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Dierk Hagedorn presents a significant volume in his reputation as an authority on German Fechtbücher. This collection brings to light the work of Jörg Wilhalm, a prolific author of 16th-century fight...

The History of Mary Prince by Mary Prince Born into slavery in Bermuda in 1788, Mary Prince's life was marked by hardship and brutality. She recounts her experiences as a household servant, being...

Counterinsurgency and Collusion in Northern Ireland by Mark McGovern explores one of the most enduring legacies of the Troubles - the collusion between British state forces and loyalist...

On a snowy winter morning in 1961, Robert Zimmerman left Minnesota for New York City with a suitcase, guitar, harmonica and a few bucks in his pocket. He performed at the Cafe Wha? in his first day...

The Zerstörer: Aces of World War 2's Forgotten Fighter. In the early years of World War 2, the Messerschmitt Bf 110 was considered the ultimate career move for Luftwaffe pilots. This twin-engined...

The Linen Houses of County Antrim & North County Down provides an in-depth look at the lives of the major linen families and their magnificent homes in County Antrim and north County Down. Through a...

The Tragedy of Madagascar: An Island Nation Confronts the 21st Century by Nathaniel Adams is a thought-provoking exploration of Madagascar's complex history and its ongoing struggles. With nine...

West from Appomattox: The Reconstruction of America After the Civil War by Heather Cox Richardson The story of Reconstruction is not simply about rebuilding the South after the Civil War, but about...

The Pacific War Saga of Carrier Air Group 15 is a remarkable account of one of the most successful combat tours in World War II. Between May and November 1944, this US Navy air group scored an...

A comprehensive history of Byzantium spans twelve centuries and three continents, tracing the development of the Byzantine state and society from A.D. 285 to 1461. Warren T. Treadgold's work covers...

Rethinking World War Two: A Critical Examination of the Conflict and Its Legacy Jeremy Black explores the complex and contested accounts of World War II, critically examining the leading...

Harlow is a historical text that combines local knowledge with period photographs and Ordnance Survey mapping. Clare Baster brings together her understanding of the area with visual evidence to...

The 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend: A Photographic History from Operation Goodwood to April 1945. Formed in 1943, the 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend played a significant role in the...

This is the inside story of an Army Ranger's desperate action in Somalia during the Black Hawk Down raid in 1993. Lieutenant James Lechner, a member of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, was part of a top...

The Iran-Iraq War - Volume 2: Iran Strikes Back, June 1982-December 1986 This revised edition of Volume 2 takes a detailed look at the Iran-Iraq War from June 1982 to December 1986. The conflict saw...

The Luftwaffe Battle of Britain Fighter Pilots' Kitbag Uniforms & Equipment from the Summer of 1940 and the Human Stories Behind Them by Mark Hillier. During the summer of 1940, the Luftwaffe's...

The Book of Guy Fawkes Day And Its Bonfire Night Volume VIII: Guy Fawkes in America from Pope Night to Pork DayThis anthropological study explores the history and evolution of the celebration of the...

The Irish have always been a travelling people. Since the first voyages of St Brendan, an estimated 10 million people have left the Irish shores and today more than 80 million people worldwide claim...

The Irish War of Independence and Civil War by John Gibney explores the complex events that unfolded in Ireland after World War I. A new independence movement emerged in response to the Easter...

This engaging history book brings to life obscure maritime moments and events that are often overlooked in traditional histories. John Quirk's unique blend of storytelling, humour, and colour...

David Balme's daring exploit in 1941 changed the course of World War II. On May 9th, he boarded a German U-boat in mid-Atlantic and captured one of the war's greatest secrets: an Enigma machine. The...

The struggle against fascism in 1930s Britain's East End Jewish community is a pivotal moment in British history. As economic depression took hold, antisemitism surged, with fascist agitators...

Ziama Trubakov's memoir tells the true story of survival and heroism during one of the darkest periods in human history. Born with a Jewish name, Ziama was forced to adopt a Russian alias to conceal...

On 16 March 1968, American soldiers entered a group of hamlets in South Vietnam, known as "Pinkville", with orders to conduct a "search and destroy" mission. Three hours later, more than five hundred...

