(Paperback, Fifth edition)

An updated edition of this classic and much-loved history, bringing Scotlands story right up to date with the momentous events of the last five years.

(, Illustrated edition)

Stories written by the men who were there not long after the events themselves.

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An exciting archaeological exploration of the potential for discovering the remaining "lost" tombs of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

In January and February 1991, as the United States-led coalition drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait, Saddam Husseins troops retaliated with an inferno. As much a major document of modern history as an extraordinary photographic portfolio, Kuwait: A Desert on Fire is the first monograph on Sebastio Salgados astonishing 1991 series on the human,...

(Hardback)

Look behind the curtain and meet the engineers, resistance fighters, spies, physicists and more who committed incredible acts of heroism amidst the chaos and danger of WWII. From the priest who hid thousands of POWs and Jews in the Vatican, to the Antipodean servicewoman who led a formidable Resistance group, prepare to be awed and captivated.

(Hardback)

A remarkable and unusual Second World War naval autobiography. The author was one of the first British officers to cross the bridge at Remagen on the Rhine the only Rhine bridge left standing after the Germans had blown up the others.

(Hardback)

An entertaining peek at the greatest secrets and scandals of Regency Britain.

(Hardback)

Using first-hand accounts of the participants, this book examines the wide-ranging exploits of the Dover Patrol - from shore bombardment, barrage building and maintenance, antisubmarine work, and escort duties to the protection of troops and supplies for the Western Front and ship-to-ship engagements with German forces.

(Paperback)

One the best and most complete accounts of cryptography yet published released in paperback for the first time

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Selwyn Muru was a key figure across many forms of modern Maori art. This full-colour hardback pays homage to his work as visual artist, writer, translator and orator, with contributions by esteemed commentators and colleagues, collated by artist and academic Moana Nepia.

(Hardback)

Graphic account of the most deadly V1 attack of the Second World War

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The Greeks and Romans were not shy about sex. In classical Greece, statues of erect penises served as boundary-stones and signposts. In Rome, marble satyrs and nymphs grappled in gardens. How are we to make sense of this abundance of sexual imagery Were these images seductive, shocking, humorous This title answers these questions.

(Hardback)

First full-length biography of Sextus Iulius Frontinus. John Grainger traces his career and favourably re-evaluates his importance, in particular in Britain, (at the expense of the better-known Agricola) and in Germany.

(Paperback)

A gripping eyewitness account of a major 20th-century military conflict by the UK's most popular writer on geopolitics

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(Hardback)

Authoritative, surprising, evocative and original, Shakespeare: staging the world offers a completely new approach to one of the most exceptional creative imaginations in history.

(Paperback)

Authoritative, surprising, evocative and original, Shakespeare: staging the world offers a completely new approach to one of the most exceptional creative imaginations in history.

A wide-ranging account of Sheffield life during the war and afterwards, with many newly-discovered facts. It explores War-work in 350 Sheffield companies:- the city's 'national factories' and 'controlled organizations', the Ministry of Munitions, employment of women and compulsory call-up, conscientious objectors and Military Tribunals.

(Hardback)

A new book on how the iconic film was made and certain scenes were faked

(Paperback)

Sicily's central location and natural resources have meant that various peoples have sought to conquer the island throughout its 3000 year history. Exploring themes such as art, architecture and culture from monumental metopes to reliquary pendants and chess pieces, this book provides a insight into the key periods of Sicily's extraordinary past.

(Hardback)