Books published by Amberley Publishing

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'.

This nostalgic collection of rare and previously unpublished images celebrates the fleet of this iconic much-loved company.

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.

With short biographies of the main protagonists, descriptions of what they had to endure and a concise examination of the 'library' itself, Lucy Alexander has revealed an astonishing exercise in mental survival under the most appalling circumstances. What would your books be?

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

Rare and previously unpublished images documenting the final decades of this now-closed traction maintenance depot.

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

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 colourful photographic overview of the independent bus operators found in and around Liverpool on Merseyside.

Former Chief Pilot and Director of British Airways takes the reader on a tour of the airline's history of culinary delights, from lounge treats to sumptuous in-flight meals. Featuring a wealth of recipes and unpublished images, this is a unique history of a truly iconic brand.

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

With previously unpublished photographs comes a pictorial celebration of the Wirral's famous electric railways.

Tragic tales of misfortune and disaster in historic Cheshire. This book will fascinate anyone who want to know more about the history of the area.

One of the the leading historians of British history, Jeremy Black, turns his trenchant eye to the development of English culture since the eighteenth century - how does it reflect political and social conditions of the time? Here, Black looks at this question while offering an important and original account of English history.

This book is an engaging and indispensable guide to the remarkable Morgan Three-Wheeler.