Books published by Amberley Publishing

This is the story of a man who went from Yorkshire mill worker to Monte Carlo millionaire. Amongst the men 'who broke the bank at Monte Carlo', Joseph Hobson Jagger is unique. He is the only one known to have devised an infallible and completely legal system to defeat the odds at roulette and win a fortune. But he was not what might be expected. He wasn't a gentleman or an aristocrat, he wasn't a professional gambler, he was a Yorkshire textile worker who had laboured in the Victorian mills of Bradford since childhood. What led a man like this to travel nearly a thousand miles to the exclusive world of the Riviera when most people lived and died within a few miles of where they were born? The trains that took him there were still new and dangerous, he did not speak French and had never left the north of England. His motivation was strong. Joseph, his wife and four children, the youngest of whom was only two, faced a situation so grave that their only escape seemed to be his desperate gamble on the roulette tables of Monte Carlo. Today Jagger's legacy is felt in casinos worldwide and yet he is virtually unknown. Anne Fletcher is his great-great-great niece and in this true-life detective story she uncovers how he was able to win a fortune, what happened to his millions and why Jagger should now be regarded as the real 'man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo'.

Rare and unusual items from the iconic TV show. What can be said about what is probably 'the' fantasy adventure series of the sixties?

Explore the city of Southampton in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

A stunning collection of images showcasing Northumberland in all its glory, which capture the essence of the county.

A fascinating collection of previously unpublished images of railways around this famous hub of British transport.

This little known queen is overshadowed by her contemporary Boudicea, yet her story is far more interesting.

The first book on the Wars of the Roses to centre on Richard III`s closest friend, Sir Francis Lovell.

This fascinating book documents the impact of the First World War on the people of Kent, using a selection of primary sources and contemporary photographs.

The stories of three individual careers combine seamlessly to tell the dramatic story of the RAF from the era of biplanes and into the jet age of the Cold War.

A lavishly illustrated history of railways in the area of the Peak District, which were born out of necessity to connect the major cities on either side of the Pennines.

Stunning previously unpublished images of diesel locomotives on the railways of this picturesque area.

This book provides a fascinating insight into the people, places and events that are Kent's Military Heritage from Roman times to the present day.

A pictorial celebration of GB Railfreight, packed with previously unpublished images. Looking at the operations and fleet of this successful rail business.

This is the first book devoted to the tiles of the British Arts and Crafts, including tiles designed by some of the greatest names associated with the movement.

A guided tour of the historic town of Widnes, showing how it has changed over the past few centuries.

Explore Rotherham's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

A fascinating look at Leyland lorries.

As the fifties faded away, sixties style swept Chester into the modern age.

The early Triumph sports cars that set the standard for others to follow. Providing full details of all models in a readable and engaging style.

In this book, photographer Gabriel Fuchs takes the reader on a journey around one of the most beautiful regions of the UK - Cornwall.

A brilliant, classic account of the Russian Revolution. Still the most readable history of the revolution, which sheds light on the Western view of the Soviet Union at the time.

Austin is most famous for their cars, but the company played an important part in the history of agriculture too. This is the first study of the tractors from Austin.

A groundbreaking account that examines the various ways Jews were betrayed by their fellow countrymen during the Holocaust.

Beautiful postcards capture old Hythe in all its glory.

As one of the most iconic helicopters of all time reaches thirty, Rich Pittman offers a richly illustrated look back at a vehicle that remains popular with armed services and aviation enthusiasts around the world. The helicopter used to be designated the EH101 and is now the AW101.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Coventry through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

A history of the iconic Woodhead Route.

The inside pilot's story of one of the most remarkable aircraft of the Second World War

A masterful biography of the Norman king who conquered England in 1066 and changed the country forever.

This fascinating and fully revised selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hunstanton and Wells-Next-the-Sea have changed and developed over the last century.