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Norfolk Villains: Rogues, Rascals & Reprobates by Neil Storey 9780752460017
RRP: $16.76$12.41Discover the darker side of Norfolk with this remarkable collection of true-life crimes from across the county. Featuring tales of some of the most notorious, nefarious and murderous characters from the county's past, including pirates, smugglers,... -
Black Victorians: Hidden in History by John Woolf
RRP: $25.80$18.85Beyond the patrician vision of Victorian Britain traditionally advanced in our textbooks, there always existed another, more diverse Britain, populated by people of colour marking achievements both ordinary and extraordinary. In this deeply researched... -
Dark Valleys: Foul Deeds Among the South Wales Valleys 1845 - 2016 by Gary Dobbs 9781473861787 [USED COPY]
RRP: $16.76$2.92Dark Valleys collects together more than a century of murders that took place in and around the valleys of South Wales. These horrific crimes shocked not only Wales, but also made national headlines. Although treated with compassion and sensitivity by... -
Dark Valleys: Foul Deeds Among the South Wales Valleys 1845 - 2016 by Gary Dobbs 9781473861787
RRP: $16.76$11.73Dark Valleys collects together more than a century of murders that took place in and around the valleys of South Wales. These horrific crimes shocked not only Wales, but also made national headlines. Although treated with compassion and sensitivity by... -
Partition Voices: Untold British Stories by Kavita Puri
RRP: $16.76$11.73UPDATED FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PARTITION 'Puri does profound and elegant work bringing forgotten narratives back to life. It's hard to convey just how important this book is' Sathnam Sanghera 'The most humane account of partition I've read .... -
Henry: Virtuous Prince by David Starkey 9780007247721 [USED COPY]
RRP: $19.34$3.10Bestselling royal historian David Starkey's captivating biography is a radical re-evaluation of Henry VIII, the British monarchy's most enduring icon. Larger than life in every sense, Henry VIII was Britain's most absolute monarch - but he was... -
Henry: Virtuous Prince by David Starkey 9780007247721
RRP: $19.34$12.51Bestselling royal historian David Starkey's captivating biography is a radical re-evaluation of Henry VIII, the British monarchy's most enduring icon. Larger than life in every sense, Henry VIII was Britain's most absolute monarch - but he was... -
Connecting History: Higher Britain, 1851-1951 by Euan M. Duncan
RRP: $24.50$23.53Exam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Fresh stories, fresh scholarship and a fresh structure. Connecting History informs and empowers tomorrow's citizens, today.Bringing together lesser-told... -
Airdrie by Helen Moir 9780752423685
RRP: $19.34$14.90A history of AirdrieBook InformationISBN 9780752423685Author Helen MoirFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 230gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 10mm -
Tornado Boys: Thrilling Tales from the Men and Women Who Have Operated This Indomitable Modern-Day Bomber by ,Ian Hall
RRP: $16.76$11.73Tornado Boys is the latest in the ever-popular Boys series, and differs from earlier titles. With the introduction of female pilots to the RAF in 1994, the Tornado was among the first aircraft to be flown by both men and women. This is acknowledged in... -
Early Medieval Britain, c. 500-1000 by Rory Naismith
RRP: $30.95$28.30Early medieval Britain saw the birth of England, Scotland and of the Welsh kingdoms. Naismith's introductory textbook explores the period between the end of Roman rule and the eve of the Norman Conquest, blending an engaging narrative with clear... -
Aberdeen by Alistair Burnett 9780752418285
RRP: $16.76$12.41AberdeenBook InformationISBN 9780752418285Author Alistair BurnettFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press Ltd -
Jack the Ripper: The Forgotten Victims by Paul Begg 9780300117202
RRP: $29.03$24.96Experts agree that Jack the Ripper murdered five London women, but how many others did he slaughter in Britain or across the seas? The number of women murdered and mutilated by Jack the Ripper is impossible to know, although most researchers now agree on... -
Rejoice! Rejoice!: Britain in the 1980s by Alwyn W. Turner
RRP: $25.80$17.22'A masterly mix of shrewd analysis, historical detail and telling quotes... Indispensable' Mail on Sunday 'Among a host of recent books on the 1980s, Turner's stands out as comfortably the most entertaining' ... -
