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Persians

A definitive new history of the Persian Empire, the world's first superpower.

€8.90 excl tax

Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst

The concept of evil is universal, ancient, and ever present today. The biblical book of Genesis clearly defines it when Cain kills his brother Abel out of jealousy. Evil is a choice to make another suffer. As long as human beings have walked, evil has been close by.Confronting Evil recounts the deeds of the worst people in history: Genghis Khan. The Roman Emperor Caligula. Henry VIII. The collecti

€19.10 excl tax

The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence

It´s more important than ever for every American to know exactly what the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence actually says. Here is the essential, 45-page, pocket-size edition. Now a USA Today Bestseller! The greatest gifts from our Founding Fathers are the two most fundamental documents in American politics. This quick, easy reference for our federal gov

€1.40 excl tax

Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Riotous Black Girls, Troublesome Women and Queer Radicals

A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 100 BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE JAMES TAIT BLACK PRIZE 2020'Exhilarating ... A rich resurrection of forgotten history' The New York TimesAt the dawn of the twentieth century, black women in the US were carving out new ways of living. The first generations born after emancipation, their struggle was to live as if

€9.10 excl tax

Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route

The slave, Saidiya Hartman observes, is a stranger torn from family, home, and country. To lose your mother is to be severed from your kin, to forget your past, and to inhabit the world as an outsider. In Lose Your Mother, Hartman traces the history of the Atlantic slave trade by recounting a journey she took along a slave route in Ghana.There are no known survivors of Hartman's lineage, no relati

€8.20 excl tax

The Green Ages

WINNER OF THE 2021 NDR BOOK PRIZE IN GERMANY 'A must-read' Lyndal Roper, Regius Professor of History at Oriel College, Oxford Fishing quotas on Lake Constance. Common lands in the UK. The medieval answer to Depop in the middle of Frankfurt. These are all just some of the sustainability initiatives from the Middle Ages that Annette Kehnel illuminates in her astounding new book, The Green Ages. From

€8.20 excl tax

Cassino '44

'It should become a standard work on this campaign' Telegraph
'James Holland is now our foremost authority on the Italian campaign' John C. McManus
'A heart-pounding narrative of the brutal Allied fight to take Rome... This is history at its finest' James M. Scott, Pulitzer Prize finalist
'Holland writes with eloquence and power about the harsh real

€7.50 excl tax

Israel on the Brink

A courageous way forward for the world's most intractable conflict

€14.60 excl tax

The Mad Emperor

What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? The life and times of the worst Roman emperor of all.

€7.50 excl tax

Eleanor

Bestselling historian and social media sensation Alice Loxton embarks on an epic walk, retracing the funeral route of England's most forgotten Queen and uncovering historical secrets along the way.

€15.00 excl tax

Fateful Hours

Democracies are fragile. Liberties that seemed won for all time can be squandered. Few historical events illustrate this as vividly as the failure of the Weimar Republic, which resulted in the transfer of power to Hitler's Nazi Party. But this tragedy was not inevitable. In this gripping new book, celebrated historian Volker Ullrich charts the many lost alternatives and missed opportunities that c

€18.10 excl tax

The Spirit of VW

A fascinating exploration of VW, one of the most revered and enduring international car brands, with dynamic photography and insightful text that explains why we love them and why you should want to own one.

With a second-to-none reputation for reliability, innovation, and style, Volkswagen is one of the world's best-loved car manufacturers. From the adorable and unforgettable Ty

€11.60 excl tax

The Force

Hailed as 'masterly' (Wall Street Journal) and a 'monumental achievement' (Douglas Brinkley), this book tells the riveting, true story of the group of elite US and Canadian soldiers who sacrificed everything to accomplish a crucial but nearly impossible WWII mission.

€7.50 excl tax

Ocean

'Eminently readable' - The TLS Books of the Year, 2024

Ocean is an ambitious history of the pre-Columbian Atlantic Ocean, a story that begins with the formation of the mid-Atlantic ridge some 200 million years ago and ends with the Castilian conquest of the Canary Islands in the fifteenth century, which provided a template for the methods used by the Spanish in t

€10.20 excl tax

Boudicca's Daughter

A dazzling new standalone novel set in the Roman world about the daughter of one of Britain's most powerful heroines, from the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Wolf Den Trilogy.

€10.20 excl tax

Bloodbath Nation

BLOODBATH NATION is about the Epidemic that is tearing apart the fabric of American society.
An Epidemic caused - not by Covid - but by Guns.

Among its victims are men, women, teenagers, children, and even babies.

€10.90 excl tax

A Grand Tour of the Roman Empire by Marcus Sidonius Falx

'Toner again spins a tale that is enjoyable and informative.' The Times Tour the Roman Empire at its height with Marcus Sidonius Falx and his amanuensis, Dr Jerry Toner. Travelling east, Falx explores the great cultural centre of Athens before trekking into rural Asia (or Turkey as we know it), past the already ancient Luxor monuments in Roman Egypt, and by the Great Library of Alexandria. Travell

€7.50 excl tax

Red Memory

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2023
WINNER OF THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2023
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK

An indelible exploration of the Cultural Revolution and how it shapes China today, Red Memory uncovers forty years of sil

€6.80 excl tax

The Dead of Winter

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK As winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright enchantment of the festive season, there lurks a darker mood - one that has found expression over the centuries in a host of strange and unsettling traditions and lore. Here, Sarah Clegg takes us on a journey through midwin

€8.00 excl tax

The Little Book of Folklore: An Introduction to the Ancient Myths and Celtic Legends

Step into the enchanting world of British and Irish folklore with this captivating introduction to the myth and magic of old. Folklore brings to life mythical creatures, fantastical knights, and formidable spirits and passes these stories down through the generations. From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters, sprites, and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical an

€7.80 excl tax

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History and Archaeology

Persians

Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst

The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence

Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Riotous Black Girls, Troublesome Women and Queer Radicals

Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route

The Green Ages

Cassino '44

Israel on the Brink

The Mad Emperor

Eleanor

Fateful Hours

The Spirit of VW

The Force

Ocean

Boudicca's Daughter

Bloodbath Nation

A Grand Tour of the Roman Empire by Marcus Sidonius Falx

Red Memory

The Dead of Winter

The Little Book of Folklore: An Introduction to the Ancient Myths and Celtic Legends

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