The Battle for the Mediterranean
The astounding account of one of the most important conflicts of World War Two — the fight for control of the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Great Arab Conquests
This record of the history of Arabian expansion and its Bedouin people is the perfect read for fans of T.E. Lawrence, Hugh Kennedy, Justin Marozzi, and Robert G. Hoyland.
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Submarine Upholder: The Most Successful British Submarine of the Second World Wa
The awe-inspiring actions of H.M. Submarine Upholder and her captain, Lieutenant-Commander Malcolm David Wanklyn, one of the greatest submariners of World War Two, are detailed in this account.
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War in the Desert
An enlightening account of the R.A.F.'s perilous early desert flying days in Iraq and what is now known as Saudi Arabia in the 1920s.
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Slaughter Over Sicily
The forgotten story of how one of the biggest aerial assaults in history ended in utter disaster.
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H.M.S. Bounty
A blow-by-blow account of the most infamous mutiny of the eighteenth century.
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’44: In Combat from Normandy to the Ardennes
A remarkable history of 1944, packed with eyewitness accounts from the beaches of D-Day to the Siegfried Line, captures what the Second World War was like from those who fought in it.
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The Grand Incendiary
A gripping biography of the chief architect of the American Revolution.
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Narvik: And the Norwegian Campaign of 1940
The epic story of the brutal battle for Norway in 1940.
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The Man Who Lost America
The remarkable life of the British general who was decisively defeated and surrendered to his American Revolutionary opponents at the Battle of Saratoga.
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The Battle for the Pacific
An absorbing and compelling study of the most intensive naval struggle the world has ever se
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Gordon of Khartoum
Explore the extraordinary life of Major-General Charles George Gordon, one of Victorian Britain’s most illustrious military figures.
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Peace in the Holy Land
The Babylonian and Roman wars, the Muslim conquests, the Crusades — long before the Israeli-Palestinian conflict emerged in the twentieth century and which persists to this day, the Near East has been a cauldron of conflict.
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Ice Crash
A fascinating and detailed account of the disaster that struck the airship Italia in the Arctic in 1928.
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The Life and Times of Muhammad
“Best popular life of the Prophet of Islam available in the English language. An extraordinary accomplishment.” — The L.A. Times
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The Queen’s Corsair:
The extraordinary story of Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe from 1577-1580.
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Patton’s Gap
An eye-opening and hard-hitting account of one of the gravest, most costly Allied tactical errors of World War Two: the failure to close the Falaise Gap.
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The Battle of the Atlantic
The definitive history of the Battle of the Atlantic by a distinguished Royal Navy escort commander.
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’45: Final Drive from the Rhine to the Baltic
A truly authentic account of what it was like to serve in the last year of World War Two.
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The Queen’s Corsair
The extraordinary story of Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe from 1577-1580.
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Into Battle
The deeply personal diary of a young British soldier serving in France with the Royal Engineers during the First World War.
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Patton’s Gap
An eye-opening and hard-hitting account of one of the gravest, most costly Allied tactical errors of World War Two: the failure to close the Falaise Gap
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The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes
A fascinating insight into the shared characteristics of the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his illustrious creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Dresden, 1945
The eye-opening definitive account of the horrific fire-bombing of the undefended city of Dresden.
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Generals at War: Montgomery’s Chief of Staff Assesses World War Two Leadership and Strategy
An enlightening personal account from a distinguished soldier on the four Generals he faithfully served during the Second World War: Archibald Wavell, Bernard Montgomery, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Claude Auchinleck.
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Operation Victory
The epic inside story of the victory in Africa and Europe by Montgomery’s Chief-of-Staff.
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The Search for ‘Gestapo’ Müller: The Man Without a Shadow
An account of disappearance of Heinrich Müller, chief of Hitler’s Gestapo and a major Nazi war criminal, and the international efforts to bring him to justice.
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The Race for the Rhine Bridges: 1940, 1944, 1945
A fascinating and detailed history of the pivotal campaigns that aimed to capture the most significant barrier of World War Two: the Rhine.
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Oliver Cromwell (Uncovering the Seventeenth Century)
Step into the tumultuous world of one of England's most controversial figures — Oliver Cromwell.
