History Books

From the bestselling author of Viking Britain, a new epic history of our forgotten past. As Tolkien knew, Britain in the 'Dark Ages' wa...

Find The Shortest History of the Soviet Union by Sheila Fitzpatrick from publishers Old Street Publishing at Books2Door! ; ; Published: 05/04/2022

This book is dynamite' - ROBERT GILDEA, author of Empires of the MindA searing, landmark study of the British Empire that lays bare its pervasive u...

Generations of children have been captivated by the exploits of Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, Peter Rabbit and the host of other characters ...

At a moment of unprecedented creativity in men's fashion, and continuing reflections on gender, contemporary designers are questioning established ...

Published to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Falklands war'There was a time when we did extraordinary things.' On 28 May 1982, 450 men of the ...

This beautiful hardback gift book is a stunning visual journey through Black British history for younger readers by award-winning historian and bro...

Packed full of discoveries' Sunday Times'Ceaselessly interesting, knowledgeable and evocative' Spectator__________France: An Adventure History is a...

MAKING HISTORY is an epic exploration of who writes about the past and how the biases of certain storytellers - whether Julius Caesar, William Shak...

Anyone interested in the real London needs to read this. - Andrew MarrNo city can survive without water, and lots of it. Today we take the stuff fo...

Praise for the author's A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths: 'Eminently sane, highly informative'PAUL CARTLEDGE, BBC History magazineIn 2022 it will b...

From legendary investor Ray Dalio, author of the international bestseller Principles, who has spent half a century studying global economies and ma...

Sparkling history...with a fairytale atmosphere of sleigh rides, royal palaces and heroic risk-taking' The Times'It is hard to imagine a more timel...

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, ...

[A] book that mankind has been hungering for, a book that is-now and forever-a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed - St...

A masterpiece' Sunday Times'Magisterial... thrilling' Guardian'Terrifically enjoyable' Daily TelegraphThe beautifully illustrated, long-awaited fin...

Getting to grips with the overlapping geopolitical, economic, and political crises faced by Western democratic societies in the 2020s. The 21st cen...

The Times No. 3 Bestseller A Waterstones 'Book You Need to Read in 2022' The definitive history of the North of England as told through the lives o...

Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vani...

A dazzling achievement ... I loved every page' Dominic Sandbrook,Sunday Times 'An entrancing achievement ... Never have the kingless years been mad...

Have you ever wondered what your street was like thousands of years ago? This illustrated history book for children takes you on a 12,000-year jour...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of this ic...

Discover the true life story of favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo, in this biography specially edited for children. Also features seven origin...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Billie J...

In a land beset by political turmoil and bloody conflict comes the epic saga of Shaka. Ousted by one of his chief father's jealous wives and raised...

This landmark book, first published at the height of the manga boom, is offered in a hardcover collector's edition with a new foreword and afterwor...

To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, this groundbreaking book is a history of Australia at war as seen through the p...

; Pagination: 112 pages 37 colour and 34 black and white illustrations; Date of Publication: 17/10/2018

In a world increasingly dominated by visual sensation, our understanding of the role and influence of comics and cartoon humour in popular culture ...

; Pagination: 24 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/08/2014

; Pagination: 24 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/08/2014

; Pagination: 24 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/08/2014

When cartoonist Elzie Segar created Popeye, as a minorcharacter ten years into the run of the Thimble Theatre strip in 1929,little did he know that...

Cham, real name Count Amedee de Noe and a serious rival to Daumier, may have been the epitome of a celebre inconnu, a famous unknown. He is one muc...

Winner, 2021 Katherine Singer Kovacs Book Award, given by the Society for Cinema and Media StudiesWinner, 2021 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards fo...

British cartoonists and caricaturists are renowned worldwide. Originally published in 2000, this indispensable handbook offers a unique 'who's who'...

Searching for Freedom after the Civil War: Klansman, Carpetbagger, Scala wag, and Freedman examines the life stories and perspectives about freedom...

Saul Steinberg's inimitable drawings, paintings, and assemblages enriched the New Yorker, gallery and museum shows, and his own books for more than...

The years between 1830 and 1852 were turbulent ones in French politics - but were also a golden age for French political caricature. Caricature was...

Titles In This Set :Little People Big Dreams: Groundbreaking Women1. Malala Yousafzai 2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg3. Michelle Obama4. Greta Thunberg5. Do...

Usborne Beginners Science 10 Books Collection Box Set: Titles in This Set : 1. Earthquakes & Tsunamis 2. Sun Moon and Stars 3. Living in Space...

Titles in this Set:1. Science Protons to Planets2. Science Technology to Trains3. Nature Fossils To Flowers4. Nature Fish to Birds5. Nature Horses...