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A startling, dramatic and sometimes humorous analysis of the crumbling of the American Dream by the BBC's chief American correspondent, Esler finds the American people...
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The tradition of awarding the Freedom of the City still lives on in cities around the world. Many of the rights or privileges associated with...
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon,the youngest daughter of the Earl of Strathmore, was born on 4 August 1900. It might reasonably have been expected that...
Schmidt journeys behind the closed doors of the Oval Office, the Kremlin etc. to discuss the meetings and maneuverings of the world's most powerful leaders.
Tracing the history of postwar Europe and its changing role in the world, Tony Judt's major history of the continent in our times investigates the...
IN TRUMP TIME, tells the story of a President who worked night and day for the American people, who built the strongest economy in modern...
All the patterns contained in this guide to classic clock making are designed as standing clocks, suitable for mantelpieces or desks. Examples accommodate the specifications...
In Ireland the period of 1918-1932 was one of upheaval and realignment as people suffered the hardship of war and came to terms with their...
Using archive photos from the 1860s to the 1960 paired with a modern viewpoint, Leeds Then and Now shows how the great northern powerhouse has...
This book provides a traditional introduction to the basics of Latin grammar sufficient to enable the reader to engage with its wide range of readings...
This student textbook has been revised and updated to bring the story of contemporary British history up to 1988 and the third Thatcher government. The...
Crisis after crisis has beset the European Union in recent years - Greek sovereign debt, Russian annexation of Crimea, unprecedented levels of migration, and the...
A lively account of the little known story about the birth of surfing in Australia and the early beginnings of our beach culture and sporting...
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What does history really consists of? Centuries of people quietly going about their daily business - sleeping, eating, having sex, endeavouring to get comfortable. And...
This is a pocket-sized glimpse into the world of the US president's beloved communications system, without which he is rarely seen and about which the...
From one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever through the Grand Canyon, atop the legendary...
The world of fiber optic connections reaching neighborhoods, homes, and businesses will represent as great a change from what came before as the advent of...
Themes in Modern European History 1780-1830 is an authoritative and lively exploration of a period dominated by events which have shaped modern Europe. In a...
This authoritative biography of Britain's youngest Prime Minister in nearly two hundred years provides a fascinating insight into the man only those closest to him...
This is a biography of Arthur Griffith but the extensive links between him and James Joyce
Could Napoleon have won the battle of Waterloo? And what would have happened if he had? Or suppose Nelson had not destroyed the French fleet...
"Defeated and demoralised, Fine Gael was a broken political party after the 2002 general election. Opponents mocked and critics sneered when the party turned to...
One of the most important developments of Western civilization has been the growth of historical consciousness. Consciously or not, history has become a form of...
Based on deep research and extensive interviews with those close to the campaigns of Clinton, McCain and Obama, this title provides insightful accounts of the...
Tales From the Bridge Table is a comprehensive, all-inclusive guide as well as an essential reference book to the game. No other book covers the...
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Housam 'Sam' Najjair was born in Dublin to an Irish mother and a Libyan father. In June 2011, as his father's home country was being...
Ken Clarke needs no introduction. One of the genuine 'Big Beasts' of the political scene, during his forty-six years as the Member of Parliament for...
From the award-winning, number one bestselling author of The Cow Book. It is summer, the hay and silage have not yet been made on John...
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The true story of one man's determination to master the world's deadliest helicopter and of a split-second decision that changed the face of modern warfare....
