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The Ruling Elite: a Study in Imperialism, Genocide and Emancipation by Deanna Spingola 9781426954627
RRP: £20.61£16.18Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426954627Author Deanna SpingolaFormat PaperbackPage Count 684Imprint Trafford PublishingPublisher Trafford PublishingWeight(grams) 989gDimensions(mm)... -
Millennium: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom by Tom Holland
RRP: £12.99£4.41Of 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 splintered kingdoms on the edge of the Atlantic appeared... -
Timeline of the British Monarchy by Matt Baker 9781667200798
RRP: £25.99£19.28Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781667200798Author Matt BakerFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Thunder Bay PressPublisher Thunder Bay PressWeight(grams) 1043gDimensions(mm) 308mm * 228mm... -
Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places by Annette Giesecke
RRP: £25.00£21.78An 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.Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and... -
History of the World Map by Map by DK 9780241601006
RRP: £30.00£21.80Witness 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, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer... -
History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
RRP: £19.99£18.09First published in 1946, History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy... -
Please Write Soon: The Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II by Michael Rosen 9780702303180
RRP: £12.99£8.81The Times Children's Book of the Week 9th April 2023 Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills 2023 Award Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing... -
The Times Lives Less Ordinary: Obituaries of the eccentric, unique and undefinable by Nigel Farndale 9780008637071
RRP: £9.99£6.84Discover the lives of some of the most fascinating and unconventional characters of recent times, with 85 obituaries carefully curated from The Times archive. Be they dons, pop stars, vicars, MPs, rugby players or aristocrats, each has marched to the... -
On This Day in History by Dan Snow 9781473691308 [USED COPY]
RRP: £10.99£2.29On 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 deaths and 470 years of penance? Why in 1752 did Britain... -
On This Day in History Dan Snow 9781473691308
RRP: £10.99£7.61On 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 deaths and 470 years of penance? Why in 1752 did Britain... -
HISTORY HIT Guide to Medieval England: From the Vikings to the Tudors – and everything in between History Hit 9781399726139
RRP: £16.99£11.54Have you ever wondered about Edgar Ætheling, the fourteen-year-old who took on William the Conqueror? Or about the woeful collapse of the Angevin Empire under King John? Or what about Eleanor Cobham, a noblewoman found guilty of witchcraft for predicting... -
Ancient Greece: A Very Short Introduction by Paul Cartledge
RRP: £8.99£6.65The contribution of the Ancient Greeks to modern western culture is incalculable. In the worlds of art, architecture, myth, literature, and philosophy, the world we live in would be unrecognizably different without the formative influence of Ancient... -
The New Penguin Atlas of Ancient History by Colin McEvedy
RRP: £12.99£9.34The 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 fourth century A.D., it is one of the most successful of the... -
The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained DK 9780241225929
RRP: £19.99£15.28Learn 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 follow format. Learn about History in this overview guide to... -
The History Hit Miscellany of Facts, Figures and Fascinating Finds by History Hit 9781399726009
RRP: £16.99£12.11'History is a bottomless reservoir of all the bonkers, heroic, awful and weird things we eccentric humans have ever done. We can't help generating extraordinary stories... Most importantly, like all the best stories, they are true.' - Dan SnowHave you... -
The Penguin History of the World: 6th edition J M Roberts 9781846144431
RRP: £18.99£14.82The completely updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad's widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller The Penguin History of the WorldFor generations of readers The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences - the... -
The LGBTQ + History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
RRP: £19.99£14.35Discover 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+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of... -
Complete Flags of the World: The Ultimate Pocket Guide by DK
RRP: £12.99£9.74Explore 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 and national emblems, and how designs and meanings have... -
A Concise American History by David Brown
RRP: £35.99£31.69Expertly steering readers through the often tumultuous and exhilarating history of the United States, from its early modern Native American roots to twenty-first-century neoliberalism and the shifting political climate of the past decade, this highly... -
Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers Withers Harvey Capwell Tabias 9780754831952
RRP: £20.00£16.69This 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 are examined, such as the decorated daggers of Persia and... -
Banned Books by DK
RRP: £12.99£8.35Immerse yourself in the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published!Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is deemed "acceptable" in published works have shifted... -
