Assyria
The first comprehensive account of the rise and fall of what historians consider to be the world’s very first empire: Assyria 'A work of remarkable synthesis. The range of its sources is truly extraordinary . . . Frahm punctures a fair share of myths too' Pratinav Anil, The Times At its height in 660 BCE, the kingdom of Assyria stretched...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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A Spy Among Friends
NOW A MAJOR SIX-PART SERIES ON ITVX, STARRING DAMIAN LEWIS AND GUY PEARCE A SUNDAY TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLER WITH AN AFTERWORD BY JOHN LE CARRÉ A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre delves into the astonishing true story of Kim Philby, a high-ranking British intelligence officer who became one of history's most dangerous Soviet moles. Set against the richly...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Urge
An authoritative, illuminating, and deeply humane history of addiction—a phenomenon that remains baffling and deeply misunderstood despite having touched countless lives—by an addiction psychiatrist striving to understand his own family and himself. Even after a decades-long opioid overdose crisis, intense controversy still rages over the fundamental nature of addiction and the best way to treat it. With uncommon empathy and...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Shortest History of England
The Shortest History of England by James Hawes is a fascinating and insightful journey through the tumultuous history of England, from the invasion of Caesar to the contemporary era of Brexit. This powerful narrative explores the vital events and profound shifts that have shaped England into the nation it is today. Hawes delves deep into the very fabric of England,...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Gates of Europe
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Ukraine with The Gates of Europe by Serhii Plokhy. This authoritative narrative unveils the rich and complex tapestry of Ukraine, a land situated at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilisations. Tracing Ukraine's journey from the medieval period to the present day, Plokhy meticulously explores how the region's unique geopolitical position has made...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Take My Grief Away
Shocking and raw first person accounts of the war in Ukraine, from a prize-winning independent journalist. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 MOORE PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS WRITING 'Read this book. Don't put it off until you'll supposedly be strong enough and ready for the reading. If you put it off, you'll find yourself defenseless in the face of evil.' - Svetlana...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Red Famine
Red Famine by Anne Applebaum is a masterful and haunting account of one of the most devastating and tragic episodes of the 20th century - the Holodomor, the man-made famine that struck Ukraine in 1932-33. This meticulously researched book delves into the dire consequences of policies driven by ideology, where nearly four million Ukrainians succumbed to starvation, not by natural...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Optimism Over Despair
Optimism Over Despair by Noam Chomsky and C.J. Polychroniou is a compelling collection that delves into the myriad socio-political and economic problems plaguing the modern world. This enlightening book offers insightful commentary on pressing issues such as the rise of neoliberalism, the European refugee crisis, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the widely criticised US electoral system. Through a series...Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
November 1942
November 1942 is an intimate history of the pivotal phase of World War Two. An intimate history of the most important month of the Second World War - perhaps the century - as experienced by those who lived through it, completely based on their diaries, letters and memoirs. At the beginning of November 1942, it looked as if the Axis...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Normandy ‘44
Normandy '44 by James Holland is a masterful and meticulously researched account of one of the most significant and intense periods in World War II. This work dives deep into the days leading up to the D-Day landings and the 76 days of fierce fighting that followed, which have shaped the course of modern history. Readers are immersed in the...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel
An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today, My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel by Ari Shavit charts the development of the Israeli state through a captivating and often poignant lens. Not since Thomas Friedman's groundbreaking From Beirut to Jerusalem...Paperback$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Letters to Camondo
From the author of the bestselling phenomenon The Hare with Amber Eyes, discover the rise and fall of an extraordinary family in twentieth century Europe. As you may have guessed by now, I am not in your house by accident. I know your street rather well. The Camondos lived just a few doors away from Edmund de Waal's forebears. Like...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Leadership
Leadership by Henry Kissinger is a profound exploration of the art and science of leadership, as illustrated through the nuanced portraits of six remarkable leaders who have left indelible marks on their nations and the world. With an unparalleled depth of historical analysis and personal experience, Kissinger delves into the strategies of statecraft that defined their legacies. In this compelling...Paperback$3200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Krakatoa
Krakatoa by Simon Winchester offers a meticulously detailed account of one of the most violent volcanic events in modern history—the cataclysmic eruption of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883. This riveting chronicle delves into the rich tapestry of science, history, and human drama, bringing to life a story of unparalleled destruction and its far-reaching consequences. Winchester skillfully interweaves narratives...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
