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Why Beethoven: A Phenomenon in 100 Pieces by Norman Lebrecht 9780861547241
RRP: $14.18$10.02Without Beethoven, music as we know it wouldn't exist. Who was this titan of world culture? 'You want to build a Beethoven library? There can be no better starting point... Brilliant.' John Suchet, Classic FM presenter Through 100 recordings,... -
The Dictators: Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Russia by Richard Overy 9780140281491 [USED COPY]
RRP: $28.38$2.99Half a century after their deaths, the dictatorships of Stalin and Hitler still cast a long and terrible shadow over the modern world. They were the most destructive and lethal regimes in history, murdering millions. They fought the largest and costliest... -
Haunted York by Rupert Matthews
RRP: $19.34$14.90This is a terrifying collection of true-life tales of ghosts, poltergeists and spirits of all kinds in the streets, buildings and graveyards of York. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted York contains a chilling range of ghostly... -
Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle by Colin Burgess 9780387360539
RRP: $58.04$45.59Many readers will doubtless be astonished to learn that animals were being fired aloft in U.S. and Soviet research rockets in the late 1940s. In fact most people not only believe that the Russian space dog Laika was the first canine to be launched into... -
Madness in Civilization: A Cultural History of Insanity from the Bible to Freud, from the Madhouse to Modern Medicine by Andrew Scull
RRP: $21.92$14.89This ambitious volume, worldwide in scope and ranging from antiquity to the present, examines the human encounter with Unreason in all its manifestations, the challenges it poses to society and our responses to it. In twelve chapters organized... -
Heroes of the Holocaust: Ordinary Britons who risked their lives to make a difference by Lyn Smith 9781529107470
RRP: $16.76$11.73In March 2010, twenty-seven Britons who took matters into their own hands to protect Jews from the Nazis during one of the darkest times in human history were formally recognised as 'Heroes of the Holocaust' by the British Government. The silver medal,... -
Heroes of the Holocaust: Ordinary Britons who risked their lives to make a difference by Lyn Smith 9781529107470 [USED COPY]
RRP: $16.76$2.95In March 2010, twenty-seven Britons who took matters into their own hands to protect Jews from the Nazis during one of the darkest times in human history were formally recognised as 'Heroes of the Holocaust' by the British Government. The silver medal,... -
Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 by Professor of History David Levering Lewis 9780684856575
RRP: $33.54$27.03Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780684856575Author W E B Du BoisFormat PaperbackPage Count 768Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm) 208mm *... -
Mafia Life: Love, Death and Money at the Heart of Organised Crime by Federico Varese
RRP: $11.60$8.32We see mafias as vast, powerful organisations, harvesting billions of dollars across the globe and wrapping its tentacles around everything from governance to finance. But is this the truth? Travelling from mafia initiation ceremonies in far-flung... -
Church Curiosities: Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends by David Castleton
RRP: $12.89$9.89In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer... -
From Palestine to Israel: A Photographic Record of Destruction and State Formation, 1947-1950 by Ariella Azoulay 9780745331690
RRP: $32.24$21.13In this carefully curated and beautifully presented photobook, Ariella Azoulay offers a new perspective on four crucial years in the history of Palestine/Israel. The book reconstructs the processes by which the Palestinian majority in Mandatory... -
Fife Folk Tales by Sheila Kinninmonth 9780750967532
RRP: $16.76$12.41Storyteller Sheila Kinninmonth brings together stories from the coastal fishing villages, rushing rivers, magical green farmland and rolling hills of Fife. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet Scottish Kings and Queens, saints and sinners,... -
Murder: The Biography by Kate Morgan
RRP: $12.89$8.57THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAW 'Fascinating' - Sunday Times 'Masterful' - Judith Flanders 'A page-turning read' - Prof. David... -
Chalfont St Peter & Gerrards Cross by Colin Seabright 9780752424934
RRP: $19.34$14.90A history of Chalfont St Peter & Gerrards CrossBook InformationISBN 9780752424934Author Colin J. SeabrightFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 10mm -
Football in the Land of the Soviets by Carles Vinas
RRP: $19.34$12.64Mistrusted and derided, instrumentalised and adored - the story of football in Tsarist and early Soviet Russia is as wild and intriguing as that of the country itself. In many ways it is the same story... Football in the Land of the Soviets offers a... -
The Red Prince: The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster by Helen Carr
RRP: $14.18$9.18War, revolution, treason and love - the thrilling tale of Sir John of Gaunt brought to life by medieval history's rising star. 'The Red Prince announces Helen Carr as one of the most exciting new voices in narrative history.' Dan Jones Son of... -
Compact Wales: Rhinogydd - Ancient Routes and Old Roads by Jean Napier
RRP: $7.68$7.00Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845242718Author Jean NapierFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Llygad Gwalch CyfPublisher Llygad Gwalch Cyf -
Empire: An Epic Novel of Ancient Rome by Steven Saylor
RRP: $14.18$9.55In the international bestseller Roma, Steven Saylor told the story of the first thousand years of Rome by following the descendants of a single bloodline. Now, in Empire, Saylor charts the destinies of five more generations of the Pinarius family, from... -
Victorians Undone: Tales of the Flesh in the Age of Decorum by Kathryn Hughes
RRP: $19.34$12.51'Victorians Undone is the most original history book I have read in a long while' Daily Mail A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR * AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR A groundbreaking account of what it... -
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Foundation The American West, c1835-c1895 Student Book by Rob Bircher
$24.28We've worked with teachers to develop versions of our core textbooks that feature reduced content and language level, providing greater support and enabling students of all abilities to progress. Now available for the seven most popular options, these... -
