A History of the South Yorkshire Countryside (Hey David)(Paperback)

A History of the South Yorkshire Countryside (Hey David)(Paperback)

South Yorkshire has some of the most varied countryside in England, ranging from the Pennine moors and the wooded hills and valleys in the west to the estate villages on the magnesian limestone escarpment and the lowlands in the east. Each of these different landscapes has been shaped by human

Yorkshire Sieges of the Civil Wars (Cooke David)(Paperback)

Throughout recorded history Yorkshire has been a setting for warfare of all kinds - marches, skirmishes and raids, pitched battles and sieges. And it is the sieges of the Civil War period - which often receive less attention than other forms of combat - that are the focus of David Cooke's new

Battlefield Yorkshire: From the Romans to the English Civil Wars (Cooke David)(Paperback)

This highly illustrated history covers the periods of warfare in Yorkshire from Roman times to the seventeenth century.Yorkshire's past is replete with bloody battles and sieges. From the earliest times, armies have marched across the Yorkshire countryside and have fought for control of the land,

A Short History of South-East Asia (Church Peter)(Paperback)

Explore the fascinating history of south-east Asia A Short History of South-East Asia, Sixth Edition is the latest in a series of updated texts spotlighting this fascinating region. With revised chapters for all of the countries in this geographic area, this interesting text paints a remarkable

West Yorkshire Mountain Biking - South Pennine Trails (Haworth Benjamin)(Paperback / softback)

West Yorkshire Mountain Biking - South Pennine Trails features 23 of the best mountain bike rides in West Yorkshire, between 10.5km and 32km in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Written by local expert and MTB journalist Benjamin Haworth, each route features clear and easy to

A History of South Africa (Thompson Leonard)(Paperback)

A fresh and penetrating exploration of South Africa's history, from the earliest known human inhabitation of the region to the present 'I did not think it was possible for a white person to write a history of South Africa which a black South African would find to be a fair and accurate account of a

Illustrated Tales of Yorkshire (Paul David)(Paperback / softback)

The beautiful county of Yorkshire is one of the most visited of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the

Railway Girls (Fleming Leah)(Paperback / softback)

As the industrial revolution takes its grip on the countryside, the residents of one small Yorkshire community face uncertainty, upheaval and danger

South Yorkshire Railways (Walker Andrew)(Paperback)

Coal and iron making first brought railways to what is now called South Yorkshire. The industrial towns of Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster attracted the Victorian pioneers, who built a myriad of often competing lines to the collieries and factories. The carriage of people was almost an

Lost Railways of Yorkshire's West Riding - Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield and the South (Burgess Neil)(Paperback / softback)

A-Z of Harrogate - Places-People-History (Neesam Malcolm)(Paperback / softback)

Explore the interesting local history of the Yorkshire town of Harrogate in this handy illustrated A-Z

River Ouse Bargeman: A Lifetime on the Yorkshire Ouse (Lewis David)(Paperback)

The Ouse reaches into the heart of Yorkshire from the Humber Estuary. Until the 1980s, loaded barges made the challenging journey from Hull to Selby, bearing bulk cargoes for the mills of the town. The bargees had to be tough and resourceful; physically strong enough to handle their craft, wise

Diamonds, Gold and War - The Making of South Africa (Meredith Martin)(Paperback / softback)

An epic, sweeping history of the making of South Africa by the bestselling and acclaimed author of The State of

Bridlington History Tour (Hitches Mike)(Paperback)

'Bridlington History Tour' provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of this Yorkshire coastal town. With its bustling harbour, beautiful beaches and picturesque promenades, it is easy to see why it has become a favourite destination for holidaymakers. In this book, author Mike Hitches guides

In & Around Rotherham From Old Photographs (Jones Melvyn)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating portrait of the South Yorkshire town of Rotherham presented through a remarkable collection of historical

David Hockney: A Yorkshire Sketchbook (Hockney David)(Pevná vazba)

The author has returned to England to paint the landscape of his childhood in East Yorkshire. Executed in watercolour and ink, this title features panoramic scenes that have the spatial complexity of finished paintings - the broad sweep of sky or road, the patchwork tapestry of land - yet convey

A History of Western Architecture (Watkin David)(Paperback)

In this highly acclaimed reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the eclectic styles of the twenty-first century. The author emphasizes the ongoing vitality of the Classical language of architecture, underlining the

Yorkshire - A Very Peculiar History (Malam John)(Pevná vazba)

A quirky look at the history of Yorkshire, featuring fact boxes, lists and amazing tales about the largest county in

Personal History of David Copperfield (Dickens Charles)(Paperback / softback)

Published alongside Armando Iannucci's new film, The Personal History of David Copperfield, starring Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Tilda Swinton and Ben Whishaw. Introduced by Armando

The History of the Countryside (Rackham Oliver)(Paperback)

From its earliest origins to the present day, this award-winning, beautifully written book describes the endlessly changing character of Britain's countryside. 'A classic' Richard Mabey Exploring the natural and man-made features of the land - fields, highways, hedgerows, fens, marshes, rivers,

Getting the Train - The History of Scotland's Railways (Ross David)(Paperback / softback)

The Best and the Brightest (Halberstam David)(Paperback)

David Halberstam's masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy, with a new Foreword by Senator John McCain. 'A rich, entertaining, and profound reading experience.'--The New York Times Using portraits of America's flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that

Boundless Sea - A Human History of the Oceans (Abulafia David)(Paperback / softback)

For most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This book traces the history of human movement and interaction around and across the world's greatest bodies

A-Z of Curiosities of the Yorkshire Dales (Strevens Summer)(Paperback / softback)

Exploring the origins, history and culture behind over two hundred 'curiosities' from across the region, some of which have not been revealed in print