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Bringing great writing back into print - a Faber Finds book.

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A guide to the decline of the American empire for individuals, families and communities

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An acclaimed history of the biggest, brashest and most tumultuous decade in recent British history.

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Highlights notable lives from between 1400 and 1600. This book includes wily politicians, eccentric scientists, fiery rebels and stolid reactionaries, as well as a pornographer, an acrobat, an actress, a poetic prostitute, a star comedian and a least one very fretful mother.

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A narrative history of the 100 years of the Republic.

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A compelling new account of religion in Roman Britain, weaving together the latest archaeological research and a new analysis of ancient literature to illuminate parallels between past and present

In January 1823, a group of Scottish immigrants set sail from Leith, headed for the nation of Poyais in Central America where, they were told, they would find rich and fertile soils, a balmy climate and beautiful, civilized cities. This is the story of the land invented by Sir Gregor MacGregor.

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The definitive story of the First World War's bloodiest conflict

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In 1950, Ian Robertson Hamilton, a law student, took the Stone of Destiny from beneath the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, leading to the outrage of the English establishment. This book sets down the chain of events which led to his decision to go to London, remove the Stone and a minute-by-minute account of the act and the aftermath.

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Adrian Levy and Catherine Scott-Clark's gripping book provides the definitive answer to a question that has enthralled people for more than fifty years: what, exactly, did happen to the legendary AmberRoom In doing so they reveal a deliberate attempt to disguise the truth that will make news around the world.

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A vivid and original reconstruction of the Battle of Waterloo.

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Volume 2 of The Campbells of the Ark

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Brand new edition of David King's lauded visual history. A unique and brilliant study into the doctoring and propogandising of Soviet photographs by Stalin's regime. From the creator of the award-winning Red Star Over Russia.

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"Elegant, entertaining and occasionally brilliant... As this book powerfully demonstrates, French history is nothing if not built on paradox and contradiction. Most importantly, Robb reminds us why France still matters." Observer

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The eagerly anticipated final volume in Jonathan Sumption's prize-winning history of the Hundred Years War,'one of the great historical undertakings of our age' (Dan Jones, Sunday Times).

It is the aim of this text to describe Leopold II without prejudice. The text presents many aspects of his life: as a most ruthless negotiator; as the cold father; and as the sensual ancient riding his tricycle at Vilefranche-sur-Mer to pedal round to the villa of a young mistress.

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Drawing on archival research, the author traces the emergence of the Napoleonic myth and how it developed into a potent political culture. This book is a study of why the fascination with Napoleon has endured for two centuries.

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Published alongside a landmark BBC2 series, this is the story of Britain from 1900 to the end of the Second World War.

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Between 1720 and 1751, the "gin craze" nearly overwhelmed London. Patrick Dillon's book follows the history of gin, or "geneva", from its introduction from Holland after the Glorious Revolution, to its role as the sustenance of the poor - a quick trip to oblivion in squalid 18th-century London.

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A magnificent new study of the political crisis that produced the overthrow of King Charles I, and came to engulf all three Stuart kingdoms - England, Scotland, and Ireland - in war during the 1640s.

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The story of a Victorian philanthropist who reformed shipping laws, saved thousands of sailors' lives and became a national hero.

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This is the colourful story of how Edinburgh rose to be one of the top 10 financial centres in Europe and how the crisis of 2008 decimated its banking, insurance and investment institutions. Written by award-winning journalist Ray Perman who has reported on the Edinburgh financial industry for 40 years.

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Features a story of one of the most colourful dynasties in history, from Caesars rise to power in the first century BC to Neros death in AD 68. This book reviews the long history of the Julian and Claudian families in the Republic and the social and political background of Rome.