History Books
The History Press Ltd A 1940s Childhood
Book SynopsisA nostalgic look at life growing up in the 1940s
£9.49
Amberley Publishing The Warrior Queen
Book SynopsisThe remarkable story of Myrcna hlÃfdige, the Lady of the Mercians â' Alfred the Greatâs daughter and the only female ruler of a kingdom in Anglo-Saxon history.
£10.44
The History Press Ltd The English Castles Story
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£9.49
The History Press Ltd Reading Roman Inscriptions
Book SynopsisThe abundant Roman inscriptions to be found in British museums tell us much about the everyday life of the inhabitants of Roman Britain - about their hopes and fears, their work and their beliefs. Nor is a fluent command of Latin essential for understanding their meaning. As John Rogan shows, by learning a few basic rules and formulae anyone can become proficient at reading inscriptions, guide the reader through the steps necessary for deciphering them.
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Cosmetics and Perfumes in the Roman World
Book SynopsisPresents a survey of the perception and reality of the use of cosmetics and perfumes under the Roman Empire. This work, a companion to Roman Clothing and Fashion draws on literary, non-literary, visual and archaeological evidence to show, among other things, the importance of cosmetics and perfumes for health.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd North Yorkshire Folk Tales
Book SynopsisWhether hailing from the open Yorkshire Dales or the close-knit neighbourhoods of its towns and cities, North Yorkshire folk have always been fond of a good tale. North Yorkshire Folk Tales features Dick Turpin, General Wade, St Oswald, Mother Shipton and Ragnar Hairy Breeches, among others.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Prehistoric Cooking
Book SynopsisIf you imagine that our ancient forbears ate weak gruel, some meat, and bread so hard that it was practically inedible, Jacqui Wood''s study and recreation of ancient cooking methods and recipes will be a revelation. Based on experimental archaeology at the author''s world-famous research settlement in Cornwall, this book describes the ingredients of prehistoric cooking and the methods of food preparation. A general overview of the lifestyle of our prehistoric ancestors is followed by detailed sections (plus cookbook-style recipes) on: bread; dairy foods; meat, fish and vegetable stews; cooking with hot stones; clay-baked food; salt and the seashore menu; peas, beans and lentils; herbs and spices; vegetables; yeast, wine, beer and teas; sweets and puddings. At the end of the book you will realise that a barbecue in the summer need not be sausages on a gas cooker; it could be fish wrapped in grasses and clay, baked in a fire pit at the end of the garden, followed by sweet fruit, seaweed jelly and washed down by Neolithic wine.
£20.62
The History Press Ltd From Churchills War Rooms Letters of a Secretary
Book SynopsisPublished for the first time, this illuminating and poignant correspondence offers a rare insight into the workings of the Cabinet War Rooms towards the end of the Second World War, and documents the rich wartime experiences of a woman with exclusive access to the closed world of Churchill''s inner circle.1939-1945 saw many important events of the Second World War. Yet a young secretary, Olive Christopher, was party to the political secrets of these crucial final years, working in Churchill''s Cabinet War Rooms.Trade Review'One of the most atmospheric eyewitness accounts of that time' -- Elizabeth Grice * The Daily Telegraph *
£10.44
The History Press Ltd David I
Book SynopsisFew kings deserve more than David I the reputation as maker' of his kingdom. Although overshadowed in popular memory by his descendant, the later saviour' of Scotland, Robert Bruce, it was David who laid the foundations of the medieval Scottish monarchy and set in train the changes that created the kingdom that vied with England for mastery of the British Isles. In a reign spanning nearly three decades, David moved his kingdom from the periphery towards the heart of European civilisation.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Harthacnut
Book SynopsisHarthacnut was the last of three Danish kings to rule in England between 1013 and 1042. Although he was king of Denmark for many years, Harthacnut only ruled England directly for the last two years of his life. Yet he shaped the course of English history most profoundly. Because his mother was Emma of Normandy, Harthacnut ensured that Emma''s son by a previous marriage, Edward the Confessor, should succeed him as king of England. This established the Norman claim to the English throne. An understanding of Harthacnut''s adventurous career, his complicated family relationships, and the manner in which he created a northern empire based upon sea power and trade now enables us to appreciate more fully why the Norman Conquest of England came about.
£16.19
The History Press Ltd Great Passenger Ships 19101920
Book SynopsisIt was an age of evolution, when size and speed were almost the ultimate considerations. Bigger was said to be better' and ship owners were not exempted from the prevailing mood. While the German four-stackers of 1897-06 and then Cunard''s brilliant Mauretania & Lusitania of 1907 led the way to larger and grander liners. White Star Line countered by 1911 with the Olympic, her sister Titanic and a near-sister, the Britannic. The French added the France while Cunard took delivery of the beloved Aquitania. But the Germans won out -- they produced the 52,000-ton Imperator and a near-sister, the Vaterland, the last word in shipbuilding and engineering prior to the First World War. They and their sister, the Bismarck, remained the biggest ships in the world until 1935. But other passenger ships appear in this decade - other Atlantic liners, but also ships serving on more diverse routes: Union Castle to Africa, P&O to India and beyond, the Empress liners on the trans-Pacific run. We look at a grand age of maritime creation, ocean-going superlative, but also sad destruction in the dark days of the First War. It was, in all ways, a fascinating period.
£17.99
The History Press Ltd The Battle of Flodden 1513
Book SynopsisThe Battle of Flodden in 1513 was the largest battle ever to take place between England and Scotland. James IV himself led an army of 30,000 men over the border into England, ostensibly in revenge for the murder of a Scotsman, but in reality to assist their ally the French by diverting the forces of Henry VIII. Yet the Scots were hampered by old-fashioned weapons and tactics, whereas the English deployed more accurate artillery and their vaunted longbowmen. When King James IV was killed while leading a charge, and many of their officers died, the Scots were left in disarray and the English victory was decisive. As the first new history of the battle in a decade, this authoritative and eye-opening account marks the 500th anniversary and brings our knowledge of the conflict up to date. Expert knowledge and detailed maps look at the key events, the 1135 campaign and the minor battles of Millfield and Norham, and a full profile of the respective forces and deployments, and convey the battle's course concisely and clearly. A key read for those interested in military history or the period in general.
£18.00
The History Press Ltd Chedworth Life in a Roman Villa
Book SynopsisChedworth is one of the few Roman villas in Britain whose remains are open to the public, and this book seeks to explain what these remains mean. The fourth century in Britain was a ‘golden age’ and at the time the Cotswolds were the richest area of Roman Britain.