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Out of the Sky
A comprehensive survey of the history of airborne warfare from its modest beginnings in 1794 with the use of a tethered balloon, showing how each significant technical development substantially altered the ways in which wars were fought.
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My Darling Clementine: The Story of Lady Churchill
A moving and intimate history of the love and life shared by Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Clementine throughout their remarkable marriage including the most turbulent years of the 20th century during World War Two.
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Heydrich: Henchman of Death
A gripping biography chronicles the life of the man behind one of history’s most horrifying events: the Holocaust.
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Caen: Anvil of Victory
The epic account of how the fate of Operation Overlord and the Battle of Normandy was determined at the lengthy and harrowing battle for Caen.
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The Battle for Germany: September 1944–May 1945
‘a first-rate and highly readable account of the campaign that ended with the surrender of Germany.’ The American Historical Review
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Normandy Bridgehead
The epic story of what happened after the beaches had been stormed during D-Day.
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Patton the Commander
An exceptional biography of the outstanding champion of armored warfare in the Second World War.
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And the Walls Came Tumbling Down: Operation Jericho and the Raid That Saved D-Day
The incredible account of the World War Two Allied operation to bomb Amiens Prison and free imprisoned agents and Resistance members condemned to death by the Nazi’s.
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Napoleon’s Marshals
An expert overview of the men who made Napoleon’s Grande Armée one of the greatest fighting forces ever assembled.
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The Seven Men of Spandau
The riveting story of what happened to the seven top Nazi war criminals in the aftermath of World War Two and the Nuremberg trials.
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Strike From the Sky: The Battle of Britain Story
The dramatic and definitive account of the Battle of Britain.
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Hitler and His Admirals
From pre-war preparations to the Battle of the Atlantic, all the way through to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany, Hitler and His Admirals offers a comprehensive history of Germany's naval actions during World War Two.
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A Short History of World War II, 1939-1945
A comprehensive and insightful history of the Second World War by an eminent military historian.
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The Mosquito Log: The Most Versatile Aeroplane of World War II
An engrossing history of a remarkable British aircraft: the Mosquito.
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Against the Odds
An enthralling collection of sea battles, selected and retold by a leading naval historian.
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Commando: A History of the Elite British Military Force and Its Operations in World War Two
An eye-opening introduction to one of the most audacious special operations forces of World War Two, written by a man who led them into battle.
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Into the Blue
A gripping collection of historical aviation mysteries!
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The Israeli Campaign of 1967
A powerful and comprehensive study of the Six-Day War for Palestine of 1967.
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Gallipoli: A Study in Failure
The full story of Allied heroism and incompetence in the Dardanelles, from the brink of victory to resounding defeat.
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From Merciless Invaders:
A dramatic narrative account of the 1588 English victory over the Spanish Armada.
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The Unforgettable Army: Slim’s XIVth Army in Burma
A gripping chronicle of the monumental fight against the Japanese in Burma during World War Two
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Escape From Arnhem
The remarkable true story of a Canadian paratrooper’s escape from behind enemy lines following the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944.
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Bloody Aachen: The First German City Ever Besieged by the U.S. Army
A fascinating account of the first German city ever besieged by the U.S. Army and the monumental battle that took place amongst its ruined walls.
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The Israeli Campaign of 1967
A powerful and comprehensive study of the Six-Day War for Palestine of 1967.
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Crime and the Police
A snapshot into the emergence of modern policing in the mid-twentieth century.
A snapshot into the emergence of modern policing in the mid-twentieth century.
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The War in the Shadows
An enthralling exposé of the spies who moved in the darkened dangerous back alleys of World War Two.
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Low Attack: The Story of Two Mosquito Squadrons in World War Two
A vivid account of two Mosquito squadrons which revolutionised aerial warfare.
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48 Hours to Hammelburg
The epic account of World War Two’s most disastrous rescue mission.
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Crisis: The Inside Story of the Suez Conspiracy
An eye-opening account of the event that signified the end of Great Britain’s role as a global superpower.
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Storm From the Sea
An unforgettable personal account of fighting with the Commandos in World War Two.
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How We Found the Mary Rose
The remarkable true story of the discovery and excavation of the Tudor warship Mary Rose.
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No Place To Lay My Head
The eye-opening account of the forgotten and tumultuous Eastern Front in World War Two.
