European History

'Timely, necessary and impeccably researched . . . Required reading for anyone interested in Europe. And even more so for anyone interested in Britain' DAILY TELEGRAPH China's rise and Russian...

The twenty-fifth enthralling Hugh Corbett medieval mystery from Paul Doherty, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, E. M. Powell and Bernard Cornwell. January 1313. As London is gripped by...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles a pivotal era in English governance, focusing on the intricate relationship between...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThis historical biography, Fanfare For Elizabeth, vividly chronicles the early life of Queen Elizabeth I, painting a detailed portrait of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling volume presents a visual journey through Moscow's rich past, showcasing a remarkable collection of watercolours from the nineteenth to the...

THE EMPIRE MUST DIE portrays the vivid drama of Russia's brief and exotic experiment with civil society before it was swept away by the despotism of the Communist Revolution. The...

'A witty, unforgettable celebration of the courage, genius and defiance that changed the course of history' Jacob Rees-Mogg 'Gimson makes excellent cases for all his choices. His "cardinal point" about...

In this high-stakes heist novel, an alchemologist and a con man team up to steal a rare necklace-but complicated feelings of attraction and deception threaten to destroy everything and everyone...

In 1621, fifty-seven women undertook a three-month journey to Jamestown after responding to an advert placed by the Virginia Company of London calling for maids 'young and uncorrupt' to make...

Lee Jackson is an able and entertaining guide who relates his detailed knowledge of many aspects of the social history of the period, from architecture to popular culture and from...

'Liverpool beguiles, Liverpool bewilders. Swift's superb analysis gets to the scarred heart of this troubled, beautiful and spirited city' Paul Du Noyer '[Swift] has a terrific eye for the telling...

This richly illustrated volume explores the pictorial world of the man whose formal innovations, commitment to realism and exploration of both the light and dark sides of contemporary society foreshadowed...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling historical account chronicles the intricate social fabric and daily existence during a pivotal...

Edition: 1st us ed, 1st impr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Chippd and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThe historical novel The Regent's Daughter chronicles the tumultuous life of a young woman navigating the treacherous courts...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical biography, Bertie & Alix: Anatomy Of A Royal Marriage, chronicles the intricate relationship between King Edward...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerJava La Grande: The Portuguese Discovery Of Australia chronicles a compelling historical argument, presenting evidence that Portuguese navigators reached...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical account, Georgian London, chronicles the vibrant social, economic, and architectural transformations of England's capital during...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: tear on front of jacketOne Day In Victorian England by Alastair Scott offers a vivid snapshot of daily...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA compelling work of historical non-fiction, The Colosseum chronicles the monumental history of Rome's most iconic amphitheater. Peter Quennell, alongside...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Platic sleeve protector over bindingOutlines Of European History presents a comprehensive overview of the continent's past. This seminal...

William Russell's despatches to "The Times" revolutionised war reporting, and hence the public's perception of war. Each piece was written with a bludgeoning honesty, a refusal to compromise and with...

Ninette Dreyfus was a cosseted scion of one of France's most prominent Jewish families - a cousin to Albert Einstein and family friend to Colette. But when the Second World...

The transatlantic slave trade is often seen as separate part of British history: a module in a history course, a chapter in a book. But - from the maps we...

From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe-Elisabeth, empress of Austria,...

Whilst flipping through issues of The Girl's Own Paper from the 1890s, it gradually dawned on Philip Ardagh that he was witnessing tantalising glimpses of an unfolding story of mystery...

In 2020, after three and a half years of bitter negotiations, Britain left the European Union. For some it was a day of freedom, for others a tragedy which would...

This is a comprehensive guide to World War II. More than 1600 detailed entries - together with 15 maps and a series of front-by-front chronologies - cover every aspect of...

Collected here for the first time are some of the numerous essays and lectures by Norman Davies, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed EUROPE, THE ISLES and RISING '44....

In the first ground breaking volume of a new series, acclaimed Napoleonic scholar Gareth Glover, brings together previously unpublished material relating to the Battle of Waterloo. The hitherto unseen material...

'Extraordinary ... one of the most moving and uplifting stories of the war' Keith Lowe 'A remarkable book' - The Telegraph A gripping account of hidden identity, military courage, and...

For seven centuries four gilded horses stood proudly on the loggia above St Mark's basilica in Venice. They are remarkable as the only team of four horses to survive since...

I will be good, promised the thirteen-year-old Victoria, when she understood that she would be Queen of the most powerful country in the world. That, of course, is a matter...

Queen Anne was one of Britain's most remarkable monarchs. With a personal life riven by passion, illness and intrigue - she presided over some of the most momentous events in...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis volume chronicles the climactic final years of World War II, presenting a powerful and personal account from one of history's most...

Abu al-Qasem Ferdowsi (940-1020 CE), one of Iran's greatest poets, versified the ancient legends of the Persian Book of Kings ( Shahnameh ) in verse over one thousand years ago....

A pioneering political voice, with charisma and power that rivaled many of her male contemporaries, Clodia of Rome was a pivotal figure in the late Roman Republic until a murder...

The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre , Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerColette’s spirited coming‑of‑age novel presents Claudine’s sharp‑eyed journey through Paris as she navigates bohemian circles, shifting loyalties...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded boards. No slipcase. This historical account, The Conquest Of New...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: DamagedPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Moderate silverfish damage on DJ. This compelling historical account chronicles the events leading up to the disastrous Charge of the...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis evocative memoir, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, chronicles a young man's audacious journey across Spain in 1935....

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling biography, Victor Hugo, chronicles the extraordinary life of one of France's most celebrated literary figures. Samuel Edwards uncovers...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsAustralia: Our Italian Heritage by Robert Pascoe chronicles the significant contributions and experiences of Italian immigrants in Australia. This historical...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsAlexander Solzhenitsyn’s Lenin In Zürich: Chapters reconstructs a pivotal period in Vladimir Lenin’s life, offering a biographical account of his...

Condition remarks:Book: Poor Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsTsushima: Grave Of A Floating City chronicles the harrowing naval engagement that reshaped early 20th-century warfare. This gripping historical account...

Edition: First editionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis authoritative volume chronicles the vibrant evolution of Italian opera during its most celebrated era, spanning from the...