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Spies and Commissars: Bolshevik ...Robert Service

From an award-winning historian, a break-out book in the tradition of Agent Zig Zag.

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The Iliad: A New TranslationHomer; Stephen Mitchell

A stunning new translation of the classic tale of Greeks, Trojans and the fall of Troy; An ILIAD for the 21st century.

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A History of England in 100 Places:...John Julius Norwich

Our nation's story told through 100 of its most important sites - from Stonehenge to the Gherkin

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JerusalemSimon Sebag Montefiore

The epic story of Jerusalem told through the lives of the men and women who created, ruled and inhabited it.

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Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My LifeMichael Moore

Breaking the autobiographical mould, the author presents 20 far-ranging, irreverent vignettes from his own life. He is his own meta-Forrest Gump, as one moment he's an...

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Albert: A LifeJules Stewart

Albert: Prince Consort to Queen Victoria, social and cultural visionary in his own right, was born in the Saxon duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld but defined the culture...

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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsNeil MacGregor

Takes an original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentally, as prisms through which we...

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The Empire of Death: A Cultural...Paul Koudounaris

A gripping and gruesome history of crypts around the world, full of archive images of long-gone or inaccessible sites.

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The Diamond Queen: Elizabeth II and...Andrew Marr

Published alongside a flagship BBC television series to mark her Diamond Jubilee, this book is an account of The Queen's reign

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History and Politics

One definition of History books could almost include every non-fiction book ever written, but we will settle for covering the history of the world by country and era, oral and written. As well as kings, queen and emperors, there is social history that reflects the experiences of everyday folk and books documenting the global impact of everything from Marxism to the potato. And there are professional and layman’s guides for the archaeologist or family historian covering theory and practice. The military have had an indelible impact on our past and present in both war and peace and this category covers everything from the famous Osprey reference guides on uniforms and weaponry to the tactics, theory and personal experiences of those involved through the ages. Our Politics books category covers current affairs in London, Britain, Europe and the wider world, as well as political theory on the various political ideologies and challenges facing the world today. To refine your selection further just use the browse option on the left.