Loss of the Titanic by Beesley Lawrence
$44.95 AUD
Category: History
Originally published in 1912, and long out of print in the UK, this new edition has been reset and newly illustrated with over 100 contemporary photos and illustrations. New introduction by Lawrence Beesley's grandson, New York Times journalist Nicholas Wade. Includes artefacts and photographs of in pos ...Show more
The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings & Queens of Britain: A Magnificent and Authoritative History of the Royalty of Britain, the Rulers, Their Consorts and Families, and the Pretenders to the Throne by PHILLIPS CHARLES
$23.95 AUD
Category: Biography
In this beautifully illustrated volume, Charles Phillips charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. Beginning in earliest times with the legend of King Arthur, Eric Bloodaxe and the real-life history of Macbeth, he describes the lives and legends of the kings and queens of Britain, th ...Show more
Anzac Experience by Pugsley Christopher
$54.95 AUD
Category: History | Reading Level: Very Good
This gripping illustrated history captures the evolution by trial and error of the New Zealand army, alongside those of Australia and Canada, from the Boer War in South Africa to involvement in the First World War. In its research and writing, Christopher Pugsley walked every New Zealand battlefield on ...Show more
Spears & Daggers Swords Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives by Withers Harvey Capwell Tabias
$59.95 AUD
Category: History
An authoritative visual directory and history to ancient and modern sharp-edged weapons, photographed throughout.
China in the Pacific by Van Der Zijpp Bridget
$44.95 AUD
Category: History
China and the Pacific: The View from Oceania is based on a conference held at the National University of Samoa in Apia from 25 to 27 February 2015. China's new role as an important diplomatic and economic partner of the island countries of the Pacific has attracted increasing attention, and some controv ...Show more
Kings & Queens of Scotland by Venning Timothy
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
The kingdom of Scots was the last of the non-Anglo-Saxon states of Britain to survive as a political entity. Alone of the 'Celtic' nations, it was not absorbed into England by conquest. James VI of Scotland came to the throne of England in 1603, and when union with England finally came in 1707 during th ...Show more
World War I Witness Accounts by Anderson Janice
$20.95 AUD
Category: History
Features over 100 quotes from wartime documents, newspaper reports, books, letters, tape recordings and soliders' diaries.
Illustrated Encylopedia of Machine Guns by Fowler Will
$23.95 AUD
Category: History
This book offers a history and directory of machine guns from the 19th century to the present day, shown in 220 photographs. It is a comprehensive directory of arms around the world, organized according to country of manufacture. It features key specifications for each weapon, including magazine capacit ...Show more
Historical Falconry by Rowlands Helen & Stewart Andrew
$44.95 AUD
Category: History
Falconry was a major part of historical culture and lifestyle across the world and throughout history. The origins of falconry are set in the Far and Middle East, as early nations developed and the flying and training of birds of prey began to be seen as an art form, as well as a method of hunting. As e ...Show more
History of the Sunbeam Alpine by Wilshire John
$44.95 AUD
Category: History
The book will cover the history of the Sunbeam Alpine from its Designer and design history and process to the development, testing and production of the car. It will also cover the various hybrids and variants of the Alpine. The history of its racing and rallying will also be included. Modern day owners ...Show more
In Search of Alfred the Great by Edoardo Albert & Tucker Katie
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
Buried in 899 AD as the king of the English at his capital city of Winchester, Alfred the Great's bones were thought to have ultimately been moved to an unmarked grave. His remains had been completely lost to us for centuries until researchers at the University of Winchester discovered what is in all pr ...Show more
Boat Improvement Guide by Nicholson Ian
$44.95 AUD
Category: History
Sound initial design, good building practice and, if necessary, modifications can make life afloat in cruising yachts immensely more convenient and comfortable than is frequently found. In this book Ian Nicolson provides really useful advice to help boat owners and builders achieve all of these using hi ...Show more