Manga: Historical / History
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Secrets of a Time Jumper
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£9.47
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Ride Across Time
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£9.47
Lulu.com La Republicana: Memorias del exilio
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£21.94
Titan Books Ltd The Three Ghosts of Tesla
Book SynopsisScience meets the supernatural in award winning cartoonist Richard Marazano's graphic novel, when the eccentricities of infamous engineer and inventor, Nikola Tesla, are warped into a terrifying mystery during World War Two. Amidst the chaos of World War Two, New York is a city of mistrust and melancholy. Rumors abound of German submarines landing on the east coast, mysterious appearances - and disappearances - on the banks of the East River, Thomas Edison's laboratories under supervision of the FBI, experiments of terrible secret weapons by the Japanese forces in the Pacific... Yet Nikola Tesla, probably the only scientist whose originality and brilliant inventions are likely to provide a solution to the destructive war, is nowhere to be found! One summer in 1942, young Travis moves with his mother to a furnished hotel in Manhattan. Little does he know that his enigmatic neighbor will take him on an adventure with terrible and shocking scientific ramifications...Trade Review"I had a hard time putting this graphic novel down." The Good Men Project"Guilhem’s artwork is evocative of the 1940s, but with an infusion of Metropolis and art deco, cut with steampunk influences." Borg"A thrilling pulp adventure elevated into something better by the stunning art." Slings and Arrows
£22.94
Toku Publishing, LLC Première Neige, Tome 1
£15.20
Aftershock Comics CROSS TO BEAR
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£13.49
Aftershock Comics Heathens: Hunters of the Damned
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£13.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 7
Book SynopsisIn war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!With Shinano under intense surveillance by enemy spies, Yorishige has sent Tokiyuki to Kyo, the capital city of Japan, to stay until things cool down. Accompanied by his uncle, Hojo Yasuie, Tokiyuki must learn all he can about his enemy’s intentions. Entranced by the sights and sounds of the city—and the flashy hostess of a gambling den—Tokiyuki discovers even more about his own ability to get people on his side. Surrounded by Ashikaga Takauji’s intrigues in Kyo, he’ll need all the allies he can get!
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company Tales of the Kingdom, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisPurple-eyed Adarte, blue-eyed Adolte. One enveloped in light—the graceful son;and one shrouded in darkness—the prisoner. Destined to walk different paths in akingdom where a beautiful man is lauded as a hero while his enigmatic assistant toilsto support him...
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Tales of the Kingdom, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisDao and Shao are twin brothers of a nomadic tribe. Shao is the ideal son, the light ofthe clan, while the sickly Dao can only aspire to what his brother has. As the dayscount down to the ritual of Malaukai where their family successor will be decided, atragic accident alters the twins’ fate forever...
£14.24
Hachette Livre - BNF Grammaire Basque
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£17.10
Udon Entertainment Corp The Rose of Versailles Volume 1
Book SynopsisOscar François de Jarjeyes is a young noblewoman raised as a son by her father. As commander of Marie Antoinette's palace guard, Oscar is brought face-to-face with the luxury of King Louis XVI’s court at Versailles. Joined by her servant André, Oscar is privy to the intrigue and deceit of France's last great royal regime. The Rose of Versailles, the queen of shojo manga, is available for the first time in English! This deluxe hardcover volume contains the first 22 chapters of Riyoko Ikeda’s historical fiction masterwork.
£31.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hoops: A Graphic Novel
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£19.54
Image Comics Manifest Destiny Deluxe Edition Book 1
Book Synopsis“This is the kind of trailblazing you won't want to miss.” - Newsarama Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking series! In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the unchartered American frontier. This is the untold story of what they discovered lurking in the wilds. This deluxe hardcover collects the first 24 issues, along with covers and sketchbook, for the definitive presentation of the entire MANIFEST DESTINY series, by writer Chris Dingess (Marvel’s Agent Carter, Doom Patrol), artist Matthew Roberts (Battle Pope), and colorist Owen Gieni (Rat Queens). Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #1-24.
£48.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hoops: A Graphic Novel
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£12.34
Abrams The Underground Abductor Bigger Badder Edition
Book Synopsis Underground Abductor: Bigger & Badder Edition is a deluxe, oversized edition of author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s original graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling Hazardous Tales series—with 16 pages of new material! Araminta Ross was born an enslaved person in Delaware in the early 19th century. After years of backbreaking labor and the constant threat of being sold and separated from her family, she escaped and traveled north to freedom. Once there, she changed her name to Harriet Tubman. As an “abductor” on the Underground Railroad, she risked her life helping countless enslaved people escape to freedom.Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales! Read them all—if you dare!One Dead Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale (#1)Big Bad Ironclad!: A Civil War Tale (#2)Donner Dinner Party: A Pioneer Tale (#3)Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood: A World War I T
£12.59
Udon Entertainment Corp The Rose of Versailles Volume 4
Book SynopsisFrance spirals towards a civil war, as nobles continue to ignore the people of France. Noblewoman Oscar François de Jarjayes is forced to reconsider her life as a soldier and a woman, her loyalties and her love. Marie Antoinette and the royal family seek escape, while Robespierre and the National Assembly take up arms and demand democracy. This deluxe hardcover volume contains chapters 67-82 of Riyoko Ikeda’s historical fiction masterwork, plus the side story “The Countess in Black”.