History of the Peloponnesian War
History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides offers an in-depth, incisive chronicle of the momentous clash between the two Greek powerhouse city-states, Athens and Sparta. Set during the fifth century B.C., this profound historical text delves into the complex political, diplomatic, and military maneuvers that led to and sustained this protracted conflict. As the reader traverses the events meticulously detailed...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Hiroshima
Hiroshima by John Hersey is a monumental work of journalism that captures the profound and harrowing experiences of six survivors in the aftermath of the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in August 1945. As the bomb decimated the city and claimed over 100,000 lives, Hersey artfully recounts the personal stories of these individuals, unveiling not only their survival but...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Harrier 809
From Rowland White, one of the leading voices in aviation non-fiction and the bestselling author of Vulcan 607, comes Harrier 809, the gripping and untold story of the Falklands War and the legendary 809 Squadron. This book is a thrilling read for those captivated by the history and heroics of aerial combat, particularly fans of Spitfire. April 1982. Argentina invades...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
First to Fight
First to Fight by Roger Moorhouse provides a compelling and definitive account of the German invasion of Poland that set off the chain of events leading to the Second World War. Moorhouse, a historian at the apex of his career, meticulously details this often-overlooked chapter of history, blending rigorous research with captivating prose. The book brings to light the harrowing...Paperback$3300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Empireland
Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera is a groundbreaking exploration of how the British Empire has shaped modern Britain in ways that many of us have yet to fully understand. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Sanghera delves into the pervasive influence of imperialism on various facets of British life, from cultural identity and politics to the economy and social structures. Imperialism,...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Data Grab
Leading global experts provide a sweeping, empowering playbook to tackle what Yuval Harari has described as one of the biggest threats to humanity, for fans of Shoshana Zuboff's internationally bestselling The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. Your life online is their product. In the past, colonialism was a landgrab of natural resources, exploitative labour, and private property from countries around the...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Britain's War
Britain's War, the second volume of Daniel Todman's epic history of the Second World War, vividly recounts the pivotal moments and colossal struggles of Britain during the conflict. The narrative commences with the harrowing fall of Singapore in February 1942, an event marking one of the darkest days in British military history. This catastrophic defeat saw Britain's supposedly impregnable Asian...Paperback$4299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
A History of Britain in Ten Enemies
From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, this is a witty, whistle-stop tour through the history of Britain (for grown-ups). Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues that nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make. The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Ninth Legion, Elizabeth I a minor royal without...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
A History of Ancient Egypt, Volume 2
A History of Ancient Egypt, Volume 2 by John Romer offers an enlightening and engrossing exploration into the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization. This volume takes readers on a meticulous journey from the construction of the Great Pyramid through to the zenith of the Middle Kingdom, unravelling the rich tapestry of Pharaonic culture and illuminating a period when writing flourished...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Great-Uncle Harry
Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry. I cannot remember the last time I read a book so immediately absorbing and affecting. Michael Palin has never been better - which is, of course, saying a great deal. BILL BRYSON From the time, many years ago, when Michael Palin...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
19% offTyphoon
Strap in and hold on tight for the first ever first-hand account of the RAF's world-beating Typhoon jet in combat, from the Wing Commander who led them into the war against ISIS. The Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 is the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft in the world. Capable of flying at nearly twice the speed of sound and powering to a...Paperback$2100Usually:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
This Is Your Mind On Plants
From bestselling author Michael Pollan comes a radical challenge to how we think about drugs. Of all the many things humans rely on plants for, surely the most curious is our use of them to change consciousness—to stimulate, calm, or completely alter the qualities of our mental experience. In This Is Your Mind On Plants, Michael Pollan explores three very...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The World According to Colour
A beguiling, human history of colour by one of art history's most exciting voices. The world comes to us in colour. But colour lives as much in our imaginations as it does in our surroundings, as this scintillating book reveals. Each chapter immerses the reader in a single colour, drawing together stories from the histories of art and humanity to...Paperback$3200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Transformative and mind-bending, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe is a pioneering work of New Journalism that immerses readers in the psychedelic world of the 1960s counterculture. Follow the journey of Ken Kesey and his band of Merry Pranksters as they crisscross the United States in a brightly painted school bus, spreading messages of peace, love, and enlightenment...Paperback$2200Usually:$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Stranger in the Shogun's City
