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The Little Book of Carmarthenshire by Dr Russell Grigg
RRP: €13.08€9.54Fast-paced and fact-packed, this compendium revels in Carmarthenshire's rich heritage and what makes it special in areas such as culture, landscape, wildlife, food and sport.This whistle-stop tour through the 'Garden of Wales' covers both celebrated... -
A History of Wales 1485-1660 by Thomas Hugh 9780708324875
RRP: €5.94€4.81The events of the period 1485 - 1660 were decisive in the development of modern Wales and, in Hugh Thomas' first in the four-volume "Welsh History Text Books" series, students are presented with a scholarly, balanced and informative discussion. From the... -
A Shadow on the Lens by Sam Hurcom
RRP: €10.70€7.79The stifling, atmospheric, gothic crime novel with a unique protagonist and killer twist, perfect for fans of The Woman in Black, The Silent Companions, and Little Strangers ****************1904. Thomas Bexley, one of the first forensic photographers,... -
The Little History of Swansea by David Gwynn 9780750993074
RRP: €14.28€10.82Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city from the earliest times to today.The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of... -
Pembrokeshire (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 141) by Jonathan Mullard
RRP: €77.35€51.53This lushly illustrated and fully comprehensive book about the wildlife, landscapes and history of Pembrokeshire is a much-anticipated addition to the New Naturalist series, and reveals the incredible wealth of biodiversity present in the region. ... -
Becoming Dr Jones: A Wild Life by Dr Dr Rhys Jones 9781472299598
RRP: €26.18€17.33'Inspirational' - Professor Alice Roberts'Engrossing' - Professor Ben GarrodRhys Jones was brought up on a council estate in South Wales where expectations for what life held in store for you were slim. As he recalls, he was born fighting and never... -
Wales in World War 2 by Quentin Deakin 9781800994003
RRP: €17.84€16.01Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800994003Author Quentin DeakinFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 25mm -
Meghan and the Unmasking of the Monarchy by Andrew Morton
RRP: €19.03€13.36Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781538747339Author Andrew MortonFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Grand Central PublishingPublisher Grand Central PublishingWeight(grams)... -
Alamein by Stephen Bungay 9781854109293
RRP: €17.84€11.66El Alamein was the World War II land battle Britain had to win. By the summer of 1942 Rommel's German forces were threatening to sweep through the Western Desert and drive on to the Suez Canal, and Britain was in urgent need of military victory. Then, in... -
Tudor Wales: Full-Colour Guide to the Many Places in Wales Associated with This Famous Dynasty by Nathen Amin
RRP: €19.03€12.91The Tudors are one of history's most infamous families and the era over which they reigned still captures the public's interest without rival. 'Tudor England' in itself has become a well known phrase that covers many aspects of the era, particularly... -
The Welsh in Liverpool: A Remarkable History by D. Ben Rees
RRP: €23.79€20.96This volume is the fruit of decades of research by the Revd D Ben Rees into the unique story of the Welsh people living in Liverpool and on the banks of the Mersey. It is a treasury of information about people and events in one of the most interesting... -
Tryweryn: A New Dawn? by Dr Wyn Thomas 9781912631483
€23.79Definitive account of the cultural and political impact on Wales of the flooding of the Tryweryn Valley. The failure of the nation to block the move politically led to increased Welsh national consciousness and to a period of militant activism which... -
Dic Penderyn: The Man and the Martyr by Sally Roberts Jones 9781800991842
RRP: €11.89€11.33Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800991842Author Sally Roberts JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 215mm * 140mm * 15mm -
An Uprooted Community: A history of Epynt by Herbert Hughes 9781800994027
€12.46Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800994027Author Herbert HughesFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y Lolfa -
The Naval History of Wales: Unleashing Britannia's Dragon by J.D. Davies 9781803994857
