Local history Books
Amberley Publishing Paranormal Warwickshire
Book SynopsisTakes the reader into the world of ghosts and spirits in Warwickshire, following their footsteps into the unknown.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing South Yorkshire Railways
Book SynopsisA wonderful selection of original photography of the railways in the beautiful county of South Yorkshire.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Wakefield at Work
Book SynopsisWakefield at Work is a fascinating pictorial history of the working life of the Yorkshire city of Wakefield over the centuries.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Dorset Aviation Through Time
Book SynopsisRare and unpublished images telling the story of the county's aviation history. Often regarded as a quiet holiday county, in fact Dorset has many aviation connections.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Whitehaven in 50 Buildings
Book SynopsisExplore the rich history of the Cumbrian town of Whitehaven in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Prestwich Whitefield Through Time
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of images showing how Prestwich and Whitefield have changed across the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Chiswick in 50 Buildings
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Chiswickâs architectural treasures and notable landmarks from across the centuries.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Paranormal Scotland
Book SynopsisA fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings, blood-chilling tales and strange phenomena abound in Scotland.
£14.39
Little, Brown Book Group Anatomy of a Nation
Book SynopsisFrom an obscure, misty archipelago on the fringes of the Roman world to history's largest empire and originator of the world's mongrel, magpie language - this is Britain's past. But, today, Britain is experiencing an acute trauma of identity, pulled simultaneously towards its European, Atlantic and wider heritages. To understand the dislocation and collapse, we must look back: to Britain's evolution, achievements, complexities and tensions. In a ground-breaking new take on British identity, historian and barrister Dominic Selwood explores over 950,000 years of British history by examining 50 documents that tell the story of what makes Britain unique. Some of these documents are well-known. Most are not. Each reveal something important about Britain and its people. From Anglo-Saxon poetry, medieval folk music and the first Valentine's Day letter to the origin of computer code, Hitler's kill list of prominent Britons, the Sex Pistols' graphic art and the Brexit referendum ballot paper,Trade ReviewExtraordinary. Brilliantly researched and entertainingly told - history at its best -- Iain DaleAn original, engaging and deeply researched journey through British history in the words of those who made it -- Dan JonesAn extraordinary new book . . . a wonderful gallop through the history of the nation . . . I enjoyed it enormously and I salute you, Dominic * White House Chronicle *An incredible insight into the private lives of people * The Times *A glorious romp through the history of Britain, from the flooding of Doggerland to the Shipping Forecast, via Romans, Arthurian legend, witches and a bomb plot. A stunning achievement -- Claudia Gold, Historian and author of King of the North Wind: The Life of Henry IIUnique, informative, and compelling ... unreservedly recommended * Midwest Book Review *With a great deal of erudition and humour, Selwood manages to distil thousands of years of British history in a fiendishly clever way. A must for anybody trying to understand this most enigmatic of nations, be they a new arrival or someone who has lived in Britain before even the late Queen was on the throne -- Guy Walters, Historian and novelistThe range and rich diversity of material are the chief strength of this book . . . a readable and enjoyable narrative history * The TLS *A superb holiday pick . . . sparky, original, dip-in-able and full of fresh insights . . . a superb array of documents . . . cleverly chosen . . . combines barrister precision with historian instincts . . . a worthwhile endeavour, each and every word . . . your view of British identity and maybe your own will be different by the end. * QUAD magazine *Erudite, surprising, and hugely entertaining, using texts, both familiar and less well known, Dominic Selwood provides us with a new way of viewing British history. A delight to read and full of new insights, in short readable chapters, this is something you will want to return to again and again -- Professor James WP CampbellOne of the great fallacies of our time is the idea that our identities, including our national and ethnic identities, are somehow innate and unchanging. Dominic Selwood deftly wields sharp tools to smash that idea to smithereens. Anatomy of a Nation uses historical documents, sparkling wit and sharp insight to help us understand where and how the British - the English in particular - learned to be British. With a deft handling of historical fact, the author shows us how the builders of Stonehenge, the friars who kept their library across the road from Newgate prison, the British first president of Israel and the