£19.12
Headline Publishing Group Monte Cassino
Book Synopsis80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte CassinoThe six-month battle for Monte Cassino was Britain''s bitterest and bloodiest encounter with the German army on any front in World War Two.At the beginning of 1944 Italy was the western Allies'' only active front against Nazi-controlled Europe, and their only route to the capital was through the Liri valley. Towering over the entrance to the valley was the medieval monastery of Monte Cassino, a seemingly impenetrable fortress high up in the ''bleak and sinister'' mountains. This was where the German commander, Kesselring, made his stand.MONTE CASSINO tells the extraordinary story of ordinary soldiers tested to the limits under conditions reminiscent of the bloodbaths of World War One. In a battle that became increasingly political, symbolic and personal as it progressed, more and more men were asked to throw themselves at the virtually impregnable German defences. It is a story of incompetence, hubris
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co Fatal Colours Towton 1461 Englands Most Brutal
Book SynopsisA gripping account of the Wars of the Roses battle of Towton - the most brutal day in English history.''Vivid, humane and superbly researched'' David Starkey''The story has never been told so well or so excitingly'' Desmond SewardThe Battle of Towton in 1461 was unique in its ferocity and brutality, as the armies of two kings of England engaged with murderous weaponry and in appalling conditions to conclude the first War of the Roses. Variously described as the largest, longest and bloodiest battle on English soil, Towton was fought with little chance of escape and none of surrender. Fatal Colours includes a cast of strong and compelling characters: a warrior queen, a ruthless king-making earl, even a papal legate who excommunicates an entire army.Combining medieval sources and modern scholarship, George Goodwin colourfully recreates the atmosphere of 15th century England and chronicles the vicious in-fighting as the inTrade ReviewFatal Colours is more thank a book about one battle, vivid, humane and superbly researched though it is. It is an account of a moment of profound crisis in English politics -- David StarkeyA fantastic historical account of how one man's incompetence put so many at risk * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *A sobering, revealing account of a dreadful day and a dreadful war. * THE PRESS *For a nation that is so fond of a bellicose past, it is astonishing that so little is known about this most bloody day in English history. George Goodwin's emotive account of this half-time mark in the Wars of the Roses is an essential addition to our gory story. -- AA Gill, Hon Patron of Towton Batlefield SocietyThe Wars of the Roses have attracted many historians: some deal in the technicalities of military strategy; some chronicle the lives of the chief protagonists. Much rarer is the ability to combine all three - but Goodwin has pulled it off in this page-turning read. -- Helen Castor * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *The story has never been told so well or so excitingly...George Goodwin rightly argues that while Towton can claim to be the biggest, longest and bloodiest English battle, what really marks it out is its brutality, its final casual indifference to the rules of war and humanity. -- Desmond Seward * BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE *Brilliantly researched and superbly written, Fatal Colours vividly brings to life one of the most dramatic periods of our history. -- Tracey Borman, author of ELIZABETH'S WOMENUtterly captivating, perfectly balanced between fascinating detail and nail biting narrative. I was particularly struck by the attention given to ordinary soldiers and the way in which George had winnowed out the often poignant stories of their lives from the documentary evidence - it's a subject which is often overlooked and gave a fresh perspective on the battle. -- Lisa Hilton, author of QUEENS CONSORTGoodwin... charts his way through the off-putting complexities of the family tree very nicely, enlivening the minor characters while giving the major characters their proper weight in the story.... eloquent and easily digestible account, told with an eye for the salient detail, and I hope this is the first in a series of histories of this fascinating but poorly served period....you close Goodwin's wanting to read more -- Toby Clements * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Written with clarity of style, accessible and engaging. A significant addition to the literature on the period -- Professor Anthony GoodmanA cracking job. A very enjoyable read -- David Cooke, Chairman Yorkshire Battlefields TrustFull of fascinating detail. I enjoyed it immensely. -- Allan Harley, Secretary of the Wars of the Roses FederationGoodwin evokes the poignant details of that calamitous day with remarkable force. -- Benjamin Evans * The Daily Telegraph *The author has used careful research and written an interesting account of this period. It is well recommended. * THE HISTORIAN *
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co The Lost Empire of Atlantis Historys Greatest
Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of 1421: THE YEAR THE CHINESE DISCOVERED THE WORLD uncovers the truth behind the mystery of Atlantis. Updated with thrilling new discoveries for the paperback.Trade Reviewintriguing hypothesis * THE INDEPENDENT *The book is best viewed as an adventure story, trailing a fascinating but tantalisingly obscure lost ancient civilisation all over the world. It's tremendous fun, and captures a compelling portrait of the Minoans, pieced together by evidence. * ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS *Menzies's theory on why the Minoans disappeared so abruptly is fascinating. * THE LADY *
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co The Black Death
Book SynopsisHow the people of a typical English village lived and died in the worst epidemic in history.The Black Death remains the greatest disaster to befall humanity, killing about half the population of the planet in the 14th century. John Hatcher recreates everyday medieval life in a parish in Suffolk, from which an exceptional number of documents survive. This enables us to view events through the eyes of its residents, revealing in unique detail what it was like to live and die in these terrifying times. With scrupulous attention to historical accuracy, John Hatcher describes what the parishioners experienced, what they knew and what they believed. His narrative is peopled with characters developed from the villagers named in the actual town records and a series of dramatic scenes portray how contemporaries must have experienced the momentous events.Trade Reviewa gripping read -- part historical inquiry, part novel * INDEPENDENT *This totally absorbing book presents the best account ever written about the worst event to have ever befallen the British Isles -- Simon WinchesterThe author is praised as a masterly social historian and the book as colourful as an episode of Midsomer Murders * FINANCIAL TIMES *Conveys with great effectiveness the intensity of medieval English devotions and their deep preoccupation with the business of dying. Reading this book I was reminded time and again of the Tibetan Book of the Dead -- Will Self * EVENING STANDARD *John Hatcher, a distinguished economic historian, sets out to attempt something new: the describe the plague in terms of one of these hard-hit communities... more than most of the purely historical accounts have given us * LITERARY REVIEW *the sense of creeping doom, panic and rampant superstition is conveyed with a novelist's skill * GUARDIAN *A compelling tale of ordinary people faced with a horror beyond imagining * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *
£9.99
Orion Publishing Co Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic Age
Book SynopsisA masterly narrative survey of three centuries, from Alexander''s conquest and empire to the triumph of Rome.The book begins with the personality and achievements of Alexander the Great, and continues with the military and political violence of the successor-kingdoms that fought over his inheritance.This era saw many important developments: a shift from the oral to the written; a move from the public to the private and a new individualist ethos; a huge growth in slavery, and therefore a glut of slave-labour which destroyed the incentive to innovate; a growing gap between rich and poor; a growing taste for luxury.Trade ReviewThis professor of classics is not afraid to take a view -- Ross Leckie * TIMES *
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co The Noble Revolt The Overthrow of Charles I
Book SynopsisA 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.Trade ReviewThere have been many books on the English Civil War but this magesterial first of two volumes looks set to become one of the most important. * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Monumental in size and scope * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *
£16.14
CDL Press Before the Muses: An Anthology of Akkadian
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£999.99
The History Press Ltd The Archaeology of Animal Bones
Book SynopsisAnimal bones are one of the most abundant types of evidence found in archaeological sites dating from pre-historic times to the Middle Ages, and they can reveal a startling amount about the economy and way of life of people in the past.