£29.74
Random Comics La catedral del mar: El cómic basado en el best
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£28.64
Viz Media Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 29
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£9.49
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Blade of the Immortal Deluxe Volume 1
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£42.49
Udon Entertainment Corp The Rose of Versailles Volume 2
Book SynopsisOscar François de Jarjeyes, female commander of the royal guard, is at the center of events as Marie Antoinette’s involvement in the scandalous Affair of the Diamond Necklace and her passion for Count Fersen of Sweden cause chaos at the court of Versailles. This deluxe hardcover volume contains chapters 23-44 of Riyoko Ikeda’s historical fiction masterwork.
£31.49
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the
Book SynopsisDANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY, FIGHT LIKE…A RAT!After a rocky start, Reirin and Leelee have no time to lose before they must compose themselves for the Ghost Festival at the Maiden Court. There, Reirin must tread a tight line between the villainess role she’s been cast and employing a diplomatic tit-for-tat of her own: confronting Kin Maiden Seika and her menacing court lady Gayou’s plots. Keigetsu, meanwhile, is pushed to wits’ end by her new body’s precarious health–the risk of her plot’s discovery rises!
£12.59
Random House USA Inc Where Is Anne Frank
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£18.75
Portage & Main Press Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story
Book SynopsisInspired by true events, this story of strength, family, and culture shares the awe-inspiring resilience of Elder Betty Ross.Abandoned as a young child, Betsy is adopted into a loving family. A few short years later, at the age of 8, everything changes. Betsy is taken away to a residential school. There she is forced to endure abuse and indignity, but Betsy recalls the words her father spoke to her at Sugar Falls—words that give her the resilience, strength, and determination to survive.Sugar Falls is based on the true story of Betty Ross, Elder from Cross Lake First Nation. We wish to acknowledge, with the utmost gratitude, Betty’s generosity in sharing her story. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Sugar Falls goes to support the bursary program for The Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation.This 10th-anniversary edition brings David A. Robertson’s national bestseller to life in full colour, with a foreword by The Hon. Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and a touching afterword from Elder Betty Ross herself.Trade ReviewShortlisted for the SOLS First Nation Communities READ Award * Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) *For those Canadians who know little about the residential school system, Sugar Falls is a crucial text in their education about a truly shameful episode in the history of Canada. Highly Recommended. * CM Association *Among CBC Books' 21 Canadian comics to watch for in spring 2021 * CBC Books *A powerful graphic novel. * CBC *[Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story] was still able to shock me. The truths this novel is able to portray so clearly through the use of illustrations is amazing, and I would encourage anyone and everyone to read it. -- Bella Crysler * Ottawa Public Library *Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story is a wonderfully illustrated...graphic novel that through images and words, portrays the emotions and experiences of Betty. Its impact on young readers, including university students, provides grounds for discussion and a visual connection to a human experience. It is a definite must-read that is both accessible and engaging, while offering a lesson about the past and engaging with the present. -- Karl Hele * Anishinabek News *
£15.99
Graphix I Survived the Nazi Invasion 1944 A Graphic Novel
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£19.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd 24 Hours in the Stone Age
Book SynopsisLan Cook (Author) Lan joined Usborne after working as a bookseller. She absolutely loves learning about anything and everything. She has lived in China, attempted to create the perfect aquarium biotope, studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge University, and can hit an archery target from 100 feet away. Lan has always loved collecting knowledge and as many weird facts as possible, so working for Usborne really is a dream job!Laurent Kling (Illustrator) Laurent Kling started his career as an illustrator in the 2000s. He works mainly for young people, where he is called upon to make historic or scientific subjects more fun, and his clients have included Bayard, Fleurus, Milan and Larousse Actes Sud. He has also had comic books published in Canada by Editions de la Pastèque.Trade ReviewTold in a light hearted, tongue-in-cheek manner and with comic-book style illustrations, the facts and information are easy to absorb. * The Scotsman *With a helpful glossary and index at the back, and colour, adventure and discovery on every page, there could be no better introduction to life in the Stone Age. * Lancashire Evening Post *One of the best resources I have found written for this time period. It is written in an incredibly engaging way and is both entreating and informative. * Reading Zone *Table of Contents1 A new day2 Stone-Age homes3 Fishing for breakfast4 Back home5 A guide to foraged food6 Making fire7 Preparing to go hunting8 Hunting ritual9 Tracking lessons10 A guide to dangerous animals11 The hunt12 Flintknapping13 Dinnertime14 Spare time15 A guide to cave painting16 Making plans17 In the night18 Stone-Age treasures 19 Glossary20 Index
£7.99
Monthly Review Press,U.S. !Brigadistas!: An American Anti-Fascist in the
