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What is History? by E. H. Carr
RRP: $14.18$8.46'Not only our most distinguished historian but also one of the most valuable contributors to historical theory' SpectatorIn answering the question, 'what is history?', E. H. Carr's acclaimed and influential bestseller shows that the facts of history are... -
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers by Paul Kennedy
RRP: $21.92$12.38WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE Paul Kennedy's international bestseller is a sweeping account of five hundred years of fluctuating economic muscle and military might. Kennedy's... -
Call The Midwife: A True Story Of The East End In The 1950s by Jennifer Worth 9780753823835
RRP: $11.60$3.60A fascinating slice of social history - Jennifer Worth's tales of being a midwife in 1950s London, now a major BBC TV series.Jennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which... -
Shadows Of The Workhouse: The Drama Of Life In Postwar London by Jennifer Worth
RRP: $12.89$7.42A fascinating slice of East End life, from the No.1 bestsellilng author of CALL THE MIDWIFE, soon to be a major BBC TV series.In this follow up to CALL THE MIDWIFE, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s tells... -
In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and its Consequences by Truman Capote 9780241956830
RRP: $12.89$7.71Considered by many to be the first work of the true crime genre, this ground-breaking book reconstructs the murder of the Clutter family from information provided by newspaper articles and interviews. 'Dick became convinced that Perry was that rarity, "a... -
My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History: Mao's China, 1949-76 by Andrew Flint
RRP: $13.55$10.66Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam... -
Wanderers in the New Forest by Juliette de Bairacli Levy 9781915068187
RRP: $19.35$11.67Known as the 'grandmother of herbalism', Juliette de Bairacli Levy travelled throughout Europe and North America in pursuit of her passion for herbs and holistic medicine, living mostly in rural places whose nomadic communities helped expand her... -
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown
RRP: $14.18$8.46The American West, 1860-1890: years of broken promises, disillusionment, war and massacre.Beginning with the Long Walk of the Navajos and ending with the massacre of Sioux at Wounded Knee, this extraordinary book tells how the American Indians lost their... -
GCSE History Edexcel Topic Guide - Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-1088 by CGP Books
RRP: $8.39$6.31This marvellous CGP Topic Guide covering Anglo-Saxon and Norman England (c.1060-1088) is ideal for students preparing for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History exam. It's packed with crystal-clear revision notes, heaps of activities and exam-style questions (with... -
Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words: The Sunday Times Number-One Bestseller by Andrew Morton
RRP: $14.18$8.15THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER-ONE BESTSELLER. AS FEATURED IN SEASON 5 OF THE CROWN.When Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992 it changed the way the public viewed the British monarchy. Never before had a senior royal spoken in such a raw,... -
Capitalism and Slavery by Eric Williams
RRP: $12.89$7.71'It's often said that books are compulsory reading, but this book really is compulsory. You cannot understand slavery, or British Empire, without it' Sathnam Sanghera Arguing that the slave trade was at the heart of Britain's economic progress, Eric... -
East West Street: Non-fiction Book of the Year 2017 by Philippe Sands
RRP: $12.89$7.42THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERWhen he receives an invitation to deliver a lecture in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, international lawyer Philippe Sands begins a journey on the trail of his family's... -
GCSE History OCR B: Schools History Project Revision Guide - for the Grade 9-1 Course by CGP Books
RRP: $9.68$7.25This CGP book is a brilliant guide to success in Grade 9-1 OCR B GCSE History (Schools History Project). It covers the most popular Depth Study, Period Study and Thematic Study options, drawn from a range of historical eras in Britain, Europe and the... -
The Gift: A survivor's journey to freedom by Edith Eger
RRP: $16.76$9.97'An incredible human being with an extraordinary story to share' Dr Rangan Chatterjee'A beautiful, life-changing manifesto' Brene Brown'I will be forever changed by Dr Eger's story' Oprah'Her story is a testament to our true human potential. She's a... -
The Fighter of Auschwitz: The incredible true story of Leen Sanders who boxed to help others survive by Erik Brouwer
RRP: $11.60$6.73**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'He had the dream again last night... He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber.'In 1943, the Dutch champion boxer, Leen Sanders, was sent to... -
Sicily '43: The First Assault on Fortress Europe by James Holland
RRP: $16.76$9.97'James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians.' Sebastian Faulks'Holland's skill lies in bringing these warriors to life with vivid prose.' The TimesShortlisted for the 2021 British Army Military Book of the... -
We Were Warriors: A Powerful and Moving Story of Courage Under Fire by Johnny Mercer
RRP: $14.18$8.68'An adrenalin-fuelled, gritty story of heroism on the frontline in Afghanistan' - Andy McNabUnflinching and laced with wry humour, Johnny Mercer's We Were Warriors is an action-packed account of his journey from young commando to a captain with one of... -
The Story of Russia: 'An excellent short study' by Orlando Figes
RRP: $14.18$8.46A 2022 BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: Sunday Times * Irish Times * Spectator * Financial Times * Telegraph * Aspects of History 'The history book you need if you want to understand modern Russia' ANNE APPLEBAUM 'A magnificent, magisterial thousand year... -
Homelands: A Personal History of Europe - Updated with a New Chapter by Timothy Garton Ash 9781529925074
RRP: $14.18$8.46**Winner of the Lionel Gelber Prize 2024****A Financial Times Best Book of 2023**'A moving love letter to Europe' Lea Ypi, author of FreeDrawing from the people who lived it, Homelands explores how Europe slowly recovered and rebuilt from World War Two... -
In Search Of Berlin: The Story of A Reinvented City by John Kampfner 9781838954819
RRP: $28.38$16.06A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023'A masterful portrait of one of the world's greatest cities... A must-read' PETER FRANKOPAN'Such a delightful read' KATJA HOYER, The Times'Berlin may well be Europe's most enigmatic city and John Kampfner is the... -