At the turn of the 20th century, thousands of Americans flocked to Alaska and the Yukon in search of gold, leaving behind the hardships of the Victorian Era. Among them were women who worked as...

The Maoism of PRC History Against Dominant Trends in Anglophone Academia by Aminda Smith and Fabio Lanza explores how Chinese scholars have challenged traditional understandings of People's Republic...

Faces of Latin America Fourth Edition (Revised) by Duncan Green and Sue Branford provides an in-depth exploration of the economies, politics, demography, social structures, environment, and cultures...

Guns, Germs and Steel: A Groundbreaking Exploration of Human HistoryJared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book challenges conventional wisdom about human history, arguing that geography and...

The Age of Athelstan: Britain's Forgotten History (Revealing History (Paperback)) King Athelstan is one of history's most overlooked monarchs, yet his achievements far surpass those of many famous...

Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era, c. 680-850 A History A comprehensive survey of one of medieval history's most elusive periods, this book offers a fresh perspective on the iconoclasm debate that...

This unique collection of private journals offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of the Georgian royal court. Written by one of Queen Charlotte's ladies-in-waiting, these meticulously...

The Gunpowder Plot Terror in Shakespeare's England by James Travers This new account of the Gunpowder Plot draws on original dialogue recorded at the time, providing a unique insight into one of...

The Death of Joachim Murat 1815 and the Unfortunate Fate of One of Napoleon's Marshals by Jonathan North. Joachim Murat, once Napoleon's finest cavalry general, rose to power as king of Naples in...

Queen's Park A History by Steve Crabb is a meticulously researched book that brings to life the story of this London community. From ancient Britain to the current day, the park has been shaped by a...

Britain under Thatcher provides a concise and balanced analysis of Margaret Thatcher's premiership. This historical study examines key aspects of her leadership, including the Falklands War, the...

Return to Ruin: Iraqi Narratives of Exile and NostalgiaThis book tells the human story of Iraqis abroad, who became uncertain exiles after the US invasion. Zainab Saleh shares the experiences of...

The Story of the Huguenots A Unique Legacy by Joyce E Hampton is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of this significant chapter in history. Spanning 500 years, from 1517 to 2017, the book...

Treasures: The Special Collections of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers a unique glimpse into the history of the book through the library's remarkable collection. Spanning seven...

The Irish Revenue Police: A Short History and Genealogical Guide to the 'poteen Hussars' This book provides an in-depth look at the history of the Irish Revenue Police, a unique force that played a...

Twilight of the Elites: Prosperity, the Periphery, and the Future of France In this thought-provoking analysis, Christophe Guilluy examines the growing divide between France's metropolitan elites and...

The Making of the Slovak People's Party: Religion, Nationalism and the Culture War in Early 20th-Century Europe by Thomas Lorman. In 1945, just six years after coming to power, the Slovak People's...

The story of Britain's intelligence operatives during World War II is one of remarkable bravery and ingenuity. The work of codebreakers at Bletchley Park, who cracked the German Enigma cipher,...

The RAF Air Display: A Centenary Celebration 1920-2020 For over 100 years, the Royal Air Force has showcased its military prowess through spectacular air displays. This unique aspect of the RAF's...

A Revolution of Feeling: The Decade that Forged the Modern Mind by Rachel Hewitt In the late 18th century, Britain underwent a profound cultural shift. Inspired by the French Revolution's ideals,...

A masterful history of America's tumultuous 1960s. Kevin Boyle's The Shattering explores the decade that shattered the American Dream, as rising middle-class families faced growing inequities and...

Tangier: A Literary Guide for Travellers by Josh Shoemake is a fascinating exploration of this enigmatic city at the northernmost tip of Africa. With its unique blend of African and European...

Stefan Budziaszek's story is one of remarkable resilience and determination in the face of unimaginable adversity. In 1942, he was transferred from Krakow Montelupich Prison to Auschwitz...

The Tiger from Poznań by Richard Siegert is a gripping account of one man's experience during World War II. In January 1945, as the Red Army approached, a garrison of German civilians and soldiers...

Shakespeare's plays have long been a source of common ground in the United States. For over two centuries, Americans from different backgrounds - presidents and activists, soldiers and writers,...