Stranger in the Shogun's City by Amy Stanley is a captivating narrative that explores the vibrant and dynamic world of Edo, now known as Tokyo, during the early 19th century. Through the life of an unconventional woman named Tsuneno, the book offers a unique and refreshing perspective on Japanese history, placing women's lives at the forefront of the historical narrative....Paperback$2100Usually:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Stalin's Wine Cellar
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Stalin's Wine Cellar by John Baker and Nick Place, a tale that melds history, mystery, and the intrigue of the fine wine industry. This riveting narrative follows John Baker, a well-known dealer of rare and exquisite wines, as he is presented with a mysterious wine list that promises an adventure beyond his...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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Politics On the Edge
Politics On the Edge offers an unflinching look at the tumultuous world of British politics through the eyes of Rory Stewart, a former Cabinet minister and a compelling voice on the political stage. This searing insider's account charts Stewart's extraordinary ten-year journey in Parliament, beginning as a political outsider in 2010 and culminating in a bold bid for prime minister....Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Origins
Origins by Lewis Dartnell is a riveting exploration that uncovers how Earth's geological and environmental forces have profoundly shaped the course of human history and civilisation. Meticulously researched and engagingly written, this Sunday Times bestseller delves into the deep past to tell the grand story of humanity's development through the lens of our planet's dynamic history. Professor Lewis Dartnell takes...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Numbers Don't Lie
In Numbers Don't Lie, renowned scientist and polymath Vaclav Smil embarks on an enlightening journey to uncover the hidden truths behind everyday questions and global phenomena. From the perceived dangers of air travel to the collective weight of the world's cattle, Smil delves into the facts and figures that shape our understanding of reality. Through meticulous data analysis, he illuminates...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia by Ranulph Fiennes is an enthralling biography that delves deep into the life of Thomas Edward Lawrence, an archaeologist and adventurer who became a key figure in the 1916 Arab Revolt. Known for his extraordinary journey through the scorching deserts of the Middle East, Lawrence's life is a blend of daring exploits and profound cultural integration. He...Paperback$3000Usually:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Fallout
Fallout by Lesley Blume is an enthralling investigation into the heart of one of the most significant journalistic breakthroughs of the 20th century. The book meticulously details the gripping narrative of how a single reporter, amidst a tightly controlled government propaganda machine, unveiled the horrific consequences of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This revelation not only exposed the...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
20% offCold Crematorium
A lost classic of Holocaust literature translated for the first time—from journalist, poet and survivor József Debreczeni. A literary diamond... A holocaust memoir worthy of Primo Levi THE TIMES A masterpiece NEW STATESMAN When József Debreczeni arrived in Auschwitz in 1944, had he been selected to go 'left', his life expectancy would have been approximately forty-five minutes. One of the...Hardback$3200Usually:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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Agent Sonya
Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre is an enthralling and meticulously researched narrative that uncovers the astonishing life of the greatest female spy in history. This gripping biography sheds light on the life of Ursula Kuczynski Burton, a woman whose espionage endeavours were pivotal during the tumultuous times of the twentieth century. Ursula Kuczynski Burton, known by her codename "Agent Sonya",...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Going Solo
Roald Dahl's canon of family stories and poetry comes with collectable new covers featuring Quentin Blake's iconic illustrations and archive material provided by the Roald Dahl Museum. It was truly the most breathless and in a way the most exhilarating time I have ever had in my life. This beautiful edition of Going Solo, part of The Roald Dahl Classic...Paperback$1900Usually:$2300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
14% offVanderbilt
Vanderbilt by CNN anchor and journalist Anderson Cooper and historian and novelist Katherine Howe is a captivating exploration of the rise and fall of one of America's most legendary dynasties. The book starts with the humble beginnings of eleven-year-old Cornelius Vanderbilt, who worked on his father's modest boat ferrying supplies across New York Harbor in the early 19th century. Through...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Undaunted Courage
In Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose, readers are transported to the early 19th century, embarking on a monumental journey through the uncharted expanses of North America. The narrative chronicles Captain Meriwether Lewis's epic trek across the Great Plains and into the formidable Rocky Mountains. Selected by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, Lewis was tasked with leading this military expedition...Paperback$3099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers by Paul Kennedy is an authoritative historical analysis that encompasses half a millennium of global geopolitical dynamics. Spanning from the post-medieval era to the late 20th century, the book meticulously charts the evolution and decline of powerful nations. Kennedy's thesis posits that the fortunes of world powers are intricately linked to their...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Landmark Thucydides