readers of the Shipping Forecast created the globally oriented identity that is Britishness at its best. Reading this book helps us (British or not) understand who we are by teaching us the interaction between history, culture and identity; and doing it in a way that's joyous, decorous, educated and fun. This is my kind of history -- Dr Lynette Nusbacher, Historian and TV presenterStimulating ... ambitious ... wide and varied ... clear and lively ... sections on Northern Ireland and the Falklands War are judicious, balanced and well-argued * Soldier magazine *An absorbing read . . . one of the joys of Selwood's writing is his cogent analysis . . . the exhaustive bibliography of sources attests to the depth of Selwood's research . . . an innovative history eruditely told * Law Society Gazette *Dominic Selwood has found an enthralling way to recount the story of Britain: from Anglo-Saxon poems to the Sex Pistols, the Bayeux Tapestry to the last prophecies of Spitting Image, there is not a dull or dry moment in this book, but a wonderful, erudite, wide-ranging, and insightful account of the eclectic roots and development of British history and identity -- Dr Bijan Omrani, Historian and author of Caesar’s FootprintsMany [chapters] reference British military actions at home and abroad . . . delve[s] into the context, importance and subsequent events that have come to define each conflict . . . shows the importance of the research Dominic Selwood has conducted. * Britain at War Magazine *Dominic Selwood slices into complex histories with hugely significant documents as his scalpel. We are deftly led through the context that helps make sense of events and can see the carefully selected documents as the vital organs in the body of history dissected before us. Anatomy of a Nation is a delightfully readable account of how history is written and how the written word defines history -- Matthew Lewis, Historian and authorA comprehensive survey of British history drawing on a vivid range of original texts * History News Network *[A] very current, thought-provoking reflection on what British history means today * Family Tree Magazine *an enthralling account of how the British mindset has evolved ... a vivid picture of the many profound influences that have shaped Britain and its collective psyche... complicated ideas are described and explained with great clarity ... I struggled to put the book down. * Freemasonry Today *Britain may be a country that has "lost its way" but history shows that solutions can be found ... The 50 documents are described in an accessible way that provokes an interest for scholars and casual history fans alike * Islington Gazette *Selwood chronicles Britain's past through a diverse - and sometimes unexpected - selection of historical documents * BBC HistoryExtra *
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Isle of Sheppey in the Great War
Book SynopsisReveals the war effort of this pioneering island on the home front, alongside its remarkable defences and aviation sites.
£11.69
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Edward Is Conquest of Wales
Book SynopsisThe first scholarly account of the English conquest of Wales to be published for 100 years
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Dark Valleys Foul Deeds Among the South Wales
Book SynopsisMany of the cases within this book have never been written about outside of the original newspaper reports.
£11.69
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Leeds at War 1939 1945
Book SynopsisPresents numerous personal experiences of the war
£11.69
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Grimsby Streets
Book SynopsisUnseen photographs of Grimsby.
£12.34
McFarland & Co Inc Inside Manzano
Book Synopsis In the late 1940s, the U.S. Department of Defense established a nuclear weapons depository in the Manzano Mountains of New Mexico. For more than 20 years, Manzano Base served as a maintenance and storage site for some of the most destructive weapons ever created. Operated by the U.S. Air Force, the facility was small and obscure, with highly restricted access. Its covert mission fostered a sense of mystery, leaving the public to speculate about what really went on there. The site was decommissioned in 1992 yet its rich history continues to influence America''s nuclear weapons program. This book tells the story of Manzano and the personnel who served there. Firsthand accounts recall their experiences of nuclear weapons accidents, aircraft crashes, UFO/UAF sightings and a radiation demonstration called tickling the tiger''s tail.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface PartThe Historical Development of Manzano 1. La Villa de Alburquerque, New Mexico 2. Manzano Weapons Storage Site 3. Sandia Base (Abbreviated History) 4. Kirtland Air Force Base (Abbreviated History)PartManzano Begins, Code Name "Water Supply" 5. Site Able Construction 6. 8460th Special Weapons GroupPart III.The Administrative Area 7. Access to Manzano Base 8. The Administrative AreaPartThe Restricted "Q" Area 9. "Q" Area Access10. Nuclear Weapons Stored at Manzano11. Nuclear Weapon Storage Structures12. The Weapon Maintenance Plants13. The Birdcage for Pit StoragePart V. Base Security14. DoD Nuclear Weapon Storage Area Security Program15. Security Squadrons Responsible for Manzano16. The Perimeter Fences17. Storage Structure Security System18. Central Security Control and ADT Monitoring19. Patrolling the "Q" Area20. Nuclear Weapon Convoy DutyPart VI. Miscellaneous Manzano Information21. Aircraft Crashes at Manzano22. Wildlife and Varmints on the Mountain23. Manzano's Aerial Phenomena24. Abandoned in Place25. Kirtland Underground Munitions Maintenance and Storage Complex26. The 377th Security Forces Squadron27. Manzano TodayEpilogueAppendix A. Aerial View of Manzano Base (Kirtland AFB)Appendix B. Wall Map Displayed in the ADT Monitoring RoomAppendix C. Abbreviated Chronological History of ManzanoAppendix D. Manzano Base CommandersAppendix E. Department of the Air Force LetterAppendix F. Frequently Used Abbreviations and AcronymsChapter NotesBibliographyIndex
£35.34
Pen & Sword Books Ltd A History of English Place Names and Where They
Book SynopsisThe origin of the names of many English towns, hamlets and villages date as far back as Saxon times, when kings like Alfred the Great established fortified borough towns to defend against the Danes. A number of settlements were established and named by French Normans following the Conquest. Many are even older and are derived from Roman placenames. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded our shores and established settlements in the eighth and ninth centuries. Most began as simple descriptions of the location; some identified its founder, marked territorial limits, or gave tribal people a sense of their place in the grand scheme of things. Whatever their derivation, placenames are inextricably bound up in our history and they tell us a great deal about the place where we live.
£32.86
Pen & Sword Books Ltd What's Tha Up To Next?: More Memories of a
Book SynopsisWelcome to What's Tha up to Next?, the fifth volume of Martyn Johnson's acclaimed series of stories about policing during the 1960s and 1970s. Whether 'on the beat' or 'as CID', once again Martyn enthrals, surprises and shocks his readers with tales set in an almost forgotten era: a veritable Lost World of people, places and phrases in his beloved Sheffield. Steven Spielberg please note. This book will focus on Martyn's final years as a beat bobby, with more unbelievable true life tales told with Martyn's wicked sense of humour and candour. As usual, Martyn's down-to-earth honesty and humour shines through the pages; but he never loses sight of the human condition in all its forms: good, bad, sad and happy.
£11.69
Bird Rock Press The Forgotten Lifeboats of Tyrella
Book SynopsisPerched on the edge of an isolated and windswept field, overlooking Dundrum Bay, Co Down, lies a derelict Boat House, formerly the RNLI Tyrella Lifeboat Station. From 1838-1899 five lifeboats were stationed at Tyrella, saving over 100 lives; yet there are no folk memories, photographs or plaques to commemorate the brave men who risked their lives for others.This is their story
£9.99
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Novi
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£20.69
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Swedesboro and Woolwich Township
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£18.74
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Warminster Township
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£17.24
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions African Americans in Covington
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£18.74
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Garland
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£22.49
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions University of Massachusetts Lowell: 125 Years
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£24.29
Basic Books Freedom's Dominion (Winner of the Pulitzer
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN HISTORY! An "important, deeply affecting-and regrettably relevant" (New York Times Book Review) chronicle of a sinister idea of freedom: white Americans' freedom to oppress others and their fight against the government that got in their way American freedom is typically associated with the fight of the oppressed for a better world. But for centuries, whenever the federal government intervened on behalf of non-white people, many white Americans fought back in the name of freedom-their freedom to dominate others.In Freedom's Dominion, prizewinning historian Jefferson Cowie traces this complex saga by focusing on a quintessentially American place: Barbour County, Alabama, the ancestral home of political firebrand George Wallace. In a land shaped by settler colonialism and chattel slavery, freedom became a weapon. With freedom as their cry, white Americans seized Native lands, championed secession, overthrew Reconstruction, questioned the New Deal, and fought against the civil rights movement.Through a riveting account of two centuries of local clashes between white people and federal authorities, Freedom's Dominion offers a radically new history of federal power, democracy, and American freedom. This history summons us today to embrace a vigorous model of American citizenship, backed by a federal government that is not afraid to fight the many incarnations of the freedom to dominate.
