One of the bloodiest conflicts in military history, the Battle of the Somme raged from 1 July to 18 November 1916
Everything you need to know to understand the most bitter and consequential conflict of the modern world
A richly illustrated and comprehensive guide, this volume explores over 1,450 cathedrals and abbeys across Britain, detailing their architecture, history, liturgy, and monastic life while highlighting their enduring religious and cultural significance.
Michael Calvey is a pioneering US-born financier, who made his fortune in post-Communist Russia. This is the story of how his life was turned upside down in 2019, when he was unjustly incarcerated in the country’s most notorious prison, awaiting trial for fraud.
The most definitive book ever written on the history of Pink Floyd and their music
Stunning illustrations to colour in, charting the history and heritage of P&O
Stunning illustrations to colour in, charting the history and heritage of the Cunard Line
Sister to a queen; mother to a king’s son – discover the true history of the ‘Other Boleyn Girl'
Delight in the overlooked and under-appreciated wildlife in our UK cities
A concise history of storytelling in Europe, in all its forms
Fluent in German, English and Arabic, he made the Hadj to Mecca but was more at home in high society or travelling the desert on... Læs mere
The eventful history of British coronations from 1066 to the present day.