This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers... Zobraziť viac
The best tales from around the country, chosen from our popular series of Folk Tales Zobraziť viac
Uncover the turbulent creation of a prog-rock masterpiece. A rare look at a legendary collaboration, its triumphs, and its tears. Zobraziť viac
In March 2001 the world watched in disbelief as explosives of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban reduced the gigantic Buddha statues at Bamiyan to stone powder. Yet few realise that such religious zeal to 'free' the world from 'pagan' art follows an old... Zobraziť viac
The best single-source reference work on the Templars Zobraziť viac
Jane Austen’s Notebook is a biography with a difference, providing a full and detailed account of Austen’s life and legacy in the form of a personal journal. It examines the author’s personal life, with images of family and friends for clues about... Zobraziť viac
British Plans to Attack the Soviet Empire 1945... Zobraziť viac
From Ace to Zodiac - via the world-beating Land Rover, the thrilling Morgan Aeromax, the eternally young Mini Cooper and the unique London taxi - this is a celebration of the best British cars, old and new, in all their glorious diversity. Don\'t you... Zobraziť viac
Shirley Baker started to photograph the streets of Manchester and Salford in the early 1960s when homes were being demolished and communities were being uprooted. 'Whole streets were disappearing and I hoped to capture some trace of everyday life of... Zobraziť viac
In 1942, with a black-market chicken under his arm, Leo Marks left his father's famous bookshop, 84 Charing Cross Road, and went to war. He was twenty-two and a cryptopgraher of genius. In Between Silk and Cyanide, his critically acclaimed account of... Zobraziť viac
In August 1805, Napoleon abandoned his plans for the invasion of Britain and diverted his army to the Danube valley to confront Austrian and Russian forces in a bid for control of central Europe. The campaign culminated with the Battle of Austerlitz,... Zobraziť viac
You only need to look at the story of Samson and Delilah to see just how important a man's hairstyle can be. Thankfully, A... Zobraziť viac
Nancy Wake is one of the true heroines of the Second World War. Born in New Zealand, she was living in Marseille and was married to Frenchman Henri Fiocca when the Germans invaded. This book tells the extraordinary wartime story of this exceptional woman. Zobraziť viac
The Knights Templar were among the most famous of Christian military orders. Created after the First Crusade of 1096 and endorsed by the Catholic Church in 1129, the Order grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights were some of the best... Zobraziť viac