£17.09
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Little Washington: A Nostalgic Look at the
Book SynopsisWashington’s Small Towns Have Great Stories. Little Washington presents 100 of the state’s tiniest towns. With populations under 3,500, these charming and unique locations dot the entire state—from Neah Bay along the Northwest coast to LaCrosse, a farming community in the eastern county of Whitman. With full-color photographs, fun facts, and fascinating details about every locale, it’s almost as if you’re walking down Main Street, waving hello to folks who know all of their neighbors. Inside You'll Find Details about 100 small towns—with entries from every county Full-color photographs, fun facts, and fascinating locations Guide to exploring these quaint and historic locations Insights from an author who has lived in various parts of the state The selected locations help readers to appreciate the broader history of small-town life in Washington. Yet each featured town boasts a distinct narrative, as unique as the citizens who call these places home. These residents are innovators, hard workers, and—most of all—good people. The locations range from quaint to historic, and they wonderfully represent the Evergreen State. Little Washington, written by Nicole Hardina, is for anyone who grew up in a small town and for everyone who takes pride in being called a Washingtonian. They may be small towns, but they have huge character!Trade Review“Hardina’s book is part history, part travelogue and all love letter to the Evergreen State.” —Tim Johnson, Cascadia WeeklyTable of ContentsDedication and Acknowledgments Introduction Locator Map Towns Neah Bay Quilcene Cosmopolis Oakville McCleary Harstine Island Port Gamble Long Beach Ilwaco South Bend Cathlamet Pe Ell Napavine Vader Mossyrock Castle Rock Yacolt North Bonneville Stevenson Bucoda Tenino Rainier Roy South Prairie Beaux Arts Village Carnation Skykomish Lopez Village Coupeville Langley Nooksack Sumas LaConner Lyman Hamilton Concrete Darrington Index Bingen Tieton Naches Harrah Roslyn Cle Elum South Cle Elum Kittitas Entiat Winthrop Twisp Pateros Conconully Riverside Tonasket Oroville Nespelem Elmer City Grand Coulee Dam Rock Island Waterville Mansfield George Soap Lake Coulee City Krupp Benton City Mesa Kahlotus Hatton Lind Ritzville Washtucna Prescott Waitsburg Starbuck LaCrosse Lamont St. John Rosalia Oakesdale Tekoa Palouse Uniontown Pomeroy Asotin Odessa Wilbur Davenport Sprague Republic Springdale Kettle Falls Marcus Spangle Waverly Latah Rockford Fairfield Ione Metaline Metaline Falls References Towns by Region and by County About the Author
£11.89
The New Press Defending My Enemy
Book SynopsisA new edition of the most important free speech book of the past half-century, with a new essay by the author on the ensuing fifty years of First Amendment controversiesWhen Nazis wanted to express their right to free speech in 1977 by marching through Skokie, Illinoisa town with a large population of Holocaust survivorsAryeh Neier, then the national director of the ACLU and himself a Holocaust survivorcame to the Nazis' defense. Explaining what many saw as a despicable bridge too far for the First Amendment, Neier spelled out his thoughts about free speech in his 1977 book Defending My Enemy. Now, nearly fifty years later, Neier revisits the topic of free speech in a volume that includes his original essay along with an extended new piece addressing some of the most controversial free speech issues of the past half-century. Touching on hot-button First Amendment topics currently in play, the second half of the book includes First Amendment analysis of the Unite the Right march in Charlotteville, campus protest over the Israel/Gaza war, book banning, trigger warnings, right-wing hate speech, the heckler's veto, and the recent attempts by public figures including Donald Trump to overturn the long-standing Sullivan v. The New York Times precedent shielding the media from libel claims. Including an afterword by longtime free speech champion Nadine Strossen, Defending My Enemy offers razor-sharp analysis from the man Muck Rack describes as having a glittering civil liberties résumé.
