European History

Basis for the CBS Mini-series Starring Natasha Richardson. "The words leaped at me from "The Washington Post." 'I have decided, ' President Franklin Delano Roosevelt announced, 'that approximately 1,000 refugees...

In 1914 the world changed forever. When World War One broke out and a generation of men went off to fight, bestselling author Kate Adie shows how women emerged from...

In this delightful garden memoir, Paul Gervais recounts the challenges, elations, setbacks and revelations that accompanied the process of making an acclaimed garden out of the sprawling, overgrown grounds of...

WEDLOCK is the remarkable story of the Countess of Strathmore and her marriage to Andrew Robinson Stoney. Mary Eleanor Bowes was one of Britain's richest young heiresses. She married the...

Beatrice was the last child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Her father died when she was four and while Victoria came to depend on her absolutely, she also demanded...

Few dates in history are so etched upon our consciousness as '1066', the date of the Battle of Hastings. And with good reason as the outcome was paramount in forming...

In the early days of the First World War, Lord Kitchener made his famous appeal for volunteers to join the New Army. Men flocked to recruiting offices to enlist, and...

This book places the remains of great houses such as Bignor and Chedworth and treasures like Thetford and Hoxne in their historical, literary and social context.'

An exploration of the heroism and dedication of British nurses in World War II, which describes the often dangerous conditions under which many nurses had to work, with accounts of...

The first full account of a major disaster deliberately concealed during the Allied preparation for D-Day. Operation Tiger on Slapton Sands was one of the giant military exercises off the...

An account of the reawakening of western civilization throughout Europe, this guide re-creates the Renaissance in a series of 1000 cross-referenced images depicting all aspects of history, culture, art, science,...

This title provides a detailed account of the issues and events which led to the Holocaust, and discusses the historiographical interpretations surrounding that event. The book examines anti-Semitism in Europe...

The age of discovery was at its peak in the eighteenth century, with heroic adventurers charting the furthest reaches of the globe. Foremost among these explorers was navigator and cartographer...

In 1625 Charles I succeeded to the throne of a nation heavily involved in a European war and deeply divided by religious controversy. Within four years he had transformed the...

Written by eleven contributors of international standing, this book offers a readable and authoritative account of Europe's turbulent history from the French Revolution in the late eighteenth century to the...

The eagerly awaited sequel to THIS SCEPTERED ISLE, a paperback bestseller. This new volume tells the story of the twentieth century. Lee looks back on the extraordinary changes that have...

HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics. Seeking escape from their unfulfilling marriages and monotonous lives in 1920s England, two women become transfixed by an advertisement...

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire was one of the most flamboyant women of the eighteenth century. Foreman's biography of the great-great-great aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales presents a picture of...

Go traipsing through Berlin and be sure to catch all the most trendy, original, and traditional shops with this guide to the best the city's shops have to offer. Whether...

The winter of 1940-41 was the season of the Blitz. From St Paul's Cathedral to the East End, from the very heart of the capital to the cities of the...

ALL THE COLOURS OF A GAUDI MOSAIC! The coast, the artwork, the bustling avenues and gothic lanes, the sheer joy of life: this book will transport you to Catalonia's buzzing...

With passion, humor, and helpful details, 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go inspires readers to discover masterpieces, sensual delights, and adventures in bell'Italia. Susan Van Allen, savvy girlfriend...

Secrets, betrayal and shocking revelations await in Sweden's stunning holiday islands . . . The Hidden Beach is the addictive page-turner by the internationally bestselling author, Karen Swan. Two's a...

The 240 pictures in this fascinating collection, ranging from the earliest available photographs of the 1860s to those of our own times, give an entirely new insight into the history...

Traces the rise and fall of the Toltec civilization, and describes what has been learned about their culture from the excavation of Tula, their principal city.

Agincourt took place on 25 October 1415 and was a turning-point not only in the Hundred Years War between England and France but also in the history of weaponry. Azincourt...

THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER A Times Best History Book of the Year; A Waterstones Best Book of the Year 'Reads like a thriller... I couldn't put Max Hastings's new...

Focussing on how the Romans made Europe work as a homogenous civilisation and looking at why we are failing to make the EU work in modern times, this is an...

"The Jungle is Neutral" is British soldier, Spencer Chapman's incredible story of his three and a half years in the Malayan jungle during World War II. A moving unforgettable saga...

This book features the clash of the crusaders. It presents a rare 15th-century account of French crusades and pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Completed around 1474, Sebastien Mamerot's "Expeditions Made...

This puzzle book takes the reader and Everyman (he is the key to the puzzle), on an adventure history trail, from primeval slime to the present day. This book is...

Author: Hervey AllenBinding: HardbackPublished: Farrar and Rinehart, Inc., 1933Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Rebound copy. Clean text. This sweeping historical romance,...

Italian is everyone's favourite food - full of fresh flavours, easy to make and delicious. "Easy Italian" is an inspiring collection of dishes from all over Italy, written by Maxine...

Scandinavians are cooler, sexier and more stylish than the rest of us. They have a higher standard of living, greater economic opportunity and equality, the world's best restaurants, and moody...

Whether you are a stadium spectator or an armchair enthusiast, keep up with the action and drama at the 2004 Games. Packed with breathtaking sports photography, commentary and trivia-busting lists...

Author: Robert Edwin HerzsteinBinding: PaperbackPublished: Paragon House, New York, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Minor wear on spine and corners. Waldheim:...