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World Football Club Crests by Mr Leonard Jagerskioeld Nilsson
RRP: $39.00$28.18An illustrated exploration of the design, meaning and symbolism of world football club crests. Why is there a devil shown on the crest of Manchester United? Which club's crest motto is 'To Dare Is To Do'? And whose emblem depicts a bear and a... -
The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund de Waal
RRP: $25.33$17.73**WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD**Edmund de Waal uncovers the history of a family through a turbulent century through 264 objects.264 wood and ivory carvings, none of them bigger than a matchbox: Edmund de Waal was entranced when he first... -
Everything: Anglo-Saxons (National Geographic Kids) by National Geographic Kids
RRP: $15.58$10.55Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Strong warriors, epic battles, warring kingdoms! It's time to learn everything about the Anglo-Saxons. Packed with facts, pictures and maps it's ideal for homework, topic work, KS2... -
Scottish Genealogy (Fourth Edition) by Bruce Durie
RRP: $39.00$29.46This fully revised and updated fourth edition of Scottish Genealogy is a comprehensive guide to tracing your family history in Scotland. Written by one of the most authoritative figures on the subject, the work is based on established genealogical... -
Tracing Your Irish Ancestors by John Grenham
RRP: $52.63$38.88With online access to records making it easy for most people of Irish origin to trace their family background, there has never been a better time to research your Irish family history. This guide contains everything you need to know to speed up the... -
The Rise and Fall of the House of Medici by Christopher Hibbert
RRP: $25.33$17.73At its height Renaissance Florence was a centre of enormous wealth, power and influence. A republican city-state funded by trade and banking, its often bloody political scene was dominated by rich mercantile families, the most famous of which were the... -
Complete Victoria Cross by Kevin Brazier 9781473843516
RRP: $33.13$27.32This fully revised paperback edition of the complete chronological record of VC holders is an essential work of reference for every student of military history. All the British and Commonwealth servicemen who have been awarded the highest honour for... -
The Illustrated Book of Heraldry: An International History of Heraldry and Its Contemporary Uses by Stephen Slater 9780754834601
RRP: $29.25$23.32This informative book looks not only at the medieval world in which heraldry thrived, but also at its language, the elaborate system of coded messages it conveyed, and its inextricable link with chivalry. Featuring more than 700 illustrations, it also... -
Thomson: The Origins of the Thomsons and Their Place in History by Iain Gray 9781852171193
RRP: $7.78$6.22Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852171193Author Iain GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd -
The Times Queen Elizabeth II: Commemorating her life and reign 1926 - 2022 by James Owen
RRP: $48.75$34.36From young princess to internationally revered head of state, Queen Elizabeth has always fascinated and intrigued. This fully updated second edition celebrates and remembers the glorious reign of Britain's longest-serving and much cherished monarch. ... -
Castles Map of Scotland (Collins Pictorial Maps) by Collins Maps
RRP: $11.68$10.55Discover Scotland's ancient monuments and castles. Explore Scotland's ancient monuments with this pictorial map featuring over 700 castles and fortified houses. Includes an easy-to-use index listing visitor information and an attractive... -
The Book of Myself (New edition): A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions by Carl Marshall
RRP: $25.33$16.77An updated edition of the perfect do-it-yourself memoir that helps you record and preserve the experiences and knowledge of a lifetime for years to come.Divided into Early, Middle, and Later Years, this keepsake volume contains 201 questions that guide... -
The Drummonds: The Origins of the Clan Drummond and Their Place in History by Libby Urquhart 9781852170417
RRP: $7.78$6.22Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170417Author Libby UrquhartFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd -
Number plates: A History of Vehicle Registration in Britain by Dave Moss 9780747805663
RRP: $13.63$11.45This title contains Ancient history: the prologue; The golden age of motoring; The post-war years: changing times, change, and change again: the arrival of computers; Modern times: a fresh start; Collectors' gold; Islands and Ireland; Curiosities and... -
Hanns and Rudolf: The German Jew and the Hunt for the Kommandant of Auschwitz by Thomas Harding
RRP: $25.33$17.73_____________________________________THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE JQ WINGATE PRIZE 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD'A gripping thriller, an unspeakable crime, an essential history.' JOHN LE... -
Hidden Lives: A Family Memoir by Margaret Forster
RRP: $31.18$22.64Margaret Forster's grandmother died in 1936, taking many secrets to her grave. Where had she spent the first 23 years of her life? Who was the woman in black who paid her a mysterious visit shortly before her death? How had she borne living so close to... -
Researching Your Family History Online For Dummies by Nick Barratt 9780470745359
RRP: $38.98$26.81Navigate your way through your family's past Interested in family history? Keen to discover who your ancestors really were? Want to find out more from the comfort of your own home? If so, this book is for you. Walking you through the process of... -
A Brief History of British Kings & Queens by Mike Ashley
RRP: $25.33$16.77Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a... -
Writing Your Family History by Gill Blanchard
$32.10Gill Blanchard's practical step-by-step guide to writing a family history is designed for anyone who wants to bring their ancestors' stories to life. She looks at ways of overcoming the particular problems family historians face when writing a family... -
Flags, The World Encyclopedia of: An illustrated guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns by Alfred Znamierowski 9780754834809
RRP: $29.25$23.32Throughout the ages flags have been a means of cultural and national identity, communication, and a means of representation for groups and associations. Compiled by a leading authority this book, newly updated for this larger format edition, is a... -
Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors by Emma Jolly 9781848845732
