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A Brief History of Ireland
From the dawn of history to the decline of the Celtic Tiger - how Ireland has been shaped over the centuries.Ireland has been shaped by many things over the centuries:...
A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun
Author: Jonathan Clements Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 304 This fascinating book tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a...
A Brief History of Khubilai Khan
His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan, becoming...
A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages
Author: Martyn Whittock Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 Using wide-ranging evidence, Martyn Whittock shines a light on Britain in the Middle Ages, bringing it vividly to life in this...
A Brief History of London
Author: Jeremy Black Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 272 As the United Kingdom left the European Union, during a period of international and domestic turmoil, London found itself at a...
A Brief History of London
As the United Kingdom left the European Union, during a period of international and domestic turmoil, London found itself at a turning point. This critical moment presents an opportunity to...
A BRIEF HISTORY OF MEDICINE - From Antiquity to Modern Advances
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Dive into the fascinating intricacies of medical history with " A Brief History of Medicine: From Antiquity to Modern Advances. " This captivating book takes you on a journey from...
A Brief History of Misogyny: The World's Oldest Prejudice
Author: Jack Holland Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 In this compelling, powerful book, highly respected writer and commentator Jack Holland sets out to answer a daunting question: how do...
A Brief History Of Montmaray
For anyone who loves the enchanting old-world charm of I Capture the Castle and the wartime adventure of How I Live Now, this is a book to be treasured. For...
A Brief History of Paris
Author: Cecil Jenkins Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 Paris: city of love, food and fashion. Paris: the city that played host to major historical and cultural dramas. Paris: a...
A Brief History of Robin Hood
Who was Robin Hood? Throughout history the figures of the hooded man of Sherwood forest and his band of outlaws have transfixed readers and viewers; but where does the myth...
A Brief History of Seven Killings: WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2015
Author: Marlon James Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 704 Jamaica, 1976: Seven men storm Bob Marley's house with machine guns blazing. The reggae superstar survives, but leaves Jamaica the following...
A Brief History of Slavery: A New Global History
Author: Jeremy Black Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 A thought-provoking and important book that raises essential issues crucial not only for understanding our past but also the present day....
A Brief History of Thailand: Monarchy, War and Resilience: The
Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realise. A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging...
A Brief History of the Age of Steam
In 1710 an obscure Devon ironmonger Thomas Newcomen invented a machine with a pump driven by coal, used to extract water from mines. Over the next two hundred years the...
A Brief History of the Amazons: Women Warriors in Myth and History
'Golden-shielded, silver-sworded, man-loving, male-child slaughtering Amazons,' is how the fifth-century Greek historian Hellanicus described the Amazons, and they have fascinated humanity ever since. Did they really exist? For centuries, scholars...
A Brief History of the Birth of the Nazis
Author: Nigel Jones Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 The birth pangs of Nazism grew out of the death agony of the Kaiser's Germany. Defeat in World War I and...
A Brief History of the British Army
Author: John Lewis-Stempel Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 208 The story of the British Army has many sides to it, being a tale of heroic successes and tragic failures, of...
A Brief History of the British Army
Author: John Lewis-Stempel Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 208 The story of the British Army has many sides to it, being a tale of heroic successes and tragic failures, of...
A Brief History of the British Monarchy: From the Iron Age to King Charles III
Author: Jeremy BlackFormat: Paperback, 124mm x 196mm, 200g, 256 pagesPublished: Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, 2024The British monarchy is at a turning point. Concise and engaging, this book charts...
A Brief History of the British Monarchy: From the Iron Age to [...]
The British monarchy is at a turning point. Concise and engaging, this book charts the very beginnings of British reign through to the longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II -...
A Brief History of the Celts
Author: Peter Ellis Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 256 For centuries the Celts held sway in Europe. Even after their conquest by the Romans, their culture remained vigorous, ensuring that...
A Brief History of the Crusades
Author: Geoffrey Hindley Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy's invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorise cultural genocide in Provence?...