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of the American War of Independence by Digby Smith
RRP: £19.99£15.28The 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 sweeping survey of what they should have worn, what... -
History: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK
RRP: £40.00£30.79This lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia tells the story of our world in depth and detail from the dawn of civilization to the present day.Charting human endeavour from every angle, History chronicles the significant events, ground-breaking ideas,... -
A Handbook of Dates: For Students of British History by C.R. Cheney
RRP: £31.99£29.16A Handbook of Dates is an unrivalled reference book for historians. It provides in clear, user-friendly form, tables which allow the calculation of the dates (and days) on which historical events have fallen or will fall, from AD 500 to 2100. It... -
Signs & Symbols: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings by Miranda Bruce-Mitford
RRP: £19.99£13.43Decode 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 are the ancient roots of fertility symbols? Why are... -
The Penguin History of Europe by J. Roberts
RRP: £18.99£13.61Comprehensive in its scope and brilliantly readable, this is a superb follow-up to the author's bestselling Penguin History of the World. Beginning with prehistory and the early civilizations of the Aegean, The Penguin History of Europe traces the... -
An Imperial Possession: Britain in the Roman Empire, 54 BC - AD 409 by David Mattingly
RRP: £18.99£13.61Part of the Penguin History of Britain series, An Imperial Possession is the first major narrative history of Roman Britain for a generation. David Mattingly draws on a wealth of new findings and knowledge to cut through the myths and misunderstandings... -
The Oxford History of Britain: 2021 edition by Kenneth O. Morgan 9780198841111
RRP: £14.99£11.35A new edition of this best-selling history of Britain, from Roman times, now updated to cover the first decade of the 21st century. The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the... -
Fungi: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms by Lynne Boddy 9780241612965
RRP: £25.00£16.47Discover the fascinating stories behind some 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavour in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look: in a forest, under the... -
Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand: Fifty Wonders That Reveal an Extraordinary Universe by Marcus Chown
RRP: £8.99£6.32Bestselling author Marcus Chown explores some of the most profound and important science about us, our world and the universe with fifty fascinating and mind-bending facts.Our adventures in space, our deepening understanding of the quantum world and huge... -
World History Philip Parker 9781405341240
RRP: £17.99£13.55The full story of human endeavour - complete with its dramas, wars, schemes, discoveries, and personalities - is laid out before you in this illustrated guide to the history of our world.Who were the Mongols, the Maya, or Isis? How far did the Roman or... -
World Encyclopedia of Tanks & Armoured Fighting Vehicles Forty George 9780754833512
RRP: £20.00£16.91This book is an authoritative history and directory of tanks and their immediate derivatives, such as ARVs (armoured recovery vehicles), tank destroyers, command versions, bridgelayers, mine-clearers and other Funnies, and AFVs such as armoured cars,... -
British Army Guide 2016 - 2017 by Charles Heyman 9781473845473
RRP: £9.99£7.32In 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 Army organisation, recruitment and training has been... -
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II by Jonathan North
RRP: £19.99£15.50This 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 period, with 600 images, including photographs and... -
The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire by Nigel Dalziel
RRP: £16.99£12.28The 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 its ultimate collapse in the mid-20th century. It... -
Barbarossa Derailed: The Battle for Smolensk 10 July-10 September 1941 Volume 3: The Documentary Companion Tables Orders and Reports Prepared by Participating Red Army Forces by David M Glantz
RRP: £37.50£26.89Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915070982Author David M GlantzFormat PaperbackPage Count 632Imprint Helion & CompanyPublisher Helion & Company -
Flags, The World Encyclopedia of: An illustrated guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns by Alfred Znamierowski 9780754834809
RRP: £15.00£12.13Throughout 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, newly updated for this larger format edition, is a... -
Queen's Throat: Opera, Homosexuality And The Mystery Of Desire by Wayne Koestenbaum
£15.24This passionate love letter to opera, lavishly praised and nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award when it was first published, is now firmly established as a cult classic. In a learned, moving, and sparklingly witty melange of criticism,... -
Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat: Naval slang and its everyday usage by Martin Robson
RRP: £9.99£6.72As the crow flies'', ''chunder'', ''cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey'', ''three sheets to the wind'' - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing. But how many landlubbers know that they derive... -
Myths & Legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings by Philip Wilkinson
RRP: £19.99£15.28Discover 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 Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek...