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The Uncertain Sciences Bruce Mazlish 9781412806305
RRP: £45.99£40.13This sweeping inquiry into the present condition of the human sciences addresses the central questions: What sort of knowledge do the human sciences claim to be offering? To what extent can that knowledge be called scientific? and What do we mean by... -
The Origins of the Consumer Revolution in England: From Brass Pots to Clocks by Joanne Sear
RRP: £37.99£33.38The Origins of the Consumer Revolution in England explores the rise of consumerism from the end of the medieval period through to the beginning of the nineteenth century.The book takes a detailed look at when the 'consumer revolution' began, tracing its... -
Minoan Kingship and the Solar Goddess: A Near Eastern Koine by Nanno Marinatos 9780252079672
RRP: £24.99£21.67Ancient Minoan culture has been typically viewed as an ancestor of classical Greek civilization, but this book shows that Minoan Crete was on the periphery of a powerfully dynamic cultural interchange with its neighbors. Rather than viewing Crete as the... -
The Global Lives of Things: The Material Culture of Connections in the Early Modern World Anne Gerritsen 9781138776753
RRP: £47.99£42.13The Global Lives of Things considers the ways in which 'things', ranging from commodities to works of art and precious materials, participated in the shaping of global connections in the period 1400-1800. By focusing on the material exchange between... -
Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800 John K. Thornton 9781857283938
RRP: £43.99£38.14Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800 investigates the impact of warfare on the history of Africa in the period of the slave trade and the founding of empires. It includes the discussion of:: * the relationship between war and the slave trade * the role... -
The Idler Guide to Classical Music: 2014 by Sandy Burnett 9780954845674
RRP: £10.00£9.87Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780954845674Author Sandy BurnettFormat PaperbackPage Count 51Imprint Idle LtdPublisher Idle Ltd -
Old Hexhamshire: A Glimpse into the History of the 'Shire Over the Centuries by Hilary Kristensen 9780955939532
RRP: £20.00£19.51Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955939532Author Hilary KristensenFormat HardbackPage Count 152Imprint Wagtail PressPublisher Wagtail Press -
The Codebreakers: The Comprehensive History of Secret Communication from Ancient Times to the Internet by David Kahn 9780684831305
£50.50The magnificent, unrivaled history of codes and ciphers-how they're made, how they're broken, and the many and fascinating roles they've played since the dawn of civilization in war, business, diplomacy, and espionage-updated with a new chapter on... -
Old Omeath, Carlingford and Greenore by Hugh Oram 9781840334210
RRP: £11.95£10.92Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840334210Author Hugh OramFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingWeight(grams) 156gDimensions(mm) 174mm *... -
Why Women Should Rule the World by Dee Dee Myers 9780061140419
£10.23When President Bill Clinton was elected, Dee Dee Myers was told she would act as his Press Secretary, but only for the transition. There was no guarantee she would keep the position after his inauguration. Only 31 at the time, Myers was too intoxicated... -
A Brief History of Mutiny by Richard Woodman 9781841197371 [USED COPY]
RRP: £10.99£2.29The notorious uprising on the Bounty has been elevated to iconic status by Hollywood, yet Richard Woodman describes it here as a mere 'pup' among mutinies. Captain Bligh was neither tyrant nor sadist -- whereas Pigot of the Hermione was both. Woodman... -
A Brief History of Mutiny by Richard Woodman
RRP: £10.99£3.05The notorious uprising on the Bounty has been elevated to iconic status by Hollywood, yet Richard Woodman describes it here as a mere 'pup' among mutinies. Captain Bligh was neither tyrant nor sadist -- whereas Pigot of the Hermione was both. Woodman... -
Are We There Yet? Another American Journey by Julian M Bishop 9781736446041
RRP: £13.99£12.44Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736446041Author Julian M BishopFormat PaperbackPage Count 356Imprint Travellers PressPublisher Travellers PressWeight(grams) 476g -
Pride and Power: A Modern History of Iraq by Johan Franzén
RRP: £75.00£65.87The story of Iraq is one of resistance. In this groundbreaking study, Johan Franzen offers a contextual modern history of the country, its creation and its struggle for sovereignty. Iraq's contemporary history is a tale of a diverse people thrown... -
The Stonehenge People: An Exploration of Life in Neolithic Britain 4700-2000 BC by Rodney Castleden
RRP: £37.99£33.38First published in 1990. Of all the monuments left by the past, Stonehenge is the most evocative, the most memorable and the most mysterious. Whilst the monuments of other cultures have gradually surrendered their mysteries, Stonehenge alone seems to... -
A-Z of Warwick: Places-People-History by S. C. Skillman 9781398115767
RRP: £15.99£10.85The county town of Warwick is famous for its magnificent castle rising above the River Avon but there is much more to this historic town. Although many medieval houses were destroyed by the Great Fire of 1694, buildings from an earlier age can still be... -
Port Glasgow Then & Now Bill Clark 9781840339567
RRP: £12.95£11.76Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840339567Author Bill ClarkFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 174mm * 240mm * 4mm -
The British Seaborne Empire by Jeremy Black 9780300103861
RRP: £32.50£31.98Sea-power made the British Empire what it was: without sea-power there would have been no empire, or at least no empire in the form it actually took. In this masterful analysis of the role of the sea in the history of the British Empire, Jeremy Black... -
The Truth of History by C.Behan McCullagh
RRP: £41.99£36.75Modern relativism and postmodern thought in culture and language challenge the 'truth' of history. This book considers how all historians, confined by the concepts and forms of argument of their own cultures, can still discover truths about the past.The... -
The Triumph of Democracy in Spain by Paul Preston
RRP: £37.99£33.38The Triumph of Democracy in Spain tells a gripping story of the tortuous creation of Spain's constitutional monarchy. The book provides an authoritative account of the tribulations of the forces of progress, beginning in 1969 with the disintegration of... -