£16.99
The History Press Ltd The Workhouse Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisEverything you ever wanted to know about the workhouse in one richly illustrated volume
£18.04
The History Press Ltd Blood Cries Afar
Book SynopsisExactly 150 years after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, history came extremely close to repeating itself when another army set sail from the Continent with the intention of imposing foreign rule on England.
£16.14
The History Press Ltd The Wales Colouring Book Past and Present
Book SynopsisFeaturing a range of picturesque vistas, from beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines to mountainous national parks, vibrant cities and medieval castles, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.
£9.99
The History Press Ltd Titanic the Ship Magnificent Volume Two
Book SynopsisVolume Two covers the interior design and fitting out of the ship and presents detailed deck-by-deck information, from the palatial rooms of First Class to areas of the ship seen only by the crew.
£56.25
Cambridge University Press The Qing Empire and the Opium War
Book SynopsisThe Opium War of 183942 is a subject of enduring interest. The Chinese historian Mao Haijian presents a revisionist reading of the conflict and its main Chinese protagonists, offering a comprehensive explanation as to why the Qing Empire was so badly defeated by the British.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Qing military power; 2. The unexpected war; 3. From 'suppression' to 'conciliation', and back; 4. The 'battle' of Guangzhou; 5. The collapse of the southeastern ramparts; 6. The resurgence of the idea of 'conciliation'; 7. 'Equal' and 'unequal'; 8. The testimony of history; Character list; Bibliography; Index.
£48.09
Atlantic Books Lady Fanshawe's Receipt Book: An Englishwoman’s
Book Synopsis'Fascinating... A vivid account' - Philippa Gregory, The TimesIn the mid-seventeenth century, England was divided by Civil War, but inside the home domestic life continued as it always had done. Lady Ann Fanshawe's 'receipt book' was a treasured and entirely feminine response to the upheavals of war, which left few doctors to be found. And so Ann's morocco-bound book full of scraps of ink-stained paper contained everything from lifesaving remedies to recipes for hot chocolate.Using Ann's receipt book and the memoirs she wrote for her surviving son, Lucy Moore follows her through this turbulent time as she leaves home, marries, bears - and buries - children and seeks to hold her family together. Lady Fanshawe's Receipt Book brilliantly illuminates the life and times of an English woman's Civil War.Trade ReviewFascinating... A vivid account. -- Philippa Gregory * The Times *Moore's prose is witty. Her book is full of arresting detail and thoughtful comment. -- Lucy Hughes-Hallett * Sunday Times *An enchanting, idiosyncratic Tardis of a book, peppered with good humour * Daily Telegraph *A lively, affecting account of one family's fortunes in a world turned upside down. * Spectator *Charming and original. * Literary Review *With enormous skill, and in matchless prose, Lucy Moore brings back to life one of those Royalist women whose husbands suffered terribly for the King, while they were left at home to get on with the trying business of being wives, mothers, and heads of household in an age beset with turbulence, and fear. * Charles Spencer, author of KILLERS OF THE KING *Ann Fanshawe was an extraordinary woman living in extraordinary times. This wonderful book has at its heart her experiences as daughter, wife and mother during the Civil War, and is as dramatic and touching a story as anything in fiction. Her attempts to hold her family together in such turbulent times are brilliantly chronicled by Lucy Moore, who has written an unfailingly sympathetic account of the human cost of conflict, and the everyday resilience and bravery of those caught up in it. * Janice Hadlow, author of THE STRANGEST FAMILY *An erudite, beautifully written and completely original contribution to the history of the civil war. Lucy Moore is a most worthy biographer of one of the most fascinating women of the 17th century. * Katie Hickman, author of DAUGHTERS OF BRITANNIA *Vividly brings to life an ordinary woman living in extraordinary times. Rich in fascinating detail, it sets Lady Fanshawe's story of love and loss, family and friendships, against one of the most turbulent periods of our history. Highly recommended. * Tracy Borman, author of THE PRIVATE LIVES OF THE TUDORS *
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Chain and Anchor Making in the Black Country
Book SynopsisFor two centuries, England led the world in the manufacture of chain and anchors, and at the end of the nineteenth century the majority of all the chain workshops in England and Wales were based in the Black Country, notably Cradley, Cradley Heath, Old Hill, Quarry Bank and Netherton. Most of the chainshops were very small (many of them were to be found in the backyards of the workers'' houses), and a large number of the chain makers were women. The largest firm was Noah Hingley''s, which manufactured the anchors and anchor cables of the ill-fated Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, while Samuel Taylor of Brierley Hill forged the anchors for the famous Cunard Queen liners. Including personal reminiscences, photographs and sketches, Chain and Anchor Making in the Black Country is a fascinating and authoritative record of this largely vanished industry. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the Black Country or in this important part of its history.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Not a Guide to Manchester
Book SynopsisThis is NOT a guide book.This little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Manchester. Learn more about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic city.BEST places - Worst Places.Local lingo, architecture, green spaces, events, traditions, fact, fiction.Written by a local who knows what makes MANCHESTER tick.
£6.99
The History Press Ltd Gas Gas Quick Boys
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£13.49
The History Press Ltd Stephen and Matilda
Book SynopsisStephen''s reign was one of the darkest periods of English history. He had promised Henry I that he would support the king''s daughter, Matilda, as the rightful heir to the English throne, but when Henry dies in December 1135 he broke his promise and quickly made himself king. Like many of the nobles, he was unwilling to yield the crown to a woman. Civil wars and the battle for the English Crown dominated his reign, and this fascinating book examines the conflict between Stephen and his cousin. The campaigns, battles and sieges of England''s first civil war are explored, including the two major battles at the Standard adn Lincoln, which show that Stephen always held more ground than his opponents and was mostly on the offensive. The two sides finally reached a compromise, after 14 years, with the Treaty of Wallingford - Stephen would rule unopposed until his death but the throne would then pass to Henry of Anjou, Matilda''s son. Full of colourful characters, this is a fascinating story
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Roman Roads in Britain Shire Archaeology
Book SynopsisThe networks of roads throughout the Roman Empire were vital to the expansion of Roman culture, power and influence across the world. This book details the planning, construction and maintenance of these road networks, and discusses the different types of Roman road found in areas of Britain, and their uses.