£12.34
Texas A & M University Press Henry C. Hank Smith and the Cross B Ranch: The
Book SynopsisWhen people think of legendary Texas cattle ranches the images that first come to mind are iconic, open-range operations like King Ranch of South Texas. In Henry C. 'Hank' Smith and the Cross B Ranch, historian M. Scott Sosebee tells the story of one pioneer settler's small but significant ranch in West Texas. The Cross B Ranch of Blanco Canyon struggled but endured to become quite successful, even while surrounded by big ranching empires. Founder Hank Smith went on to become one of the region's most prominent, civic-minded citizens.Born in Bavaria, Smith left Germany in 1851 at the age of fourteen and traveled to Ohio to live with a sister. Less than two years later, he left Ohio to seek better opportunities in the American West. In the course of his westering life he worked as a teamster on the Santa Fe Trail, searched for gold in Arizona and New Mexico, served in both the Confederate and Union armies during the Civil War, operated a freighting business, owned a hotel, and eventually moved to Blanco Canyon and became a stock raiser. Although he did raise cattle, for most of his life as a stockman he raised twice as many sheep as he did cows, yet was one of the first in West Texas to upgrade his cattle stock with purebred bloodlines.In Henry C. 'Hank' Smith and the Cross B Ranch, M. Scott Sosebee enriches our understanding of western heritage and ranching in America through a compelling and lively biography set on the small stage of an unassuming but important ranch.
£20.96
Angel City Press Cruising JTown
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£31.50
Forefront Books A Generous Pour: Tall Tales from the Backroom of
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£22.95
Georgetown University Press No More Worlds to Conquer
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£22.80
Wild Horse Press Death on the Gallows: The Encyclopedia of Legal
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£27.90
Martello Tales from the Tower: A Personal History of the
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£13.49
Thirsty Books The American Years: Dunoon & the US Navy
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£15.19
Inhabit Education Books Inc. Sanirajak A Place I Love
Book SynopsisAlice loves her community, and she's excited to show others her favourite things to see and do throughout the year. From ice fishing to collecting clams to cheering on hunters in the community, there is always something to enjoy in Sanirajak, Nunavut. Explore Sanirajak with Alice in this bilingual picture book.
£12.34
Birlinn General The Appin Murder: The Killing That Shook a Nation
Book SynopsisOn a hillside near Ballachulish in the Scottish Highlands in May 1752 a rider is assassinated by a gunman. The murdered man is Colin Campbell, a government agent travelling to nearby Duror where he’s evicting farm tenants to make way for his relatives. Campbell’s killer evades capture, but Britain’s rulers insist this challenge to their authority must result in a hanging. The sacrificial victim is James Stewart, who is organising resistance to Campbell’s takeover of lands long held by his clan, the Appin Stewarts. James is a veteran of the Highland uprising crushed in April 1746 at Culloden. In Duror he sees homes torched by troops using terror tactics against rebel Highlanders. The same brutal response to dissent means that James’s corpse will for years hang from a towering gibbet and leave a community utterly ravaged. Introducing this new and updated edition of his account of what came to be called the Appin Murder, historian James Hunter tells how his own Duror upbringing introduced him to the tragic story of James Stewart.Trade Review'Hunter has left no stone unturned in his research… Hunter infuses his writing with a sense of urgency that drives the reader through the more expository sections towards the tragic, foregone conclusion' -- Kai Durkin * Dundee Courier, Book of the Week *
£12.34
Birlinn General Southern Scotland: Landscapes in Stone
Book SynopsisThe south of Scotland has a long and turbulent geological past. Perhaps most notably, it marks the place where, 432 million years ago, an ocean, once as wide as the north Atlantic, was compressed by a convergence of ancient lands and then ceased to be. Deserts covered the land with thick layers of brick-red coloured rocks, known as the Old Red Sandstone, piled up and dumped by rivers and streams that crisscrossed the area. Around 432 million years ago, violent explosive volcanic activity gave rise to the prominent landscape features recognised today as the Eildon Hills. In later geological times, the area was blanketed with massive sand dunes, later compressed to create the building stones from which Dumfries, Glasgow and other towns and cities, were constructed. It is also the place where the modern science of geology was born. James Hutton, star of the Scottish Enlightenment, found inspiration from his study of the local rocks. Sites he described almost 250 years ago are still hailed as amongst the most historic and important rock exposures to be found anywhere in the world.Trade Review'Alan McKirdy’s insights are valuable because he is the author of a string of accessible and informative short illustrated books on the geological history of Scotland' * West Highland Free Press *'Not only are they a wealth of information on Scotland's past, they offer valuable insight as Scotland’s future becomes increasingly uncertain due to climate change' * Dundee Courier *
