Books published by The History Press Ltd

From the Smuts Report to a remotely piloted air system via Trenchard's boots and a 1948 Olympics running vest, discover the rich history and stunning development of Her Majesty's youngest service through 100 iconic objects.

The A-Z of Curious Sussex is guaranteed to enthrall both resident and visitor alike.

The Beatles in Posters: The Artwork of Tony Booth

Here renowned military historian Martin van Creveld has compiled a concise guide to the history of war in 100 key events. With intriguing facts and a worldwide range, War in 100 Events is an immensely entertaining volume for military buffs and laymen alike.

Melancholy Witness

Following his first three successful books, describing his long career as a military pilot, Mike Brooke completes the story with more tales of test flying during the 1980s and '90s.

During the First World War many sportsmen exchanged their sports field for the battlefield, switched their equipment for firearms.

Welsh Folk Tales

Visitors have been flocking to castles across the country for centuries to learn about their history and enjoy their splendour, and this collection of beautiful illustrations is a celebration of their unique appeal.

Dublin 4, probably best-known in sporting terms as the spiritual home of Leinster Rugby, has one of the highest densities of diverse sports clubs in all of Ireland.

Join author and professional storyteller Steve Lally as he brings together stories from one of Ireland's most magical places. Accompanied by original, often haunting illustrations, these enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

Traditional folk tales from Longford retold by a professional storyteller

The Little Book of Stillorgan is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this vibrant suburb of Dublin.

Scottish Genealogy is a comprehensive guide to tracing your family history in Scotland.

This book reveals for the first time 50 terrifying - and in some cases, comical - cases dating from 1837 to 1901, unearthed from archive newspapers.

Sand, Planes and Submarines: How Leighton Buzzard shortened the First World War

Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and including many first-hand experiences and previously unpublished tales, Haunted Antrim will enthrall anyone interested in the unexplained.

Storyteller Adam Bushnell brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, limestone cliffs, remote moorland, pastoral dales and settled coalfields of County Durham.

Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of one of the most seminal British films ever made

Buried Lives: The Protestants of Southern Ireland

Complaints of poor pay, low morale and unsatisfactory conditions for those serving in the Defence Forces were growing louder against the background of a government accused of being indifferent and an army hierarchy accused of being incapable.

This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' facts and anecdotes about English history.

Celebrating Edinburgh's diverse riches, this quiz book invites you to come on a wide-ranging exploration of Scotland's hilly capital.

This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' facts and anecdotes about Welsh history.

Forming part of a series, along with The GWR Handbook, The LMS Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative and highly detailed reference of information about the LNER.

Operation Dynamo, and its rescues from beaches and harbour, has gone down in history as a victory from certain defeat. Here Tim Lynch presents the true story of this miraculous event using stunning, rare images from the Mirrorpix archive.

Chipping Norton today is a thriving Oxfordshire market town of some 6,500 people at the eastern edge of the Cotswolds. Its handsome Georgian houses and iconic tweed mill are well known, but the town's history goes back much further, and by looking closely at its buildings and streets we can find survivals from earlier times.

Retold in an engaging style, and richly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

The story of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright who were fascinated by human flight.

With stories from captains, crew and passengers, and an unparalleled collection of photographs, Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross bring the majestic QE2 to life in this commemorative tribute.