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Heroes of Telemark
Book SynopsisIn May 1941, the Norwegian Section of SOE received a dossier warning of the dangers of a hydroelectric fertilizer plant in Norway. Vemork produced heavy water, an essential part of making plutonium for nuclear weapons. When the Germans overran Norway the entire stock had been smuggled out of the country, but the plant was intact and soon producing heavy water again, destined for the German nuclear program.Despite the difficulties of getting to and operating in such a remote, hostile area, SOE decided it had to destroy the plant. Six ski-borne commandos had the task of slipping past 300 heavily armed guards and passing through a ravine the Germans thought impassable.Fully illustrated with stunning new commissioned artwork, this is the thrilling story of the daring Norwegian-led SOE raid that prevented Hitler from building an atomic bomb.Table of Contentsintroduction /Origins /Initial Strategy /The Plan /The Raid /Analysis and Conclusion /Further Reading /Index
£15.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Division Leclerc
Book Synopsis''General Leclerc'' was the nom de guerre adopted by the Gaullist officer Philippe de Hautcloque, to protect his family in occupied France. He became France''s foremost fighting commander, and his armored division (the ''2e DB'') its most famous formation. Starting as a small scratch force of mostly African troops organised and led by Leclerc in French Equatorial Africa, it achieved early success raiding Italian and German positions in co-operation with Britain's Long Range Desert Group. Following the Allied victory in North Africa it was expanded and reorganised as a US Army-style armoured division, with American tanks and other armoured vehicles. Shipped to the UK, in spring 1944, it was assigned to Patton''s US Third Army, landing in time for the Normandy breakout and being given the honour of liberating Paris in August 1944. Combining a thorough analysis of their combat and organisation with detailed colour plates of their uniforms and equipment, this is the fascinating stoTrade ReviewA very interesting account with top notch artwork illustrating the colourful vehicle markings and uniforms of the division's units * Tracklink *Table of Contents* Introduction: Philippe de Hautecloque becomes 'Francois Leclerc' * Gaullist mission to French Equatorial Africa, August 1940 * The Colonne Leclerc – seizure of French West Africa – raids on Italians in southern Libya – capture of strategic Kouffra Oasis, March 1941 * Co-operation with LRDG – link-up with Eighth Army, 1942 * Brigade-strength 'L Force' in Tunisia, February-May 1943 * Formation of division, May-August 1943 - equipment by US Army * Assignment to Patton's Third Army in UK, spring 1944 * August 1944: Operation 'Cobra', and liberation of Paris * Alsace/Lorraine – capture of Strasbourg, November 1944 * Into Bavaria, April 1945 * Occupation duties, and stand down, 1946.
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fashion in the 1970s
Book SynopsisThe 1970s was a decade of style contrasts: every extreme of fashion was met by an equally trendy opposite reaction. Ankle-length maxi skirts vied for attention with super-short hot-pants. Outfits in vibrant prints and obviously man-made fabrics contrasted with subtly-coloured ensembles in wool jerseys and silky crepes. Delicate floral cottons, hand-knits and hand-tooled leather came up against boldly synthetic and plastic looks perched atop platform shoes – for men and women alike. More so than at any other time, fashion looked backwards in order to dress the future with quirkily ironic retro looks, while alternative street-style movements such as Punk used appearance to startle and challenge the establishment. In this book, Daniel Milford-Cottam uses colourful photographs to illustrate an eye-opening introduction to the bold fashions that still have such resonance today.Table of ContentsIntroduction Looking Back Towards the Future The Material World She's All That in His Satin and Tat Abigail Goes to a Party Epilogue: Entering the Eighties Further Reading Places to Visit Index
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dresden Tuesday 13 February 1945
Book SynopsisThe definitive story of the Dresden bombingTrade Review'In narrative power and persuasion, he has paralleled in Dresden what Antony Beevor achieved in Stalingrad' Independent on Sunday 'A well-written, scholarly account' Guardian 'Well-researched and unpretentious ... fascinating ... Taylor skilfully interweaves various personal accounts of the impact of the raids' Michael Burleigh, Guardian 'Impressive ... Taylor weaves a chilling narrative from eyewitness accounts and painstaking documentary research, particularly with German sources. He explains the conceptual and strategic background with admirable clarity. His account of the air operation itself is quite superb' The Times
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group Fire and Fury
Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERWith extraordinary access to the Trump White House, Michael Wolff tells the inside story of the most controversial presidency of our time.The first nine months of Donald Trump''s term were stormy, outrageous - and absolutely mesmerising. Now, thanks to his deep access to the West Wing, bestselling author Michael Wolff tells the riveting story of how Trump launched a tenure as volatile and fiery as the man himself.In this explosive book, Wolff provides a wealth of new details about the chaos in the Oval Office. Among the revelations: - What President Trump''s staff really thinks of him- What inspired Trump to claim he was wire-tapped by President Obama - Why FBI director James Comey was really fired- Why chief strategist Steve Bannon and Trump''s son-in-law Jared Kushner couldn''t be in the same room - Who is really directing the Trump administration''s strategy in the wake of Bannon''s firing- What the secret to communicating with Trump is- What the Trump administration has in common with the movie The ProducersNever before has a presidency so divided the American people. Brilliantly reported and astoundingly fresh, Michael Wolff''s Fire and Fury shows us how and why Donald Trump has become the king of discord and disunion.Trade ReviewMichael Wolff has written a book to shake America to its foundations * Guardian *It is ferociously well-written and pitilessly focused - and it is destined to become the primary account of the first nine months of the Trump presidency * Evening Standard *[A] brilliant book . . . that promises to do for the Trump presidency what Andrew Morton's 1992 biography of Princess Diana did for the Royal Family -- Dominic Midgley * Daily Express *It's difficult to recall the last time any publication has had as big an impact on the news cycle as Fire and Fury, journalist Michael Wolff account of a year inside the Trump White House. It is horrifying, hilarious and hugely readable -- Tim Walker * Independent i *[A] devastating expose of the Trump White House . . . it brings it all together in one riveting narrative, with the truth coming directly sourced from the president's own mortified advisers. The emperor's clothes were falling down but now they have vanished -- Andrew Sullivan * Sunday Times *An unforgettable revelation of the monstrous oddity that is Trump. No one has so vividly captured this "enigma, cipher, disruptor", who didn't want to be president and was horrified to find himself landed with the job. Whatever may become of Trump, this is a book that will endure as a picture of one of the defining figures of our age -- John Gray * New Statesman *Scathing, hilarious, terrifying and (in an odd way) comforting -- Joyce Carol OatesThe wildest of wild rides, this remains the quintessential book on the Trump presidency. It is hugely enjoyable * The Times *
