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My Early Life by Winston Churchill 9780907871620
RRP: $19.34$12.64Winston Churchill wrote this account of the first 25 years of his life in 1930. It reveals him struggling with Latin grammar at prep school, charging the Dervishes at Omdurman and preparing his first political speech for a Conservative fete.Book... -
In Pursuit of the Truth by Clive Driscoll
RRP: $19.34$14.13The true story behind the ITV series, StephenFormer Detective Chief Inspector Clive Driscoll is most famous for being the man who finally secured convictions for the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a case previously mired by claims of institutional racism... -
Sutton Hoo: The Excavation of a Royal Ship-Burial by Charles Green 9781574093537
RRP: $15.47$11.20Charles Green tells here the dramatic story of the initial excavation of Sutton Hoo, one of the richest archaeological finds of all time. In the Sutton Hoo burial grounds scientists unearthed a ship containing the treasures of a king who was most likely... -
The Scarfolk Annual by Richard Littler
$8.59 - $11.46'Horrific and hilarious ... a dystopic vision of an England that would have given Orwell the heebie-jeebies' Independent 'A brilliant work of satire' The Quietus A SCARFOLK SANCTIONED BOOK ... -
Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other by Sam Heughan
RRP: $16.76$11.09THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWith a foreword by Diana Gabaldon. Two men. One country. And a lot of whisky.As stars of Outlander, Sam and Graham eat, sleep and breathe the Highlands on this epic road trip around their homeland. They discover that the real... -
History+ for Edexcel A Level: Communist states in the twentieth century by Robin Bunce
$14.59 - $51.97Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: AS: Summer 2016; A-level: Summer 2017Endorsed for EdexcelEnable your students to develop high-level skills in their Edexcel A level History breadth and depth... -
Walking Dickens' London by Lee Jackson
RRP: $12.89$9.61Written by the acclaimed historical novelist Lee Jackson, this book recreates the sights and sounds of Dickens' London and provides a detailed itinerary for those keen to follow in the footsteps of 'The Inimitable Boz'. Each of the eight walks conjures... -
Shadow King: The Life and Death of Henry VI by Lauren Johnson
RRP: $15.48$9.97A thrilling new account of the tragic life and troubled times of Henry VI. 'The best life of Henry VI now in print' DAN JONES. 'Vivid, absorbing and richly detailed' HELEN CASTOR. 'A well-crafted moving account of a tragic reign' MICHAEL JONES. ... -
A History of Torture in Britain by Webb, Simon
$8.80 - $11.73There is an ancient and quite baseless myth that the use of torture has never been legal in Britain. This old wives' tale arose because torture had been neither endorsed nor forbidden by either statute or common law. In other words; the law has, until... -
81: The Inside Story of Our Iconic Fa Cup Victory by Steve Perryman
RRP: $51.60$35.15Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913412449Author Steve PerrymanFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Vision Sports Publishing LtdPublisher Vision Sports Publishing LtdWeight(grams)... -
Eliminating Poverty in Britain by Helen Rowe 9781803992471
RRP: $24.50$18.06Can we really end poverty in Britain?Yes, we can.In this groundbreaking book, Helen Rowe brings together the latest research with stories from across Britain to show us that ending poverty in the twenty-first century is possible. She describes the... -
London's Railway Stations by Oliver Green
RRP: $11.60$8.71An illustrated historical tour of London's 13 great railway termini, on a clockwise circuit from Paddington to Victoria. London's railway termini are among the most recognisable and familiar landmarks in the city. Famed for their bustling platforms... -
Changing Minds Britain 1500-1750 Pupil's Book by Jamie Byrom
$37.58Powerful narrative hooks pupils into topicsand builds a secureknowledge base fromwhich to learn historicalskills with confidence. Exciting enquiries engage pupils with meaningfulhistorical questions and developimportant historical skills. Access for... -
The Forgotten Sister by Nicola Cornick
$4.37 - $6.81'A most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere' Anne O'Brien'A real page-turner; I couldn't put it down' Tracy Rees'Weaves the past and present together skilfully' Sarah Morgan'Transporting and imaginative' Woman__________ Shortlisted... -
