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A concise history of the Caribbean's long and fascinating history, from pre-contact civilisations to the present day This is a concise history, intended for travellers, but of …
For over a hundred years England repeatedly invaded France on the pretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. Seward's account traces the changes that led to France's …
From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and on to Brexit, an insightful …
In this colourful new history of Venice, Elizabeth Horodowich, one of the leading experts on Venice, tells the story of the place from its ancient origins, and its early days as a …
A superbly concise and clear, single-volume account of the English Civil Wars.
The forgotten origins and story of the leading power of Europe in the Dark Ages
2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta, the influence of which is still felt today around the world. In 1215 the barons of England forced King John to sign …
A riveting and insightful reappraisal of the life and career of Winston Churchill.
Revelatory account of the man and the legend
Derek Wilson retells the story of how the Tudor monarchs transformed the English religion and why it still matters today