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On This Day in History Dan Snow 9781473691308
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £8.92On which day was history's shortest war waged and won (in roughly 40 minutes)? How was Napoleon bested by a group of rabbits in 1807? Why did a dispute about beer in an Oxford pub lead to over 100... -
History of the World Map by Map by DK 9780241601006
RRP: £30.00Booksplease Price: £23.45Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history,... -
Kings and Queens of Britain, Illustrated History of: A visual encyclopedia of every king and queen of Britain, from Saxon times through the Tudors and Stuarts to today by Charles Phillips 9780754835578
RRP: £15.00Booksplease Price: £12.59In this beautifully illustrated and fully updated edition, Charles Phillips charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. Beginning in the earliest times with the legend of King... -
Millennium: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom by Tom Holland
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £8.71Of all the civilisations existing in the year 1000, that of Western Europe seemed the unlikeliest candidate for future greatness. Compared to the glittering empires of Byzantium or Islam, the... -
The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire by Nigel Dalziel
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £12.43The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire traces the emergence of the world's greatest empire from its earliest beginnings in the British Isles, through its ascendancy in Victorian times, to... -
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II by Jonathan North
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £16.03This is an expert guide to the uniforms of Britain, America, Germany, USSR and Japan, together with other Axis and Allied forces. It is an incredible directory of the military personnel of the... -
The Penguin Dictionary of First Names by David Pickering
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £7.95What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. Now fully... -
British Army Guide 2016 - 2017 by Charles Heyman 9781473845473
RRP: £9.99Booksplease Price: £7.73In 1984 the first edition of the British Army Guide was published and in September 2015 the 13th edition will be on sale. This invaluable information resource which deals with all aspects of British... -
The New Penguin Atlas of Ancient History by Colin McEvedy
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.23The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History illustrates in a chronological series of maps, the evolution and flux of races in Europe, the Mediterranean area and the Near East. From 50,000 B.C. to the... -
Tank Spotter's Guide by Tank Museum
RRP: £6.99Booksplease Price: £5.68Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionise warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great... -
English Churches Explained by Trevor Yorke 9781846741913
RRP: £9.99Booksplease Price: £7.73The local church is a familiar landmark in every town, city and village. The story of its past is the story of the people for whom, down the centuries, it was the center of the community. But how... -
The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained DK 9780241225929
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £16.03Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to... -
Chronicle of the Roman Emperors: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Imperial Rome by Chris Scarre
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £14.55This is a highly readable history and a unique work of reference. Focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome, it uses timelines with at-a-glance visual guides to each reign and its... -
Typewriter: The History, The Machines, The Writers by Tony Allan 9781627950343
Booksplease Price: £12.24Personal computers may have replaced the typewriter in most homes and offices, but the venerable writing machine is currently staging a comeback. From portable models that hipsters are snapping up,... -
Italian Battleships of World War II Mark Stille (Author) 9781849083805
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £10.26Italy's navy, the Regia Marina was the fourth-largest naval force in the world at the outbreak of World War II, and yet is often overlooked and largely discounted as ineffective. In general the fleet... -
Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places by Annette Giesecke
RRP: £28.00Booksplease Price: £21.64An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology... -
Complete Flags of the World: The Ultimate Pocket Guide by DK
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.56Explore the fascinating world of flags! Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural... -
Signs & Symbols: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings by Miranda Bruce-Mitford
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £15.05Decode the secrets and uncover the origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos.Why is a heart pierced by an arrow a classic symbol of love? What... -
The LGBTQ + History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £15.05Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world - their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+... -
Guerrilla Warfare by Ernesto Che Guevara 9789562915717
RRP: £7.99Booksplease Price: £6.76Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789562915717Author GuevaraFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint -
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War I by Jonathan North 9780754823407
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £16.03The war of 1914-1918 was a military, political and social disaster. No other war changed the map of Europe so dramatically and more than 15 million people were killed. The dramatic political and... -
