History

'Breathtaking... vital and important. A wonderful read' PETER FRANKOPAN 'Marvellous... escapes the inane, balance-sheet view of Empire and sees its full complexity' SATHNAM SANGHERA 'Excellent... his mastery of detail is...

'Sits you at the dressing table of history: a place of dreams, doubts, self-harm and hopes' - Sunday Times At the heart of this history is the female body. The...

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...

An elegant and accessible introduction to the life and works of one of England's greatest and most popular novelists "I want to salute Fiona Stafford's brilliant [book]. . . ....

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imagePrison Hulk To Redemption: Part One Of A Family History 1788-1900 chronicles a...

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Edition: 1st uk ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis groundbreaking work presents a provocative re-examination of Christian history, arguing for a...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis compelling collection chronicles the vibrant history of Singapore through the unique perspectives of early travelers. It uncovers fascinating anecdotes...

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Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThirty Years With G.B.S. chronicles an intimate, decades-long association with the towering literary figure, George Bernard Shaw. This compelling memoir...

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Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsWe Die Alone chronicles the harrowing true story of a British commando's solitary struggle for survival in Nazi-occupied Norway during World War...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerClaire Sterling's The Time Of The Assassins presents a gripping work of investigative journalism, meticulously detailing the shadowy world of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account chronicles the captivating saga of Broome, a remote Australian town forged by the perilous and lucrative...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsInside The Vatican presents a compelling historical account of the Holy See, offering readers an unparalleled look into its intricate...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis captivating social history, Picture Palaces And Flea-Pits: Eighty Years Of Australians At The Pictures, chronicles the evolution of cinema...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionThis comprehensive historical account chronicles the rich heritage of horse racing within the Geelong region. Robert Windmill meticulously documents...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerFirst Tuesday In November: The Story Of The Melbourne Cup chronicles the rich and storied history of Australia's most iconic...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Slipcase: WornPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis captivating anthology presents a meticulously curated collection, commemorating significant moments and literary anniversaries throughout the year. This elegant volume chronicles...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis comprehensive volume chronicles the rich and enduring history of tea, tracing its origins and evolution across five millennia. It...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the complex trajectory of communism from the eve of World War II through to the contemporary...

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A unique historical reference guide complete with 110 stunning photographs and etchings of the instruments themselves.

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerAn Illustrated History Of Civil Engineering by Jpm Pannell chronicles the monumental achievements and foundational principles...

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Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis historical account, Let Them Be Admitted: Being A History Of The Royal Freemasons' Homes Of Victoria From...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, The Gorton Experiment: The Fall Of John Grey Gorton, chronicles the tumultuous political career of Australia's...

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