The Black Prince by Michael Jones
$7.52 - $10.02A major new biography of the Black Prince. 'A clear-eyed and thrilling vision of the man behind the legend' DAN JONES. 'Pacy, vivid and extremely readable' TLS. In 1346, at the age of sixteen, he won his spurs at Crecy; nine years later he... -
One Week in April: The Scottish Radical Rising of 1820 by Maggie Craig 9781780276328
$6.31 - $26.86In April 1820, a series of dramatic events exploded around Glasgow, central Scotland and Ayrshire. Demanding political reform and better living and working conditions, 60,000 weavers and other workers went on strike. Revolution was in the air. It was... -
The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 by Christopher Andrew
$4.57 - $18.07'Sensationally good ... A riveting story, the real-life spooks and spies far more compelling than anything you will see on the screen ... history doesn't come more fascinating than this' Evening Standard For over 100 years, the agents of MI5 have... -
Re-discovering the Twentieth-Century World: A World Study after 1900 by Colin Shephard
$32.52Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780719585487Author Colin ShephardFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Hodder MurrayPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 400gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 210mm... -
The Scourging Angel: The Black Death in the British Isles by Benedict Gummer
RRP: $19.34$14.13Nothing experienced in human history, before or since, eclipses the terror, tragedy and scale of the Black Death, the disease which killed millions of people in Medieval Europe. The Scourging Angel tells the story of Britain immediately before, during... -
Bricks of Victorian London: A social and economic history by Peter Hounsell
RRP: $24.50$21.44Many of London's Victorian buildings are built of coarse-textured yellow bricks. These are 'London stocks', produced in very large quantities all through the nineteenth century and notable for their ability to withstand the airborne pollutants of the... -
S.O.E.: An outline history of the special operations executive 1940 - 46 by M. R. D. Foot 9781847922939
RRP: $25.80$18.43SOE, the Special Operations Executive, was a small, tough British secret service, a dirty tricks department established in July 1940 and encouraged by Churchill to 'set Europe ablaze'. Recruited from remarkably diverse callings, the men and women who... -
Mosquito Intruders - Target Burma: The RAF’s Daring Low-Level Mosquito Operations by Jeremy Walsh 9781399052658
RRP: $25.80$22.73The exploits of the Mosquito crews in Burma, skimming at low-level and at speed along rivers and over treetops to their targets, are the stuff of legend. Surprisingly, however, only five RAF squadrons ever flew these operations. Mosquito Intruders –... -
The Secret History of Our Streets: London by Joseph Bullman
RRP: $21.92$15.84The Secret History of Our Streets explores six roads spread across inner London - from Camberwell, Holland Park and Islington to Shoreditch, Deptford and Bermondsey - through the experiences of the people who lived there. Stories of poverty and violence,... -
The Manner of Men: 9 PARA's Heroic D-Day Mission by Stuart Tootal
RRP: $16.76$11.09In June 1944, an elite unit of British paratroopers was sent on a daring and highly risky behind-the-lines mission, which was deemed vital to the success of D-Day. Dropping ahead of the main Allied invasion, 9 PARA were tasked with destroying an... -
Boudica: Warrior Woman of Roman Britain by Caitlin Gillespie 9780197503652
RRP: $30.95$27.94In AD 60/61, Rome almost lost the province of Britain to a woman. Boudica, wife of the client king Prasutagus, fomented a rebellion that proved catastrophic for Camulodunum (Colchester), Londinium (London), and Verulamium (St Albans), destroyed part of a... -
Culloden: Battle & Aftermath by Paul O'Keeffe
RRP: $16.76$11.73'Excellent... It is a tremendous tale - one of the most dramatic in our island's history - and O'Keeffe tells it beautifully' The TimesCharles Edward Stuart's campaign to seize the British throne ended with one of the quickest defeats in history: on 16... -
A Very British Conspiracy: The Shrewsbury 24 and their Campaign For Justice by Eileen Turnbull