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Reconstructing Archaeological Sites
Book SynopsisA guide to the systematic understanding of the geoarchaeological matrix Reconstructing Archaeological Sites offers an important text that puts the focus on basic theoretical and practical aspects of depositional processes in an archaeological site. It contains an in-depth discussion on the role of stratigraphy that helps determine how deposits are organised in time and space. The authors two experts in the field include the information needed to help recognise depositional systems, processes and stratigraphic units that aid in the interpreting the stratigraphy and deposits of a site in the field. The book is filled with practical tools, numerous illustrative examples, drawings and photos as well as compelling descriptions that help visualise depositional processes and clarify how these build the stratigraphy of a site. Based on the authors' years of experience, the book offers a holistic approach to the study of archaeological deposits that spans the brTrade Review“A welcome guide to analyzing the sedimentary matrix of archaeological deposits.” (Geoscientist, February 2020)Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii Abbreviations xv Introduction: A Depositional Approach to the Study of Archaeological Excavations 1 1 Principles of Site‐formation or Depositional Processes 11 1.1 The Concept of the Deposit 11 1.2 Types of Archaeological Deposits 14 1.3 Anthropogenic Sediments 14 1.4 Some Misconceptions of Site‐formation and Depositional Processes 16 1.5 Soils and Post‐Depositional Processes 16 1.6 Recording Deposits and Site‐formation Processes (Stratigraphy) 18 2 Natural Sediments and Processes in Sites 21 2.1 Introduction 21 2.2 Principles of the Transport and Deposition of Sediments 22 2.2.1 Physical Processes 22 2.2.2 Sediment Properties 24 2.2.3 Fabric 28 2.2.4 Sedimentary Structures 28 2.2.5 Some Remarks on the Interpretation of Textures, Fabrics, and Sedimentary Structures 33 2.3 Mass Movement in Sites 34 2.3.1 Slides and Slumps 35 2.3.2 Rock and Debris Falls, and Avalanches and Grain Flows 37 2.3.3 Solifluction 40 2.3.4 Debris Flows and Mudflows 43 2.4 Water Flows in Sites 47 2.4.1 Shallow Water Flows 47 2.4.2 Hyperconcentrated Flows 57 2.4.3 High‐energy Flows 60 2.5 Aeolian Processes 63 2.6 Biological Sediments and Processes 68 2.6.1 Dung, Coprolites, and Guano 68 2.6.2 Bioturbation 71 2.7 Post‐depositional Features and Processes 75 2.7.1 Erosional Features, Deflation, Lags, Stone Lines, and Pavements 76 2.7.2 Diagenesis 78 2.7.3 Soil‐forming Processes 86 2.8 Concluding Remarks 93 3 Anthropogenic Sediments 99 3.1 Introduction 99 3.2 Burnt Remains 100 3.3 Organic Remains and Human Activities 116 3.3.1 Biological Constructions (Matting, Roofing) 116 3.3.2 Stabling 117 3.4 Formation of Construction Materials 124 3.4.1 Living and Constructed Floors 124 3.4.2 Mudbricks, Daub and Other Mud Construction Materials 132 3.4.3 Mortar, Wall Plaster 135 3.5 Maintenance and Discard Processes 138 3.5.1 Sweeping and Raking 138 3.5.2 Dumping and Filling 140 3.5.3 Trampling 146 3.6 Concluding Remarks 148 4 Site Stratigraphy 149 4.1 Introduction 149 4.2 Historical Overview 150 4.3 The Definition of Stratigraphic Units in an Excavation 151 4.4 Nature of Contacts 154 4.5 Time and Stratigraphy 157 4.6 Massive Thick Layers 157 4.7 Basic Stratigraphic Principles 158 4.7.1 The Principle of Superposition of Beds 158 4.7.2 The Principle of Cross‐Cutting Relationships 159 4.7.3 The Principle of Original Continuity of Layers 160 4.7.4 The Principle of Original Horizontality of Layers 160 4.7.5 The Principle of Included Fragments 160 4.8 What is ‘In Situ’? 161 4.9 Human Constructions and Depositional Stratigraphy 162 4.10 The Concept of Facies 162 4.11 Practicing Stratigraphy 164 4.11.1 Erosional Contacts and Unconformities 166 4.11.2 The Importance of Baulks and Sections 167 4.11.3 Inclined Layers 168 4.12 Concluding Remarks 169 5 Non‐architectural Sites 171 5.1 Introduction 171 5.2 Open‐air vs Cave Sites 172 5.2.1 Caves 172 5.2.2 Open‐air Sites 189 5.3 Other Stratigraphic Themes 192 5.3.1 Burials 192 5.3.2 Palimpsests 194 5.4 Concluding Remarks 197 6 Architectural Sites 199 6.1 Introduction 199 6.2 Roofed Facies 199 6.3 Diachronic Spatial Organization 203 6.4 Unroofed Facies 204 6.4.1 How to Recognize an Unroofed Area 204 6.4.2 Destruction and Abandonment of Buildings 205 6.4.3 Courtyards, Gardens, and Other Open Spaces 209 6.4.4 Street Deposits 211 6.5 House Pits, Pueblos and Kivas 213 6.5.1 House Pits 213 6.5.2 Plastered Floors from Structure 116 216 6.5.3 Pueblos and Kivas 217 6.6 Tombs 218 6.7 Monumental Earthen Structures 219 6.8 Concluding Remarks 221 7 Some Approaches to Field Sediment Study 223 7.1 Introduction 223 7.2 Drawing 223 7.3 Photography 224 7.4 Sampling Strategy 225 7.5 Representative Sampling 225 7.5.1 Sampling Methods 225 7.5.2 Number of Samples 226 7.5.3 Size of Samples 227 7.5.4 Micromorphological Sampling 228 7.5.5 Microarchaeological Sampling 229 Concluding Remarks 231 References 233 Index 265
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Edinburgh University Press The Wars of Scotland 12141371
Book SynopsisThe Wars of Scotland is the story of the pivotal period in Scottish history between 1214 and 1371. The century and a half between the death of King William the Lion and the accession of the Stewarts witnessed major changes in the internal character of the kingdom and its place in the wider European world. The opening decades of this era seemed to be dominated by the continued development of a defined Scottish realm but the crisis which engulfed the kings and their people meant that issues of war and allegiance would make fourteenth-century Scotland a very different place. This book is the first detailed discussion of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries as a single period of both developing and fragmenting political hierarchies and communities. The Wars of Scotland provides a political narrative which places events in their immediate context as well as highlighting special issues and groups in thematic chapters. It also introduces a new discussion of the stability and unity of Scotland as a realmTrade ReviewThe fruit of recent scholarship is gathered into a fresh, readable, informative, and balanced account. The original Edinburgh History of Scotland was the standard Scottish historical narrative for nearly two generations; if this volume is typical, its replacement will fulfill that role for at least as long ! Highly recommended. Choice This is a superb book which should be widely read. History: The Journal of the Historical Association Michael Brown has done an admirable job ! this is a highly readable survey that provides an excellent introduction to the period. Scotia The fruit of recent scholarship is gathered into a fresh, readable, informative, and balanced account. The original Edinburgh History of Scotland was the standard Scottish historical narrative for nearly