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
Romans in 100 Facts by Duducu Jem
$23.95 AUD
Category: History | Series: In 100 Facts
The Roman Empire is one of the most famous civilisations in history, and with good cause. Over a period spanning nearly 1,000 years, the Romans came, saw and conquered land after land. This book looks at Roman history from the foundation to collapse of the empire, covering famous Romans, famous events a ...Show more
Island Kingdom by Campbell Ian
$54.95 AUD
Category: History | Reading Level: Fine
The island kingdom of Tonga, situated in the South Pacific about a third of the way between New Zealand and Hawai'i, was probably the first part of Polynesia to be settled by humans, about 3,000 years ago. Periods of isolation alternated with periods of regular contact with neighbouring island groups wh ...Show more
Tudors by Rex Richard
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
The Tudor period is regarded by many as England A|s golden age, and still casts a spell over the public imagination. Whether it A|s the glittering rule of Elizabeth, the ruthless power of her father Henry VIII, or the bloody and radical reign of Mary, the Tudors remain the most fascinating English dynas ...Show more
At Home With the Brontes by Dinsdale Ann
$44.95 AUD
Category: History
Haworth Parsonage is the world-famous home of the Brontes. Crowds of tourists are drawn to Haworth every year to discover what inspired Anne, Charlotte and Emily. Ann Dinsdale explores their lives there, the impact of the sisters' home on their writing, and their lasting legacy. However, the Parsonage h ...Show more
Titanic Scandal by Molony Senan
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
A steamer lay within sight of the RMS Titanic as she sank, according to ample witnesses - including highly experienced crew who studied this potential saviour through marine binoculars. Officers calmed panicking passengers by telling them rescue was imminent. Captain E. J. Smith even instructed Titanic ...Show more
An Illustrated Introduction to the Battle of Waterloo by Simner Mark
$29.95 AUD
Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction to
On 18 June 1815 some 200,000 men fought in what would be the most important land battle Europe had ever seen, the Battle of Waterloo. It was not the largest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, nor would it actually be the last, but it ultimately brought to an end almost a quarter of a century of virtually un ...Show more
Great Tales from British History by Gambles Robert
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
Did King Cnut really believe that he could turn back the tide? Was Robert Bruce inspired by the perseverance of a spider? Was Queen Victoria never amused? In the 2,000 years of recorded British history, numerous stories have emerged and been passed down through the generations. Some reinforce or add col ...Show more
Heath Robinson: at Leisure by Robinson Heath
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
The name of William Heath Robinson has entered the national vocabulary as a by-word for eccentric inventions and makeshift solutions - and with good reason. His world of bits of string, magnets, cogs and precarious tipping points holds a universal appeal. In this classic collection, Heath Robinson leads ...Show more
Everyday Life in Medieval London by Mount Toni
$29.95 AUD
Category: History
Our capital city has always been a thriving and colourful place, full of diverse and determined individuals developing trade and finance, exchanging gossip and doing business. Abandoned by the Romans, rebuilt by the Saxons, occupied by the Vikings and reconstructed by the Normans, London would become t ...Show more