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The Long March on Rome
A lively and highly readable study of the often-overlooked Italian Campaign, from the invasion of Sicily to the march on Rome.
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Night Intruder
An engrossing memoir of one RAF fighter pilot’s battle against the Luftwaffe in the dead of night.
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The Ship With Two Captains
The amazing true story of a submarine engaged in Secret Operations during World War Two.
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Marston Moor 1644
A comprehensive and insightful study of the biggest battle of the English Civil Wars: Marston Moor 1644.
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Déricourt: The Chequered Spy
Was Henri Déricourt a loyal spy, a traitorous double agent or a heroic triple agent?
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Queen Katherine Parr
QueenKatherine Parr presents a detailed and impressive portrait, not only of Katherine, but of the whole tortuous, dangerous, treacherous yet brilliant Tudor age in which she lived.
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Channel Dash
The fantastic story of the German battle fleet’s escape through the English Channel in broad daylight at the height of World War Two.
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Naseby 1645
A detailed and atmospheric study of the decisive battle of the First English Civil War: Naseby 1645.
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Walker, R.N.: The Greatest U-Boat Hunter of the Battle of the Atlantic
The astounding biography of the most successful anti-submarine commander of the Second World War.
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Edgehill 1642
‘Fascinating reading for lovers of English history in the seventeenth century’ – C. V. Wedgwood
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The German Penetration of SOE: France, 1941-44
The disturbing story of how the Nazi’s infiltrated the heart of the Allied special forces operations during World War Two.
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Double Webs
The absorbing and frightening true story of espionage and double-agents in the French Resistance during World War Two.
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Bamboo Doctor: Saving Lives on the Railway of Death in World War Two
A harrowing account of one man's fight against death and disease in the Japanese hell-camps during the war in the Pacific.
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Massacre at Malmedy
The story of the most infamous massacre of American soldiers in World War Two.
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Eyewitness to American History
History comes alive in these thirty-five vignettes from America’s past!
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The Starr Affair
A penetrating look at the murky world of World War Two espionage, sabotage and betrayal.
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The Battle of the Bulge: Britain’s Untold Story
An eye-opening account of the forgotten involvement of British soldiers in the Battle of the Bulge.
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The Crowded Hours: The Story of Sos Cohen
The remarkable story of Wing-Commander Lionel Cohen who at the age of sixty-nine served as the oldest aircrew member of the RAF in World War Two.
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Captains and Kings
A highly readable history of the relationship between the Royal Family and the Royal Navy during the twentieth century.
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A Bridge at Arnhem
A blow-by-blow account of the epic Battle of Arnhem, the commanders who planned it and the units who paid for their mistakes.
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For Those in Peril: Fifty Years of Royal Navy Search and Rescue
A fascinating collection of the most astounding search and rescue missions ever attempted.
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The Submariners: Life in British Submarines, 1901-1999
‘The entire span of British submarine history has been carefully recorded here: the tragedies in both peace and war … the successes too.’ — Geoffrey Moorhouse, Daily Telegraph
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Jet: The Story of a Pioneer
The remarkable story of the early days of jet development as told by the ‘father of the jet engine’, Frank Whittle.
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American Eagles: The 101st Airborne’s Assault on Fortress Europe 1944/45
The thrilling true story of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division’s major operations during the European campaign of 1944/45.
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George Washington: First in War, First in Peace
A revealing biography of how a minor land owner and surveyor rose to become the first national hero of the United States.
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Convoy: The Defence of Sea Trade 1890-1990
An authoritative examination of the role of convoy between 1890 and 1990.
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Death on a Distant Frontier: A Lost Victory, 1944
“a provocative and stimulating addition to the study of World War II.” HistoryNet
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The Way West: True Stories Of The American Frontier
The Texas Rangers, Forty-Niners, the Alamo and clashes with Native Americans — the American West has a diverse and remarkable history.
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Across the Piave, 1917-1919
An eyewitness account of the forgotten Italian front in World War One.
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Hurrah for the Life of a Sailor!
An engrossing history of life in the Royal Navy at the height of its power.
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Bradley
An enthralling biography of the tireless WWII infantry leader who became popularly known as ‘the G.I.’s General.’
