An amusing look at the superstitions, quirks and habits of the rich and famous - and how they led to success…

The gripping tale of the last great battle of the Second World War.…

Remarkably, the first book about this decisive battle in the Hundred Years War…

Do you remember washing in a tin bath by the fire, using outside lavatories and not having a television? This nostalgic…

The life of Major Ronnie Reed, legendary MI5 officer from 1942 to 1976, is revealed in his only interview, recorded by his…

The vivid and candid autobiography of Louis Hagen, alongside his bestselling Arnhem Lift…

Drawing on many original Air Staff and Ministry documents and also the Hawker aircraft day-to-day diaries, it tells the…

A new biography of one of the most influential female scientists looking at the ten ''lost'' years of Caroline''s life, when…

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The story of a great shipping line and its vessels through conflicts, in rare postcards and images…

A visual record of the history of warfare, with a concise text explaining the background to each battle scene.…

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Stunningly illustrated in full colour throughout, Tank Hunter: World War One provides historical background, facts and…

A nostalgic look at life growing up in the 1940s…

Ghost stories old and new from Chester's popular ghost walk leader…

A colourful and engaging history of London's East End…

A biography of Katherine Swynford…

Boudica's last stand…

The story of King George V and his six children. The eldest, who was Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, reigned as King…

SOE's secret weapons centre…

These wonderful period pictures and descriptive captions will bring back this decade of childhood, and jog memories about…

The incredible true story of the female analysts who defied institutional sexism and helped bring down Bin Laden…

In the post-war era, TS Bremen was one of the most popular liners operating across the Atlantic '- but she had a remarkable…

A richly illustrated journey through the history of on of Scotland's greatest industries - malt whisky…

Who was St George and how did he become patron saint not only of England but in many European countries?…

This is the first book to the reveal the complex personality behind the public image that is Ivan Mauger, the dedicated and…

The only biography available of the great engineer (1757-1834), bridge builder, constructor of canals and aqueducts and…

Based on experimental archaeology at the author's world-famous research settlement in Cornwall, this book describes the…

A beautifully illustrated guide to the Roman Army's different uniforms…

A captivating new series to spark the imagination and breathe new life into classic works…

The discovery of King Arthur…

World War II was only a few hours old when the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest campaign of the Second World War and the…

A collection of medieval tales that give children a real insight into the times, from everyday life to religion…

Animal tales full of folklore and magic, chosen for for children aged 7-11…

Folk tales from Tudor times, new in paperback…

The Great Bristol High Street. A unique shop-by-shop portrait photo book of Europe's longest independent high street.…

Myths and legends from Warwickshire, retold by a local storyteller…

The complete story of the world''s high-speed railways, from Japan''s bullet trains to HS2 via France, Germany and China…

During the First World War the reputation of the British Royal Navy was put on the line in its defence of the country, and,…

A guide to reconnecting with the art of using trees and timber for bushcraft and woodcraft…

Much-loved British sitcom actor Jeffrey Holland reveals the stories and showbiz anecdotes from a career in comedy…

Presenting the true stories of three core individuals in Titanic''s history - Captain Edward J. Smith, shipbuilder Thomas…

An explosive tale of courage, survival and the incredible 500 Indian prisoners of war who escaped the clutches of the Nazis…

A history of one of the major centres of Greek civilisation, Mycenae…

Drawing on written records, coins, inscriptions and other archaeological evidence, the authors present a detailed picture of…

Stories that celebrate the real people that lived and worked on Britain's canals…

New essays exploring Jewish cultural trends of the past two decades, interspersed with choice material from the Jewish…

The fascinating history of childhood games and how they have changed from ancient times to the modern day…

This study of Gerald discusses the political path he had to tread and portrays him as an example of the medieval world.…