Glories and the Wildness of North Wales, The - Exploring North Wales 1810-1860 with the Reverend John Parker by Edward Parry
RRP: $20.64$18.43Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845278458Author Edward ParryFormat HardbackPage Count 120Imprint Gwasg Carreg GwalchPublisher Gwasg Carreg GwalchDimensions(mm) 210mm * 210mm * 10mm -
A Sourcebook of Early Modern European History: Life, Death, and Everything in Between by Ute Lotz-Heumann
RRP: $51.59$45.23A Sourcebook of Early Modern European History not only provides instructors with primary sources of a manageable length and translated into English, it also offers students a concise explanation of their context and meaning.By covering different areas of... -
History of Writing by Steven Roger Fischer
RRP: $19.35$14.14From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, A History of Writing offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. Illustrated with numerous examples, this book... -
The Great British Speeches by Simon Heffer
RRP: $16.76$11.0950 speeches from every period of British history from the medieval era to the present and a fascinating dip-in history title that will both inspire readers and give them a greater understanding of British history. The speechmakers are: King Henry V;... -
The War That Never Ended: A Short History of the Korean War by Gordon Kerr 9780857303882 [USED COPY]
RRP: $12.89$4.53The Korean War of 1950-1953 ended in a frustrating stalemate, the echoes of which reverberate to this day. It was the only conflict of the Cold War in which forces of major nations of the two opposing systems - capitalism and communism - confronted each... -
The War That Never Ended: A Short History of the Korean War by Gordon Kerr
RRP: $12.89$8.77The Korean War of 1950-1953 ended in a frustrating stalemate, the echoes of which reverberate to this day. It was the only conflict of the Cold War in which forces of major nations of the two opposing systems - capitalism and communism - confronted each... -
British Prime Ministers by Robert J. Parker
RRP: $12.89$8.57There is a distinct lack of readily available information about the British prime ministers, especially as a group. There are thick biographies of the big names Pitt, Gladstone, Churchill - but who were the others? There are plenty of short booklets and... -
Georgette Heyer's Regency World by Jennifer Kloester 9780099478720
RRP: $16.76$11.73If you love Georgette Heyer, 'the queen of Regency romance', this is a must-read: the definitive guide to the sparkling world of Georgette Heyer's celebrated novels, which are currently being reissued.A bestselling novelist since 1921, Georgette Heyer is... -
Red: A Natural History of the Redhead by Jacky Colliss Harvey
RRP: $21.92$14.94A New York Times bestseller, Red is the first book to explore the history of red hair and red-headedness throughout the world.With an obsessive fascination that is as contagious as it is compelling, Jacky Colliss Harvey explores red hair in the ancient... -
Crown of Thorns: The Reign of King Boris III of Bulgaria, 1918-1943 by Stephane Groueff 9781568331140
RRP: $32.25$24.43Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781568331140Author Stephane GroueffFormat PaperbackPage Count 436Imprint Madison BooksPublisher Madison BooksWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 154mm... -
Stories We Tell Ourselves: Making Meaning in a Meaningless Universe by Richard Holloway 9781786899965
RRP: $12.89$8.64Throughout history we have told ourselves stories to try and make sense of our place in the universe. Richard Holloway takes us on a personal, scientific and philosophical journey to explore what he believes the answers to the biggest of questions are... -
Yorkshire: There and Back by Andrew Martin
RRP: $25.80$17.74In Yorkshire: There and Back, Andrew Martin celebrates Britain's most charismatic county, looking back at the Yorkshire of his 1970s childhood and as it is today.Journeying to every historic corner, Martin writes affectionally about its past, present and... -
Secret Penrith by Andrew Graham Stables
RRP: $20.63$14.00Secret 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... -
Poole Park: The People's Park by Geoffrey Budworth
RRP: $16.76$12.41Constructed on 90 acres of land donated by Lord Wimborne for the express purpose of building a People's Park, Poole Park has catered for the town's residents through the decades with a variety of features, including a freshwater lake and duck pond,... -
The Cheshire Ring: In Circular Canal-Side Walks: Volume 2 by Sally Bailey 9781910758342
RRP: $11.60$8.86Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910758342Author Sally BaileyFormat PaperbackImprint Sigma PressPublisher Sigma Press -
Good Honest Tales: 150 Years of Batemans Brewery by Adam Cartwright 9781398117693
RRP: $21.92$14.80In 2024 the determinedly independent Lincolnshire brewing firm of Batemans will celebrate its 150th anniversary. Nestling beside the Steeping River in the little town of Wainfleet, Batemans' Salem Bridge Brewery forms a quintessential English scene -... -
She-Merchants, Buccaneers and Gentlewomen: British Women in India by Katie Hickman
RRP: $12.89$9.55'Sharply observed, snappily written and thoroughly researched, She Merchants provides a fabulous panorama of a largely ignored area of social history. Katie Hickman successfully challenges the stereotype of the snobbish, matron-like memsahib by... -
The Kingdom in the Sun, 1130-1194: The Normans in Sicily Volume II by John Julius Norwich
RRP: $16.76$11.04When on Christmas Day, 1130, Roger de Hauteville was crowned first King of Sicily, the island entered a golden age. Norman and Italian, Greek and Arab, Lombard, Englishman and Jew all contributed to a culture that was fantastically cosmopolitan; and to... -
Merrily's Border: The Mysterious World of Merrily Watkins - History & Folklore, People & Places by Phil Rickman
RRP: $20.63$17.21Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910839300Author Phil RickmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Logaston PressPublisher Fircone Books Ltd -
Penarth and Sully by Geoffrey A. North 9780752406138 [USED COPY]
RRP: $16.76$2.41Penarth was an agricultural community but the Industrial Revolution brought a great change. The town owes its early development to the success of the South Wales coalfields and the necessity for additional port facilities to accommodate the industry that...