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America’s Forgotten Army: The True Story of the U.S. Seventh Army in WWII
An enthralling account of the World War Two exploits of the U.S. Seventh Army, from Sicily to France to the final assault on Hitler’s mountain retreat, the Eagle’s Nest.
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The Idea of England
A fascinating literary study into what, exactly, we mean by ‘England’?
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Sir Walter Ralegh
A magnificent account of the legendary Elizabethan figure who founded the Roanoke Colony, helped defend England against the Spanish Armada and searched endlessly for El Dorado.
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Preserving the Past
A wide-ranging and readable book that explores how our attitudes to physical remnants of the past have changed through time.
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The Somme, 1916
The personal account of a soldier’s experiences during one of the deadliest battles in human history.
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Cesare Borgia
Son of a Pope, inspiration to Machiavelli, patron of Da Vinci, and fearsome soldier; Cesare Borgia is one of the most infamous figures of Italian history.
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American Hero: The Life and Death of Audie Murphy
A captivating biography of America’s greatest soldier.
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Below the Belt: Novelty, Subterfuge and Surprise in Naval Warfare K
A remarkable history of unorthodox naval weapons and strategies from the days of the Ancient Greeks to the end of World War Two.
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The World’s Greatest Air Mysteries
A thrilling collection of aviation mysteries from around the world!
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Smithy: The Life of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
The epic account of one of the heroes of the pioneer age of aviation.
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Jellicoe
An engrossing reassessment of the Commander-in-Chief of British naval forces during World War One.
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Florence in the Time of the Medici
A brilliant history of one of the most beautiful cities in the world during the height of the Italian Renaissance.
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Rescue Below Zero
The gripping true account of eighteen heroic men trapped in the heart of the freezing Arctic.
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Into the Silk: The Dramatic True Stories of Airmen Who Baled Out — And Lived
From World War Two to the Jet Age, Ian Mackersey charts the thrilling and personal accounts of airmen who have jumped from their planes and survived.
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Air Power at Sea, 1945-1989
An engrossing account of naval air power from the end of the Second World War through to the end of the Cold War.
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Antichrist and the Millennium
An engrossing account of how ideas surrounding the rise of the Antichrist and the end of the world have dominated human thoughts for thousands of years.
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The Awakening Giant: Britain in the Industrial Revolution
An insightful account of how the Industrial Revolution transformed Britain from a largely agricultural society to the workshop of the world.
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The World’s Greatest Sea Mysteries
A thrilling collection of sea mysteries from around the world!
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Ultra at Sea: How Breaking the Nazi Code Affected Allied Naval Strategy During World War I
An enthralling examination on the impact that military intelligence had on the Second World War at sea.
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Life in Wartime Britain
An enlightening social history of World War Two on the Home Front.
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Emma, Lady Hamilton
An engrossing biography of Emma, Lady Hamilton, and her great love affair with Lord Nelson.
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Queen & Country: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Collection
Released to coincide with Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Queen and Country is a sparkling celebration of the early years of Her Majesty’s life and reign: from a young girl who did not expect to be Queen, to an iconic and influential national figurehead.
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The Wright Brothers
The definitive book on the Wright Brothers and the birth of powered flight.
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Men of 18 in 1918
An astounding account of one young infantryman’s personal experience of the Western Front in the last year of World War One.
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Find, Fix and Strike!
A full examination of the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm from the beginning of World War Two until final operations off Japan in August, 1945.
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Marguerite of Valois: Queen of Navarre and France, 1553-1615
An enthralling biography of the remarkable queen, Marguerite of Valois, and the tumultuous decades of the French Wars of Religion.
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Western Political Thought
‘historical and panoramic approach to the field of political theory. It is written in that clear, fluent, and often truly beautiful style.’ The Journal of Politics
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England: A Portrait
Why has England, a nation on a small island off the coast of the European mainland, had such a monumental impact on world history?
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Everyday Life in Renaissance Times
A lively and penetrating social history of the Renaissance.
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Man Through the Ages
A panoramic history of humanity, exploring the debt that the modern societies owe to their forebears.
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The Queen and the Arts
A superb narrative history of Her Majesty The Queen’s lifelong appreciation of the arts.
