History

Examines the history of the Middle East after the Gulf War and explains why hoped for political, social, and economic reforms never happened.

The wide range of structures associated with the coal industry of England, during the Industrial Revolution is recorded.

Arranged by broad categories of site (17 are included ranging from ring-cairns to Medieval and later settlement), the inventory gives locational, historical and current status details of each site with a useful cross-referencing system and high-quality illustrations and b/w photographs.

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a profound change swept across Britain. The rapid advance of technology increased industrial productivity to a level previously unimaginable. To support this technology, people flocked from the countryside into the cities to take jobs in the factories. This book helps you discover about their lives.

The first book about the Shrewsbury Darwins and their influence on the famous naturalist

Saint George is one of the most instantly recognizable saints that has ever existed. In this book, the truth behind the legend is revealed. Was there really a dragon? How did St George get his red cross? Why is he England's patron saint? It answers these questions and more.

In this book, Philip Payton provides a vivid insight into the experiences of regional Australia during the Great War of 1914-18.

Traces the emergence of creative texts focusing on the nineteenth-century slave trade to make sense of the radicalized effects of global capitalism.

The NBC news anchor and former White House correspondent evaluates the American dream of the past, present and future as experienced by four generations of his and other families. By the best-selling author of Boom!. Reprint. 100,000 first printing.

Presents an account of how the horse has contributed to almost every aspect of human history, from transport and war to agriculture, sports and arts. This book draws on archaeology, biology, art, literature and ethnography to show the relationship between humans and horses throughout history, from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan.

After finally achieving what had eluded even his grandfather Genghis Khan - the conquest of China - and inheriting the world's largest navy, Khubilai Khan set his sights on Japan.

A fascinating look at the history of the Windrush river and a comprehensive guide to the towns and villages along its route.

An engaging insider's account by a member of President Reagan's Central America policy team.

Featuring letters and emails from war zones, and including the memories both sides of the hostilities documented, this book is an emotive and poignant depiction of war. It looks at warfare through the eyes of troops and civilians. It covers the major global conflicts from World War I and II and the American Revolution, up to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Contains 50 of Winston Churchill's most rousing and memorable speeches. Presented chronologically, with dramatic war photography, this anthology not only narrates the story of the passage to war, the depression and bravery of the war years and their aftermath, but also provides a captivating overview ...

Presents the infamous acts of military scandals.

The materials used in needle making can be traced from the thorns of early man, through hand made wood, bone and steel varieties, to the first machine-made needles in 1851. This book traces the history of needles and needle making, touching upon forces that influenced the development of the materials used, and the skills needed by the craftsmen.

This book examines the bloody, violent, and sometimes farcical reality behind our images of the Crusades.