Books published by Amberley Publishing

Explore the rich history of Peterborough in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Stunning original photographs of railways around Chicago, offers highlights of the exciting Midwestern city.

Adriatic spans over two thousand years of history and the whole of the eastern Mediterranean region around the Adriatic sea and part of the neighbouring Ionian sea. Ever since the Romans, these lands and their peoples have experienced the coming and going of great empires, including occupation by the British in recent centuries, and the demise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the First World War, which had its origins in this combustible region. The book untangles a rich and complex history into the twentieth century, before the former Yugoslavia once again fractured. The fascinating and highly accessible account emphasises the interplay between different parts of the Adriatic: on the plus side, the alliances that countries formed, often through trade or royal marriage, and on the negative side, the rivalries that divided states and ended in war, invasion or the overthrow of government. The narrative is filled with personal stories of individuals from many different periods that illuminate the real issues of their day, and explores the political, cultural and economic developments, together with the major conflicts from earliest Roman times, through the Crusades, right up to the battles of the Second World War.

This book explores the lives of the men in Jane's life, her relationships, how typical they were of men of their time and their impact on her life and writing. It also considers how accurately the novels portray the lives of men and what they reveal of their author's views on the relationship between the sexes and the male domination of society.

A fascinating exploration of the abandoned places and buildings within Derbyshire which have been left behind by history

From the family shrine, the Lararium, to huge public festivals, which embodied the sanctity and viability of the state itself, religion permeated every aspect of Roman life.

The inside story of one of the great British racing teams. Including unique contributions from Jacke Stewart and Bob Tyrell and illustrated with 180 official photographs.

The ground-breaking cars built by the Bristol aircraft company

This fascinating set of photographs shows how Wimborne Minster has changed and developed over the last century.

Explores one of the most dramatic episodes in British military history - and 24 VCs won in a single day.

The story of the Anarchy from the unique perspective of the two women at the centre of the struggle for the crown.

A fascinating portrait of Wigan and the surrounding area presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.

Delivered in bite-sized diary chunks, Jan-Marie Knights takes the reader on a journey into the world of Tudor high society. This is a world of love affairs, tragedy, marriage and death; the realm of flamboyant dress, opulent jewellery and burning passions. The Tudor period continues to enchant and mesmerise the world, and here the reader can delve into the social calendar of the era. Running the gamut of society occasions - from solemn marriages to sombre funerals, and decadent feasts to lavish large-scale gatherings - The Tudor Socialite is an essential book for any Tudor fan who wants to experience life as a wallflower in the Tudor court.

A guided tour through the four towns of Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Norris, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

This is an important book on one of the most controversial campaigns of the Second World War. 'When we came out above ground there was rubble everywhere, asphalt on the roads had melted in the heat. My only thought was to get out of this hellhole.' Ivar Corneliussen, Waffen-SS trooper

A lavishly illustrated celebration of traction engines. Featuring showman's engines, heavy haulage engines, steam lorries, tractors and road rollers.

A survey in superb photographs of the branch lines and by-ways across the Southern Region in the 1960s.

A new and revealing portrait of the king behind the legend during the turmoil of the First Scottish Wars of Independence, based on primary sources.

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

Stunning previously unpublished photographs documenting the end of steam railways in the West Coast and Midlands area.

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

A wonderful collection of 180 photographs, some previously unpublished, celebrating the London's Gemini Buses.

A fascinating, highly illustrated description of the lost country houses of the North East of England.

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

Discover the history and character of the Somerset town of Frome in this enriching tour of fifty of its buildings and landmarks.

This analysis of the evidence shows that the end of the Roman era and birth of Anglo-Saxon rule was a drawn out process - much of the nuances has been lost over time. This insight into a neglected time in Britain's history offers an important re-evaluation of the period.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of 150 years of one of Britain's favourite independent breweries.

The controversial MG saloon cars of the 1960s which form an important part of the history of MG cars.

Explore a fascinating portrait of Exeter presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.

The conflict that effectively laid the bloody foundations for the Hundred Years War and taught military and logistical lessons to both sides that would not be forgotten.