A New History of the Church in Wales (Doe Norman)(Paperback)

A New History of the Church in Wales (Doe Norman)(Paperback)

This book marks the centenary of the Church in Wales, following its disestablishment in 1920. Part I provides a historical overview: from the Age of the Saints to Victorian times; the disestablishment campaign; Christianity in Wales since 1920; and broad issues faced over the century. Part II

Lockdown Wales: How Covid-19 Tested Wales (Hayward Will)(Paperback)

The story of lockdown in Wales, one of the most significant events in recent Welsh history. The Covid-19 epidemic brought with it tragedy for some, and life-changing circumstances for very many people. The human cost will be counted for years and Lockdown Wales records some of the personal

Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich (Ohler Norman)(Paperback)

A New York Times bestseller, Norman Ohler's Blitzed is a 'fascinating, engrossing, often dark history of drug use in the Third Reich' (Washington Post). The Nazi regime preached an ideology of physical, mental, and moral purity. Yet as Norman Ohler reveals in this gripping history, the Third Reich

Wales - History of a Nation (Ross David)(Paperback / softback)

This popular book about the history of Wales is now in its third edition. The book provides a good, clear history of

Churches and Churchyards of England and Wales (Hayman Richard)(Paperback)

An engaging introduction to the workings of church buildings and churchyards, explaining the integral elements of a working church and how they have changed over time. The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in

The Norman Conquest: A New Introduction (Huscroft Richard)(Paperback)

The Norman Conquest was more than an English phenomenon, for Wales, Scotland and Normandy were all deeply affected by it too. This book encompasses these wider British and French perspectives to offer a fresh, clear and concise introduction to the events which propelled the two nations into the

The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction (Garnett George)(Paperback)

The Norman Conquest in 1066 was one of the most profound turning points in English history, dramatically transforming a disparate collection of small nations into a powerful European state. But what actually happened? How was the invasion viewed by those who witnessed it? And how has its legacy

Wales: Churches, Houses, Castles (Jenkins Simon)(Paperback)

From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai

King John: New Interpretations (Church S. D.)(Paperback)

The reign of King John [1199-1216] is one of the most controversial in English history. When he succeeded to Richard the Lionheart's lands, he could legitimately claim to rule half modern France as well as England and Ireland; but by the time of his death his dominion lay in tatters, and his

Europe - A History (Davies Norman)(Paperback / softback)

Europe - and the question of whether to stay in or leave - has dominated British politics for the last three years. Discover the most ambitious history of the continent ever undertaken. 'Any European or world citizen should read this... History that illuminates the present day' Big

The Jews of Arab Lands: A History and Source Book (Stillman Norman a.)(Paperback)

A comprehensive and articulate history of the turbulent and complex relationships in the Middle East that brillantly captures the people and the

Ecclesiastical History of the English People (Bede)(Paperback)

'With God's help, I, Bede ... have assembled these facts about the history of the Church in Britain ... from the traditions of our forebears, and from my own personal knowledge' Written in AD 731, Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People is the first account of Anglo-Saxon England ever

The Lost History of Christianity (Jenkins Philip)(Paperback)

A paradigm-shifting history that reveals how the early Christian churches in the East helped to shape the Asia and the Christianity we know

Wales (Howells M.F.)(Paperback / softback)

This guide describes the geological history of Wales, the evolution of its structure, its stratigraphy and the nature of the rocks and processes that have shaped the Welsh

Love for the Papacy and Filial Resistance to the Pope in the History of the Church (De Mattei Roberto)(Paperback)

Armies of the Night - History as a Novel / The Novel as History (Mailer Norman)(Paperback / softback)

Hungary - A Short History (Stone Norman (Professor))(Paperback / softback)

In this robust overview of Hungarian history, award-winning historian professor Norman Stone tells the story of the nation's struggle for self-determination and

A History of Death in 17th Century England (Norman Ben)(Paperback)

Delve into the world of the unorthodox burial in seventeenth-century England, including mass interments in times of disease, the burial of suicides, and the unconventional laying to rest of English Catholics.Death was a constant presence in the lives of the rich and poor alike in

Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church (Weidenkopf Steve)(Paperback)

World War One - A Short History (Stone Norman)(Paperback / softback)

In 1914 a new kind of war, and a new kind of world, came about. Fourteen million combatants died, a further twenty million were wounded, four empires were destroyed and even the victors' empires were fatally damaged. This title provides a terse, opinionated and wry short history of the First World

New World, New Church?: The Theology of the Emerging Church Movement (Steele Hannah)(Paperback)

The emerging church movement has quickly become one of the fastest growing ecclesiological phenomena in the west today. But there is still a debate to be had about how the church understands its identity and purpose within postmodern culture. Offering an assessment of the impact of the emerging

Documents of the Christian Church (Bettenson Henry)(Paperback)

This selection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has become established as a classic reference work, providing insights into 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate. While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris

The Cambridge History of Communism (Naimark Norman)(Paperback)

Volume Two of The Cambridge History of Communism explores the rise of Communist states and movements after World War II. Key themes include the relationship between East European parties and Moscow, and the spread of communism in Asia, Africa and Latin America, as nationalism fed anti-imperialist

On the Incarnation (Athanasius of Alexandra Saint)(Paperback)

Two names stand above all others in the history of the early Christian church: Augustine and Athanasius. The former was from the West and contended for the doctrine of grace against Roman moralism, while the latter came from the East and became a champion of orthodoxy against Arian attacks on the