A Brief History of the Dynasties of China
Author: Bamber Gascoigne Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 240 Although China's great empire lasted for longer than any other, no country has suffered so great an imbalance between the fame...
A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World: The hilarious and
'Superb ... entertaining ... Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charm' Telegraph 'Exceptionally funny from cover to cover, it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply...
A Brief History of the Freemasons
The history of the Freemasons has often been shrouded in mystery and suspicion. Since 1717, with the establishment of the Grand Lodge in London, the Freemasons have been a power...
A Brief History of the Great Moghuls: India's Most Flamboyant Rulers
'Entertainingly written history . . . ravishingly beautiful photographs.' The Times Bamber Gascoigne's classic book tells of the most fascinating period of Indian history, the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when...
A Brief History of the House of Windsor: The Making of a Modern Monarchy
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A Brief History of the Mediterranean: Indispensable for Travellers
A wonderfully concise and readable, yet comprehensive, history of the Mediterranean Sea, the perfect companion for any visitor -- or indeed, anyone compelled to stay at home. 'The grand object...
A Brief History of the Normans: The Conquests that Changed the Face of Europe
Author: Francois Neveux Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 The history of the Normans began a long time before 1066. Originating from the 'Norsemen' they were one of the most...
A Brief History of the Private Life of Elizabeth II
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A Brief History of the Private Life of Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II is within a few years of becoming the longest-reigning British monarch. Michael Paterson paints a portrait of one of the world's great leaders of state, as well as...
A Brief History of the Roman Empire
Author: Stephen P. Kershaw Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 480 In this lively and very readable history of the Roman Empire from its establishment in 27 BC to the barbarian...
A Brief History of the Samurai
Author: Jonathan Clements Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 384 'Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo...
A Brief History of The Third Reich: The Rise and Fall of the Nazis
Author: Martyn Whittock Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 320 The abuse of power, genocide, the destruction of total war, unimaginable cruelty and the suffering of millions were all central features...
A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black Holes
Stunningly repackaged edition of the international bestseller with a new appendix of updates from the author. Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite...
A Brief History of Venice
Author: Elizabeth Horodowich Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 320 In this colourful new history of Venice, Elizabeth Horodowich, one of the leading experts on Venice, tells the story of the...
A Brief History of Vietnam: Colonialism, War and Renewal: The Story of
A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous history A Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war...
A Brief Stay with the Living
Author: Marie Darrieussecq Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 208 An exploration of loss and guilt, A Brief Stay with the Living is the story of a mother and her three...
A Brief Welcome to the Universe: A Pocket-Sized Tour
Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 248 A Brief Welcome to the Universe offers a breathtaking tour of the cosmos, from planets, stars, and galaxies to black...
A Brightness Long Ago: A profound and unforgettable historical fantasy
'The greatest living author of epic fantasy' - Brandon Sanderson 'The finest in his field' - Tor.com 'Guy Gavriel Kay's A Brightness Long Ago is a masterpiece; perhaps the finest...
A Brilliant Life: My Mother's Inspiring Story of Surviving the
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A Brilliant Life: My Mother's Inspiring Story of Surviving the Holocaust
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A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak
Author: Laura Taylor Namey Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 320 In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA...
A Broken Blade
My body is made of scars, some were done to me, but most I did to myself. Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented...
A Broken Family
Author: Kitty NealeFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 198mm, 260g, 400 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2012Happiness comes at a price... Though besotted with one another, Amy Miller and Thomas Frost have...
A Brother's Journey: Surviving A Childhood Of Abuse
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Author: Richard B. PelzerBinding: PaperbackPublished: sphere, 2005Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA poignant memoir, A Brother's Journey chronicles a harrowing personal account...
A Brush with Death (The Retired Teacher Mysteries, Book 4)
' An immersive and really satisfying mystery ' Faith Martin 'As an iced drink in a heatwave ... These characters and their families feel like old friends. A fantastic addition...