The Lectures on the Philosophy of History Complete and Unabridged by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a comprehensive work that explores the purpose behind world history. First translated in over 150...

High Wycombe Revisited offers a nostalgic glimpse into the town's history over the last century. The collection of images showcases life in High Wycombe during its early prosperity, when watermills...

The true story of Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams is one of love that defied family, Apartheid, and empire. In 1947, he was the heir to an African kingdom, while she was a white English insurance...

The Fights on the Little Horn: Unveiling the Mysteries of Custer's Last Stand by Gordon Harper. This comprehensive and authoritative study of one of America's most infamous battles, the defeat of...

A comprehensive and engaging narrative introduction to African history is offered in this fourth edition of Kevin Shillington's core history textbook. With a richly illustrated single volume, this...

The Goths Conquerors of the Roman Empire by Simon MacDowall is a detailed account of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the Goths and the Roman Empire. In the late 4th century,...

Erks on Parade: A Humorous Look at the Life of an RAF Airman in the 1950sThis lighthearted and entertaining memoir offers a unique glimpse into life as an RAF airman during the 1950s. Graham Wise's...

Sallust's two extant monographs take as their theme the moral and political decline of Rome. This edition presents his works in a thoroughly revised text and translation, based on the most recent...

This 2015 publication tells the story of one man's experience working at the Telecommunications Research Establishment from 1934 to 1945. A key period in his work was the development of radar, a...

San Francisco's grand department stores were a hallmark of the city's vibrant retail scene in the late nineteenth century. From Blum's for its famous Coffee Crunch cake to Gump's for good taste, each...

Heinemann History Scheme Book 1: Life in Medieval Times by Judith Kidd, Rosemary Rees and Ruth Tudor provides an engaging introduction to medieval history. This book uses a range of sources and...

The Shahs' fantastical lives are one of the most intriguing tales of 20th-century literary deception. Claiming to be from Afghanistan, Ikbal and Idries Shah spun elaborate accounts that captivated...

In May 1918, a devastating letter arrived at the Mond family home. It was the notification that their eldest child, Lieutenant Francis Mond, had been killed in action while serving with the Royal...

Handbook to Life in Medieval and Early Modern Japan provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese society from 1185 to 1868. This period saw significant changes, particularly after the founding of...

The Roman Emperor Antoninus's claim to be "Lord of all the World" had a lasting impact on European political theory and notions of national identity. This book explores how the rulers of Spain,...

The Great Retreat 1914: Two Accounts of the Battle and Retreat from Mons by the B. E. F. In April 1914, the First World War broke out with devastating consequences for the Allied forces. The British...

Old Dennistoun by Andrew Stuart is a well-regarded title that has attracted over 3,500 copies in sales to date. This local history book features numerous places and landmarks from Edinburgh's past,...

The Shadow in the East: Vladimir Putin and the New Baltic Front by Aliide Naylor Aliide Naylor's insightful account explores the complex geopolitics of the region, delving into the daily lives of...

September Hope: The American Side of a Bridge Too FarA new perspective on one of World War II's most pivotal moments, Operation Market Garden. In August 1944, the Allies achieved significant...

Industrial civilisation has no future. It requires limitless economic growth on a finite planet. The reckless combustion of fossil fuels means that Earth's climate is changing disastrously, in ways...

Egypt Under El-Sisi: A Nation on the Edge Since the 2013 coup, Egypt's democratic experiment has been severely curtailed, and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's regime has unleashed mass repression...

Ripples from the Zambezi offers an alternative to welfare reform, presenting a humanistic and exciting approach to economic development. This book explores how entrepreneurship can be used to rebuild...

Lost Girls Love, War and Literature: 1939-51 by D. J. Taylor is a fascinating exploration of four young women who shaped English literary and artistic life in the 1940s. Their lives were marked by...

Seventeenth-century Water Gardens and the Birth of Modern Scientific Thought in Oxford: The Case of Hanwell Castle by Stephen Wass. This book tells the story of the Copes, a remarkable family whose...

The M1 Carbine: A Revolutionary Design for War. In 1938, the US Chief of Infantry requested a new carbine design to be used by troops not requiring the power of the standard M1 Garand rifle. This led...

