Books published by The History Press Ltd

A collection of archive photographs accompanied by informative captions

The eighth book in a thrilling series of mediaeval mysteries by C.B. Hanley

The first lavishly illustrated collection of famous and forgotten Welsh folk tales created for children

Overlooked & Underrated? Not Any Longer... presenting sixty forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics

'Informing is resisting.' A unique record of the first year of the war in Ukraine written by Ukrainian journalists on the front line.

An exploration of the part of Britain's coast that was the cradle of humankind in Europe

A unique invitation to explore Lambeth Palace Garden through the changing seasons

A new colour book on British passenger ships, following on from the success of Cruise Liners in Colour and Ships of Splendour

Uncovering the secrets behind England's best-known country houses and their unusual inhabitants

Provides a fascinating testament to the tens of thousands of British subjects who have fought and died for the ideal of a fair republic

The varied and rewarding life of a Welsh Guardsman

A unique look at animals in ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Mary Beard and Peter Jones From the hooves of chariot horses pounding the dust of the racetrack to the cries of elephants charging the battlefields, animals were a key part of Roman life. On memorials left to beloved dogs or in images of arena animals hammered onto coins, their stories and roles in Roman history are there for us to find.Why did the emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby? What was the most dangerous part of a chariot race? How could a wolf help with toothache?Take a gallop into the Roman world of chariot horses, battle elephants and rampaging rhinos. In the ancient world a bear could be weaponized and venomous snakes could change the course of a battle at sea. If you want to know exactly how to boil a crane (and who doesn't?) or how to use eels to commit murder, the Romans have the answer. They wove animals into poetry, sacrificed them and slaughtered thousands in their arenas, while animal skins reinforced shields and ivory decorated the hilts of their swords.From much-loved dogs to talking ravens, Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes discovers who the Romans really were through the fascinating relationships they had with the creatures they lived and died alongside.

The definitive book on this important battle of the Wars of the Roses For many years the first battle of St Albans was regarded as a 'short scuffle in the street'. A.W. Boardman, the author of Towton 1461: The Anatomy of a Battle, proves this was not the case. Indeed, the battle was unique and a significant event in England's medieval history. The street fighting was widespread, the town was pillaged in the aftermath, Henry VI was almost killed, and the battle's political consequences proved so problematic for both sides that parliament used official propaganda to conceal the truth. St Albans was, along with other lesser-known battles of the early 1450s, the genesis of the Wars of the Roses, and it is probably the best-documented encounter of the period. The battle heralded the beginning of an intense blood feud that fuelled the civil wars between York and Lancaster for many generations. But what really happened in the streets of St Albans on 22 May 1455? What prompted Richard Duke of York and the Neville family to rebel against Henry VI? And who were the instigators of the conflict that caused the execution and deaths of a substantial portion of England's nobility by the end of the fifteenth century? This book answers these questions and discusses the theories about St Albans following a detailed and multi-disciplined approach. A.W. Boardman reveals the anatomy of a battle hidden beneath the streets and alleyways of this modern city and explains the wider issues of the Wars of the Roses in northern England. Illustrated throughout with contemporary images, modern photographs and specially drawn battle maps, this new and fully updated edition is a thorough examination of the sources, the terrain and the military significance of the first battle of St Albans: a battle where the streets ran red with blood.

"A collection of folk tales, myths and legends from many cultures about death, dying and what might come after."--Provided by publisher.

The first photographic history of Gants Hill

The first book to reveal the complete story of one of England's first mafias, the Hawkhurst Gang Southeast England in the 1740s was not a pleasant place. Foreign wars, rebellion and fractious politics rattled the state and made life difficult for most. In this chaos, the old practice of smuggling reached new and dangerous heights. Violent gangs of smugglers terrorized communities and confounded government attempts to stop them. The most famous of these gangs, the Hawkhurst Gang, operated like a modern-day drug cartel. They threatened witnesses and authorities, brandished their arms in public, and fought battles in the streets. It took a potent combination of new government powers and courageous citizens to finally end their reign. Hawkhurst chronicles the story of the gang by taking the reader deep into the Georgian underworld. Using vivid descriptions of 18th-century life, it explores the swirling menagerie of the tattooed thugs, customs men, political extremists and corrupt politicians involved in the rise and fall of one of England's first mafias.

Following on from Grand Prix's Winning Colours, the author turns his attention to 100 years of Le Mans

The only biography of all the six men who flew with Guy Gibson in the RAF's most famous bomber operation, the 1943 Dambusters Raid