Blowing up the Rock: German, Italian and Spanish Sabotage attacks on Gibraltar during the Second World War by Bernard O'Connor 9780244850197
RRP: £19.98£17.61During the Second World War, Gibraltar faced the threat of invasion by Italy, Germany, and Spain. The Abwehr, the German Intelligence Service, rather than use their own saboteurs, paid young Spanish men to undertake over sixty sabotage attacks on... -
Coventry Murders by Vanessa Morgan
RRP: £9.99£7.65This chilling collection of murder cases delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Coventry during its long history. Among those featured are the niece who poisoned her uncle in 1831 to fund her 'love of nice dresses', a woman whose... -
Bellissima: Feminine Beauty and the Idea of Italy by Stephen Gundle 9780300176803
£42.44Feminine beauty has been more discussed, appreciated, represented in art and associated with national, cultural identity in Italy than in any other country. From the time of Dante and Petrarch, ideals of beauty have informed the works of artists,... -
The Great Interwar Crisis and the Collapse of Globalization by Robert Boyce 9780230302433
RRP: £44.99£40.49Challenging the standard narrative of Interwar International History, this account establishes the causal relationship between the global political and economic crises of the period, and offers a radically new look at the role of ideology, racism and the... -
Crusader Castles by Hugh Kennedy 9780521799133
RRP: £26.99£22.80This is a general account of the history and architecture of Crusader castles in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, County of Tripoli and Principality of Antioch between 1099 and 1291, the years during which the Crusaders had a permanent presence on the Levantine... -
Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children by Michael J. Caduto 9781555913854
RRP: £23.95£17.96Beginning with Native American stories, this invaluable resource provides hands-on activities that inspire children to understand and appreciate Native American cultures and the Earth.Book InformationISBN 9781555913854Author Joseph BruchacFormat... -
Bismarck by K. Lerman 9780582037403
RRP: £39.99£38.54How did Bismarck, Germany's greatest nineteenth century leader, extend and maintain his power? This new Profile examines his strengths as statesman and all the facets of his political career. His many direct achievements included the unification of... -
Whispers Across Continents: In Search of the Robinsons by Gareth Winrow
RRP: £20.00£13.74Through the lens of an extraordinary family, a number of fascinating stories relating to the wider tumult of late nineteenth-century Europe are revealed in this book. Playing an instrumental role in the Ottoman Empire, the story of the Robinsons is a... -
Tisha by Robert Specht
RRP: £8.99£6.56Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553265965Author Robert SpechtFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 174mm *... -
Ghost Pets & Spirit Animals by Jill Armitage 9780752439976
RRP: £9.99£7.77Ghost enthusiasts and pet lovers can combine their passion in this unique publication which will make a most absorbing read for animal lovers and those interested in the paranormal.About the AuthorJill Armitage trained as a photojournalist and, as well... -
History of the Idea of Progress Robert Nisbet 9781560007135
RRP: £43.99£38.54The idea of progress from the Enlightenment to postmodernism is still very much with us. In intellectual discourse, journals, popular magazines, and radio and talk shows, the debate between those who are "progressivists" and those who are "declinists" is... -
The Reluctant Emperor: A Biography of John Cantacuzene, Byzantine Emperor and Monk, c.1295-1383 by Donald M. Nicol
RRP: £22.99£19.56John Cantacuzene reigned as Byzantine emperor in Constantinople from 1347 to 1354. A man of varied talents, as a scholar, soldier, statesman, theologian and monk, he was unique in being the only emperor to narrate the events of his own career. His... -
Chichester in the 1960s by Alan H. J. Green
RRP: £16.99£13.53Chichester is the archetypal Georgian town, with streets of elegant buildings gathered closely around the ancient cathedral. It usually appears to today's first-time visitor that the city has been largely untouched by the hand of time - particularly the... -
Newton Abbot by Derek Beavis 9780750925297
RRP: £13.99£11.01A pictorial chronicle of the history of the Devon town of Newton Abbot. The author presents a nostalgic record of the town's history down through the years.Book InformationISBN 9780750925297Author Derek BeavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Sutton... -
Around Neath The Second Selection by Robert King
RRP: £12.99£9.87A history of NeathBook InformationISBN 9780752418179Author Robert KingFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm) 240mm * 172mm * 10mm -
Anna Komnene: The Life and Work of a Medieval Historian by Leonora Neville 9780190939892
RRP: £30.49£22.37Byzantine princess Anna Komnene is known for two things: plotting to murder her brother to usurp the throne, and writing the Alexiad, an epic history of her father Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118) that is a key historical source for the era of the First... -
Blaeu. Atlas Maior by Joan Blaeu 9783836538039
RRP: £60.00£47.17Superlatives tend to fail in describing Joan Blaeu's Atlas Maior-that being said, it stands as one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. The original Latin edition, completed in 1665, was the largest and most expensive book to be... -
Pembrokeshire Walking on the Level by Norman Buckley 9781850588610 [USED COPY]
RRP: £8.99£4.32Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850588610Author Norman BuckleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Sigma LeisurePublisher Sigma PressDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 11mm -
Suggestion and Autosuggestion by Charles Baudouin 9781789874372
RRP: £14.98£13.07Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789874372Author Charles BaudouinFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Pantianos ClassicsPublisher Pantianos ClassicsWeight(grams) 204g -
Writing History!: A Companion for Historians Jeannette Kamp 9789462986398
£17.13Historians not only have knowledge of history, but by writing about it and engaging with other historians from the past and present, they make history themselves. This companion offers young historians clear guidelines for the different phases of...