two generations; if this volume is typical, its replacement will fulfill that role for at least as long ! Highly recommended. This is a superb book which should be widely read. Michael Brown has done an admirable job ! this is a highly readable survey that provides an excellent introduction to the period.Table of ContentsList of Maps and Tables; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One: The Scottish Realm (1214-1286); Chapter 1 King and Kingdom; Chapter 2 Alexander II; Chapter 3 Alexander III; Chapter 4 The Sea Kings; Chapter 5 Lords and Communities: Political Society in the Thirteenth Century; Chapter 6 Church and Realm; Chapter 7 Scotland and the Anglo-French World; Part Two: War and the Reshaping of Scotland (1286-1371); Chapter 8 The Crisis of Kingship (1286-96); Chapter 9 The Scottish Wars (1297-1314); Chapter 10 Robert I; Chapter 11 The War of the Three Kings (1332-1357); Chapter 12 Lordship of the Isles; Chapter 13 Europe and the Scottish Wars; Chapter 14 Allegiance and Identity; Chapter 15 The Legacy of War: Scotland in the Thirteen-sixties; Conclusion A United Kingdom?; Table of Events; Guide to Further Reading; Bibliography; Index.
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The History Press Ltd A History of Luton
Book SynopsisAn informative, fully illustrated history, new in paperback
£19.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Vlakplaas: Apartheid Death Squads: 1979-1994
Book SynopsisFaced with the 'total onslaught' by its enemies, in 1979, Apartheid South Africa established Vlakplaas-lit. 'shallow farm', a 100-hectare farm nestling in the hills outside Pretoria on the Hennops River-as a secret operation under the arm of C1, a counter-terrorism division of the South African Police headed by Brigadier Schoon. The first phase of Vlakplaas operations, up until 1989, was aimed at fighting the enemy: the armed wings of the liberation movements, the African National Congress's Umkhonto we Sizwe (or 'MK'), the Pan Africanist Congress's Azanian People's Liberation Army (or APLA) and the South African Communist Party. The second phase was 'fighting organized crime' in which Vlakplaas itself seamlessly adopted the mantle of organized crime in the notorious downtown area of Johannesburg's Hillbrow. The final phase, the most destructive, was as the murky 'Third Force' that destabilized the country in an orgy of violence in the run-up to its first democratic elections, in 1994. Operating within South Africa as well as beyond the country's borders, it will never been known how many victims can be attributed to the Vlakplaas agenda-with much of the execution taking place on the farm itself-but a conservative figure of 1,000 murders and assassinations has been mooted.
£11.69
Atlantic Books Rome: A History in Seven Sackings
Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWaterstone's Book of the Month, 2018Nominated for the 2017 Pen Hessell-TiltmanMail on Sunday's the Best Paperback, 2018A sweeping history of the city of Rome, seen through the eyes of its most significant sackings, from the Gauls to the Nazis and everything in between.No city on earth has preserved its past as Rome has. Visitors can cross bridges that were crossed by Julius Caesar and explore temples visited by Roman emperors. These architectural survivals are all the more remarkable considering the city has been repeatedly ravaged by roving armies.From the Gauls to the Nazis, Matthew Kneale tells the stories behind the seven most important of these attacks and reveals, with fascinating insight, how they transformed the city - and not always for the worse. A meticulously researched, magical blend of travelogue, social and cultural history, Rome: A History in Seven Sackings is a celebration of the fierce courage, panache and vitality of the Roman people. Most of all, it is a passionate love letter to this incomparable city.Trade ReviewGripping and ingenious... Kneale's account is a masterpiece of pacing and suspense. Characters from the city's history spring to life in his hands. * Sunday Times *A stirring portrait of a city at war... brings Rome's fractious past to life. * Observer *Utterly compelling, brilliant... Wonderfully moving and inspiring * Literary Review *Fascinating... A delight * The Times ‘Book of the Week’ *Ingenious and wholly enjoyable history of the city. * Daily Telegraph *Each of Matthew Kneale's seven chapters lovingly recreates the city... There is lots here that is fascinating. -- Catherine Nixey * The Times *A sumptuously produced volume * Shots Magazine *Remarkable... This is a history written by someone who understands and admires Rome, but also acknowledges its flaws and idiosyncrasies. * BBC History *
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Oxford University Press Democracy
Book SynopsisDemocracy is either aspired to as a goal or cherished as a birthright by billions of people throughout the world today -- and has been been for over a century. But what does it mean? And how has its meaning changed since it was first coined in ancient Greece? Democracy: A Life is a biography of the concept, looking at its many different manifestations and showing how it has changed over its long life, from ancient times right through to the present. For instance, how did the ''people power'' of the Athenians emerge in the first place? Once it had emerged, what enabled it to survive? And how did the Athenian version of democracy differ from the many other forms that developed among the myriad cities of the Greek world? Paul Cartledge answers all these questions and more, following the development of ancient political thinking about democracy from the sixth century BC onwards, not least the many arguments that were advanced against it over the centuries. As Cartledge shows, after a golden age in the fourth century BC, there was a long, slow degradation of the original Greek conception and practice of democracy, from the Hellenistic era, through late Republican and early Imperial Rome, down to early Byzantium in the sixth century CE. For many centuries after that, from late Antiquity, through the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance, democracy was effectively eclipsed by other forms of government, in both theory and practice. But as we know, this was by no means the end of the story. For democracy was eventually to enjoy a re-florescence, over two thousand years after its first flowering in the ancient world: initially revived in seventeenth-century England, it was to undergo a further renaissance in the revolutionary climate of late-eighteenth-century North America and France -- and has been constantly reconstituted and reinvented ever since.Trade ReviewA fascinating read. * Jim Butcher, Winter reads 2018-19: the best books of the season, The Times Higher Education Supplement *Cartledge offers a compact, yet thoroughly compelling, biography on the forms of democracy from ancient to modern times. A valuable resource, this book grants every reader the timely opportunity to revaluate what they understand by the term democracy, and thus the chance to consider the implications of that understanding in a world whereby national politics can so readily be scrutinised by a global audience. Indeed, closing the final pages of his book, Cartledge's reader ought to question the very application of such a label to some societies and, more importantly, whether they can even claim to live in an actual democracy