RRP: €19.03€14.23Based on extensive research, The Naval History of Wales tells a compelling story that spans nearly 2,000 years, from the Romans to the present.Many Welsh men and women have served in the Royal Navy and the navies of other countries. Welshmen played major... -
Women's Suffrage in Wales by Tippings, Lisa 9781526723994
RRP: €17.84€13.03Women's Suffrage In Wales allows its readers to take a glimpse at the lives of the many ordinary Welsh women who contributed in some way to the suffrage movement. Although suffragettes from across the rest of Britain, such as Emmeline Pankhurst and Emily... -
The A-Z of Curious Wales: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics by Mark Rees 9780750990073
RRP: €17.84€13.42Wales' history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. Here you will discover alien landscapes, ancient druids and a Victorian ghost hunter. Find out why revellers would carry a decorated horse's skull on a pole door to door at... -
Who Beat the All Blacks? by Alun Gibbard 9781912631421
RRP: €11.89€10.42A new edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest rugby moments ever. Against all expectations, on 31 October 1972 Carwyn James' Llanelli beat New Zealand 9-3. The day's events are recalled by those who were there. First edition... -
Butetown and Cardiff Docks by Brian Lee 9780752415826
RRP: €17.84€13.42This fascinating collection of 200 photographs tells the story of Cardiff's disappearing docklands, known throughout the world as 'Tiger Bay'. It illustrates the history of the docks and the associated residential area of Butetown with its eclectic mix... -
Porthcawl and Newton Nottage by Keith Morgan 9780752406077
RRP: €15.46€11.15This fascinating collection of over 200 old photographs provides a unique and nostalgic pictorial history of Porthcawl, Newton and Nottage. The author was given the opportunity to use photographs and records from the archives of the Bridgend and... -
Why Wales Never Was: The Failure of Welsh Nationalism by Simon Brooks 9781786830128
RRP: €20.22€15.58Written as an act of protest in a Welsh-speaking community in north-west Wales, Why Wales Never Was combines a devastating analysis of the historical failure of Welsh nationalism with an apocalyptic vision of a non-Welsh future. It is the 'progressive'... -
Wales at War: The Experience of the Second World War in Wales by Stuart Broomfield
RRP: €20.22€15.04When World War II began in September 1939 Wales was considered to be one of the safest parts of the United Kingdom. However, with the Fall of France in June 1940 it came within the range of German bombers based there. Death and destruction followed. The... -
The First Stones: Penywyrlod, Gwernvale and the Black Mountains Neolithic Long Cairns of South-East Wales by William Britnell
RRP: €45.22€37.13The First Stones brings together the results of recent research on the Neolithic long cairns lying in the shadow of the Black Mountains in south-east Wales, focusing upon Penywyrlod and Gwernvale, the two best known tombs within the group, previously... -
Hanes Cymru (A History of Wales in Welsh) by John Davies
RRP: €20.22€14.61Yn ymestyn o'r Oesoedd Ia hyd y dwthwn hwn, mae'r gyfrol feistrolgar hon yn olrhain hanes gwleidyddol, cymdeithasol a diwylliannol y rhan honno o'r byd y daethpwyd i'w hadnabod fel Cymru. Dyma'r llyfr sy'n egluro pam, 'er gwaethaf pawb a phopeth, 'rydym... -
The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks by Mark Rees 9780750989053
RRP: €11.89€9.72From the snowy peaks of Snowdonia to the glorious Wales Coastal Path, this compelling compendium is a fact-filled journey through Wales' most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions. Experience the country's immense history, from the... -
Castles of Wales by Davis, John Paul 9781399018876
RRP: €29.75€21.44In 1277, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd, met with Edward I of England in Aberconwy to finalise a treaty that would change the fate of both nations. His hand forced by Edward's invasion earlier that year, Llywelyn's acceptance of the terms... -
A Shadow on the Lens by Sam Hurcom 9781409189855
RRP: €17.84€16.65The Postmaster looked over my shoulder. As I turned to look I saw a flicker of movement from across the street. I felt unseen eyes peer at me. He walked away without another word. I watched as he climbed onto his bicycle and sped away down the street. I... -
Discovering the Smallest Churches in Wales by John Kinross 9780752441016
