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This is the story of the German soldiers who manned those deadly machine-guns on 1 July and who were then forced to fight a losing battle until its remorseless end.

New paperback edition - The stories of the most remarkable women from European history in the time of the Tudor dynasty, 1485-1603.

Then, learn a bit more about the family, spot the pieces of furniture that appear in more than one house, and find out what people wore in each era - from kirtles and crinolines to flat caps and flapper dresses. This is the ideal book for children...

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A moving and thought-provoking portrayal of the intertwined history of reindeer and humans

This book sets out the huge legacy of proud maritime tradition from the port of Edinburgh known as Leith. Steam Yachts were some of the finest vessels ever to sail the oceans - a floating palace of understated elegance and favoured by the likes of Taylor...

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A lost manuscript, the terror of Nazi Berlin and the two siblings who dared to hope amidst the darkness of persecution.

The Haukdaelir Clan are preparing for war, and bumbling Birger – the clan’s clumsiest member – is determined to help. But as the clan journeys to battle, a problem arises – Birger becomes desperate for a poo! Can he find somewhere to do his business...

Religion permeated all aspects of civic life in ancient Athens, and its material traces are visible throughout the Agora. The archaeological and historical evidence for religious activity in the civic centre of Athens, and the worship of major Olympian...

Anglo-Irish Trade in the Sixteenth Century (1929) examines the economic history of Ireland in Tudor times, using material from the English Custom’s Accounts and Post-Books to provide an in-depth analysis of the trade between England and Ireland in the...

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This insightful booklet provides a concise introduction to the remarkable engineering and artistry of ancient Greek architecture, focusing on the Athenian Agora. Every stage of ancient Athenian construction is illustrated through helpful photographs and...

Best-selling author Alistair Moffat offers fresh insights into one of the most famous battles in history. This book follows in detail the events of those two days that changed history, and captures all the fear, heroism, confusion and desperation as he...

A major contribution to the burgeoning field of global migration history, this book explores the historical clash between transnational networks of migrant mobility with state attempts to control them.

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Originally published in 1983, this book discusses the emergence of a new concept of the state as a substantive entity and the source of the ruler’s authority over his subjects. It maintains that such a concept emerged in French political thought of the...

The Making of Eastern Europe (1988) traces the historical geography of Eastern Europe from earliest times to the present times. It draws on indigenous sources to provide a wealth of detail about the development of landscape, settlement patterns, towns,...

When the last inhabitants of St Kilda were evacuated in 1930, the archipelago at ‘the edge of the world’ lost its permanent population after five millennia. This book tells the absorbing and eventful story of St Kilda from up to the evacuation and its...

Author of the critically acclaimed The Wild Men, David Torrance explores another tumultuous and era-defining moment in British political history.

This book provides a ‘how to’ guide to studying eleventh-century Norman charters, to enable readers to develop a confident command of this material, inviting them to explore the possibilities these documents have for their historical studies.

An unparalleled view of village society in Japan’s tumultuous Warring States period

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Developed in cooperation with the IB for the 2026 DP History syllabus, first assessed in 2028, this resource fosters critical thinking and advanced historical skills. The student-centred design supports broad understanding while building the analytical...

Examines the climactic and economic origins of the last national famine to occur in Scotland

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Examining the legendary Greek heavy infantry phenomenon that is the Hoplite which helped power the city states of Ancient Greece.

Previously undocumented testimonies telling stories of love, laughter, adventure and activism from the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp.

A compendium of historical facts and figures, perfect for dipping into. Full of information that will make you say, ‘I never knew that’

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A compendium of quirky, fascinating and even bizarre facts for visitors and locals alike to enjoy.

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In this book Marian Pallister has looked extensively into places, people and events which are curiously layered, and has created a book that is overflowing with enchanting 'curiosities' and local histories. It is a unique insight into the eclectic...

From earliest records to the present day, the history of Coventry in one easy-to-read volume.

The first book to look at the full breadth of medieval women’s experiences – from princesses to peasants

Developed in cooperation with the IB for the 2026 DP History syllabus, first assessed in 2028, this resource fosters critical thinking and advanced historical skills. The student-centred design supports broad understanding while building the analytical...