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Wives and Sweethearts: Love Letters Sent During Wartime
What is it like to fall in love with a soldier? What is it like to be a soldier in love? Throughout history, those serving in the British Army have...
That's Not in My American History Book: A Compilation of Little-Known
History classes reduce America's story into a dry litany of dates, names, and places. That's Not in My American History Book tackles the messy details, reclaims disregarded heroes, and sets...
Charlie's Book
A work of local history chronicling the life and death of the rural township of Lyonville, a sawmilling settlement in the Wombat Forest region of Victoria's Central Highlands, Charlie's Book...
The Reformation of Community: Social Welfare and Calvinist Charity in
By the time of the Calvinist Reformation, the cities of Holland had established a very long tradition of social provision for the poor in the civic community. Calvinists however intended...
Concise History of Australian Wine
This authoritative history of Australian wine covers topics from the first vine planted to a recent prize-winning Hunter Valley chardonnay and the ramifications of the 1993 Federal Budget's proposed wine...
Sport and the Artist: v. 1: Ball Games
The inhabitants of the British Isles have played a decisive part in the development or rediscovery of ancient games in which there was competition between two sides for the ball....
The Almost Complete History of the World: 75 incredible events from
Recorded history is rich with events that have changed the course of human experience that have rippled through the centuries, and still others that rumble on today. Here in one...
MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service 1909-1949
A groundbreaking book, this unprecedented study is the authoritative account of the best-known intelligence organization in the world. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of espionage, the two...
Fifty Key Thinkers on History
This is a guide to historiography through the ages. The cross-section of debates and thinkers covered takes in figures from ancient China, Greece and Rome, through the Middle Ages, to...
The Middle Temple
$20.00 AUD
Author: George GodwinBinding: HardbackPublished: Staples Press, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a comprehensive account of the Middle Temple, one of London's historic Inns of...
Intellectual Movements And Australian Society
$45.00 AUD
Author: Brian Head And James WalterBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford U. P. Melbourne, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the significant intellectual currents that have shaped Australian...
A Guide To Roman Britain
$25.00 AUD
Author: Leonard CottrellBinding: HardbackPublished: Chilton Books, Philadelphia, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume presents a triumph of archaeological investigation. The text describes a fascinating and detailed...
Generalization In The Writing Of History
$20.00 AUD
Author: Louis GottschalkBinding: HardbackPublished: The University of Chicago Press, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a comprehensive report on the methodology of historical analysis. It...
The Territory Of The Historian
$25.00 AUD
Author: E. Le Roy LadurieBinding: HardbackPublished: Harvester Press, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a collection of essays by a distinguished historian. It examines the...
Edith May 1895-1974: Life In Early Tasmania (SIGNED)
$45.00 AUD
Author: Mary CreeBinding: HardbackPublished: James Street Publications, Toorak, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThe book presents a personal account of Edith May's life. It chronicles her experiences during...
What Next?: Surviving The Twenty-First Century (SIGNED)
$45.00 AUD
Author: Chris PattenBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, 2008Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the world...
Independent Company: The Australian Army In Portuguese Timor 1941-43
$30.00 AUD
Author: Bernard CallinanBinding: SoftbackPublished: William Heinemann, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the experiences of the Australian Army during its deployment in Portuguese Timor. It...
The Fondas: A Hollywood Dynasty
$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter CollierBinding: HardbackPublished: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the lives and careers of the Fonda family, a...
Politicians, Diplomacy And War In Modern British History
$25.00 AUD
Author: Keith RobbinsBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hambledon Press, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book examines the intricate relationships between political figures, diplomatic strategies, and armed conflicts within the...
Memoirs: Dame Mabel Brookes
$20.00 AUD
Author: Dame Mabel BrookesBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book presents a compelling personal narrative, offering an intimate look into the life and experiences...
Madness In Society: Chapters In The Historical Sociology Of Mental Illness
$40.00 AUD
Author: George RosenBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Chicago Press, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the historical context of mental illness within societal...
The Man Who Mocked The KGB
$60.00 AUD
Author: Rabbi Moishe LevertovBinding: HardbackPublished: Self-Published, 2002Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerSpies, cold-hearted agents, and daring escapes fill the pages of this engrossing memoir about the chasid...
The Rise And Fall Of Marvellous Melbourne
$20.00 AUD
Author: Graeme DavisonBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the historical trajectory of Melbourne, detailing its periods of significant growth and...
The Many Lives Of Laurens Van Der Post: Storyteller
$30.00 AUD
Author: J.D.F. JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 2001Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive account of Laurens van der Post's multifaceted existence. The narrative chronicles...
