Penguin Random House 
   Penguin used to be British and you can learn about the colours of Penguins and Pelicans in MM's, Penguin Books.  They have a few titles in their "DK Short History Series. To wit:

  If you are Christmas shopping, these short books should be less expensive than the tomes.