A Traveller's History of Oxford will give the reader a clear account of Oxford's earliest beginnings from Roman times, its Anglo-Saxon past, its importance in medieval England...more details Format:Paperback Pages:224
A simple text, supported by diagrams and colour photographs, examines the function of the prime minister, the cabinet and the civil service within the context of British government and democracy...more details Format:Hardback Pages:32
This book looks at the role of the European Union from its conception to present day. It covers what the European Union is and the benefits of membership...more details Format:Hardback Pages:32
With the help of canine history detective Sherlock Bones, this book looks at what life was like in Tudor times, with a specific look at health and medicine. Topics covered include how doctors trained...more details Format:Paperback Pages:32
What is a dolmen? Why did the Normans invade Ireland? What is the GAA? When was Dail Eireann formed? Find out about the people and events that have shaped the history of Ireland...more details Format:Paperback
This book identifies the nature of fascism, studies the two fascist states (Germany and Italy) and examines the way in which fascism arose and influenced events between the wars in countries around the world...more details Format:Hardback Pages:64
Nationalism has been a major force in world history since the time of the French Revolution in 1789. It is a powerful force which taps into people's feelings of pride...more details Format:Paperback Pages:64
Part of a biographical series which uses photographs and narrative to show the life and work of notable men and women and their effect on today's world...more details Format:Paperback Pages:32
Part of a biographical series which uses photographs and narrative to show the life and work of notable men and women and their effect on today's world...more details Format:Paperback Pages:32
This book examines the function of local government in the United Kingdom and how it is structured. What are its responsibilities, and how necessary is it? How does it raise money...more details Format:Hardback Pages:32
The Islamic faith is very much in the news today. This book explores what it means to be a Muslim. It tells the story of Islam and traces its worldwide growth...more details Format:Paperback Pages:48
Nationalism has been a major force in world history since the time of the French Revolution in 1789. It is a powerful force which taps into people's feelings of pride...more details Format:Hardback Pages:64
This series provides a thorough photographic history of the 20th century, decade by decade. Explores themes such as fashion, music, films and sport...more details Format:Hardback Pages:48
This is an important series that provides a photographic history of the 20th century. Images have been carefully chosen to reflect changes or mood of the period and are accompanied by detailed captions. This particular title focuses on the 1950s and includes Elvis...more details Format:Hardback Pages:48
This series provides a thorough photographic history of the 20th century, decade by decade. Explores themes such as fashion, music, films and sport...more details Format:Hardback Pages:48
Whether you are going to Japan on business, to study, to teach or simply on holiday, you know you are going to a country which really does merit the term 'unique'.A Traveller's History of Japannot only offers the reader a chronological outline of the nation's development but also provides an invaluable introduction to its language...more details Format:Paperback Pages:304
A Traveller's History of Londonaims to bring London's past alive to the resident, traveller and student, to reveal the city's hidden treasures and forgotten places and guide the reader to the sights and sites that can still be seen and enjoyed. Format:Paperback Pages:320
With the help of canine history detective Sherlock Bones, this book looks at what life was like in Tudor times, with a specific look at health and medicine. Topics covered include how doctors trained...more details Format:Hardback Pages:32
Victorian Britain made sport 'sporting' - respectable, rule-bound and a nationwide obsession. Ancient sports, such as archery and fencing, were revived. New sports...more details Format:Paperback
This book looks at the role of the European Union, from its conception to present day. It covers what the European Union is and the benefits of membership...more details Format:Paperback Pages:32