RRP: $29.23$22.64Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors gives a fascinating insight into the history of the subcontinent under British rule and into the lives the British led there. It also introduces the reader to the range of historical records that can be consulted in... -
Teach Yourself Palaeography: A Guide for Genealogists and Local Historians by Claire Jarvis
RRP: $35.08$25.99This is the very first 'teach yourself' book on palaeography, covering all the skills that the genealogist needs to read any document that might be found at any date in English archives.Using a series of graded exercises in transcription, Teach Yourself... -
Tartan, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of: A history and visual guide to 750 tartans by Iain Zaczek 9780754835363
RRP: $29.25$26.44This newly updated illustrated guide provides a detailed insight into the origins and history of tartan, from the very earliest samples, through those worn by the warring clans in the Stuart rebellions, to the Katsushika Japanese Dancers. The first... -
Tracing your Ancestors using the UK Historical Timeline: A Guide for Family Historians by Angela Smith
RRP: $25.33$17.73This handy book is a timeline guide to genealogical resources - what records are available and when they started - as well as an aide-memoire to significant historical events from 1066 to 2020; helping to put family ancestors into an historical context... -
The MacDonald: The Origins of the Clan MacDonald and Their Place in History by John Mackay 9781852170547
RRP: $7.78$6.22Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170547Author John MackayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers LtdDimensions(mm) 150mm * 101mm *... -
Complete Flags of the World: The Ultimate Pocket Guide by DK
RRP: $25.33$18.51Explore the fascinating world of flags! Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural and national emblems, and how designs and meanings have... -
Queen Elizabeth II by Sally Morgan 9780702313721
RRP: $11.68$7.90"Informative, funny and interesting. It is filled with fun facts about Queen Elizabeth's life and the monarchy" says Mia, The Week Junior's Summer of Reading 2023 Queen Elizabeth II: steadfast, constant, dutiful. ... -
Our Family Tree: A Generational History by Julie Bunton 9781577153733
RRP: $29.23$19.11Organize your ancestry research while creating a beautiful keepsake to pass on to future generations with Our Family Tree. Find your way through your family history and record your results with this beautiful keepsake. Whether as a gift to a relative or... -
4001 Babies' Names and Their Meanings by James Glennon
$3.90This is essential reading for parents-to-be. It reveals the meanings of over four thousand names, both well known and less well known, and explains their origins from many languages, ancient and modern. With this book you can satisfy your curiosity about... -
Tracing Your Ancestors Using DNA: A Guide for Family Historians by Holton, Graham S 9781526733092
RRP: $31.18$22.13DNA research is one of the most important and rapidly advancing areas in modern science and the practical use of DNA testing in genealogy is one of its most exciting applications. Yet there is no recent British publication in this field. That is why this... -
Your Family Tree Online: How to Trace Your Ancestry From Your Own Computer by Dr Graeme Davis
RRP: $19.48$13.26This is a step-by-step guide to using the wealth of online records to trace your family tree from your own computer, without the need to travel to national and regional record offices. Whether you are a novice or an experienced genealogist, and whether... -
Genealogy: Essential Research Me by Helen Osborn
RRP: $29.23$23.97This book is the ideal companion for anybody researching their family tree. A consultant on the hit TV series Who Do You Think You Are?, Helen Osborn provides advice and inspiration on methods and problem-solving and helps the amateur family historian... -
Austin: The Origins of the Austins and Their Place in History by Iain Gray
RRP: $7.78$6.22Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852177553Author Iain GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd -
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy by Alison Weir
RRP: $21.43$15.15Fascinating and authoritative of Britain's royal families from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I to Queen Victoria, by leading popular historian Alison Weir 'George III is alleged to have married secretly, on 17th April, 1759, a Quakeress called Hannah Lightfoot... -
Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards: Who's Who in the English Monarchy From Egbert to Elizabeth II by David Hilliam
RRP: $29.23$22.00Who invented the 'House of Windsor' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had twenty-one illegitimate children? David Halliam answers all these questions and more. Here is a continuous history of the English monarchy, showing how the... -
A Very British Family: The Trevelyans and Their World by Laura Trevelyan 9781350154537
$37.64"It is a rule that no Trevelyan ever sucks up either to the press, or the chiefs, or the "right people". The world has given us money enough to enable us to do what we think is right. We thank it for that and ask no more of it, but to be allowed to serve... -
Great Composers, The Illustrated History of: A guide to the lives, key works and influences of over 100 renowned composers by Wendy Thompson 9780754835561
RRP: $29.25$23.32This authoritative volume provides a beautifully illustrated guide to the most influential composers of classical music. Starting from medieval times, the book gives detailed biographies covering the life and times of each composer, listing their most... -
Debrett's Handbook, Coronation Edition by Elizabeth Wyse
RRP: $68.25$44.44Correct Form Formal Address Professions Letters after the Name Formal Events Dress Codes Rites of Passage Births Christenings Coming of Age Engagements Weddings Divorce Death Modern Manners Correspondence Social Graces Table... -
The Kings & Queens of England by Nicholas Best 9780297834878
RRP: $17.53$10.63A beautifully illustrated companion to the Royal family throughout historySpanning ten dynasties of England's monarchs, The Kings and Queens of England presents portraits and potted biographies of England's monarchs. Spanning from the Normans through to... -
Solving Genealogy Problems: How to Break Down 'brick walls' and Build Your Family Tree by Graeme Davis
RRP: $29.23$24.82'Brick walls' occur everywhere and all the time in genealogy research, but with this book you can take your British Isles family tree back further. Solving Genealogy Problems will: - Help you find new records, including unusual ones genealogists often...