Ancient Egypt: The Definitive Visual History by DK
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Category: Ancient History/Mythology
A visual guide to 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs (c.3200-30 BCE) from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest Discover the fascinating details of life under the pharaohs - and their extraordinary legacy - in this comprehensive guide to Egypt's ancient civilizati ...Show more
Ancient Rome in Fifty Monuments by Paul Roberts
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Category: History
Rome wasn't built in a day, but over several centuries and under many different emperors. This story of continual creation and renewal lies at the heart of Ancient Rome in Fifty Monuments. Rome's history has been explored by countless classicists, historians, poets, and authors, but rarely has its histo ...Show more
Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History by Tracy Borman
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Category: History
'(A)sensational book by one of our greatest and best-loved historians... Astoundingly good.' - Alison Weir 'Masterful, captivating, page-turning, this is solid gold history at its best.' - Nicola Tallis '(A) thought-provoking, impeccably researched, and moving account uncovering how Anne's family, intel ...Show more
Antwerp: The Glory Years by Michael Pye
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Category: History
This rich history of Antwerp in the sixteenth century was a Times Book of the Year and R4 Book of the WeekA rich history of Antwerp from the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Edge of the WorldEven before Amsterdam there was a dazzling North Sea port at the hub of the known world- the city of Antwer ...Show more
Arcadian Nights: Gods, Heroes and Monsters from Greek Myth by JOHN SPURLING
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Category: Ancient History/Mythology
The legends of five great Greek heroes are thrillingly reimagined for modern readers by the lifelong classicist and award-winning playwright and historical novelist. Ancient as they are, the Greek myths still resonate at the core of our literature and culture, and may well reveal more about human nature ...Show more
Arthurian Myths and Legends by Raluca Radulescu (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
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Category: Ancient History/Mythology | Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions Ser.
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader, King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come together to paint a picture of who he was with some describing him as a great warrior, defending Britain fro ...Show more
Awesome Accidents: 19 Discoveries that Changed the World by Soledad Romero Marino
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Category: History
An illustrated celebration of human error - covering 19 of the most significantly life-changing or random discoveries: from the invention of firework, potato chips, coffee, post-It notes, or X-Rays. An illustrated celebration of human error - covering 19 of the most significantly life-changing or random ...Show more
Back to Bangka: Searching for the Truth About a Wartime Massacre by Georgina Banks
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Category: History
Georgina Banks searches for the truth of what happened to her Great Aunt 'Bud', killed in the Second World War.Bangka Strait, Indonesia, 1942. Allied ships are evacuating thousands in flight from Singapore, the island having fallen to Japanese Imperial forces. Facing terrifying assaults by fighter plane ...Show more
Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes: Animals in the Roman World by CAROLINE FREEMAN-CUERDEN
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Category: History
Why did the emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby? What was the most dangerous part of a chariot race? How could a wolf help with toothache? Take a gallop into the Roman world of chariot horses, battle elephants and rampaging rhinos. In the ancient world a bear could be weaponised and venomous ...Show more
Blood on the Snow: The Russian Revolution 1914-1924 by Robert Service
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Category: History
'A terrific book about a terrifying subject by the best historian of Russia working today' - Michael Burleigh In Blood on the Snow, Robert Service returns to the subject that has formed the backbone of his long and distinguished career: the Russian Revolution. For Service, the great unanswered questio ...Show more
Burning the Books by Ovenden, Richard
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Category: History
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 'Burning the Books is fascinating, thought-provoking and very timely. No one should keep quiet about this library history' IAN HISLOP Opening with the notorious bonfires of 'un-German' and Jewish literature in 1933 that offered such a clear signal of Nazi intentions, Burn ...Show more
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown
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Category: History | Series: Arena Books
The American West, 1860-1890: years of broken promises, disillusionment, war and massacre. Beginning with the Long Walk of the Navajos and ending with the massacre of Sioux at Wounded Knee, this extraordinary book tells how the American Indians lost their land, lives and liberty to white settlers pushin ...Show more