History Press: 2525 books
by Marion Freeman
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2009
Crosses are a quintessential part of the English countryside. Whether standing proud in the village market place or hidden beneath ivy in a forgotten corner of the churchyard, each has its own story to tell. Many of these crosses have ancient origins, dating back to a time when wandering preachers...
College
The Irish Military College, 1930-2000
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
Since its establishment in 1930 the Irish Military College has had a vital influence on not only the Defence Forces but on the nation. It has formed all of the nation's commissioned officers, many of whom have achieved distinction both within and outside of the Defence Forces. The story of this relatively...
Hop Bin
An Anthology of Hop Picking in Kent and East Sussex
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
For 400 years Kent was vividly associated with the cultivation of hops. The harvesting of the hop was done by an itinerant workforce drawn mainly from London's east end, and gypsies coming from as far away as Ireland. Whole families were involved for women and children were allowed to pick on the...
Soldiers of the Queen
Victorian Colonial Conflict in the Words of Those Who Fought
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2016
It may come as some surprise that in such a popular area of military history there is no book that focuses on the experience of the Victorian soldier - from recruitment to embarkation, fighting and perhaps returning, perhaps dying - in his own words. Dr Manning's meticulous research in primary sources...
by Ewan Phillips
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2017
The Wigan Warriors Miscellany is the definitive set text for every fan of the world famous cherry and whites. Packed with facts, fun, gossip, nostalgia, and conjecture, it looks back over 138 years of glorious history to celebrate the personalities, victories, and controversies of the sport's biggest...
Barrow Steelworks
An Illustrated History of the Haematite Steel Company
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2015
During the second half of the 19th century, Barrow-in-Furness became a pioneer in iron and steel production. It was an industry that grew astronomically to become the largest integrated steelworks in north Lancashire and Cumberland, and at one time the largest steelworks in the world. Its success...
by Robert Leader
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2014
This fascinating and beautifully photographed guide book follows Cambridgeshire's waterways from leafy Huntingdon to the wide-sky Fens, traveling from the lovely Nene Valley down to the busy port town of Wisbech, and from the gentle stream of the Cam into the architectural glories of the University...
by William H. King
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2012
From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions and manifestations, to eerie encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of stories reveals Bedford’s darker side. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted Bedford examines some of the lively characters that are said to haunt the...
The Greenie
The History of Warfare Technology in the Royal Navy
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2016
In the Royal Navy vernacular, the term 'greenie' describes the officers and ratings responsible for the electrical engineering functions of the fleet. Electrical engineering has 'driven' the Royal Navy for far longer than one might imagine, from solving the problem of magnetic interference with the...
by Ed Kessler
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2016
Why is Jesus a giant? Because he was the founder of Christianity, the largest religion in the world with 2 billion adherents; because Christianity is one of the five great religions of the world, with followers in every country on the planet and a history stretching back 2,000 years; because there...
by Hugh Douglas
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2011
Romantic hero of legend of charismatic self-seeker in love with himself and his cause? Which is the real Charles Edward Stuart? Hugh Douglas goes beyond the flaws of Bonnie Prince Charlie's character to prove that here was a man capable not only of deep and enduring passion, but also love.
Sanders Bros
The Rise and Fall of a British Grocery Giant
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Established in 1887, Sanders Bros. was the UK's largest chain of corn, flour, seed, and general produce merchants in the 1920s, trading from 154 branches in 1925 in London and the surrounding area, and with a stock market value higher than Marks & Spencer. With more retail stores than Sainsbury...
From Punt to Plough
A History of the Fens
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2003
The counties of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and Peterborough City Council all lay claim to parts of the Fens. Since Roman times mankind, by his ingenuity, hard work and determination has increased the land mass in this area by one third of the size. It is the largest plain in...
Some Kind of Hero
The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2018
Updated to include the road to Bond 25For over 50 years, Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile British film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now legendary James Bond series. Latterly, this family-run business...