History of Torture in Britain, Paperback - Webb, Simon

The first book ever devoted solely to torture as practiced in Britain and its empire.

Describes a part of British history which is unknown to most people today.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Webb, SimonIllustration(s): 20...

Explores the fantastic and little-known inventions which underpin the fanciful world of steampunk.

Explores a forgotten chapter in the history of the Second World War. The first book ever published to contain a detailed account of every American ...

Offers an account of the British contribution to gastroenterology over the years. This title covers the common diseases of the oesophagus and stoma...

A fascinating look at the history of African and Caribbean communities in BritainIllustrations: Full-colour photographs

A fascinating look at the history of the Asian community in BritainPublisher: Hachette Children's GroupAuthor(s): Rozina VisramNumber of pages: 48C...

Tells the story of the history of surfing in Britain. This book pieces together the origins and history of the sport around the country. It charts ...

"Seeking Sanctuary" explores the history of people looking for refuge in this country.Illustrations: 32 black and white illustrations

The full story on why Derek Bentley was given a posthumous pardon in 1964. Details all 865 people who were executed in Britain in the 20th Century....

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What makes or breaks a nation? To whom do we give our allegiance and why? And where do the boundaries of our community lie - in our hearth and home...

Publisher: Simon & Schuster LtdAuthor(s): Alice RobertsIllustration(s): 8pp colour platesNumber of pages: 352Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 162 ...

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Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Masterly.' - CHARLES VYVYAN, STANDPOINT'Fascinating stuff.' - SPECTATOR'Possibly the finest, most comprehensive analysis of the home front in the G...

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...

This is the first reference book that deals specifically with all types of sewing-thimble made from copper-alloy or silver, or either of these mate...

Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): R. W. KidnerIllustration(s): Ill.ch.M.Number of pages: 112Collection: Locomotion PapersPublication date: 1...

In the decades after 1944 the four nations of Britain shared a common educational programme. By 2015, this programme had fragmented: the patterns o...

The fascinating story of Britain's Roman Baths right up to the present day.Publisher: Amberley PublishingAuthor(s): Ian RotherhamIllustration(s): 7...

This book is a study of the British casino industry and how it has been shaped by criminality, prohibition, regulation and liberalization since the...

Black Studies is a hugely important, and yet undervalued, academic field of enquiry that is marked by its disciplinary absence and omission from ac...

Simon Schama explores the forces that tore Britain apart during two centuries of dynamic change - transforming outlooks, allegiances and boundaries...

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The best birdwatching sites in Britain are covered in this guide. Included are detailed maps of the larger sites, plus general maps of the regions ...

This is your comprehensive guide to the best long distance trails in Britain, leading you through landscapes rich in history, wildlife and views. T...

Reducere. "The brank may be described simply as an iron framework; which was placed on the head, closing it in a kind of cage; it had in front a plate of iro...

and, finally, the men had to embark and the armada had to deliver its cargo to a strict timetable under enemy fire onto a hostile shore. For unders...

The only biography of the most famous Roman general since 98AD, exploring his role in the Romanisation of Britain.Publisher: Amberley PublishingAut...

Featuring various illustrations showing the buildings, furniture, metalwork, and the people who influenced it, this title tells the story of the bi...

Make the Most of Your Time in Britain is a celebration of the most extraordinary places you can visit in Great Britain.From historic houses to ecce...

Informed by sociological theory and recent empirical analysis, the new edition of this classic textbook is an accessible account of the major socia...

DescriptionThe official line is clear: the UK does not 'participate in, solicit, encourage or condone' torture. And yet, the evidence is irrefutabl...