History and Archaeology
Stalins Daughter
'Compassionate and compelling, this is not a political story but a quest for love in the heart of darkness' Simon Sebag Montefiore. 'A biography on an epic scale, with a combination of tragedy and history worthy of a Russian novel' Independent. 'Superbly well told' Sunday Times.
€11.60 excl tax
Catastrophe: Europe Goes to War 1914
A magisterial chronicle of the calamity that crippled Europe in 1914. In 1914, Europe plunged into the 20th century's first terrible act of self-immolation - what was then called The Great War. On the eve of its centenary, Max Hastings seeks to explain both how the conflict came about and what befell millions of men and women during the first months of strife. He finds the evidence overwhelming,
€8.80 excl tax
They all Love Jack
LONGLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION A book like no other - the tale of a gripping quest to discover the identity of history's most notorious murderer and a literary high-wire act from the legendary writer and director of Withnail and I.
€13.60 excl tax
Return of the Dambusters
(Previously published as ‘After the Flood’)
Former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War veteran John Nichol sets out on a personal journey to discover what happened to 617 Squadron after the flood.
RAF 617 Squadron’s destruction of the dams at the heart of the Ruhr made them heroes and celebrities of their time. But this elite squadron was also called upon for a hundred more of the most se
€8.80 excl tax
The Constitution of the United States of America and Selected Writings
This beautiful hardcover volume contains the two documents every American and citizen of the world should read: the complete text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America, along with all 27 of its amendments.
A full, analytical index of the original Constitution and all of its ratified amendments follows.
On July 4, 1776, in the midst of the Rev
€6.80 excl tax
The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF CHERNOBYL: HISTORY OF A TRAGEDY'An indispensable guide to the tragic history of a great European nation' Sunday Telegraph'This is present-minded history at its most urgent.
€8.40 excl tax
Iron and Blood
*WINNER OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON MEDAL FOR MILITARY HISTORY*
*A DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022*
'No one interested in the history of Europe can afford not to read this stupendous book' Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph
Iron and Blood is a startlingly ambitious and absorbing book, encompassing five centuries of political, m
€12.90 excl tax
Beyond the Wall
LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE
AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
BEST BOOKS OF 2023: THE TIMES * SUNDAY TIMES * FINANCIAL TIMES * INDEPENDENT * DAILY TELEGRAPHY * NEW STATESMAN
'Utterly brilliant . . . Authoritative, lively and profoundly human, it is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand post-World War II Europe' Julia Boyd
€8.40 excl tax
The World of the Cold War
In this comprehensive guide to the most widespread conflict in contemporary history, Vladislav Zubok traces the origins of the Cold War in post-war Europe, through the tumultuous decades of confrontation, to the fall of the Berlin Wall and beyond.
€16.20 excl tax
The Nazi Mind
Rees uses previously unpublished testimony from former Nazis and those who grew up in the Nazi system, and in-depth psychological insights including cutting edge work on obedience, authority and the brain. THE NAZI MIND is a revelatory new way of understanding how so many people committed the most appalling crime of the 20th century.
€11.00 excl tax
Pharaohs of the Sun
Guy de la Bedoyere's new book is a history of a key period in ancient Egypt's astonishing history that tears away the gold and glamour to show how some of the first great historical personalities ruled Egypt ruthlessly for 250 years between 1550 BC and 1295 BC.
€8.80 excl tax
John Boardman on the Parthenon
Britain's most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art recounts what the Parthenon and its sculptures meant to the citizens of 5th-century BCE Athens.
Surprising, questioning, challenging, enriching: the ON series celebrates writers and thinkers who have helped shape the conversation across the arts. Mixing classic and contemporary texts, reissues and abridgements, these a
Surprising, questioning, challenging, enriching: the ON series celebrates writers and thinkers who have helped shape the conversation across the arts. Mixing classic and contemporary texts, reissues and abridgements, these a
€8.80 excl tax
Paris: A Short History
A concise history of Paris and the great events and personalities, from prehistory to the present, that have shaped its unique cultural legacy.
Once described as 'that metropolis of dress and debauchery' by the Scottish poet David Mallet, then as now Paris had a reputation for a peculiar joie de vivre, from style to sex, cookery to couture, captivating minds and imaginat
Once described as 'that metropolis of dress and debauchery' by the Scottish poet David Mallet, then as now Paris had a reputation for a peculiar joie de vivre, from style to sex, cookery to couture, captivating minds and imaginat
€11.60 excl tax
The Norse Myths that Shape the Way We Think
A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day.
€13.60 excl tax
Japanese Myths - A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits
The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mecha anime.
€10.20 excl tax
Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day
A unique combination of travel guide and popular history that takes the reader on a vivid journey to the Rome of the Caesars.
€6.80 excl tax
The Viking Great Army and the Making of England
The hidden story of a little-known but transformative period in the formation of England as a nation.
€8.80 excl tax
A History of Ancient Rome in 100 Lives
Discover the lives of the ancient Romans, pieced together from inscriptions, discarded letters, biographies and myth over two thousand years of history.
€8.80 excl tax
Mystery Cults in the Ancient World
A landmark study of ancient Greek and Roman cults, from the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis to the cults of Dionysus and Mithras.
Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter's loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in Bacchic cult, bands of
Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter's loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in Bacchic cult, bands of
€10.20 excl tax
Joy Laforme Capeside Victorian 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle
1000 PIECE PUZZLE - Step into the picturesque charm of springtime with Galison's exquisite 1000-piece puzzle featuring the enchanting artwork of Joy Laforme. Behold the splendor of a Victorian mansion surrounded by blooming flowers, each brushstroke capturing the beauty and romance of the season. As you unravel the puzzle's intricacies, feel the sense of accomplishment with each fitting piece, and
€9.60 excl tax
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