The Landmark Thucydides offers a masterful chronicle of the epic conflict between Athens and Sparta, known as the Peloponnesian War. The narrative intricately details the strategic battles, political manoeuvres, and the profound consequences that shaped ancient Greece over two decades. Thucydides captures the brutality and complexity of war in a way that reveals the timeless nature of human conflict, leaving...Paperback$6000Elsewhere:$7500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Poland
Poland by Adam Zamoyski offers an enthralling sweep through the vibrant and tumultuous history of a nation at the crossroads of Europe. In this fully revised and updated edition, readers will delve deep into the cultural, political, and social turmoils that have shaped Poland over the centuries. From its medieval roots, through its golden age as one of Europe’s largest...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Our Land in Colour
A breathtaking collection of 200 photographs expertly colourised by Aotearoa New Zealand's premier colourist, Brendan Graham, with commentary from award-winning historian Jock Phillips ONZM Our Land in Colour celebrates the rich story of Aotearoa through the restoration of images never before seen in colour. Two hundred images have been meticulously colourised, opening a window back in time with remarkable detail....Hardback$4600Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Ghost Empire
Ghost Empire by Richard Fidler is a breathtaking journey that weaves together the mesmerising history of the Byzantine Empire with a deeply personal father-son adventure. In 2014, Richard Fidler and his son Joe embark on a voyage to Istanbul, igniting a fascination with one of the most enigmatic civilisations in history. This book immerses readers in the grandeur and turmoil...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
19% offFrederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass by David W. Blight is a monumental biography of the esteemed former slave who became a leading voice for abolition and civil rights in America. This richly detailed and immersive work takes readers from Douglass's harrowing escape from slavery in Baltimore in 1838 to his rise as one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. The book...Paperback$3800Usually:$4699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Fascism
Fascism by Madeleine Albright is a meticulously crafted exploration of the origins, rise, and alarming resurgence of fascist ideologies across the world. Combatting the simplistic portrayal of Fascism as merely a relic of the past, Albright provides a nuanced and deeply personal account, drawing from her childhood experiences in war-torn Europe and her illustrious career as the first woman to...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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A Voyage Around the Queen
From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of One Two Three Four and Ma'am Darling turns his attention to Queen Elizabeth II in an unforgettable and fascinating biography. Virginia Woolf compared her to a caterpillar; Anne Frank kept pictures of her on the wall of her annex; Jimi Hendrix played her...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
A Village in the Third Reich
Oberstdorf is a beautiful village high up in the Bavarian Alps, a place where for hundreds of years, people lived simple lives while history was made elsewhere. Yet even here, in the southernmost corner of Germany, National Socialism sought to control not only people’s lives but also their minds. Drawing on archive material, letters, interviews, and memoirs, A Village in...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
A Line in the Sand
A Line in the Sand by James Barr offers a compelling and intricate examination of the British-French rivalry that shaped the modern Middle East. Set against the historical backdrop of the early 20th century, the book meticulously delves into the clandestine agreements and political manoeuvring that redrew the boundaries of a region in turmoil. In 1916, amidst the devastation of...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
19% offWatergate
Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — “Do we need still another Watergate book? The answer turns out to be yes—this one.” —The Washington Post — “Dazzling.” —The New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Plane in the Sky, comes the first definitive narrative history of Watergate—“the...Paperback$3800Usually:$4699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
20% offThomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of American Lion and Franklin and Winston, Jon Meacham presents Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, a richly detailed and unprecedented biography that delves into the life of one of America's most iconic Founding Fathers. Jefferson, an original thinker and a master politician, played a pivotal role in creating and sustaining the American republic....Hardback$7600Usually:$9500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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The Path to Power
The Path to Power by Robert A. Caro is a spellbinding and meticulously detailed biography that vividly chronicles the early years of Lyndon B. Johnson, providing an unparalleled glimpse into the making of a future President and his insatiable thirst for power. This first instalment in Caro's celebrated series sets the stage for Johnson's complex journey, beginning with his humble...Paperback$7200Usually:$8999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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The Map That Changed the World
In the summer of 1815, an extraordinary hand-painted map was published in London. Measuring an impressive eight feet tall and six feet wide, and brightly coloured in hues of sea-blue, green, bright yellow, orange, and umber, this groundbreaking map presented England and Wales in a novel blend of lines, patches, and stippled shapes. The map was the fruit of one...Paperback$2400Usually:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Boundless Sea