Emancipation: The Abolition and Aftermath of American Slavery and Russian Serfdom by Peter KolchinThis book offers a comparative study of the transition to freedom in two major European and American...

The Story of the 55th (West Lancashire) Division is a detailed account of one of Britain's most notable territorial divisions during World War I. Formed in the pre-war period, the division was...

The Making of the UK Britain 1500-1750 by Barbara BrownThis comprehensive history text covers Britain from 1500 to 1750, providing a detailed account of the period. Updated for mixed ability classes,...

In the Eye of All Trade: Bermuda and the Maritime Atlantic World, 1680-1783 By Michael J. Jarvis This book offers a unique perspective on early America through the eyes of Bermuda's seafarers. In an...

Anglo-American Relations Since 1939: The Enduring Alliance by John Baylis explores the complex relationship between Britain and the United States in periods of war and peace. Using recently released...

A History of False Hope Investigative Commissions in Palestine by Lori Allen explores how international inquiries into political violence and human rights violations have failed to bring about...

Marko Bojcun's essays offer a nuanced exploration of Ukraine's complex journey towards independence, spanning nearly three decades. This collection delves into the country's struggles with...

Brazil: The Troubled Rise of a Global Power A comprehensive understanding of Brazil's complex history and its emergence as a major global power is long overdue. Michael Reid, a renowned journalist,...

West Africans in Britain: 1900-1960 Nationalism, Pan Africanism and Communism by Hakim Adi explores the dynamic student movement that emerged in Britain during this period. The book examines how this...

Japan's Asian Allies 1941-45 by Philip Jowett explores the armies and militias that fought alongside Japan during World War II. Estimated to number over 600,000 men, these troops came from various...

This third volume in Runoko Rashidi's trilogy explores the African presence in various parts of the world, building upon his previous research and that of other notable scholars.The book delves into...

Foundations: How the Built Environment Made Twentieth-Century BritainThis history of twentieth-century Britain explores how the built environment shaped the nation's politics, economy, and society...

The Slave Trade Debate: Contemporary Writings For and Against A collection of pamphlets from the 1780s and 1790s that fuelled Britain's debate on slavery, now published in commemoration of the...

The Human Rights Dictatorship explores the often-overlooked history of human rights in East Germany during the Cold War era. By examining how even a communist dictatorship could champion human...

The Allied Armor in Normandy explores the pivotal role played by armored vehicles during the 1944 Normandy invasion. This volume delves into the experiences of the Allied Armored divisions, examining...

The story of Texas is one of struggle and triumph in a land of extremes. From drought to flood, invasion to war, boom to bust, and the many cultures that have shaped its identity over centuries...

The Social Sex: A History of Female FriendshipThis rich and multifaceted history explores the evolution of female friendship over time. From its complete absence in the past to its current ubiquity,...

The Pacific War's Worst Battlefield: A Forgotten Story of Intelligence Failings and Bravery. In October 1944, the US military launched a surprise attack on the small island of Peleliu, aiming to...

The Chile Reader presents a diverse range of documents spanning over five hundred years of Chilean history. This collection includes selections from various individuals and groups, offering insights...

The Glory and the Sorrow: A Parisian and His World in the Age of the French Revolution This intimate history brings to life the everyday experiences of an ordinary Parisian citizen during one of the...

The Classical World: A Powerhouse of Ideas For over 2,000 years, the ideas of Ancient Greece and Rome have shaped Western thought. Peter Jones explores their intellectual, political, and literary...

Francis I: A Renaissance King's Turbulent Life Leonie Frieda's biography is a captivating account of Francis I's life, packed with anecdotes and insights into the complexities of this enigmatic...

The F-15 Eagle: A Fighter Aircraft Like No Other The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is widely regarded as one of the most successful fighter aircraft in history, with an impressive record of 105...

Llanilltud: The Story of a Celtic Christian Community by Philip Morris is a scholarly study of St Illtud's monastery and school in south Wales, which played a significant role in the development of...

Chatham's history is inextricably linked to its naval dockyard and military-industrial complex. Over the years, the town has undergone significant changes, with many buildings lost or altered due to...

The 7th Armoured Division's most notable campaign was its dogged fight against Rommel's Afrika Korps in North Africa. This book provides a detailed and contemporary account of early operations,...