Book SynopsisTrade Review"!Brigadistas! offers a stunning presentation of the struggles of ordinary blue collar American youngsters in the American Lincoln Battalion joining with an international crew of volunteers to stop fascism before it could spread beyond Germany and Italy. Young readers especially will appreciate the combination of clear narrative and the brilliant art of Anne Timmons."--Daniel Czitrom, Ford Foundation History Professor at Mt. Holyoke College, and Chair Emeritus of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives An excellent idea -- one of the most dramatic social conflicts of the twentieth century conveyed in compelling graphic form. At marches and demonstrations, the old guys always captured our attention: Hey it's the Lincoln Brigade. And here we have the story of these premature anti-fascists who started the long struggle to defend democracy a little early in Spain. --James Barrett, famed historian of labor and the Left, Professor Emeritus of History and African American Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Anne Timmons has wonderfully captured the drama and tragedy of the Spanish Civil War, the heroism of the Lincoln. Battalion volunteers, and the life of one working class American who offered his life to fight fascism. --Sharon Kahn Rudahl, illustrator of Ballad of an American: The Story of Paul Robeson The boundless courage and abiding heroism of Americans who risked everything to fight against fascism -- illuminated beautifully by Miguel Ferguson & Paul Buhle and artist Anne Timmons in this moving and unforgettable account of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War. --Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, Co-authors, The Untold History of the United States
£12.34
Cinebook Ltd Cossacks Vol. 2: Into the Wolf's Den
Book SynopsisHaving defeated his former brothers-in-arms of the Commonwealth of Poland and Lithuania, the Winged Hussars, Karlis accompanies his new companions to the Sich, the Cossack parliament. Before long, he is faced with the harsh reality that not all Cossacks want him to join their people. Indeed, while his exploits have made him a hero to many, they have also made him into a prime target for jealousy, frustration and ambition...
£10.44
Image Comics Manifest Destiny Volume 4: Sasquatch
Book SynopsisLewis & Clark didn’t lead the first expedition west... nor were they the first to encounter the BIGGEST mammal in all the land: SASQUATCH! Many have claimed to have seen this legendary creature ... now join the men who made first contact!
£12.59
Mad Cave Studios Nottingham Vol. 2: A King's Ransom
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£15.29
Eyestrain Productions The Long and Unlearned Life of Roland Gethers: Longshot Comics Book One
£12.26
Eyestrain Productions The Failed Promise of Bradley Gethers: Longshot Comics Book Two
£11.88
Vintage Publishing The Bind
Book SynopsisThe Bind charts the rise and fall of Egret Bindings, once the most prestigious firm of bookbinders in London.In 1910 brothers Guy and Victor Egret take on an ambitious commission: a deluxe, jewelled binding of a collection of poems, A Moonless Land. It proves to be a moment of hubris. The work triggers their ruin, watched by the disapproving spirit of their father, Garrison Egret.A darkly humorous tale of sibling rivalry and creative one-upmanship, The Bind shows once again that William Goldsmith is an incomparable storyteller and a marvellously inventive artist.Trade ReviewI had to read the book twice to make quite sure that I had understood it. This, though, was a pleasure rather than a chore. And I am already looking forward to reading the book for a third time. -- Matthew Sturgis * Oldie *William Goldsmith’s second graphic novel takes the reader to another world -- James Smart * Guardian *As natural a storyteller as he is a dazzling illustrator… The result is utterly delicious, a gripping story that is beautiful to behold. -- Neel Mukherjee * New Statesman *
£18.00
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Jazz Age Chronicles Volume One
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£12.99
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Jazz Age Chronicles Volume Two
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£12.99
Legare Street Press American Medical Intelligencer 3 18391840
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£28.45
Legare Street Press American Medical Intelligencer 1 18371838
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£29.40
Legare Street Press American Medical Intelligencer 3 18391840
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£19.90
Legare Street Press American Medical Intelligencer 1 18371838
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£21.80
Legare Street Press American Medical Intelligencer 4 18401841
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Legare Street Press American Medical Intelligencer 2 18381839
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LEGARE STREET PR Salome
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LEGARE STREET PR Salome
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£14.09
Roaring Brook Press Displacement
Book SynopsisA teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmother''s experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps in Displacement, a historical graphic novel from Kiku Hughes.Kiku is on vacation in San Francisco when suddenly she finds herself displaced to the 1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to during World War II.These displacements keep occurring until Kiku finds herself stuck back in time. Living alongside her young grandmother and other Japanese-American citizens in internment camps, Kiku gets the education she never received in history class. She witnesses the lives of Japanese-Americans who were denied their civil liberties and suffered greatly, but managed to cultivate community and commit acts of resistance in order to survive. Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting, bittersweet tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.
£13.99
Henry Holt & Company The Librarian of Auschwitz The Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisBased on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this graphic novel tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz.Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.
£13.49
Scholastic Inc. I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 I Survived
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£10.44
Scholastic Inc. I Survived the American Revolution 1776 The
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£10.44
Harry N. Abrams Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales Set
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£43.20
