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Rise And Fall Of The British Empire by Lawrence James 9780349106670 [USED COPY]
RRP: $35.68$4.81THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE covers the history of British expansion overseas from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries. Narrative and analysis are interwoven with revealing eyewitness quotation to provide keen insight into the minds of... -
The Age Of Empire: 1875-1914 by Eric Hobsbawm
RRP: $31.48$21.11The splendid finale to Eric Hobsbawm's study of the nineteenth century, THE AGE OF EMPIRE covers the area of Western Imperialism and examines the forces that swept the world to the outbreak of World War One- and shaped modern society.Hobsbawm's classic... -
London's Strangest Tales: Extraordinary but true stories from over a thousand years of London's history by Tom Quinn
RRP: $20.98$14.36A quirky collection of stories from London's stranger side, featuring a tiny prison cell in Trafalgar Square, a train disguised as a ship, and a church that's completely the wrong way round. London's Strangest Tales takes a walk on London's... -
Basingstoke in the 1960s: Britain in Old Photographs by Robert Brown
RRP: $27.28$20.73Basingstoke in the 1960s looks at the North Hampshire town during the period in which it was drastically altered to accept the flow of population from London and other areas under the Town Development Scheme. The town centre was partially demolished to... -
The Black Book: What if Germany had won World War II - A Chilling Glimpse into the Nazi Plans for Great Britain: What if Germany had won World War II - A Chilling Glimpse into the Nazi Plans for Great Britain by Mei Trow
RRP: $23.08$16.15In July 1940, Walter Schellenberg of the German Secret Service drew up a list of 2,694 people believed to be living in Britain, who were known enemies of the Reich. In that month, the Wehrmacht was poised across the Channel ready to hit Britain with... -
Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and His Scandalous Duchess by Alison Weir
RRP: $31.48$23.33'Weir combines high drama with high passion while involving us in the domestic life of a most remarkable woman in an equally remarkable book' Scotland on Sunday The first full-length biography of an extraordinary love affair between one of the most... -
The Ball is Round: A Global History of Football by David Goldblatt
RRP: $46.20$34.90THE DEFINITIVE, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BOOK ABOUT FOOTBALL 'Football conquered the world with its capacity to astonish, and this is its definitive history' The IndependentThere may be no cultural practice more global than soccer. Rites of birth and... -
Exploring History Student Book 2: Cavaliers, Colonies and Coal Rosemary Rees 9781292218700
$49.77Content covered: Challenges to the Catholic ChurchThe English Civil WarChanging ideas: 1660-1789The Slave TradeThe British EmpireThe Industrial RevolutionBook InformationISBN 9781292218700Author Rosemary ReesFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Pearson... -
The Workhouse Encyclopedia by Peter Higginbotham
RRP: $39.88$32.63This fascinating, fully illustrated volume is the definitive guide to every aspect of the workhouse and of the poor relief system in which it played a pivotal part. Compiled by Peter Higginbotham, one of Britain's best-known experts on the subject, this... -
Glasgow: The Autobiography by Alan Taylor
RRP: $27.28$18.48Glasgow: The Autobiography tells the story of the fabled, former Second City of the British Empire from its origins as a bucolic village on the rivers Kelvin and Clyde, through the tumult of the Industrial Revolution to the third millennium. Including... -
Talleyrand by Duff Cooper
RRP: $27.28$19.61Duff Cooper's classic biography charts the remarkable progress of Talleyrand; a silver-tongued master diplomat, infamous turncoat, peacekeeper and libertine. Talleyrand held high office in five successive regimes from France's Ancient Regime, into the... -
Three Whys Of Russian Revolution by Richard Pipes
RRP: $27.28$19.61It is my considered judgement that, had it not been for the Russian Revolution, there would very likely have been no National Socialism; probably no Second World War and no decolonization; and certainly no Cold War, which one dominated our lives. I will... -
Civil War: The War of the Three Kingdoms 1638-1660 by Trevor Royle
RRP: $35.68$25.07One late summer's day in 1642 two rival armies faced each other across the rolling Warwickshire countryside at Edgehill. There, Royalists faithful to King Charles I engaged in a battle with the supporters of the Parliament. Ahead lay even more desperate... -
Anzio: The Friction of War Lloyd Clark 9780755314218
RRP: $23.08$15.98This is the story of the Anglo-American amphibious assault and subsequent battle on the Italian west coast at Anzio which was launched in January 1944 in a bold attempt to outflank the formidable German defences known as the 'Gustav Line'. ANZIO - THE... -
Tender Buttons: The Corrected Centennial Edition by Gertrude Stein 9780872866355
RRP: $16.78$11.95This is the best and most authoritative edition of Tender Buttons, a major fixture in the modernist canon, featuring facsimiles of Stein's corrections, in her own handwriting. Our edition comes out on the centennial of its original publication, and... -
Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire: Vols 1-3 by Edward Gibbon
RRP: $126.00$94.06Easily the most celebrated historical work in English, Gibbon's account of the Roman empire was in its time a landmark in classical and historical scholarship and remains a remarkable fresh and powerful contribution to the interpretation of Roman history... -
Elizabeth by Christopher Haigh 9780582437548
$84.84The reign of Elizabeth I was one of the most important periods of expansion and growth in British history, the so-called 'Golden Age'. This celebrated and influential study of Elizabeth reconsiders how she achieved this and the ways in which she... -
Hiroshima Joe by Martin Booth 9780312268053
RRP: $44.10$29.90Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312268053Author Martin BoothFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 210mm *... -
Born in the 50s by Jane Maple 9781782128854 [USED COPY]
RRP: $14.68$4.39Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782128854Author Jane MapleFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd -
Revolt in the Netherlands: The Eighty Years War, 1568-1648 by Anton van der Lem