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Ultra in the Pacific
An astounding assessment of the invaluable role of U.S. and Allied codebreakers in the sprawling naval war against Japan.
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A History of Europe: A Cultural and Political Survey
A breath-taking appraisal of the full expanse of European civilization; from the earliest prehistoric hunter-gatherers to the brilliant minds of the Ancient Greeks to the turmoil of the twentieth century.
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War in the Pacific: Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay
Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima; the War in the Pacific was one of the most brutal aspects of the Second World War.
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The Sack of Rome
An epic account of the moment when Renaissance Rome was torn apart and mercilessly destroyed by mutinous Christian soldiers.
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Carrier Glorious
The engrossing but tragic history of the Royal Navy’s worst loss of World War Two.
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Royal Lodge, Windsor
A fascinating biography of Royal Lodge, Windsor. Ideal for readers of John Martin Robinson, Simon Thurley and Lucy Worsley.
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The Vidocq Dossier
From ex-convict to the head of the first known private detective agency, François Eugène Vidocq was the father of modern criminology.
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John Evelyn and His World
An impressive biography of the celebrated Restoration diarist John Evelyn. Perfect for readers of Claire Tomalin, Margaret Willes and Peter Ackroyd.
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The Paladins: A Social History of the R.A.F. up to World War II
In the summer of 1940 Britain faced one of its sternest tests; the Battle of Britain pitted the might of the German Luftwaffe against the determination of the British Royal Air Force.
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The Fall of the House of Borgia
An enthralling history of the most notorious family of Renaissance Italy.
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Death of the Scharnhorst
An epic account of how the Royal Navy tracked down, cornered, and sank one of the most fearsome German warships of the Second World War.
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Sink the Haguro!
An engrossing history of the last major naval battle in World War Two’s Pacific War.
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Cunningham: The Greatest Admiral Since Nelson
An engrossing biography of one of the most important naval leaders of the Second World War.
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Former Naval Person: Winston Churchill and the Royal Navy
How did Winston Churchill’s role as First Lord of the Admiralty help him lead Britain to victory in the Second Word War?
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Convoy Escort Commander
An engrossing memoir that uncovers the turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic against the U-boat menace.
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Charles I
There has never been a more turbulent reign in British history than that of Charles I.
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Napoleon
An engrossing biography of the man who rose to become the world’s most powerful man during the eponymous Napoleonic Wars.
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Sandringham: The Story of a Royal Home
A fascinating biography of Sandringham, royal residence and stately home.
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Trelawny’s World: A Biography of Edward John Trelawny
An enthralling biography of an archetypal nineteenth century Romantic.
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The Spanish Pimpernel
The amazing story of the British man who saved hundreds of lives during the carnage of the Spanish Civil War.
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The Fighting Tenth
An epic account of ‘the most concentrated submarine battle in history’.
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Henry VIII
‘A steady, unblinking portrait of this able, ferocious and dreadful man.’ C. V. Wedgewood
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Statue in Search of a Pedestal
An impressive biography of the Marquis de Lafayette – rebel, reformist, revolutionary.
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The Magnificent Adventures of Alexander Mackenzie
The incredible story of the discovery of the long-sought Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean across North America.
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Escape of the Amethyst
The astounding true story of the ordeal and escape of the British frigate Amethyst from Chinese Communist batteries in the Yangtze River in April 1949.
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The Princess Royal: From Princess Mary to Princess Anne
An engrossing account of the life of Princess Anne and how her role was shaped by the six women who served as Princess Royal before her.
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Crisis Convoy
An engrossing account by the Royal Navy commander who led the escort of convoy HX231 during the Battle of the Atlantic.
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The Queen Herself
An enthralling biography of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Charles Before Diana: A King in the Making
A revealing biography of Charles, the Prince of Wales’ younger years.
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Victoria Cross Battles of the Second World War
An extraordinary history of the most heroic actions of World War Two. Perfect for readers of Ant Middleton, Damien Lewis and Ben MacIntyre.
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Cheriton 1644: The Campaign and the Battle
The Battle of Cheriton was one of the major turning points of the English Civil War, yet few people have heard of it.
Fisher of Kilverstone
A comprehensive biography of one of the key architects of the modern British Royal Navy.
