(Paperback)

A provocative and highly original exploration of the rural, small-town 'heartland' of mythic American identity - and the gaps between stereotype and reality.

(Hardback)

A vivid portrait of how Americans grappled with Martin Luther King Jr.'s death and legacy in the days, weeks, and months after his assassination

(Paperback)

The previously untold tale of one of the greatest escapes from occupied Europe ever committed by Allied forces.

(Paperback)

Examines what is still unkown about the truth behind 9/11 and the abounding theories that keep surfacing.

(Paperback)

How to find dignity and a meaningful life in the modern city

(Paperback)

In the form of a collection of street maps, an episodic history of diverse stories, some lost, forgotten or hidden within one of the great cities of the world.

(Paperback)

The dramatic account of the Tay Bridge tragedy - the dream that ended in disaster
'A tale of irresponsibility and inexperience' THE TIMES

(Paperback)

In the terrible aftermath of the battle of Culloden, the Highlanders suffered at the hands of their own clan chiefs. Offering a reconstruction of Culloden, the author recounts how the Highlanders were deserted and then betrayed into famine and poverty. While their chiefs grew rich on meat and wool, the people died of cholera and starvation.

(Hardback)

A vivid account of one of history's most significant events: the approval, construction, and fateful decision to drop the atomic bomb - based on new research and interviews, timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima attack.

(Paperback)

Jay Trent is an historian with a special gift called retrocognition.
He has been given a funding grant to investigate various old
houses for non material presences. At Snowshill Manor he will
see several scenes from the past which he will then share with his
father Max, also an historian, for verification of the known facts.

Providing an account of his travels, the author describes landscapes, fish, birds and animals. He recounts the history of Ireland's rulers, and tells stories of magic wells and deadly whirlpools, strange creatures and evil spirits. This work is written from the point of view of an invader and reformer.

(Hardback)

A fascinating exploration of England from the Vikings to the Tudors - and everything in between.

(Hardback)

The ultimate Christmas gift for every history lover, from the creators of the History Hit podcasts

The latest instalments in this ambitious series, exploring the Golden Age of Islam and the Mongols.

(Paperback)

Begins with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and concludes at the end of the reign of William III in 1702. This book presents a time of deep struggle throughout Britain and Ireland in vivid prose. It offers a gripping narrative, and draws on a wide range of sources including historical accounts and creative literature.

(Hardback)

Featuring case studies on the most fascinating spies and plots through history and illustrated with rare photographs throughout, The History of Espionage decodes the sinister world of surveillance like never before.

(Paperback)

Mary Prince was a freed slave from Bermuda who achieved notoriety when she published her autobiography at a time when abolition debates were raging. This book details the ill-treatment she received by her various owners and her escape to England where she sought refuge with Christian missionaries.

(Paperback, Main)

From a small Iron Age settlement on the banks of the Tiber, Rome grew to become the centre of an Empire that dominated the Western world.

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (the second and third volumes were originally published in 1781), is one of the most famous texts in the English language. David Womersley's annotated edition returns to manuscript and original sources.

The fall of the powerful Safavid Dynasty (1501-1722) to invading Afghan tribesmen in 1722 marked a crucial turning point in the country's history.

(Hardback)

A comprehensive history of Germany's most famous fighting force, the Panzerwaffe. Focusing on the later years of World War II, this book is a must for modelling and armor enthusiasts.

(Hardback)

With revealing combat reports, photographs and archival collections, this book uncovers the technical and operational stories of the formidable armoured beasts that formed the backbone of the German war machine - tanks such as the Panzer I, II and 38(t).

(Hardback)

A comprehensive history of Germany's most famous fighting force, the Panzerwaffe. Focusing on the later years of World War II, this book is a must for modelling and armor enthusiasts.

(Hardback)