The first book to look at the lives of Anna of Cleves’ siblings, particularly her powerful brother Wilhelm V and her elder sister Sybylla, and their interactions with the Holy Roman Empire, England, and France, which had a significant impact on the Reformation.
With parallels to today, a significant new account of the Roman empire as a place of migration, diversity and commerce, as well as its traditional image as a military power.
Susan Ronald, the acclaimed author of Hitler's Art Thief, takes us into the shadowy world of the aristocrats and business leaders on both sides of the Atlantic who secretly aided Hitler and Nazi Germany.
Highly illustrated throughout, this book explores the fascinating history of the first of the V8 Bristol cars.
Secret Haverfordwest explores the lesser-known history of the town of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
A fascinating portrait of Bath presented through a remarkable collection of lovely historical postcards.
Secret Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham explores the lesser-known history of the town of Staines-upon-Thames and next-door Laleham through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
New in paperback - The story of the world’s largest ever invasion through the voices of the men – and women – who witnessed it first-hand.
A photographic historic record of the modern Great Western Railway mainline, and the variety it offers.
A follow-up to the popular first volume, looking at service vehicles in the golden age of the National Bus Company.
Exploring terrific, previously unpublished photographs documenting the history of railways in Sussex.
A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Cardiff. These tales of haunted places, supernatural happenings and weird phenomena will delight the ghost hunters.