Recent Soviet Psychology
$20.00 AUD
Author: N. O'ConnorBinding: HardbackPublished: Pergamon Press, 1961Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles recent advancements and theories within the field of psychology as developed in the Soviet Union....
A Prince Of Journalists: The Life And Times Of De Blowitz
$25.00 AUD
Author: Frank GilesBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, London, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life of de Blowitz, a prominent figure in journalism. It...
Marianne Thornton: A Biography
$25.00 AUD
Author: E.M. ForsterBinding: HardbackPublished: Edward Arnold, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive biographical account of Marianne Thornton. The narrative meticulously details her life...
Celebrations: A Bicentennial Anthology Of Fifty Years Of Western Australian Poetry And Prose
$15.00 AUD
Author: Brian Dibble, Don Grant And Glen PhillipsBinding: SoftbackPublished: The University of Western Australia, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume compiles a significant collection...
The School Of Mines And Industries Ballarat: A History Of Its First One Hundred And Twelve Years, 1870-1982
$45.00 AUD
Author: Warren PerryBinding: HardbackPublished: The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the initial 112 years of the...
The 'Satyricon' Of Petronius: A Literary Study
$60.00 AUD
Author: J.P. SullivanBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe book offers a scholarly examination of Petronius's ancient Roman novel, 'Satyricon'. This...
In Darkest England And The Way Out
$30.00 AUD
Author: General William BoothBinding: HardbackPublished: International Headquarters of The Salvation Army, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsGeneral William Booth presents a comprehensive analysis of the social ills...
The Lure Of Zion: The Case Of The Iraqi Jews
$35.00 AUD
Author: Abbas ShiblakBinding: SoftbackPublished: Al Saqi Books, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis work investigates the historical narrative surrounding the departure of Iraqi Jews to Israel. It...
Cooper's Women
$15.00 AUD
Author: Jane Ellen WayneBinding: HardbackPublished: Prentice Hall Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the significant relationships in the life of a prominent male figure...
A History Of Brighton
$30.00 AUD
Author: Weston BateBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne U. P. Melbourne, 1963Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerWeston Bate's A History of Brighton is a detailed account of the...
Twenty-Five Best Plays Of The Modern American Theatre: Early Series
$20.00 AUD
Author: John GassnerBinding: HardbackPublished: Crown Publishers, 1963Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a curated collection of twenty-five significant plays from the modern American theatre. This...
Bolte: A Political Biography
$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter BlazeyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Jacaranda Press, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive political biography. The narrative chronicles the life and career of...
The Golden Chain: A History Of Sebastopol With Special Reference To Gold And Mining
$30.00 AUD
Author: Evan D Jenkins, Arthur J JenkinsBinding: HardbackPublished: Hedges & Bell (Printer), 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis publication chronicles the historical development of Sebastopol, a significant...
Wiley: One Hundred And Seventy Five Years Of Publishing
$60.00 AUD
Author: John Hammond MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: John Wiley & Sons, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume commemorates a significant milestone in the history of a...
By Degrees: An Illustrated History Of The University Of Ballarat
$15.00 AUD
Author: Paul HaynesBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Ballarat, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book chronicles the comprehensive history of the University of Ballarat.The publication details significant milestones and...
By Degrees: An Illustrated History Of The University Of Ballarat
$15.00 AUD
Author: Paul HaynesBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Ballarat, Victoria, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume chronicles the institutional development of the University of Ballarat. It presents a comprehensive...
A Victorian Book Of Cakes
$80.00 AUD
Author: T. Percy Lewis, A.G. Bromely, Nicholas LodgeBinding: HardbackPublished: Portland House, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a collection of cake recipes inspired by...
Mantle Of Safety: The Flying Doctor Service
$35.00 AUD
Author: Jane F. HarleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Robert Hale, London, 1963Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the vital operations of the Flying Doctor Service. It...
Victoria: A Biography
$20.00 AUD
Author: Christopher HibbertBinding: HardbackPublished: Books for Pleasure, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive biography of Queen Victoria, a pivotal figure in British history. Hibbert...
Selling The Mountain Calves: A Personal History Of The East Gippsland Calf Sales (SIGNED)
$100.00 AUD
Author: Ian BalmerBinding: SoftbackPublished: KAPANA PRESS, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThe book chronicles the historical development of calf sales within the East Gippsland region. It...
School Days: Looking Back On Education In Victoria
$20.00 AUD
Author: Brian Mckinlay (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Robert Anderson & Associates, Melbourne, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book compiles a nostalgic collection of extracts from various historical publications...