A Line in the Sand: Britain, France and the struggle that shaped the Middle East by James Barr 9781847394576
RRP: $14.18$7.59'The very grubby coalface of foreign policy ... I found the entire book most horribly addictive' Independent 'One of the unexpected responses to reading this masterful study is amazement at the efforts the British and French each put into undermining the... -
The Christmas Castle in Scotland (Romantic Escapes, Book 9) by Julie Caplin
RRP: $12.89$7.17Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart... Izzy McBride had never in a million years expected to inherit an actual castle from her great uncle... -
Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Definitive History of Secret CIA Assassins, Armies and Operators by Annie Jacobsen
RRP: $19.34$7.53THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER'As fast paced as a thriller' Fred Burton, Stratfor Talks' Pen and Sword Podcast'Jacobsen here presents a tour de force exploring the CIA's paramilitary activities...this excellent work feels like uncovering the tip of the iceberg... -
The Horned God: Weird Tales of the Great God Pan by Michael Wheatley 9780712354967
RRP: $12.89$7.42'...and then the music was so loud, so beautiful that I couldn't think of anything else. I was completely lost to the music, enveloped by melody which was part of Pan.' In 1894, Arthur Machen's landmark novella The Great God Pan was published,... -
New Grade 9-1 GCSE History AQA Topic Guide - Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship by CGP Books
RRP: $8.39$6.31CGP's superb Topic Guide for AQA 9-1 GCSE History - Germany (1890-1945): Democracy and Dictatorship has everything students need for exam success. It's packed with crystal-clear revision notes, heaps of activities, interpretations and exam-style... -
The Norman Conquest by Marc Morris
RRP: $16.76$9.97'I loved it. A suitably epic account of one of the most seismic and far-reaching events in British history' Dan SnowAn upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. An invasion force on a scale not seen... -
New Grade 9-1 GCSE History AQA Topic Guide - Britain: Health and the People: c1000-Present Day by CGP Books
RRP: $8.39$6.31This brilliant CGP Topic Guide is packed with crystal-clear revision notes and heaps of activities for AQA 9-1 GCSE History - Britain: Health and the People (c1000-Present Day). There are also sources and exam-style questions (with answers) - perfect for... -
Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom by Norman Finkelstein 9780520318335
RRP: $29.67$19.97"In its comprehensive sweep, deep probing and acute critical analysis, Finkelstein's study stands alone."-Noam Chomsky "No one who ventures an opinion on Gaza . . . is entitled to do so without taking into account the evidence in this... -
Oxford AQA History for A Level: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945 Revision Guide by Kirsty Taylor
RRP: $14.84$12.29This Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945 Revision Guide is part of the bestselling Oxford AQA History for A Level series. Written to match the new AQA specification, this series helps you deepen your historical knowledge and develop vital analytical... -
The Wall Between Us by Dan Smith
RRP: $10.31$5.57A stunning, exciting story from acclaimed author Dan Smith - author of the Carnegie Medal-nominated Nisha's War. BERLIN 1961 Anja and Monika live opposite each other. They play together every day, with... -
Becoming by Michelle Obama
RRP: $32.25$19.36An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir; 17 million copies sold worldwideTHE NO. 1 BESTSELLERNow in paperback featuring a new introduction by Michelle Obama, a letter from the author to her younger self, and a book club guide with 20 discussion... -
The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell
RRP: $11.60$6.95George Orwell's searing account of working-class life in the bleak industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s, The Road to Wigan Pier is a brilliant and bitter polemic that has lost none of its political impact over timeOrwell's... -
Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors. The 'Explosive' new book from 'Britain's Top Investigative Author' by Tom Bower
RRP: $28.38$16.33THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Explosive' The Sun 'Accounts from insiders who have never spoken before' The Times 'Bombshell' The Mirror The British Royal Family believed that the dizzy success of the Sussex wedding, watched and celebrated... -
Politics for Beginners by Alex Frith
RRP: $12.89$6.24An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations. Includes tips on how to... -
The Botanist's Daughter by Kayte Nunn
RRP: $12.89$4.28'The whole book is a delight... Perfect reading whilst sipping a g & t in a beautiful garden somewhere in the sun!' Rosanna LeyA buried secret... Present day: Anna is focused on growing her new gardening business and renovating her late grandmother's... -
The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz: The Number One Sunday Times Bestseller by Jeremy Dronfield
RRP: $14.18$8.46THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG READERS AS FRITZ AND KURTDAILY MAIL & SUNDAY EXPRESS BOOKS OF THE YEARThe inspiring true story of a father and son's fight to stay together and survive the Holocaust, for anyone captivated... -
The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy by Lao-Tzu
RRP: $25.79$13.83Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Cover Design (Large)) 2017.Book InformationISBN 9781626868021Author Sun TzuPage Count 592Imprint Canterbury ClassicsPublisher... -
The City of Mist: The last book by the bestselling author of The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
RRP: $12.89$7.42The echo of the novels of The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series resonates in the stories of Carlos Ruiz Zafon: gathered here for the first time - and some never before published in English - these stories are a celebration of one of the world's great... -
A Short History of England by Simon Jenkins
RRP: $14.18$8.46From the invaders of the dark ages to the aftermath of the coalition, one of Britain's most respected journalists, Simon Jenkins, weaves together a strong narrative with all the most important and interesting dates in a book that characteristically is as... -
Aftermath: Life in the Fallout of the Third Reich, 1945-1955 by Harald Jahner 9780753557884
RRP: $19.34$11.98THE TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER***SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION******SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE******SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE***A Book of the YearThe Times * Sunday Times * Telegraph * New...