Books published by The History Press Ltd

Biography of Katherine Swynford

The battle of Loos was one of the most hard-fought battles that the British Expeditionary Force waged during the First World War. This work presents an interpretation of Loos, placing it not only within its political and strategic context, but also discussing command and control and the tactical realities of war on the Western Front during 1915.

Battle for Iwo Jima 1945

The RAF's mighty delta-wing Vulcan jet bomber is an enduring image of the Cold War era. Newly restored with the help of Heritage Lottery Funding, the last airworthy Vulcan B2 XH558 in many ways fills the gap left by Concorde's retirement.

Using the surviving evidence of conflict and battle - fortifications, weapons and armour, burials and human remains - this study offers an insight into war and society in Europe during the Bronze Age. The authors seek to understand the role played by aggression and war the prehistoric world.

A history of Sidmouth

Newgate was the largest, most notorious and worst prison in London. Built during the twelfth century, it became a legendary place, the inspiration of more poems, plays and novels than any other building in London. This book tells the story of Newgate's origins, the criminals it held, the punishments meted out and its rebuilding and reform.

A pocket-sized pictorial account of this much-loved and iconic aircraft.

A lively and easily digestible account of cannibalism and cannibals from the earliest incidents through to the modern day.

The history of the Wars of the Roses

Station 43

Jurassic Mary

Supported by a selection of rare photographs and illustrations, the result is a refreshingly different perspective on the common `mud and trenches' view of the First World War, shedding fascinating new light on many curious and unexplained wartime tales.

A history of Haverhill, Suffolk, in old and rare photographs, with full captions, showing the changing face of the region over the last hundred years.

This book also explores Alastair's life outside of films, including his marriage to Naomi Sim (whom he first met when she was twelve), his career as an elocution teacher, his extensive work on stage (including his theatrical endeavours with James Bridie), his championship of youth and his stalwart refusal to sign autographs.

This book strips away modern myths about the Druids

A history of Macclesfield

A biography of King David I, the true 'maker' of Scotland.

When Britain declared war on Germany in September 1939, football came to an abrupt halt. Large crowds were banned, stadiums were given over to military use, most players joined up. This book captures the atmosphere of the time and tells the story of a unique period in football's history.

Andrew Cook's re-investigation of Rasputin's death

Brings together a wealth of archaeological, anthropological and historical evidence that has not been previously available and is a valuable asset to scholars.

The book describes the most memorable features of the life and times of each king or queen - from Egbert, crowned in 802 and considered the first king of England, to Queen Elizabeth II - as well as recording the extraordinary lives of their queens, consorts, mistresses and bastard children.

Roman Bath discovered

Illustrated throughout with over 100 b&w photographs and drawings, this text explores the history of the city of Manchester, England from its founding as a Roman fort to the present day. Particular attention is paid to early 19th century Manchester, where radical new employer- employee relationships

A history of Norwich

A history of Wembley

A guide to understanding and translating Latin and medieval texts.