RRP: €20.22€15.04A small church nestling deep in the countryside is instantly evocative. Why is it there at all? Whom does it serve? These are worthy questions to ask of the many picturesque churches that are scattered across our landscape. Many smaller churches have a... -
The Rise and Fall of Owain Glyn Dwr: England, France and the Welsh Rebellion in the Late Middle Ages by Gideon Brough
RRP: €23.79€20.96The subject of this compelling biography, Owain Glyn Dwr is one of the great figures of Welsh and military history. Initially a loyal subject of the king of England, he reluctantly took up arms against the Crown he had served. Once committed to... -
The Other British Isles: A History of Shetland, Orkney, the Hebrides, Isle of Man, Anglesey, Scilly, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands by David W. Moore 9780786464340
RRP: €26.17€22.07Their names bespeak a rich and varied past, belying their paucity of notice by historians. From the Norse Hjaltland comes the modern Shetland: islands nominally Scottish, steeped in Nordic culture, closer to the Arctic Circle than to London. Important... -
The History of Wales by John Graham Jones 9781783161683
RRP: €11.89€9.02This is an engaging, best-selling volume reproduced with text panels that provide brief biographies of historical figures and descriptions of major historical sites in Wales. As the only concise history of Wales currently available in print, this book is... -
A Brief History of Britain 1485-1660: The Tudor and Stuart Dynasties by Ronald Hutton
RRP: €13.08€8.81Praise for the author::'For anyone researching the subject, this is the book you've been waiting for.'Washington PostFrom the death of Richard III on Bosworth Field in 1485 to the execution of Charles I after the Civil Wars of 1642-48, England was... -
Gerald of Wales by Robert Bartlett 9780752440316
RRP: €15.46€11.15This study of Gerald discusses the political path he had to tread and portrays him as an example of the medieval world.About the AuthorRobert Bartlett is professor of Medieval History at the University of St Andrews. He is the author of four other books... -
The Welsh Castles of Edward I by Arnold J. Taylor 9780907628712
€20.38Arnold Taylor, the leading expert on the subject, provides an authoritative guide to the castles, begun between 1277 and 1295, in a short compass. He deals with their joint and individual features, dates, planning and construction.Book InformationISBN... -
Railways in North and Mid Wales in the Late 20th Century by Green, Peter J
RRP: €29.75€20.97The coastal and mountain scenery around the railway lines of North and Mid Wales is among the best in Great Britain. Here we look at the British Railways lines and the trains that ran on them in the years between 1980 and 2000, as recorded by my cameras... -
Britannia's Dragon: A Naval History of Wales by J. D. Davies 9780752470139
RRP: €22.60€17.14Based on extensive research, The Naval History of Wales tells a compelling story that spans nearly 2,000 years, from the Romans to the present.Many Welsh men and women have served in the Royal Navy and the navies of other countries. Welshmen played major... -
A Brief History of Britain 1660 - 1851: The Making of the Nation by William Gibson
RRP: €10.70€7.38Praise for the author:'Gibson's well written and well-documented account of James and the bishops will surely become the new standard authority on these "implausible revolutionaries" for many decades.' Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg, Anglican and... -
Out of the Shadows: A History of Women in Twentieth-century Wales by Deirdre Beddoe 9780708315910
RRP: €17.84€13.88This work reveals the story of women's lives in Wales during the 20th century. The areas of women's lives explored include: education; health; home life; leisure; politics; and waged work. The regional variations and differing linguistic and cultural... -
Barry Island: The Making of a Seaside Playground, c.1790- c.1965 by Andy Croll 9781786835864
RRP: €23.79€20.96Barry Island was one of the most cherished leisure spaces in twentieth-century south Wales, a playground of generations of working-class day-trippers. This book considers its rise as a seaside resort and reveals a history that is much more complex,... -
A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021: From World Power to ? by Jeremy Black
RRP: €15.46€5.60From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and on to Brexit, an insightful exploration of the transformation of modern BritainThis revised and updated...