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Springboard to Victory: The Burma Campaign and the Battle for Kohima
A clear and compelling account of the brutal battle of Kohima that swung the balance of the Burma Campaign in World War Two.
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Sad Swashbuckler: The Life of William Walker
An engrossing biography of William Walker – the American adventurer, filibuster and revolutionary leader who succeeded in making himself President of Nicaragua.
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Convoy Escort Commander: A Memoir of the Battle of the Atlantic
An engrossing memoir that uncovers the turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic against the U-boat menace.
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The Raiders of Arakan
A stirring account of one of the bravest and most effective units in the fight against Japan in World War Two.
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Roundhead General: The Campaigns of Sir William Waller
An engrossing account of one of the most important, yet forgotten, leaders of the English Civil War
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Admiral Hawke: Britain’s Greatest Forgotten Naval Commander
Edward Hawke’s naval victories were matched only by Horatio Nelson, but few remember him today. So who was this naval genius and what was his contribution to the history of the Royal Navy?
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Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two
An astounding account of one of the most audacious commando raids of the Second World War.
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A Life of John Hampden: The Patriot
Conflict between King and Parliament during the Civil War er
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The Queen and Prince Philip:
A brilliantly intimate portrait of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh during their courtship and early years of married life together.
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The Queen Mother
An engrossing biography of the woman who became the beloved matriarch of the modern British royal family.
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The Usurper King: The Fall of Richard II and the Rise of Henry of Bolingbroke, 1366-99
An in-depth study of an astounding moment in English medieval history. Ideal for people who wish to learn more about the tragic demise of Richard II or the life of his usurper, Henry IV.
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The Greatest Raid of All: Operation Chariot and the Mission to Destroy the Normandie Dock at St Nazaire
‘A deed of glory intimately involved in high strategy’ Winston Churchill
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The Royal Palaces of Britain
An essential history of Britain’s stunning historic palaces! Perfect for readers of Lucy Worsley, Simon Thurley and Judith Flanders.
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The Magnificent Adventures of Henry Hudson
A gripping biography of one of the seventeenth century’s greatest sea captains.
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The Making of Henry VIII
An essential biography that uncovers the childhood and youth of Henry VIII! Perfect for readers of Alison Weir, Tracy Borman and Antonia Fraser.
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The Burma Wars: 1824-1886
George Bruce’s fascinating history of the Anglo-Burmese wars exposes these much forgotten imperial conflicts.
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Cromwell’s Captains: Four Great Englishmen
A magnificent study of four key figures who shaped the history of Britain through the years of the Civil War and the Commonwealth,
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Lillie Langtry: A Biography of her Life and Loves
Politicians, poets, artists, princes; Lillie Langtry was adored by all. This biography explores the life of a remarkable woman who enthralled Victorian Britain and Gilded Age America.
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Peter Paul Rubens: A Biography of the Flemish Baroque Genius
An authoritative biography of the Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens.
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The Prodigal Genius: The Life and Times of Honoré de Balzac
An authoritative biography of one of nineteenth-century Europe’s greatest authors.
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By the Sword Divided: Eyewitness Accounts of the English Civil War
A brilliant book that brings the voices of the English Civil War to life.
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Inside the Nazi Ring: A Naval Attaché in Sweden, 1940-1945
On the morning of 9 April 1940, German forces occupied Denmark and invaded Norway, leaving Sweden as the only neutral country in Scandinavia.
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Alamein
‘Quite the best detailed story of that great battle I have ever read … a superb book’ Field Marshal Montgomery
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Kit Carson: Folk Hero and Man
A hair-raising biography of the hunter, scout, and adventurer, Kit Carson.
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The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President
On February 24, 1868, members of the United States House of Representatives voted to impeach President Andrew Johnson on thirteen separate charges of having committed high crimes and misdemeanors against the government and the people.
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The Pilgrims’ Way: Shrines and Saints in Britain and Ireland
An enlightening history of pilgrimage, journeying into the past and following in the footsteps of travellers who traipsed across the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland.
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Retreat from Kabul: The First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-1842
A fascinating account of one of the most ludicrously mismanaged expeditions in the history of warfare. Ideal for readers of Shashi Tharoor, Adam Hochschild and William Dalrymple.
