The story of the British Army has many sides to it, being a tale of heroic successes and tragic failures, of dogged determination and drunken disorder...
The story of the British Army has many sides to it, being a tale of heroic successes and tragic failures, of dogged determination and drunken disorder...
A history of the cult of the ancient Druids, exploring who they really were and what role they played in the Celtic world. The author’s interpretati...
Mathematics is a product of human culture which has developed along with our attempts to comprehend the world around us. In A Brief History of Mathema...
Despite being relatively brief, this very readable history covers environmental, political, social, economic, cultural and artistic elements, and is v...
The story of Christianity is one of colossal undertakings and spectacular successes as well as ferocious intolerance, greed and bloodshed. Bamber Gasc...
The notorious uprising on the Bounty has been elevated to iconic status by Hollywood, yet Richard Woodman describes it here as a mere ‘pup’ among ...
A Brief History of Secret Societies examines the significant hidden power wielded by clandestine organisations from ancient times right up to the pres...
Using wide-ranging evidence, Martyn Whittock shines a light on Britain in the Middle Ages, bringing it vividly to life in this fascinating new portrai...
The notorious uprising on the Bounty has been elevated to iconic status by Hollywood, yet Richard Woodman describes it here as a mere ‘pup’ among ...
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...
This takes readers through the basic techniques for breadmaking and provides foolproof advice on how to make the perfect loaf. From simple, straightfo...
Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy’s invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorise cultural genocide in Provence? How could...
An authoritative, practical guide on how to develop the mindset necessary for success, both personal and professional. - Revised and updated with new ...
Miller provides a clear and comprehensible narrative, a coherent and accurate synthesis, intended as a guide for students and the general reader to an...