themselves. The Greeks may have invented democracy but is it now up to us to save it? * Kerry Phelan, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *The huge value of Cartledges book is the reminder that 2016 is merely a way-stop on a very long journey indeed. * Tom Holland, The Guardian *Thanks to Cartledge, Athenian democracy feels more vital than it has done for decades. It is a belter of a book. * Peter Thonemann, Books of the Year 2016, Times Literary Supplement *Paul Cartledge subtitles his new study Democracy (Oxford) A Life, and was right to do so ... The clarity and zest with which he pursues his Snark-like quarry, the breadth and variety of his reading, and his cheerful persistence against odds (matching that of his subject) combine to make this an unexpectedly enjoyable page-turner. * Peter Green, Books of the Year 2016, Times Literary Supplement *If you only ever buy one book on the history of democracy, make it this one. In this study, Paul Cartledge offers a thrilling account, based on his near legendarycourse of lectures at Cambridge, of why it matters more than ever to us today. * Edith Hall, History Today *No library should be without this wonderful book, in which Cartledge has abundantly shared his love and knowledge of ancient Greece with us. * Kirkus Reviews *A stimulating biography of democracy, both in theory and in all its practical manifestations ... also a thoughtful response to those scholars, such as Amartya Sen, who argue that democracy is not 'a quintessentially Western idea'. Cartledge's analysis suggests that it is just that. * Classics for All *a nuanced account of the meanings and meanderings of democracy. An expert in ancient history, Cartledge spends most of his time looking at the emergence of democratic ideas in Greece, but his studies of democracy's "demise" under the Roman and Byzantine empires and its "eclipse" in medieval Europe are equally well-wrought. * Catholic Herald *Cartledge provides this tour of ancient Greek democracy with the expertise that has made him an internationally recognized authority in classical history, and he does so with a literary grace that makes his presentation of classical and modern democracy inviting, engaging, and accessible. This is true for both the academic specialist, who will want this compact scholarly reference at their fingertips, and the broader public, especially those who are interested, in the words of one reader, in 'building a more democratic future.' * Bernard J. Dobski, Society *Indian secularists need to read Democracy: A Life, a delightful whistle-stop tour of ancient Greece, and ponder their position and arguments on the seperation of state and religion. * Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr, DNA India *Democracy: A Life is a magisterial and moving account of the fate of democracy, understood as the rule of the masses and political empowerment of the poor, on the basis of some workable definition of freedom and equality. In an easy, graceful style with flashes of revelatory personal expression, Paul Cartledge deploys his stunning mastery of several millennia of human history and deep knowledge of decades of scholarship to bring ancient democracy and its critics, modern as well as ancient, vividly to life. * Danielle Allen, author of Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality *Democracy: A Life is a splendid match of author and subject. Paul Cartledge has been thinking deeply about the history and meaning of democracy for most of his own life. The impressive result is a passionate and erudite biography of a revolutionary idea that became a way of life, tracing the story from democracys radical origins, to its early flourishing, multiple crises, many betrayals, and modern rebirth. Buoyed by Cartledges engaging style and complete mastery of his subject, the reader returns to our own troubled present with new appreciation for democracys deep history, and armed with fresh resources for building a more democratic future. * Josiah Ober, author of The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece *The fruit of a lifetimes learning, this passionately argued book reveals what made ancient Greek democracy so remarkable and so different from the tamer version we have today. By showing how far we have come from the ancient Greeks, Paul Cartledge reminds us how much we still have to learn from them. * David Runciman, author of The Confidence Trap: A History of Democracy in Crisis from World War I to the Present *Just what was ancient Greek democracy and why does it still matter? Scholarly giant Paul Cartledge answers those questions in this learned and readable book that glides gracefully from Aristotle and the stones of Athens to Rome, the Renaissance, the Age of Revolution, and todays era of globalization. * Barry Strauss, author of The Death of Caesar: The Story of Historys Most Famous Assassination *Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements Timeline Prologue: Lost in Translation? ACT I 1: Sources, Ancient and Modern 2: The Emergence of the Polis, Politics, and the Political ACT II 3: The Emergence of Greek Democracy I: Archaic Greece 4: The Emergence of Greek Democracy II: Athens 508/7 5: The Emergence of Greek Democracy III: Athens 507-451/0 6: Greek Democratic Theory? 7: Athenian Democracy in Practice c. 450-335 8: Athenian Democracy: Culture and Society c. 450-335 9: Greek Democracy in Credit and Crisis I: The Fifth Century 10: Athenian Democracy in Court: The Trials of Demos, Socrates, and Ctesiphon ACT III 11: Greek Democracy in Credit and Crisis II: The Golden Age of Greek Democracy (c. 375-350) and Its Critics 12: Athenian Democracy at Work in the 'Age of Lycurgus' 13: The Strange Death of Classical Greek Democracy: A Retrospect ACT IV 14: Hellenistic Democracy? Democracy in Deficit c. 323-86 BCE 15: The Roman Republic: A sort of Democracy? 16: Democracy Denied: The Roman and Early Byzantine Empires 17: Democracy Eclipsed: Late Antiquity, the European Middle Ages, and the Renaissance ACT V 18: Democracy Revived: England in the Seventeenth Century and France in the Late Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries 19: Democracy Reinvented: The United States in the Late Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries and Tocqueville's America 20: Democracy Tamed: Nineteenth-Century Great Britain Epilogue: Democracy Now: Retrospect and Prospects Afterword Notes and References Bibliography and Further Reading Index
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HarperCollins Publishers English Castles
Book SynopsisThe perfect stocking filler for lovers of English Castles.A handy guide to England's most dramatic castles and strongholds, many of which are open to visitors. Includes an eight-page map section showing the locations of castles covered in the book.Features historical background and architectural details for each of the castles, accompanied by beautiful colour photographs. The book covers the major sites of Windsor, Warwick and Leeds Castle, as well as lesser known fortresses scattered across the country.Includes details on the property's custodianship, whether cared for by the National Trust, English Heritage or another body, a description of the gardens where relevant, location, website and phone number.A concise guide to English castles in an accessible format.Of interest to English, local and architectural historians, as well as international visitors to England.