£7.99
Birlinn General The Small Isles: Landscapes in Stone
Book SynopsisThe Small Isles comprise the Inner Hebridean islands of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck. The landscapes, rocks and fossils of these beautiful, remote islands tells of a drama involving erupting volcanoes, an ancient ecosystem that included dinosaurs and an ancient desert landscape. The geological history stretches back 3 billion years to the earliest events recorded on Earth. All four islands owe their origin to a group of three adjacent volcanoes that were active around 60 million years ago. Rum is the eroded remains of the magma chamber of one of these volcanoes. Eigg and Muck are part of the lava field that extends north from the Mull volcano and Canna lies towards the southern extent of the lavas that flowed from the Skye volcano. The final event that left a mark on these islands was the Ice Age that started around 2.4 million years ago. Its effect on the landscape was profound. The thick cover of erosive ice shaped the contours of the land into the hills and glens that we are familiar with today.Trade Review'Alan McKirdy’s insights are valuable because he is the author of a string of accessible and informative short illustrated books on the geological history of Scotland' * West Highland Free Press *‘Not only are they a wealth of information on Scotland's past, they offer valuable insight as Scotland’s future becomes increasingly uncertain due to climate change' * Dundee Courier *
£7.99
Birlinn General Dublin: Mapping the City
Book SynopsisHodges Figgis Book of the Year 2023 Maps are essential tools in finding our way around, but they also tell stories and are great depositories of information. Until the twentieth century and the arrival of aerial images, a map was the best way of getting a sense of what a city looked like on the ground. Through a carefully chosen selection of maps, the book traces the growth and development of Dublin from the early seventeenth century to the present day, offering a fascinating snap-shot of how the city has changed over time. Whilst the maps recount the big stories – the impact of major forces such as the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 or the effects of the Easter Rising in 1916 and the Civil War in 1922 – they also tell the smaller tales such as the creation of a colony of Irish speakers in the late 1920s and the arrival of parking meters and how they changed how people could use the city centre. Together with maps that reveal much about the famous buildings, transport, health, trade, life and work of the city, this book is a fascinating portrait of Dublin through the ages which offers many new perspectives on one of Europe’s great cities.Trade Review'An absolutely fascinating and beautiful book using maps to help us understand the growth and development of Dublin over time… I can’t emphasise enough how gorgeous the book is' -- Dr. Miranda Melcher * New Books Network *'A fascinating new book... an eclectic, illuminating cornucopia of unusual maps ... judiciously selected and explained by Brady and Ferguson' * Irish Independent *'A fine, solid, beautifully produced book ... wonderfully filled with information, written with a crisp clarity' * The Irish Catholic *'an eclectic, illuminating cornucopia of unusual maps, stretching back to 17th century charts to help sea captains approach the narrow entry into Dublin Bay . . . You may never have thought that a city planner once contemplated using gondolas to ease traffic congestion, or another felt that the solution lay in using flying boats, but you would be wrong' * Irish Independent *
£25.50
Birlinn General War Paths: Walking in the Shadows of the Clans
Book SynopsisAcclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans and their definitive conflicts. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. As he recounts the military prowess of the clans he also tells of their lives, their language and culture before it was all swept away. From the colonisers who attempted to ‘civilise’ the islanders of Lewis in the sixteenth century through the great battles of the eighteenth century – Killiekrankie, Dunkeld, Sheriffmuir, Falkirk and Culloden – this is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define the country’s history. The disaster at Culloden in 1746 represented not just the defeat of the Jacobite dream but also the unleashing of merciless retribution from the British government which dealt the Highland clans a blow from which they would never recover. Locations included are: Prestonpans • Glenfinnan • The Isle of Lewis • Edinburgh • Inverlochy • Tippermuir • Mulroy • Killiecrankie • Dunkeld • Sherriffmuir • Falkirk • Culloden Moor • Arisaig & MorarTrade Review'Taking the reader through key historical moments of battles that would alter the country forever, he also offers fascinating insight into the language, culture and lives of the clans' * The Bookseller *'This is a splendid book, evocative, and enlightening, Study it and take it with you if you set out to explore these scenes of long-ago battles; or, with its help, content yourself with reliving them in your imagination' -- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *'There are digestible explanations