Jane Austen Embroidery: Authentic embroidery projects for modern stitchers by Jennie Batchelor
RRP: $21.92$14.8115 beautiful embroidery projects from the era of Jane Austen. Jane Austen was as skilful with a needle as she was with a pen. This unique book from Jennie Batchelor and Alison Larkin showcases recently discovered 18th... -
Mastermind of Dunkirk and D-Day: The Vision of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay by Brian Izzard
RRP: $32.25$23.25This is the first major biography of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay in fifty years. Ramsay masterminded the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in 1940. Initially, it was thought that 40,000 troops at most could be rescued. But... -
Terror on the Tube: Behind the Veil of 7/7 -- An Investigation by Nick Kollerstrom 9781615777723
RRP: $32.24$20.95Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615777723Author Nick KollerstromFormat PaperbackPage Count 356Imprint Progressive PressPublisher Progressive PressWeight(grams) 584g -
Bread on the Waters: A History of TGWU Education, 1922-2000 by John Fisher 9781905007073
RRP: $19.35$18.95John Fisher describes the immense energy and activity associated with the union's education programme, and shows how it has contributed to the union's development over the years, especially in the sustenance it has given to the TGWU's strong shop steward... -
Chartism: A New History by Dr. Malcolm Chase
RRP: $25.79$19.25Chartism, the mass movement for democratic rights, dominated British domestic politics in the late 1830s and 1840s. It mobilised over three million supporters at its height. Few modern European social movements, certainly in Britain, have captured the... -
Breverton's Nautical Curiosities: A Book of the Sea by Terry Breverton 9781847247766 [USED COPY]
RRP: $24.50$4.12A compendium of fascinating information about the great waters that cover two-thirds of our Earth and the men and women that sailed them.Breverton's Nautical Curiosities is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical... -
Breverton's Nautical Curiosities: A Book of the Sea by Terry Breverton
RRP: $24.50$16.96A compendium of fascinating information about the great waters that cover two-thirds of our Earth and the men and women that sailed them.Breverton's Nautical Curiosities is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical... -
The Story of Liverpool by Alexander Tulloch
RRP: $21.92$16.69There is something special about Liverpool. From its earliest beginnings it has always been associated with the ups and downs, the triumphs and tribulations of the rest of the country, acting like a mirror to the events that have shaped the country we... -
John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman by Robert Skidelsky
RRP: $41.28$29.27THE DEFINITIVE SINGLE-VOLUME BIOGRAPHYRobert Skidelsky's three-volume biography of John Maynard Keynes has been acclaimed as the authoritative account of the great economist-statesman's life. Here, Skidelsky has revised and abridged his magnum opus into... -
The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers: 3rd edition by Cecil Humphery-Smith 9781860772399
RRP: $64.50$49.74If you are trying to find yours ancestors, especially before 1837, then this book is a vital source. The first section has a detailed topographical map together with a map showing the parishes for each county in alphabetical order. The second section... -
Piccadilly: London's West End and the Pursuit of Pleasure by Stephen Hoare
RRP: $25.80$19.92Piccadilly, London's milelong western artery, was originally known for its busy coaching inns and magnificent aristocratic palaces, and, more recently, for its internationally renowned department stores, theatres, restaurants and hotels. At the junction... -
The National Trust Miscellany: Secrets, Surprises & Strange Things Of All Kinds by Ian Allen
RRP: $11.60$7.64Staggering statistics, strange facts and all kinds of surprising stuff from the National Trust. Haunted houses, baffling objects, bizarre buildings and distinctly curious characters. * Who needs an upside-down lighthouse? * How... -
Edinburgh Castle by Peter Yeoman 9781849171601
RRP: $7.74$5.53Dominating the city from its volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. This natural stronghold has been occupied for thousands of years, shifting its shape as it was adapted for new uses and against new threats. ... -