£6.99
The History Press Ltd Flying Boats
Book SynopsisChronicling a glamorous era in air travel, when journeys took days and were things to be savoured
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Oxford University Press Prehistory
Book SynopsisPrehistory covers the period of some 4 million years before the start of written history, when our earliest ancestors, the Australopithecines, existed in Africa. But this is relatively recent compared to whole history of the earth of some 4.5 billion years. A key aspect of prehistory is that it provides a sense of scale, throwing recent ways of life into perspective. Humans and their ancestors lived in many different ways and the cultural variety we see now is just a tiny fraction of that which has existed over millions of years. Humans are part of the broader evolution of landscapes and communities of plants and animals, but Homo sapiens is also the only species to have made a real impact on planetary systems. To understand such an impact, we need a grasp of our longest term development and ways of life.In this new edition of his Very Short Introduction, Chris Gosden invites us to think seriously about who we are by considering who we have been. As he explains, many new discoveries have been made in archaeology over the last ten years, and a new framework for prehistory is emerging. A greater understanding of Chinese and central Asian prehistory has thrown Eurasian prehistory in quite a different light, with flows of the influence of culture over large areas now evident. This has eaten away at the traditional view of human progress around the invention of agriculture, the development of cities and (much later) the industrial revolution, and given us new geographies to think about. Chris Gosden explores the new landscape of our prehistory, and considers the way the different geographical locations weave together.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewA brilliant exposition of prehistory in all its variety - thoughtful and wide-ranging. * Barry Cunliffe *Challenging, authoritative and with a world vision, Chris Gosdens Prehistory provides the foundations for a twenty first century archaeology. There is no better place to start the journey into deep human history than this concise celebration of the importance of long term history by one of the worlds leading archaeologists. * Professor Clive Gamble, Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: When does prehistory start and end? 2: What use is prehistory? 3: In the beginning - African origins 4: The end of the beginning - the establishment of human groups in Europe and Asia 5: Continental fusion - the creation of connected communities across Europe and Asia 6: New worlds - the Americas, Australia and the Pacific 7: Final thoughts References Further reading Index
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FreeLance Academy Press The Complete Renaissance Swordsman Antonio
Book SynopsisTranslated into English for the first time, this book includes a valuable and extensive technical introduction, with illustrations from both original sources and modern photographs. Antonio Manciolino's instructions are easy to follow, sword-in-hand, even by beginners, while providing years of training for veteran martial artists.Trade Review Table of ContentsForeword Author's Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Martial Arts in Renaissance Italy Martial Arts and the Italian Renaissance: What They Were, Who Taught Them, Who Learned Them Tackling Manciolino's Opera Nova: A Primer of Bolognese Swordsmanship Lines, Measure, Tempo and Stances The Guards (Guardie) Footwork (Passeggiare) The Attacks (Offese): Moving Between the Guards Defense (Difese): Parries and the Role of the Buckler Other Actions and Definitions The Assalto and the Main Parts of the Play Attitude and Mental Disposition In Bolognese Swordsmanship Giovanni dalle Bande Nere, the Great Devil: A Portrait of a Famous Swordsman of the Bolognese Style A Note on Language, the Translation, and on Editorial Decisions Opera Nova OPERA NOVA TO LEARN How to Fight and Defend with any Sort of Arms, Written by Antonio Manciolino, Bolognese HERE BEGIN A FEW Main Rules or Explanations on the Valiant Art of Arms The Complete Renaissance Swordsman OF COMBAT AND FENCING WITH ALL SORTS OF WEAPONS IN SIX BOOKS BOOK ONE BOOK TWO BOOK THREE BOOK FOUR BOOK FIVE BOOK SIX
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Manchester University Press Unfinished Business
Book SynopsisThis book traces the political development of 'dissident' Irish republicanism from the beginnings of the peace process. Based on extensive interviews with activists, it offers an insight into the ideology and motivation of a wide range of radical republican groups and analyses how serious a challenge they mount to the status quo in Ireland.Trade Review'"Dissident" Irish republicanism remains a phenomenon of enduring significance. McGlinchey's book draws on extensive interviews with activists, and their vivid expressions of political commitment will be of interest to all scholars and students of this contentious subject.'Richard English, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Queen's University Belfast and author of Armed Struggle: The History of the IRA'At a time of renewed Brexit-related political instability in Northern Ireland, McGlinchey has produced a timely and fascinating work. Anyone who has ever asked the question about "dissident" republicans - who are they and what do they think? - will find the answer here. McGlinchey, who started out as an expert on constitutional nationalism, has opened up a new significant area of research.'Lord Paul Bew, Professor of Irish Politics, Queen's University Belfast'Among some of the most impressive aspects of this kaleidoscopic account of violent dissident Irish republicanism are the primary sources. The author deserves fulsome praise for conducting close to 100 individual interviews with the key actors. This alone is a remarkable feat, but combined with penetrating analysis and objective insight into very controversial subject matter, this book will stand the test of time as a history of one strand of republicanism that still stalks the peace process. Unfinished Business will be hard to match in terms of shining light into the dark corners of the armed republican tradition in Ireland - an illuminating and fascinating read.'Henry McDonald, author and Guardian journalist'Unfinished business is a timely study on republicanism given the prominence in the news of the least politically thoughtful group of republicans to emerge since the Good Friday Agreement - the New IRA and its cohorts. [...] Doubtless, there will be future books on this very topic but the shoulders of the giant they will stand upon is Unfinished business.'Anthony McIntyre, The Pensive Quill, March 2020 -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Who are the ‘dissidents’? Motivations and aspirations: the drawing of the fault lines2 The varied strands of ‘dissident’ republicanism: ideology and disunity3 Ceasefires and decommissioning4 The Good Friday Agreement and the disruption of ‘normalisation’5 Current armed republicanism6 2007: policing, a step too far7 Legitimacy and mandatesConclusionIndex
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