of the complex politics that drew so much blood and reflections on the Gaelic culture that was swept away after Culloden... a stirring account' -- Mary Miers * Country Life Magazine *'Centuries melt away in this riveting read' * Sunday Post *'A marvellous book in which the author takes you by the hand and leads you through some of the pivotal moments in Scottish history' -- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland *'The prolific Scottish author Alistair Moffat has developed something of a speciality in combining scholarly analysis of historical figures with vivid descriptions of his own journeys in their footsteps... well-researched and well-written' -- Ian Bradley * Church Times *'He clambers through terrain described with vivid, sensory immediacy, telling the story of each battle, setting each in context in the landscape and offering terrifying glimpses of Scotland’s past' * The Tablet *'Moffat has blended solid history with a readable style and elements of a travelogue to create an engaging piece that spans genres and should interest a wide audience' -- Robbie MacNiven * Current Archaeology *
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Eland Publishing Ltd The Common Stream
Book SynopsisThis is the story of a village in East Anglia, astride its common stream, a saga of continuity and change which stretches back across a landscape of two thousand years. It took Rowland Parker thirteen years of detective work to piece this jigsaw together, combing his way through records of archaeological excavations and manor court rolls, and collecting stories at the pub alongside his scholarly inspection of old wills and land tax returns. The intense focus he brought to his work was amplified by his desire to tell the story of the common man, his feuds and fun, his farms, fights, fornications and families.
£11.69
Colourpoint Creative Ltd The Ulster Covenant: An Illustrated History of
Book SynopsisOn the 28th September 1912, over 470,000 men and women signed Ulster's Solemn League and Covenant. By signing they proclaimed that they would surrender neither their 'civil and religious freedom' nor 'their cherished position of equal citizenship in the United Kingdom'.Through photos and illustrations from the period, this book tells the story of that event 100 years on, and the determination and self-discipline aroused by the government's Home Rule Bill.
£9.36
Colourpoint Creative Ltd 100 Years of the Ulster Grand Prix: A Century of
Book SynopsisFrom the first race in 1922, the Ulster Grand Prix has been one of the most thrilling events in the international motorcycling calendar, attracting enormous crowds of spectators to watch the world’s great riders in action. Now, a century on, the UGP holds a special place in the hearts of fans here in Northern Ireland and across the world. A lifelong fan, Norman Windrum has been attending the UGP for seventy-five years and has an unmatched knowledge of the race and its history. In this new book, he vividly captures the excitement of the event, from Hubert Hassall’s win in the first race in 1922 to Tom Herron’s magnificent treble in 1978 and the domination of the Dunlop dynasty from the 1980s on. With over 100 photographs, alongside lively commentary and stories, and bringing together statistics about the race from across its entire history, this is the definitive account of one hundred years of the Ulster Grand Prix.Trade ReviewAs sports books go, this has to be one of the very best I have ever read and has over 100 pages packed with information, facts, figures, stats and pictures, which really chronicles Norman’s account of his favourite motorcycle road race. … If you bike fans want all of the facts then you’ll find them in the book. -- Liam Beckett * Sunday Life *The story of the UGP is told via Norman Windrum’s detailed and loving narrative enhanced by historical programme covers and many action photographs. The forty-five pages of statistics at the end are fascinating in themselves. The book … is a beautiful production. Anyone with even just an inkling of interest in motorcycle racing and Northern Irish sport generally would do themselves a favour and buy this book. -- Joe Cushnan * Dropped the Moon *Windrum writes engagingly about the shift from the Clady to the Dundrod circuit and about the heroes of the event – champions Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, Tom Herron and his 1978 triple victory, Ron Haslam, and the triumphant Dunlop dynasty, most of whom he’s seen in action – but also the organisational and sponsorship problems which have been constant. Even the supporters’ club rebelled one year. In some ways it’s not so much the safety aspect of racing between kerbs and lamp-posts that makes the event’s survival remarkable, precarious as it remains, as the relentlessly uphill organisational battles it has faced. -- Gordon Cruickshank * MotorSport Magazine *
£18.00
DB Publishing East Sussex Place Names
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£9.49
DB Publishing Exploring History in and Around Derbyshire
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£13.49
DB Publishing The Illustrated History of Nottingham's Suburbs
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£13.49
DB Publishing Images of Aberdeen
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£13.49
DB Publishing Mysterious Milton Keynes
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