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The Turning Tide: A Biography of the Irish Sea by Jon Gower
RRP: €23.80€15.87An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water 'Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.' Roddy Doyle 'Remarkable. Lively ... Gower writes beautifully... -
Bloody Foreigners: The Story of Immigration to Britain by Robert Winder
RRP: €17.84€11.66The story of the way Britain has been settled and influenced by foreign people and ideas is as old as the land itself. In this original, important and inspiring book, Robert Winder tells of the remarkable migrations that have founded and defined a nation... -
Life in Roman London by Simon Webb 9780752465364
RRP: €23.79€17.48Seven years after the Roman invasion of Britain in ad 43, Londinium was created. It would rise to become one of the most important Roman cities in Northern Europe. Life in Roman London approaches the history of Roman London in an entirely new way. Rather... -
The Queen's Castle at Windsor: Fortress, Palace, Home by Elizabeth Newbery
RRP: €8.27€5.81The official children's guide to Windsor Castle, containing fun activities to break up the commentary or enhance a visit -Combines historical accuracy with humor and a lightness of touch appropriate for the 7-11 age range -Illustrations by the... -
The Story of Cambridge by Stephanie Boyd
RRP: €21.41€17.70How did a small market town on the edge of the Fens become famous throughout the world? And how do Cambridge's two communities - 'town' and 'gown' - get along? This engaging history explains how Cambridge has developed from its prehistoric roots to... -
Tour of the Arnhem Battlefields by John Waddy 9780850525717
RRP: €15.46€10.82Although the Battle of Arnhem was fought over sixty years ago. It still evokes such interest that it would seem to rank with the great victories of Agincourt, Trafalgar, Waterloo and the Battle of Britain, all of which proved to be turning points in the... -
East London: A 1960s Album by Steve Lewis
RRP: €17.84€13.42The photographs in this book capture the gritty reality of life in East London during the Swinging Sixties. As the images graphically illustrate, the pop revolution and the early stirrings of flower power had little discernible impact on the... -
Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain by Amy Jeffs
RRP: €29.75€21.05A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, January 2022A TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC HISTORY MAG BOOK OF THE YEARA DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Expressive, bold and quite beautiful' The Lady'[a] delight... -
Mudlark'd: Hidden Histories from the River Thames by Malcolm Russell
RRP: €29.75€18.89'Beautiful and poignant' The Art Newspaper 'Absorbing... a magnificent book' Mail on Sunday The first illustrated book on mudlarking that tells the captivating stories of forgotten people through objects recovered from the river Thames. Combining... -
The Little History of Norfolk by John A. Davies 9780750985765
RRP: €17.84€13.42Embark upon a journey through Norfolk's eventful history, from the earliest times to the present day. From the discovery of fossil footprints dating back nearly one million years, to Boudica's revolt, the Roman occupation, the creation of the Norfolk... -
How We Lived Then: History of Everyday Life During the Second World War, A by Norman Longmate
RRP: €23.80€17.48Although nearly 90% of the population of Great Britain remained civilians throughout the war, or for a large part of it, their story has so far largely gone untold. In contrast with the thousands of books on military operations, barely any have concerned... -
Quartz and Feldspar: Dartmoor - A British Landscape in Modern Times by Matthew Kelly
RRP: €17.84€13.03Granite, a tough composite of quartz, feldspar and mica, is the stuff of Dartmoor, the most formidable of the five granite bosses punctuating Britain's southwest peninsula. A miserable place of rain and bog or a sunny upland of exquisite natural beauty,... -
Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasures by Jason Sandy
RRP: €11.89€8.87A beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking which tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames. Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of... -
Access to History: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 for Edexcel by Roger Turvey
€30.00Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility... -
The Hidden Lives of London Streets: A Walking Guide to Soho, Holborn and Beyond by James Morton
RRP: €11.89€4.18London's streets have always worn a variety of influences, reflecting the diverse crowds who live and work on them. Take a walk down any number of historic streets and an abundance of tales exist in the bricks and mortar, waiting to be told. The Hidden... -
A Curious Guide to London by Simon Leyland
RRP: €15.46€10.82From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, A Curious Guide to London takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you... -
Chichester Harbour: England's Coastal Gem by Liz Sagues
RRP: €22.60€18.69Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a special place of tranquillity in the crowded south of England. It is recognized nationally and internationally and is appreciated by many hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. This book,... -
Bring up the Bodies (The Wolf Hall Trilogy) by Hilary Mantel
RRP: €11.89€8.41Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012 Winner of the 2012 Costa Book of the Year Shortlisted for the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction 'Simply exceptional...I envy anyone who hasn't yet read it' Daily Mail ... -
The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I by Steven Veerapen 9781780278162
RRP: €29.75€20.22James VI and I, the first monarch to reign over Scotland, England and Ireland, has long endured a mixed reputation. To many, he is simply the homosexual King, the inveterate witch-roaster, the smelly sovereign who never washed, the colourless man behind... -
Southwark Remembered by John D. Beasley 9780752422411
RRP: €15.46€11.15Southwark RememberedBook InformationISBN 9780752422411Author John D BeasleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 10mm -
Behind Closed Doors: The Secret Life of London's Private Clubs by Dr Seth Alexander Thevoz