100 Great Black Britons by Patrick Vernon 9781472144300
Booksplease Price: £7.91'An empowering read . . . it is refreshing to see somebody celebrate the role that black Britons have played in this island's long and complicated history'DAVID LAMMY, author of Tribes, in 'The best... -
Entrepreneurs Who Changed History by DK
RRP: £18.99Booksplease Price: £14.43Whether titans of industry, influential business leaders, or creators of history's most recognizable brands, these entrepreneurs had the vision, innovation, and ruthless determination to make their... -
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Illustrated & Annotated by Bob Carruthers 9781781580424
RRP: £24.99Booksplease Price: £24.10Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781580424Author Bob CarruthersFormat PaperbackPage Count 374Imprint -
An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya by Mary Miller
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.80Nearly 300 entries, from accession to yoke, describe the main gods and symbols of the Aztecs, Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Teotihuacanos, Mixtects and Toltecs.Introductory essays provide succinct accounts... -
Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers Withers Harvey Capwell Tabias 9780754831952
RRP: £20.00Booksplease Price: £17.64This encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives, daggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their Palaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons from around the world... -
Complete Illustrated History of the First & Second World Wars Sommerville Donald & Westwell Ian 9780754833451
RRP: £20.00Booksplease Price: £17.64This comprehensive history begins by looking at the origins of WWI and then chronicles the war a year at a time. The second half of the book details the history of WWII, from the rise of Hitler and... -
Flags, The World Encyclopedia of: An illustrated guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns by Alfred Znamierowski 9780754834809
RRP: £15.00Booksplease Price: £12.59Throughout the ages flags have been a means of cultural and national identity, communication, and a means of representation for groups and associations. Compiled by a leading authority this book,... -
Myths & Legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings by Philip Wilkinson
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £15.05Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide.What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did... -
Treasures of British History: The Nation's Story Told Through Its 50 Most Important Documents by Peter Snow
RRP: £20.00Booksplease Price: £8.35Told by two of our most celebrated historians, this is a spirited journey of discovery of our nation's history seen through the examination of 50 key documents. With a wealth of experience between... -
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt by Bill Manley
RRP: £18.99Booksplease Price: £13.73From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent... -
75 Years of Balls: The History of the Imperial Poona Yacht Club by Jeremy Atkins 9780950917955
Booksplease Price: £9.99Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780950917955Author Jeremy AtkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint -
100 Great Black Britons by Patrick Vernon
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £9.19'An empowering read . . . it is refreshing to see somebody celebrate the role that black Britons have played in this island's long and complicated history'DAVID LAMMY, author of Tribes, in 'The best... -
The Concorde Story: Seventh Edition by Christopher Orlebar
RRP: £25.00Booksplease Price: £20.03This fully revised edition of The Concorde Story, is a complete history of Concorde, seen through the eyes of former Concorde pilot Christopher Orlebar. This new edition includes the after-story of... -
A Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases Christopher Coredon 9781843841388
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £15.85The first dictionary of medieval terms intended for the non-specialist with an interest in the medieval world. An interest in the middle ages often brings the non-specialist reader up short... -
The Outer Hebrides: A Historical Guide by Mary MacLeod Rivett
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.23The Outer Hebrides lie 40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. Culturally distinct from early prehistory, the islands contain a wealth of historical and... -
The Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody by Will Cuppy 9780750932042
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31Just what was so great about Peter, Catherine, Frederick and Alexander? What did Cleopatra see to admire in the fat man with a beard, Mark Anthony? Why do people suffer from Montezuma's revenge? This... -
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of the American War of Independence by Digby Smith
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £16.03The uniforms of the fighting men of the American War of Independence are a vivid illustration of the difficulties and complexities of the conflict, and this book brings together for the first time a... -
History Hit Story of England: The Making of a Nation History Hit 9781399726160
RRP: £25.00Booksplease Price: £15.49A FRESH RETELLING OF ENGLISH HISTORY BY ACCLAIMED HISTORIAN DAN SNOW AND THE HISTORY HIT TEAM: PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE REST IS HISTORY and UNRULY! Praise for History Hit:'Really enjoyable ... highly... -
Complete Victoria Cross by Kevin Brazier 9781473843516
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £14.84This fully revised paperback edition of the complete chronological record of VC holders is an essential work of reference for every student of military history. All the British and Commonwealth...