Amber Books Ltd: 117 books
The Wars of the Roses
The conflict that inspired Game of Thrones
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2015
“Westeros is probably closer to medieval Britain than anything else.” George R.R. Martin, creator of Game of ThronesKings who were insane, infant or imprisoned; feuding families, disputed successions and monarchs executing their brothers; exiled nobles, war with France and enemies forced to unite...
Gladiator
Fighting for Life, Glory and Freedom
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2015
“When everyone had had plenty to eat and drink they called for the gladiators. The moment anyone’s throat was cut, they clapped their hands in pleasure. And it sometimes even turned out that someone had specified in their will that the most beautiful women he had purchased were to fight each other….”...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The wars of the medieval period were brutal affairs fought over dynastic or religious issues. The era began with battles fought at close range with impact weapons and the crossbow, but ended with gunpowder weapons reshaping the nature of the battlefield. The Medieval Wars 500-1500CE the second volume...
by Lisa Regan
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
For centuries, folk tales about vampires, werewolves, zombies and the undead have captivated and spooked children. There are some creatures that we just love to be scared by. Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies collects 40 of these mythical characters from American, European, African, Chinese and Arabian...
Norse Myths
Viking Legends of Heroes and Gods
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2016
The stories of Thor, Odin and Loki are familiar to most of us. Many people know that the Norse gods fought against giants and were ultimately betrayed by Loki the trickster. The end of the world and the death of the gods in a grim battle called Ragnarok has also found its way into popular culture. Ideas...
Celtic Legends
Heroes and Warriors, Myths and Monsters
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2016
From around 750BC to 12BC, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. With the expansion of the Roman Empire and the later Christianization of these lands, they were pushed to the fringes of north-western Spain, France and the British Isles. But there the mythology...
The Samurai Warrior
The Golden Age of Japan’s Elite Warriors 15601615
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
During Japan’s Warring States period, centuries of strife had left the country divided and leaderless. Those who filled the power vacuum were the daimyo, warlords who ruled over the clans and provinces of Japan. Serving their daimyo, the samurai were the ultimate warriors at a time when military prowess...
Vikings
A History of the Norse People
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
"“From the fury of the Northmen, good Lord deliver us.” – Anonymous monk, Noirmoutier, France, 9th century ADBeginning in 789AD, the Vikings raided monasteries, sacked cities and invaded western Europe. They looted and enslaved their enemies. But that is only part of their story. In long boats...
Tao Te Ching (Daodejing)
The Way to Goodness and Power
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016
No understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism,the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, scienceand politics. And it was in the Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, that thefundamental beliefs of Taoism were first gathered. This short, wise...
SS-Hitlerjugend
The History of the Twelfth SS Division, 194345
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Whoever has the youth has the future. My teaching will be hard. Weakness will be knocked out of them. A violently active, dominating, brutal youth that is what I am after.’ Adolf Hitler The divisions of the Waffen-SS were the elite of Hitler’s armies in World War II. SS-Hitlerjugend is an in-depth...
Dragons
Fearsome Monsters from Myth and Fiction
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
For centuries, folk tales about fierce, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated children and adults alike. Sometimes scary, sometimes suprisingly friendly, dragons are major characters in legends from all around the world. Dragons collects 20 of these mythical beasts from Chinese, Japanese, Babylonian,...
by Kieron Connolly
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2017
The names of dinosaurs are some of the first impressively long wordsthat children learn. From Apatosaurus to Tyrannosaurus rex to Zephyrosaurus, The A-Z of Dinosaurs presents 26 fun dinosaurs to learn the names of.Each dinosaur is illustrated with an outstanding colour artwork, while a short description...
Stories of the Constellations
Myths and Legends of the Night Skies
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
How did the Great Bear get its name? Where can I find Orion in the sky? And why is the constellation of Cassiopeia hanging upside down?Stories of the Constellations collects 40 classic myths and legends of the night sky. Aries may be a ram, but why can it be found among the stars? How can you find the...
Mythical Monsters
Legendary, Fearsome Creatures
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Discover the world's most terrifying mythical creatures that have been scaring people for generations, from Beowulf's Dragon to Frankenstein and Bigfoot. Since ancient times man has invented strange creatures to populate unexplored or uninhabited areas. Mythical Monsters describes the results of active...