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Yankee Admiral: A Biography of David Dixon Porter
An engrossing biography of a Civil War naval hero. Ideal reading for those who have enjoyed the books of William C. Davis, Bruce Catton and Craig L. Symonds.
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The Warsaw Uprising
An engrossing history of the largest resistance movement in the Second World War.
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Lifeboat Heroes: Outstanding RNLI Rescues from Three Centuries
An engrossing history of the RNLI and how for two hundred years it has been saving lives along the coasts of Britain and Ireland.
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Hastings to Culloden: Battles of Britain
A classic, in-depth study of over twenty of the most important battles to have taken place on British soil.
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The Great American Rascal: The Turbulent Life of Aaron Burr
On July 11th, 1804, Aaron Burr faced and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
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Dardanelles: A Midshipman’s Diary, 1915-16
This young naval officer’s diary provides a unique perspective on the Gallipoli catastrophe in World War One.
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Anne Boleyn
‘A very readable account of all the strands in the complicated tapestry of politics, religion, and that very uncertain quality, the King’s love’ The Times
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The Road to Station X: From Debutante Ball to Fighter-Plane Factory to Bletchley Park, a Memoir of One Woman’s Journey Through World War Two
An engrossing account of working in the top-secret world of Bletchley Park during World War Two. Perfect for fans of Sinclair McKay, Tessa Dunlop and Andrew Hodges.
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Founding Fathers: Puritans in England and America
A fascinating history of the Puritans from their emergence to their decline.
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617 Squadron: The Dambusters at War
An eye-opening history of the famous 617 Squadron and its pilots and crews by a man who flew alongside them. A perfect book for fans of Max Hastings, John Nichol and Patrick Bishop.
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Irregular Regular (The Extraordinary Life of Colonel David Smiley #3)
The final instalment of Colonel David Smiley’s fascinating autobiographical trilogy.
Loot!: The Heritage of Plunder
An illuminating history of artefacts and the questions of ownership that surround them. This should be essential reading for readers of Robert M. Edsel, Noah Charney and Alice Proctor.
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Arctic Rescue: A Memoir of the Tragic Sinking of HMS Glorious
A moving World War II memoir that uncovers a forgotten naval catastrophe. Ideal for readers of Evan Mawdsley, Max Hastings and Iain Ballantyne.
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Arabian Assignment (The Extraordinary Life of Colonel David Smiley #2)
This remarkable memoir provides fascinating insight into two conflicts that arose in southern Arabia in the decades following the Second World War. It should be essential reading for anyone who enjoys the work of Dan Mills, Mark Urban and Adam Jowett
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The Emperor Charlemagne
An authoritative biography of the greatest ruler of the medieval period.
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Albanian Assignment (The Extraordinary Life of Colonel David Smiley #1)1)
Albanian Assignment is one of the finest special forces memoirs to come out of the Second World War. Readers of Damien Lewis, Ben Macintyre and Patrick Leigh Fermor will be enthralled by this book.
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The Bad Popes
A dramatic account of some of the most notorious figures of medieval and Renaissance history who ruled from the Eternal City. Sure to grip readers of John Julius Norwich, Tom Holland and Peter Ackroyd.
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Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter
A pilot’s captivating autobiography that traces the development of night-flying from the early days of the Battle of Britain to the final triumph over Germany.
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Operation Morning Light: Terror in Our Skies, The True Story of Cosmos 954
A riveting history of a Space Age disaster that left the Canadian wilderness polluted by Soviet radioactive waste. Viewers of Chernobyl or fans of David Wallace-Wells and Mike Berners-Lee will find this a fascinating work.
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The Long Road Home
The honest account of one prisoner-of-war’s struggle to survive through five years of Nazi imprisonment. An essential book for readers of Horace Greasley, Alistair Urquhart and Heather Morris.
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The Suicide Battalion
A staggering history of one of the First World War’s most daring military units. An essential book for readers of Peter Hart, Tim Cook and Nick Lloyd.
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Hugh Hambleton, Spy: Thirty Years with the KGB
A gripping true story of espionage and betrayal through the height of the Cold War. Perfect for readers of Ben MacIntyre, Andrew Lownie and David E. Hoffman.
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The Age of Plunder: The England of Henry VIII, 1500-47
A thought-provoking social and economic of Henry VIII's reign. Ideal for readers of Ian Mortimer, Christopher Hill and E. P. Thompson.
