Books published by Amberley Publishing

A fascinating survey of the history of Christianity in Uxbridge from Roman times to the present day.

A neglected passage of World War II history, when French forces liberated this trophy city in the aftermath of a Nazi collapse, only to almost lose it again in the Battle of the Bulge. De Gaulle described the liberation of Strasbourg "one of the most brilliant episodes in our military history." But who did the fighting?

Original research and written in an engaging style, this book goes beyond the famous tea and reveals the true impact of Britain's takeover of Assam, India in the nineteenth century. Blending social and economic history, this is an illuminating work that will fascinate anybody with an interest in the history of India or Britain's colonial past.

Ukrainian-born journalist Vitali Vitaliev takes a journey around Britain in search of that most elusive of ideas - utopia. Laced with humour and trenchant insight, he reflects on utopian ideals in the United Kingdom and his own Soviet upbringing.

A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Cumbria that will fascinate and intrigue everybody who knows the area.

Rare and previously unpublished images of Stagecoach in and around Liverpool. Looks at how the Stagecoach fleet on Merseyside has changed over nearly twenty years.

A fascinating exploration of Sussex's historic churches and will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

South Wales has long been a popular destination for railway enthusiasts, and this book documents the many changes to the region's rail scene in the last thirty years.

This book aims to bring back memories of traction once common, or not so common, on the rails of the Duchy of Cornwall.

Holidays with Hitler tells the story of German leisure time and state-sponsored fun under the Nazi regime. Nathan Morley looks at consumerism, entertainment and travel in German society, and offers a vivid portrait of what it was like to visit as a foreign tourist seeking fun in a totalitarian state. An important part of Nazi policy was the vast Strength through Joy programme, headed by Dr Robert Ley - a brash and fanatical party member. Although Strength through Joy is best remembered for introducing the Volkswagen Beetle, it also allowed fourteen million people to enjoy annual vacations at bargain basement prices while improving the health of the population by encouraging running, hiking, swimming, and active family holidays. With millions of working people paying monthly dues, the organization amassed a hefty fortune. On the island of Rgen in the Baltic Sea, a vast resort capable of accommodating 22,000 holidaymakers began construction in 1937 - the same year the Wilhelm Gustloff, the first Strength Through Joy vessel, was launched in Hamburg. With the arrival of the Second World War, the organisation adapted, the goal being the 'cultural caretaking of the bomb-battered population and our soldiers'. Nathan Morley, employing meticulous research, tells the story not only of the Strength through Joy programme but also the efforts to organise the Olympics and disguise anti-Jewish sentiments from the thousands of visitors; the way millions of Germans spent their free time; and what it was like to be a foreign tourist as the thin veneer of a disintegrating Reich peeled away to reveal an ugly and evil interior.

Eight kings of England were the named Henry, but only two of them were born as heirs to the throne and these - the third and sixth - proved to be the weakest. Two seized the crown by force of arms, one by craft and opportunistic speed, and one by skilful diplomacy and an early flowering of that great British virtue, compromise. Among their number are saints and monsters, the best known and the least known of English kings. One was a storybook hero, leading an army to triumph against overwhelming odds. Another sat out a battle, singing to himself and playing with his fingers while the arrows flew. Half of them have been accused of murder, though in general the actual killings were carried out by others. When we look at the contributions made by the eight kings of that name, we find they underpin almost every aspect of our nation and its institutions. To the first two we owe our legal system and department of finance, to the third, intentionally or otherwise, the origins of our parliament. The fifth decreed the widespread use of English in official documents, leading to dramatic developments in that language. The seventh transformed the tax system and introduced legal reforms that curbed the power of the nobility. The eighth, again arguably unintentionally, brought into being the Church of England. Between them, these English monarchs represent every possible shade of kingship, and each in his own time was 'Harry of England'.

Explore a selection of stunning photographs celebrating steam on this famous and picturesque railway.

The final volume in this heavily illustrated series exploring the pre-Grouping joint railway lines of Britain focusing on the Midlands, Wales and the South West.

Rare and previously unpublished images documenting the popular regional bus operator CT Plus Yorkshire.

A fascinating selection of Early Medieval objects registered as part of the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Stunning original photographs illustrate this document of locomotives and railing stock in the UK after their working life has come to an end.

Explore a fascinating photographic record of European coaches visiting Britain from the 1970s onwards.

Explore rare and previously unpublished photographs illustrating Leeds City Transport bus and tram scene.

A pictorial guide to railways around the Fens of eastern England, covering areas of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire.

Fully illustrated description of Gillingham's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

Explore the West London town of Chiswick in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

A fascinating exploration of the underground world and its history beneath the surface of the Black Country.

An accessible history of Liverpool from prehistory to the present day highlighting the city's significant events and people.

Secret Perth explores the lesser-known history of the city of Perth through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Bolton through the decades.

Explore the fascinating story of England's emergence as a major maritime trading power, from 1400 to 1540.

Explore the true story of a real-life Jane Austen heroine in this intimate portrait of a Regency family.

A reappraisal of the Vikings. The ultimate goal of Forgotten Vikings is to add to the corpus of popular history/overview books of the Viking Age.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of half-cab buses in north-west England. A fascinating period in the region's transport history.