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Using the surviving evidence of conflict and battle - fortifications, weapons and armour, burials and human remains - this study offers an insight into war and society in Europe during the Bronze Age. The authors seek to understand the role played by aggression and war the prehistoric world.

A history of Sidmouth

Newgate was the largest, most notorious and worst prison in London. Built during the twelfth century, it became a legendary place, the inspiration of more poems, plays and novels than any other building in London. This book tells the story of Newgate's origins, the criminals it held, the punishments meted out and its rebuilding and reform.

A pocket-sized pictorial account of this much-loved and iconic aircraft.

A lively and easily digestible account of cannibalism and cannibals from the earliest incidents through to the modern day.

The history of the Wars of the Roses

Station 43

Jurassic Mary

Supported by a selection of rare photographs and illustrations, the result is a refreshingly different perspective on the common `mud and trenches' view of the First World War, shedding fascinating new light on many curious and unexplained wartime tales.

Troop leader

A history of Haverhill, Suffolk, in old and rare photographs, with full captions, showing the changing face of the region over the last hundred years.

This book also explores Alastair's life outside of films, including his marriage to Naomi Sim (whom he first met when she was twelve), his career as an elocution teacher, his extensive work on stage (including his theatrical endeavours with James Bridie), his championship of youth and his stalwart refusal to sign autographs.

A history of Macclesfield

When Britain declared war on Germany in September 1939, football came to an abrupt halt. Large crowds were banned, stadiums were given over to military use, most players joined up. This book captures the atmosphere of the time and tells the story of a unique period in football's history.

'The Archaeology of Disease' shows how the latest scientific and archaeological techniques can be used to identify the common illnesses and injuries from which humans suffered in antiquity. This fully revised third edition has been updated to encompass the rapidly developing research methods.

Andrew Cook's re-investigation of Rasputin's death

Brings together a wealth of archaeological, anthropological and historical evidence that has not been previously available and is a valuable asset to scholars.

The book describes the most memorable features of the life and times of each king or queen - from Egbert, crowned in 802 and considered the first king of England, to Queen Elizabeth II - as well as recording the extraordinary lives of their queens, consorts, mistresses and bastard children.

Roman Bath discovered

Illustrated throughout with over 100 b&w photographs and drawings, this text explores the history of the city of Manchester, England from its founding as a Roman fort to the present day. Particular attention is paid to early 19th century Manchester, where radical new employer- employee relationships

A history of Norwich

A history of Wembley

A guide to understanding and translating Latin and medieval texts.

Around Abingdon

The Icelandic sagas, composed between the twelfth and the nineteenth centuries, are one of the world's great literary treasures.

The true story of the real M, MI5s founding father and the inspiration for Ian Flemings James Bond.

's most famous battle will find indispensable.Jim Bradbury taught history at West London Institute of Higher Education (now

Arthurian expert Geoffrey Ashe presents an investigation into the legend of King Arthur that broke the deadlock that earlier research had reached and gave Arthur a firmer status in history.