In The Boundless Sea, David Abulafia presents a sweeping history of the world's three great oceans: the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian. This monumental work delves into the profound relationship between humanity and the seas from the earliest voyagers to modern times. Abulafia masterfully weaves together stories of merchants, explorers, pirates, cartographers, and travellers, creating a rich tapestry that...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
In Search Of The Trojan War
For thousands of years, we have been enthralled by tales of Troy and its legendary heroes. Figures like Achilles and Hector, Paris, and the famed beauty Helen continue to be some of the most enduring characters in art and literature. But did these titanic characters really walk the earth? Was there ever an actual siege of Troy? In In Search...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
At Home
At Home by Bill Bryson is an ingenious exploration of the mundane, yet fascinating world of domestic life. What begins as an innocent walk through the rooms of his Victorian rectory in Norfolk, England, turns into an extraordinary journey through history. Using his renowned wit, insatiable curiosity, and masterful storytelling, Bryson delves into how our homes evolved into the modern...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
History of New Zealand and its Inhabitants
History of New Zealand and its Inhabitants offers an engaging and provocative narrative from the unique perspective of Dom Felice Vaggioli, an Italian Benedictine monk who was sent to Aotearoa New Zealand during the late 19th century. This English language translation captures Vaggioli's observations and reflections on the lifestyles, customs, and historical events he encountered while serving in Auckland, the...Paperback$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Dylan's PickLess is More
Less is More by Jason Hickel is a groundbreaking exploration into the most effective solution to the climate crisis: a new economic model and a deeper, more ethical relationship with the natural world. This thought-provoking book challenges the very foundation of our current economic system and paves the way for an innovative approach to living sustainably on our planet. Our...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
18% offThe Wide Wide Sea
From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides comes an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration - the fateful final journey of Captain James Cook In July 1776, Captain James Cook began his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, in Hawaii, Cook was killed - stabbed by the indigenous population. What brought...Paperback$3300Usually:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The War in the West - A New History
The first part of an astonishing and revelatory new history of the Second World War from one of the UK's most exciting and expert young historians. From the top ten bestselling author of Normandy 44 and Sicily 43 The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and violent sequence of events in recent times. But for the past seven decades,...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$3600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan by Jack Weatherford is a masterful work that redefines our understanding of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Far from the merciless conqueror of lore, Weatherford paints a nuanced portrait of Genghis Khan, revealing a leader of strikingly progressive ideals for his time. Drawing from extensive historical research, Weatherford traces Khan's meteoric rise from obscure origins to becoming...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August
U-Boat vs Royal Navy Capital Ship
This insightful illustrated study investigates how the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939–42. During World War II, over half of Britain’s capital ship losses were due to U-boats, as Germany’s submarines sought to deplete the Royal Navy’s powerful surface fleet. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and mapping alongside archive photographs, this study explains...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
The Great War for Civilisation
The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East by Robert Fisk is a compelling and profound chronicle that spans half a century of the turbulent and violent history of the Middle East. This exhaustive account is narrated by one of the most experienced and respected journalists of our time. With unparalleled passion and intensity, Fisk takes readers...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Going Home
You don't choose a time and place to fall in love. Fate always chooses for you. When Ronnie McIlroy volunteers to spend twelve months nursing in a South Vietnamese hospital, she's ill-prepared for a poverty-stricken country at war. Neither weak nor faint-hearted, she's way out of her comfort zone. American pilot, Joseph Hunter Jr, is on his second tour of...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Red Dawn Over China
From renowned, prize-winning historian Frank Dikötter – ‘the historian of China’ (Spectator) – a commanding new history of China’s path to Communism, brought to the people at the barrel of a gun. The history of modern China has long been portrayed as a tale of Communists fighting in the hills for freedom, gradually gaining popular support by taking land from...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3899Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September
Assassination of the Butcher of Prague
On 4 June 1942, one of the most powerful figures of the Nazi Third Reich, Reinhard Heydrich, the ‘Butcher of Prague’ and architect of the 'Final Solution', died from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt carried out just days before. His death caused shockwaves in the Nazi State, resulting in savage reprisals, with Hitler ordering the annihilation of two village...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Pacific