RRP: €29.75€19.97With a keen eye for the juicy anecdote, Thevoz tells the fascinating and entertaining story of the rise, decline and resurgence of London's private members' clubs, from the late-eighteenth century to the present day. In doing so he looks at cultural and... -
Cruickshank's London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks by Dan Cruickshank
RRP: €15.46€10.82'The perfect guide to the hidden history of London's streets.' BBC History MagazineIn Cruickshank's London, Britain's favourite architectural historian describes thirteen walks through one of the greatest cities on earth. From the mysterious Anglo-Saxon... -
Terms & Conditions: Life in Girls' Boarding Schools, 1939-1979 by Ysenda Maxtone Graham
RRP: €11.89€8.09'Brilliant, hilarious... My book of the year' INDIA KNIGHT'A wonderful book' CRAIG BROWN, Mail on Sunday'Funny, bloodcurdling and moving' Daily MailThe cruel teachers. The pashes on other girls. The gossip. The giggles. The awful food. The homesickness... -
The Crystal Palace by Patrick Beaver 9781860771989
RRP: €23.80€17.98The Crystal Palace was built in Hyde Park to house the treasures of the world for the Great Exhibition of 1851. It became a microcosm of Victorian life, industry and leisure, reflecting every aspect of its age. Designed by Joseph Paxton as a temporary... -
Seashaken Houses: A Lighthouse History from Eddystone to Fastnet by Tom Nancollas
RRP: €13.08€8.47'A thrilling celebration of lighthouses' i newspaperAn enthralling history of Britain's rock lighthouses, and the people who built and inhabited themLighthouses are enduring monuments to our relationship with the sea. They encapsulate a romantic vision... -
Insanitary City: Henry Littlejohn and the Condition of Edinburgh by Paul Laxton 9781859362204
RRP: €29.74€24.28Dr Henry Littlejohn's Report on the Sanitary Condition of Edinburgh (1865) was a landmark in urban management and public health administration. The Lancet described it as 'monumental'. The Report had a significance far beyond the boundaries of Edinburgh... -
Heroes and Villains of Chester and beyond: 800 years of history in 30 lives by Peter Cotgreave 9781910837245
RRP: €22.60€16.67Chester and its surrounding area are birthplace to some truly fascinating heroes and villains. The stories in this book bring to life eight centuries of their loves and hates, hopes, fears, triumphs, relationships and failings. Based on meticulous... -
Unofficial Britain: Journeys Through Unexpected Places by Gareth E. Rees
RRP: €11.89€7.91'Terrific... Britain's urban landscape is just as freighted with myth and mystery as its castles and ancient monuments and [Rees] proves it by unearthing a treasure trove of riveting stories.' - Sunday Times, Best Books of the Year, 2020 ----- There is... -
Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Volume Two: Everything She Wants by Charles Moore
RRP: €22.60€16.67The sensational second volume of Charles Moore's bestselling authorized biography of the Iron LadyIn June 1983 Margaret Thatcher won the biggest increase in a government's Parliamentary majority in British electoral history. Over the next four years, as... -
Vulcan's Hammer: V-Force Aircraft and Weapons Projects Since 1945 by Chris Gibson 9781902109176
RRP: €35.64€26.08Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902109176Author Chris GibsonFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Hikoki PublicationsPublisher Hikoki Publications -
Darien Disaster by John Prebble
RRP: €17.84€13.03The word Darien is a scar on the memory of the Scots, and the hurt is still felt even where the cause of the wound is dimly understood. Three hundred years ago the Parliament of Scotland, in one of its last acts before the nation lost its political... -
Leeds Then and Now by Eric Musgrave
RRP: €17.84€12.73Using archive photos from the 1860s to the 1960 paired with a modern viewpoint, Leeds Then and Now shows how the great northern powerhouse has retained and adapted its classic Victorian buildings, such as Kirkgate Market, to a 21st-century economy. ... -
The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain by Ronald Hutton
RRP: €17.84€13.03Comprehensive and engaging, this colourful study covers the whole sweep of ritual history from the earliest written records to the present day. From May Day revels and Midsummer fires, to Harvest Home and Hallowe'en, to the twelve days of Christmas,... -
Old Port Glasgow by Joy Monteith
RRP: €14.22€12.99Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840332506Author Joy MonteithFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 174mm * 234mm * 3mm -
A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma & Britain: 1941–45 by Robert Lyman
RRP: €20.22€15.09SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUSI DUKE OF WELLINGTON MEDAL FOR MILITARY HISTORY 2022 'This is a superb book.' - James Holland In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories... -
Ireland: A History by Thomas Bartlett
RRP: €36.88€24.98Ireland has rarely been out of the news during the past thirty years. Whether as a war-zone in which Catholic nationalists and Protestant Unionists struggled for supremacy, a case study in conflict resolution or an economy that for a time promised to... -
The Crew: The Story of a Lancaster Bomber Crew by David Price
RRP: €11.89€8.46A moving tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the fliers of RAF Bomber Command. ****************************** The Crew, based on interviews with Ken Cook, the crew's sole surviving member, recounts the wartime exploits of the members of an Avro... -
Inventing the Victorians by Matthew Sweet
RRP: €13.08€8.71Suppose that everything we think we know about 'The Victorians' is wrong? That we have persistently misrepresented the culture of the Victorian era, perhaps to make ourselves feel more satisfyingly liberal and sophisticated? What if they were much more... -
The Dark Side of Samuel Pepys: Society's First Sex Offender by Geoffrey Pimm 9781526717290
€30.05Samuel Pepys is popularly known as the founder of the modern navy, a member of the Royal Society and most of all, as a unique and frank diarist. Less well known is the fact that he was a serial sexual offender by modern standards; a voyeur, a groper and... -
The Voice by TBC Author
RRP: €23.80€17.01Launched at the 1982 Notting Hill Carnival, The Voice newspaper captured and addressed a generation figuring out what it meant to be Black and British. Written for and by Black people, the newspaper shone a light on systematic injustices as well as...