History and Archaeology

China Mieville's reading of the modern world's most controversial and enduring political document: the Communist Manifesto.

Sarah Robinson ventures over (and under) Britain´s storied landscapes, with their rich witch heritage as her guide. Explore the places where well-known witches from myth and history lived. Discover ancient stones, crystal caves, and wishing trees connected to the witch in this spellbinding exploration of fascinating folklore, harrowing history, and the magical places where they all collide. 

What is the earliest temple complex on Earth? Who built it? Is it really 7,000 years older than Stonehenge and the pyramids? How did such a sophisticated civilization evade detection for so long?   In this groundbreaking little book, packed with original research and illustrations, megalithomaniac Hugh Newman tells the story of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Nevali Çori, and othe

Why are dragons recognized in almost all cultures on Earth? What is the mysterious geomantic gold they secretly guard? Could dragons be a folk memory of something that once hunted us?   In this beautiful little book, Joyce Hargreaves tells the story of these extraordinary animals through examples drawn from all over the world. Richly illustrated and with detailed appendices of notable dra

Nineteen stories from the Pashto tradition.   A stunning collection of Pashto folktales, Heartstrings of the Khyber offers a comprehensive exploration of South and Central Asian cultural and literary heritage. Knowledgeable readers and novices alike can learn about the history and traditions of Pashto culture through medieval tales never before shared with the English-speaking literary wo

A comprehensive, no-fluff approach to beginner witchcraft.   Sara Mastros has turned thousands of novices into practitioners of the Craft. For the first time, Introduction to Witchcraft: Thirteen Lessons in the Practice of Magic presents her decades of experience and material in an accessible form. Step into her classroom with a notebook and feather-tipped pen ready: it´s time to advance

This long-awaited work is a detailed reference on the officer’s headdress of the Imperial German army from 1871-1918. Described and shown in full color are helmets from the following subjects: generals, infantry, cavalry, artillery, technical troops, communication troops, train, semi-military forces, medical and veterinary services, intendance and supply, the beamte, marine infantry and the coloni

The inside story of the political crises that may spark the next major international conflict - and how it might be averted - by the Reuters global affairs commentator and British Army analyst Peter Apps

A blend of history, politics and map-hopping reporting exploring one of the most important but overlooked theatres of change: the Baltic.

Longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award for Nonfiction

The Cold War was not just a contest of power. It was also about ideas, in the broadest sense - economic and political, artistic and personal.

A magisterial history of the greatest and most terrible event in history, from one of the finest historians of the Second World War. A book which shows the impact of war upon hundreds of millions of people around the world- soldiers, sailors and airmen; housewives, farm workers and children..

From the author of THE PERFECT STORM and WAR comes a book about why men miss war, why Londoners missed the Blitz, and what we can all learn from American Indian captives who refused to go home.

WELCOME TO UHTRED'S FEAST . . .

In August 1942, beleaguered Malta was within weeks of surrender to the Axis, because its 300,000 people could no longer be fed. Churchill made a personal decision that at all costs, the 'island fortress' must be saved. This was not merely a matter of strategy, but of national prestige, when Britain's fortunes and morale had fallen to their lowest ebb.

One of the government's former behavioural scientists reveals how you can do what you want, whilst everybody tries to influence you into doing what they want.

'An enthralling guide to one of the world's great cities - that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul' PETER FRANKOPAN

'A love letter to this ancient capital' THE TIMES

A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR

'A diligent historian and a superb writer' THE TIMES

A gripping new history of the making of England as a nation.

'A beautiful and unique retelling of Medea. I loved it!' Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin

'Absorbing and thoughtful...full of page-turning drama and vibrantly drawn characters. Bold and illuminating' Claire Heywood, author of Daughters of Sparta

'Irresistibly fascinating' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE

'Essential' VICTORIA HISLOP

'Brilliantly conceived' PAUL CARTLEDGE

An enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeology

Two strangers meet in a trapped elevator. On