An Illustrated History of Britain

Presents an illustrated history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. This title takes the reader on a journey from prehistoric times onwards, e...

An illustrated history of Britain s coal mines and the lives of the miners who worked in them, which will appeal to those interested in the Industr...

Publisher: New Internationalist Publications LtdAuthor(s): Sean Michael WilsonIllustration(s): Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 128Public...

The must-have book on the Battle of Britain - an accessible and beautifully illustrated history

First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, Christopher Harvie and Colin Matthew's Very Short Introducti...

An illustrated history of the best Roman sites and artefacts to be found in Britain, for anyone wanting to discover the Roman past.Illustrations: 1...

Explore the history of the British Isles in this celebration of its monarchs, and the development of its fine architectural legacy. The first half ...

Prof. Angus Winchester provides an illustrated history of the history and heritage of dry stone walling in Britain.

An absorbing overview of major events in England, Scotland and Wales, tracing the development of the nation from prehistoric times to the present day.

An authoritative, illustrated account of saints, shrines, and pilgrimage in Britain that will appeal to all those interested in the history of the ...

Contributor(s): Author: James VernonThis wide-ranging introduction to the history of modern Britain extends from the eighteenth century to the pres...

The Great Fire, the Black Death, flip-flopping religious persecution, the overthrow and reinstatement of the monarchy. The Stuart Britain era, a no...

Reducere. Not Angels but Anglicans traces the history and development of Christianity in Britain from Roman times through twenty often turbulent centuries. L...

The Beautiful History charts the fascinating history of Britain through its football badges. From Premier League to non-league, it covers over 100 ...

The First World War claimed over 995, 000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Norfolk offers an inti...

This fully-illustrated biography provides an interesting account of Churchill's life from his childhood, military service in India and the Sudan an...

For two thousand years, the pope has been the acknowledged head of the Roman Catholic Church. As the direct successor of St Peter, he holds a uniqu...

An in-depth look at the experience of the civilian life of Britain throughout the four momentous years of World War 1, including volunteering and c...

Formative Britain presents an account of the peoples occupying the island of Britain between 400 and 1100 AD, whose ideas continue to set the polit...

The go-to photographic guide to Britain and Ireland's insects Britain's Insects is an innovative, up-to-date, carefully designed and beautifully il...

DescriptionHow was Great Britain made? And what does it mean to be British? This brilliant and seminal book examines how a more cohesive British na...

DescriptionOriginally published as _Martial Achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies From 1799 to 1815 this is one of the most magnificent of a...

DescriptionIn a similar style to Comet : The World's First Jet Airliner and Boeing Group: A History Graham Simons presents us with a colorful, thor...

It was during the Battle of Britain in 1940 that the Spitfire became an enduring legend and a symbol of the British fighting spirit, partnering wit...

An illustrated history of the evolution of British women's cycle wear.The bicycle in Victorian Britain is often celebrated as a vehicle of women's ...

DescriptionIn the glorious, boozy party after the first World War, a new being burst defiantly onto the world stage: the so-called flapper. Young, ...

Reducere. A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contempo...

DescriptionA carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic guide to the moths you are most likely to see during the dayThis concise p...

Fully updated and expanded, this beautifully illustrated field guide showcases the full range of wildlife that can be found in the British garden. ...

Reducere. Britain created World War II's most effective sniper rifle starting with the war's best bolt-action battle rifle. Elite marksmen used the No. 4 Mk ...

Victory at Guadalcanal for the Allies in February 1943 left them a vital foothold in the Solomon Islands chain, and was the first step in an attemp...

Reducere. A dazzling history of the Tower of London, one of the world's busiest tourist attractions, and the people who populated it.Castle, royal palace, pr...

Ever since the signing of the Armistice in 1918, theatre has played an important part in reflecting the experience of the 'war to end all wars'. Bu...

It was the home of a knight, a baron, a viscount, two marquises and nine earls. The family had estates not only in South Yorkshire, but also in Nor...

Discover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller'This is a cracker . . . a beaut...

DescriptionAn accessible and engaging account of the natural history of rocky and boulder-strewn shores around Britain's coastline.In Rocky Shores,...

DescriptionA highly illustrated study of the Petsamo-Kirkenes campaign, which saw Soviet naval infantry deployed in abundance against the elite Ger...

DescriptionMac B. is on a madcap adventure in this New York Times bestseling seriesThis time a stolen raven threatens to topple the Queen... and it...