RRP: $21.92$14.80In 1973 a group of North Wales building workers were arrested for picketing-related offences during the first and only national building workers strike in Britain the year before. It was a turning point for halting the growth of trade unionism in the... -
The Falklands War - There and Back Again: The Story of Naval Party 8901 by Mike Norman 9781526791924
RRP: $20.63$14.98On 1 April 1982 Major Mike Norman, commander of Naval Party 8901, was looking forward to a peaceful year-long tour of duty on the Falkland Islands. But events turned out differently, for the next day the Argentinians invaded and he and his small Royal... -
Manchester: Mapping the City by Terry Wyke
RRP: $38.70$27.48Manchester is one the world's most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses historic maps and unpublished and original plans to chart the dramatic growth and... -
New Oxford Organ Method by Anne Marsden Thomas 9780193518322
RRP: $46.38$36.61A single piece of repertoire is the primary focus for each chapter, with preparatory exercises providing the necessary technical work building towards the piece. Each lesson covers four main topics, which are systematically developed: practice methods,... -
Entitled: A Critical History of the British Aristocracy by Chris Bryant
RRP: $16.76$11.73"A proudly partisan history of the British aristocracy - which scores some shrewd hits against the upper class themselves, and the nostalgia of the rest of us for their less endearing eccentricities. A great antidote to Downton Abbey." (Mary... -
The Making of Oliver Cromwell by Ronald Hutton
RRP: $16.76$14.78The first volume in a pioneering account of Oliver Cromwell-providing a major new interpretation of one of the greatest figures in history"Hutton's book is intelligent, well documented, and stylish."-Keith Thomas, New York Review of Books Oliver Cromwell... -
The Quest for Queen Mary by James Pope-Hennessy
$4.57 - $11.09'A delightful insight into an eclectic life'The Daily Telegraph'Very funny and astute . . . a loathly feast for royal-watchers' Hilary Mantel, New Statesman Books of the Year 2018'A complete delight, conjuring up, with a few sharp strokes of the pen, a... -
Galloglass 1250-1600: Gaelic Mercenary Warrior by Fergus Cannan 9781846035777
RRP: $19.34$14.80Galloglass, from the Gaelic galloglaigh for 'foreign warriors', were mercenaries from the Western Isles of Scotland who fought in the retinues of Irish magnates from the mid-13th century until the early 17th century. This work looks at the clan and... -
William Wallace by Andrew Fisher
RRP: $14.18$9.44William Wallace has always been one of the great heroes of Scottish history. By no means prepared by birth, education or training for leadership, Wallace nevertheless rose to prominence during the Wars of Independence, leading forces which broke the... -
Elizabeth's Bedfellows by Anna Whitelock
$4.57 - $14.13Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558, restoring the Protestant faith to England. At the heart of the new queen's court lay Elizabeth's bedchamber, closely guarded by the favoured women who helped her dress, looked after her jewels and shared her bed... -
The Guy Liddell Diaries Vol.II: 1942-1945: MI5's Director of Counter-Espionage in World War II by Nigel West
RRP: $70.94$62.07WALLFLOWERS is the codename given to one of the Security Service's most treasured possessions, the daily journal dictated from August 1939 to June 1945 by MI5's Director of Counter-Espionage, Guy Liddell, to his secretary, Margo Huggins. The document was... -
German Heavy Cruisers vs Royal Navy Heavy Cruisers: 1939-42 by Mark Lardas
RRP: $18.05$12.58This superbly illustrated study explores the epic clashes of British and German heavy cruisers at the beginning of World War II. The opposing heavy cruisers of the German Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy engaged in a global game of cat and mouse during... -
Suffragettes: The Fight for Votes for Women by Joyce Marlow
$3.84 - $9.55Queen Victoria is most anxious to enlist everyone who can speak or write to join in checking this mad wicked folly of women's rights, with all its attendant horrors, on which her poor sex is bent' - 1870It was a bloody and dangerous war lasting several... -
Out of My Depth by Anne Darwin
RRP: $11.60$8.32When Anne Darwin told the world and her family that her husband, John, had disappeared while canoeing in the North Sea, her life changed forever.She had just lied to the police, the press, her friends and neighbours, insurance companies and her own sons...