Hugh Ambrose's bestseller follows the struggles and triumphs of four US Marines and a US Navy carrier pilot fighting in the Pacific region during World War II. Built on hundreds of hours of testimony, as well as diaries, letters and memoirs, The Pacific tells the true stories of men who put their lives on the line for the Allied forces....Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Pre-orderThe Four Wives of Windsor
The first joint biography of the women who have shaped - and shaken - the modern Royal Family. Diana. Camilla. Catherine. Meghan. Outsiders by birth, insiders by marriage. Four women united by their decision to enter the most famous family in the world, and by their place in the centre of its greatest upheavals. From Diana's emotional revolution to Camilla's...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableOut 11 Aug 2026Pre-order
Pre-orderQueens and Kings
For twenty years, Lucy Worsley had what she calls 'The best job in the world': Chief Curator at Hampton Court, the Tower of London and Kensington Palace, 'leading the presentation, appearance, development and appropriate use of the palaces including their contents and grounds'. Now, in her most personal book yet, Queens and Kings, she takes us behind those palace walls...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Sep 2026Pre-order-
Plague, Pestilence and Pandemic
A collection of intimate and revelatory first-hand accounts of pandemics through the ages. Humanity has always been struck by pestilence and pandemics, from the plagues of ancient Egypt to the pox that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages, to Covid-19. People living through the crises have always recorded what they saw, what they felt, and what they did. Some presented...Paperback$3199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
A Historian in Gaza
Nothing could prepare historian Jean-Pierre Filiu for what he encountered in Gaza. Noted historian of Gaza, Jean-Pierre Filiu, spent a month there between December and January 2025. This is his up-close, immersive documentary of reality inside the Palestinian enclave.Filiu is a historian who specialises in Gazan history, and has travelled there regularly since 1980. He also knows the Arabic...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September
The Multifarious Mr. Banks
A fascinating life of Sir Joseph Banks which restores him to his proper place in history as a leading scientific figure of the English Enlightenment. An extensive, admiring account of his subject’s circuitous route to fame and power.—Wall Street Journal Readers interested in the British Enlightenment, the history of science, or the lives of great figures who played leading roles...Paperback$3099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks-
Mythica
Award-winning classicist, ancient historian, and author Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey through the latest archaeological discoveries and DNA secrets of the Aegean Bronze Age, as she uncovers the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece's greatest legends—and the real heroes of those ancient epics, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Mythica offers a riveting new history...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
The Holocaust
The Holocaust by Laurence Rees is a profound exploration of one of humanity's most horrific periods, providing a meticulously researched, deeply moving account of the events that led to the genocide of six million Jews and millions of other victims. As a landmark work, it delves into the roots of Nazi ideology and the gradual escalation of persecution that culminated...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Art of War
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise that has transcended time to become a universal guide for those seeking wisdom in strategy, leadership, and decision-making. Written over two millennia ago, this seminal work offers profound insights into warfare tactics, psychological warfare, use of spies, and the significance of adaptability and resourcefulness. The book is...Hardback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Chernobyl Prayer
Chernobyl Prayer by Svetlana Alexievich is a profound and haunting exploration of the catastrophic nuclear disaster that took place on 26 April 1986 in Chernobyl, Ukraine. On that fateful day, the worst nuclear reactor accident in history occurred, releasing vast quantities of radioactive materials and contaminating up to three-quarters of Europe. Drawing upon meticulous research and poignant interviews, Alexievich pieces...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis by Jonathan Kennedy presents a groundbreaking exploration of how infectious diseases have fundamentally steered the course of human history. This riveting work uncovers the profound impact germs have had on pivotal moments, from the advent of Homo sapiens to contemporary crises. Kennedy’s narrative intertwines scientific discovery with historical events, revealing the hidden drivers behind humanity’s most significant transformations. This...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Africa Is Not A Country
Definitive proof that Africa is not a country. A lively, entertaining and informative portrait of modern Africa that pushes back against harmful stereotypes to tell a more comprehensive, personal story. A bright portrait of modern Africa that pushes back against harmful stereotypes to tell a more comprehensive story. 'Warm, funny, biting and essential reading.' Adam Rutherford 'An exhilarating journey through...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Guns, Germs and Steel
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond offers a compelling narrative that seeks to answer a fundamental question about human history: Why did certain societies develop advanced technology, powerful states, and dominance over others? Through an ambitious synthesis of history, biology, ecology, and linguistics, Diamond argues that geography and biogeography, rather than race, have shaped the divergent fates of human...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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