RRP: $63.00$45.55In 1568, the Seventeen Provinces in the Netherlands rebelled against the absolutist rule of the king of Spain. A confederation of duchies, counties, and lordships, the Provinces demanded the right of self-determination, the freedom of conscience and... -
White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in 18th-century India by William Dalrymple 9780006550969 [USED COPY]
RRP: $39.88$4.81From the author of the Samuel Johnson prize-shortlisted 'Return of a King', the romantic and ultimately tragic tale of a passionate love affair that transcended all the cultural, religious and political boundaries of its time. James Achilles... -
White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in 18th-century India by William Dalrymple
RRP: $39.88$27.99From the author of the Samuel Johnson prize-shortlisted 'Return of a King', the romantic and ultimately tragic tale of a passionate love affair that transcended all the cultural, religious and political boundaries of its time. James Achilles... -
Through Her Eyes: A new history of Ireland in 21 women by Clodagh Finn 9780717192663
RRP: $33.58$17.16This remarkable book provides an account of the history of Ireland like we've never seen before. Told through the prism of the lives of twenty-one extraordinary women, it offers an alternative vision of Irish history, one that puts the spotlight on women... -
Engineers: From the Great Pyramids to Spacecraft by Adam Hart-Davis
RRP: $52.50$40.36Full of incredible tales of achievement and ingenuity, Engineers celebrates the greatest engineers that ever lived and the stamp they have left on our world. Learn all about how engineering projects have changed the course of history and added to human... -
The Forging of the Modern State: Early Industrial Britain, 1783-c.1870 Eric J. Evans 9781138243507
RRP: $92.38$91.54In what has established itself as a classic study of Britain from the late eighteenth century to the mid-Victorian period, Eric J. Evans explains how the country became the world's first industrial nation. His book also explains how, and why, Britain was... -
The Golden Atlas: The Greatest Explorations, Quests and Discoveries on Maps by Edward Brooke-Hitching 9781471166822
RRP: $52.50$35.36'Stunning...divine' Stephen Fry 'A fabulous book, good enough to eat with a spoon! Marvellous' John Lloyd, creator of QI 'Perfect for the armchair adventurer historian, this is a rich visual exploration of some of the most beautiful charts ever created'... -
Glasgow A History by Michael Meighan
RRP: $37.78$25.79Located on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow was once the second city of the Empire, producing ships, locomotives, cars and heavy engineering for the world. Its docks would see huge numbers of exports. But Glasgow is much more than this; it is a... -
Goodbye Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of a Divided Land by Jacob Mikanowski
RRP: $46.20$32.00An epic history of the 'other' Europe, a place of conflict and coexistence, of faith and folklore. 'Do not rush to bid farewell to eastern Europe until reading this book. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this very personal story of the... -
Theodosius and the Limits of Empire Mark Hebblewhite 9781032237657
RRP: $83.98$74.19The emperor Theodosius I (AD 379-395) was one of the most remarkable figures of the late antique period. In the face of religious schism, political turmoil, and barbarian threats he managed to maintain imperial power and forge a political dynasty that... -
The White Man's Burden: Historical Origins of Racism in the United States by Winthrop D. Jordan 9780195017434
$27.97An abridgement of the acclaimed White Over Black, which won both the National Book Award and a Bancroft Prize. This study attempts to answer a simple question: What were the attitudes of white men toward Negroes during the first two centuries of European... -
The Medieval Monastery by Roger Rosewell
RRP: $18.88$15.75An illustrated look at life in abbeys and priories, and within the monastic orders, in the middle ages. Monasteries are among the most intriguing and enduring symbols of Britain's medieval heritage. Simultaneously places of prayer and spirituality,... -
On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe by Caroline Dodds Pennock 9781474616928
RRP: $23.08$14.01A New Statesman Best Book of the Year 2023. A Waterstones Book of the Year 2023. An Economist Book of the Year. One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best History Books of 2023. A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2023. Winner of the Voltaire Medal.'An... -
Crimea: The Great Crimean War 1854-1856 by Trevor Royle 9780349112848
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Crimea: The Great Crimean War 1854-1856 by Trevor Royle 9780349112848 [USED COPY]
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The Age Of Extremes: 1914-1991 by Eric Hobsbawm
RRP: $35.68$24.23THE AGE OF EXTREMES is eminent historian Eric Hobsbawm's personal vision of the twentieth century. Remarkable in its scope, and breathtaking in its depth of knowledge, this immensely rewarding book reviews the uniquely destructive and creative nature of... -
A Practical Guide to Studying History: Skills and Approaches by Tracey Loughran 9781472529985
RRP: $52.48$46.89*** PROSE Award Winner (2018) in the Textbook/Humanities Category *** A Practical Guide to Studying History is the perfect guide for students embarking on degree-level study. The book: - introduces students to the concepts of historical... -
Slightly Dangerous: Number 8 in series by Mary Balogh
RRP: $20.98$14.70All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at the most glittering social event of the season. Some whisper of a tragic love affair. Others say he is so aloof and passionless that not... -
Secret Penrith by Andrew Graham Stables
RRP: $33.58$22.79Secret Penrith goes behind the facades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known aspects of the town's fascinating past. Penrith has many secrets, and as you walk along the streets, you are walking through history. There are clear reminders of the... -
The Radcliffe Infirmary by Andrew Moss
RRP: $27.28$20.73The Radcliffe Infirmary holds a special place in the history of medicine and in the hearts of the people of Oxfordshire. It was here that penicillin was first used to treat infections, the first accident service was set up and a flying squad to go to the... -
Winters in the World: A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker 9781789146721
RRP: $37.80$27.64Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry,...