Military History

Author: J. C. StobartBinding: HardbackPublished: BOOK CLUB ASSOCIATES, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerA seminal work of historical non-fiction, The Grandeur That Was Rome chronicles the rise and...

Author: J. R. HaleBinding: PaperbackPublished: Faber & Faber, 1954Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in...

Author: Garrett MattinglyBinding: HardbackPublished: Little, Brown and Company, 1941Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling historical biography chronicles the tumultuous life...

Author: Lord Montagu Of BeaulieuBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis historical analysis chronicles the fascinating transformation of Europe's noble classes, focusing intently...

Author: Robert PayneBinding: HardbackPublished: Praeger Publishers, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive biography, The Life And Death Of Adolf Hitler, chronicles the tumultuous...

Author: Alan MooreheadBinding: HardbackPublished: HAMISH HAMILTON, 1951Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis captivating work transports readers to the heart of Italy, offering a mosaic of its...

Author: E F JacobBinding: HardbackPublished: Manchester University Press, 1968Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis academic collection presents a series of scholarly examinations into the intricate political,...

Author: Peter YuleBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous owner'Sergeant Lawrence Goes To France' chronicles the harrowing experiences of a soldier navigating the brutal realities...

Author: Maurice AshleyBinding: HardbackPublished: JONATHAN CAPE, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsMaurice Ashley's General Monck chronicles the pivotal life of George Monck, a key figure in...

Author: Maurice AshleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The History Book Club, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the pivotal events of 1688 in England, detailing the...

Author: David KahnBinding: HardbackPublished: The Macmillan Company, New York, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe monumental work The Code-Breakers chronicles the intricate history of secret communication, tracing its...

On the 17th May 1943, nineteen Lancaster bomber crews gathered at a remote RAF station in Lincolnshire for a mission of extraordinary daring and high risk a night raid on...

Pauline O'Regan reflects on Pope John's 1979 visit to Phoenix Park, and moves on to tackle controversial issues affecting the Catholic Church today.

John Vandeleur's letters home to his parents are a lively and engaging account of active service during the Napoleonic Wars, recounting everything from day-to-day life on campaign to the experience...

Oxford Classicist Jane Hood delves into the history, culture, literature, mythology and philosophy of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, using her expert eye to unearth unexpected gems, glittering fragments and...

The secret history of London, as told by some of its less familiar sights- from Aeroville, Hendon to the zodiacal clock of Bracken House, and from Alexander Pope's grotto to...

1527. Gregorio 'The Cavalier' Casali is Henry VIII's man in Rome. An Italian freelance diplomat, he charmed his way into the English service before he was twenty. But now he...

How the Nazis lost the war 1944 was a year of trial for the German Army. While the Allies were preparing to invade the Third Reich from the west, Stalin...

80th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Produced in collaboration with Imperial War Museums Relive the day that changed the course of history. On 6 June 1944, D-Day marked the beginning of a campaign...

A riotous biography of the charismatic ruler of 18th-century Poland and Saxony, and his catastrophic reign. Augustus is one of the great what-ifs of the 18th century. He could have...

From bestselling true military author Damien Lewis: the incredible story of the radar wars, Britain's most secret battle. 'Nail-biting action all the way - the explosive true story' - Mark...

The islands off the coast of Ireland have long been a source of fascination. Seen as repositories of an ancient Irish culture and the epitome of Irish romanticism, they have...

The real people that inspired Gentleman Jack and the gay romances in Bridgerton, long written out of the nation's story and now lovingly restored. Based on original archival research by...

A thrilling joint biography of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, uncovering how their complex 30-year relationship shaped their dynasties, perfect for fans of Alison Weir and Tracy Borman. 'A...

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...

A highly readable review of some 700 years of avian exploitation. The way wild birds have been exploited over the centuries forms the focus of this remarkable new book by...

'Scotty was a huge part of our journey coming together as a team' Gareth Southgate, England manager In Never Give In , former Royal Marine Major Scotty Mills blends personal...

This fascinating study reveals the desperate plight of the poor, illegitimate and abused children in an Irish society that claimed to "cherish" and hold them sacred, but in fact marginalised...

The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unparalleled ferocity far beyond its European epicentre, it broke the century of relative peace and prosperity which we associate...

In February 1782, England opened their newspapers to read the details of Sir Richard Worsley vs. George Maurice Bisset, a Criminal Conversation trial in which the aggrieved Sir Richard attempted...

Published to tie in with the seven part Channel Four series, this is an exploration of the lives of the ordinary inhabitants of Britain, starting when Britain first became an...

The gigantic scale of the invasion is stunningly evoked' - Mail on Sunday Brilliant minute-by-minute description of a famous day Gripping accounts of action, triumphs and disasters

This illustrated account reveals how the exhibition was conceived and planned, why it was a success, what it meant to the millions of visitors, challenges the common view that it...

This biography of King George IV provides a reassessment of the monarch's character, reputation and achievement. It examines his important contributions to the cultural enhancement of his capital and his...

How much do the British really care about their stately homes? In this wide-ranging account of the changing fortunes and status of the stately homes of England over the past...

During much of the sixteenth century, Rome was the artistic centre of the known world, and Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, the wealthy and powerful grandson of Pope Paul III, was the...

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The book titled Country House: A Wartime History, 1939-45 by the author Caroline Seebohm. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

From the author of She-Wolves, the epic story of a rivalry that brought the nation to the brink of disaster - and back again Richard of Bordeaux and Henry Bolingbroke...

This book uses personal accounts and illustrations, mainly from the author's own archives, to cover all aspects of World War I - from departure of the Old Contemptibles to fight...

An obsessive walks the entire London Underground system overground The only way to truly discover a city, they say, is on foot. Taking this to extremes, Mark Mason sets out...

A journey around the archeological and cultural remains of Roman Britain by the award-winning author of It's All Greek to Me. Shortlisted for the 2013 Samuel Johnson Prize, the Thwaites...

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry. 'I cannot remember the last time I read a book so...

In 1840, conflict within the Ottoman Empire gave rise to a serious all-European crisis which led to a diplomatic rupture between France and other Great Powers. The crisis was given...

A #1 Sunday Times bestseller [UK] A titanic battle is being waged for Europe's integrity and soul, with the forces of reason and humanism losing out to growing irrationality, authoritarianism,...

April 2005 is the 90th anniversay of the Gallipoli landings and this special hardback commemorative edition to mark the occasion. This book brings an epic tragedy to life, the account...

Theodosius II (AD 408-450) was the longest reigning Roman emperor. Ever since Edward Gibbon, he has been dismissed as mediocre and ineffectual. Yet Theodosius ruled an empire which retained its...