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The Grey Goose of Arnhem
An account of heroism and courage in one of the Allies’ biggest military catastrophes of the Second World War. Ideal for readers of James Holland, Anthony Beevor and Cornelius Ryan.
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Gas! The Battle for Ypres,1915
A fascinating World War One history that charts the first use of chemical weapons in modern warfare. Perfect for readers of Max Hastings, Martin Middlebrook and Tim Cook.
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Log of the Centurion
Fascinated by the expeditions of Sir Francis Drake and Captain James Cook?
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A House For Spies: SIS Operations into Occupied France from a Sussex Farmhouse
An unforgettable history of French intelligence agents and courageous British pilots who risked everything in the fight against Hitler! Perfect for fans of Ben Macintyre, Giles Milton and Sinclair McKay.
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Death and Destruction on the Thames in London
A deadly history of the city of London. Perfect for fans of true crime, British politics, and European history.
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Famous Assassinations
A bloody history of the rich and famous. Perfect for fans of true crime, revolutionary history, and biographies of world leaders.
More Cats in the Belfry (Feline Frolics
The final chapter in Doreen’s animal memoirs! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!
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A Comfort of Cats (Feline Frolics #8)
The next adventure for Doreen’s animal family! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!
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The Coming of Saska (Feline Frolics #7)
A must read for animal enthusiasts! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!
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Double Trouble (Feline Frolics #6)
The cats are back – and more mischievous than ever! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!
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Six Battles for India: Anglo-Sikh Wars, 1845-46 and 1848-49
George Bruce’s remarkable book uncovers the history of the two Anglo-Sikh Wars that erupted in India in the 1840s. Perfect for fans of William Dalrymple, Lawrence James and Richard Holmes.
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Raining Cats and Donkeys (Feline Frolics #4)
More hilarious antics for Doreen’s animal family! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!
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Donkey Work (Feline Frolics #3)
After cats there comes donkey… For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!
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Cats in May (Feline Frolics #2)
One couple's love affair with their mischievous pets! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!
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The Parting Years: 1963-74 (Cecil Beaton’s Diaries #6)
Beaton’s sixth and final volume covers 1963-74. It follows Beaton's encounters with the youth of the swinging sixties but also the parting of many of his lifelong friends.
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Cats in the Belfry (Feline Frolics #1)
You won’t find another book about cats as funny as this one! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by their feline friends!
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The Restless Years: 1955-63 (Cecil Beaton’s Diaries #5)
Beaton’s fifth volume covers 1955-63. He travels the world, visiting exotic locales and also Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. Friends like Diana Vreeland, Truman Cooper, and Greta Garbo make repeat appearances. He also recounts a grand ball given by Barbara Hutton in Tangier and an argument with Alfred Hitchcock at a movie screening hosted by Edie Goetz.
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The Strenuous Years: 1948-55 (Cecil Beaton’s Diaries #4)
Beaton’s fourth volume covers 1948-55. The carefree days are over and as Beaton moves into middle age with doubts and anxiety his first venture into playwriting brings unexpected difficulty.
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The Happy Years: 1944-48 (Cecil Beaton’s Diaries #3)
Beaton’s third volume covers 1944-48. In 1944 Beaton, as official photographer for the Ministry of Information, was sent to Paris to arrange an exhibition of war photographs. While there he renewed his acquaintance with Picasso and encountered many other famous faces, including Gide, Cocteau and Gertrude Stein.
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The Years Between: 1939-44 (Cecil Beaton’s Diaries #2)
Sir Cecil Beaton (1904 –1980) was an English fashion, portrait and war photographer, painter, diarist and Academy Award–winning stage and costume designer.
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The Wandering Years: 1922-39 (Cecil Beaton’s Diaries #1)
A classic memoir of the twentieth century, spanning through the Second World War, the Golden Age of Hollywood and the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Sylvia Pankhurst: The Rebellious Suffragette
Sylvia Pankhurst’s colourful, maverick life is narrated in this fascinating political, historical and cultural biography by Shirley Harrison, drawing on Sylvia’s journals, letters, writings, and paintings. It includes a Foreword by her son, Richard Pankhurst.
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