The Men of the North: The Britons of Southern Scotland by Tim Clarkson
RRP: $25.80$18.12The North Britons are the least-known among the inhabitants of early medieval Scotland. Like the Picts and Vikings they played an important role in the shaping of Scottish history during the first millennium AD but their part is often neglected or... -
Borough Market: Edible Histories: Epic tales of everyday ingredients by Mark Riddaway
RRP: $21.92$15.84* Shortlisted for Debut Food Book of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2021 *One of The Times Books of the Year 2020_____________'Fascinating and entertaining - a pleasure to read.' Claudia RodenAs a nation of food-lovers we have been... -
The 1940s Home by Paul Evans
RRP: $9.02$7.57The history of the British home in the 1940s is dominated by the Second World War. In the first five years of the decade homes were adapted to better survive the affects of bombing. The 1930s home became the wartime home with the addition of anti-blast... -
Me, Me, Me: The Search for Community in Post-war England by Jon Lawrence 9780198779544
RRP: $23.21$20.02Many commentators tell us that, in today's world, everyday life has become selfish and atomised-that individuals live only to consume. But are they wrong? In Me, Me, Me, Jon Lawrence re-tells the story of England since the Second World War through the... -
Out of Town: A Life Relived on Television by Jack Hargreaves 9780946159468
RRP: $11.55$10.40Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780946159468Author Jack HargreavesFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint The Dovecote PressPublisher The Dovecote PressDimensions(mm) 210mm * 130mm * 11mm -
Tyne and Weird by Rob Kilburn
RRP: $16.76$12.41'Since man uttered his first word he has been telling stories for entertainment, to serve as warnings and to simply pass the time.'Huddled up against the end of Hadrian's Wall, the county of Tyne and Wear is known for its wealth of historical sites, for... -
The Guide to Mysterious Skye and Lochalsh by Geoff Holder 9780752449890
RRP: $20.63$15.80From the dark corries of the mighty Cuillin Hills to the dramatic caves and cliffs of its stunning coastline, the beautiful Isle of Skye is alive with tales of ghosts, fairies, clan battles, Celtic mythology and witchcraft, and they are all collected in... -
Churches: An Architectural Guide by Simon Bradley
RRP: $19.34$16.81This compact and accessible book is for anyone who would like to understand more about the architectural history of English churches. Clear and easy to use, the text explains the key components of church architecture-stylistic developments, functional... -
The Secret Life of the Savoy: and the D'Oyly Carte family by Olivia Williams 9781472269805 [USED COPY]
RRP: $16.76$3.10'A real triumph, beautifully written, with many wonderful stories of the Savoy.' Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting'An elegantly crafted, yet spritely and sparkling book, perfectly befitting its subject.' - Ophelia Field, author of The... -
The Secret Life of the Savoy: and the D'Oyly Carte family by Olivia Williams
RRP: $16.76$11.09'A real triumph, beautifully written, with many wonderful stories of the Savoy.' Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting'An elegantly crafted, yet spritely and sparkling book, perfectly befitting its subject.' - Ophelia Field, author of The... -
British Aircraft Carriers 1939-45 by Angus Konstam 9781849080798
RRP: $16.76$12.63With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This was quickly followed by others, including the... -
The Origins of the British: The New Prehistory of Britain by Stephen Oppenheimer 9781845294823 [USED COPY]
RRP: $19.34$3.11'British prehistory will never look the same again.' Professor Colin Renfrew, University of CambridgeStephen Oppenheimer's extraordinary scientific detective story combining genetics, linguistics, archaeology and historical record shatters the myths we... -
The Origins of the British: The New Prehistory of Britain by Stephen Oppenheimer
RRP: $19.34$12.64'British prehistory will never look the same again.' Professor Colin Renfrew, University of CambridgeStephen Oppenheimer's extraordinary scientific detective story combining genetics, linguistics, archaeology and historical record shatters the myths we...