A Short History of the IRA: From 1916 Onwards (O'Brien Brendan)(Paperback)

A Short History of the IRA: From 1916 Onwards (O'Brien Brendan)(Paperback)

An accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from 1916 to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities, and the major personalities who have shaped the direction of the movement down through the

Brief History of British Kings & Queens (Ashley Mike)(Paperback / softback)

Presents the British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. This book includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, as well as an overview of the

What Was History?: The Art of History in Early Modern Europe (Grafton Anthony)(Paperback)

From the late fifteenth century onwards, scholars across Europe began to write books about how to read and evaluate histories. These pioneering works grew from complex early-modern debates about law, religion, and classical scholarship. Anthony Grafton's book is based on his Trevelyan Lectures of

The Story of Ireland (O'Brien Brendan)(Paperback)

A new paperback edition of this popular children's book.We are going on a long mysterious journey to find out what we can about the Island of Ireland...The Story of Ireland begins 'After the Ice' and lasts 9000 years. It tells the story of the whole island and its people. The book's 27 chapters

A Pocket Essentials Short History of the Anglo-Saxons (Morgan Giles)(Paperback)

Traces the fascinating history of the people from the early European migrants from tribes such as Angles, Saxons and

Cynicism (Allen Ansgar)(Paperback)

A short history of cynicism, from the fearless speech of the ancient Greeks to the jaded negativity of the present.Everyone's a cynic, yet few will admit it. Today's cynics excuse themselves half-heartedly--'I hate to be a cynic, but...'--before making their pronouncements. Narrowly opportunistic,

A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 (Gibney John)(Paperback)

A brisk, concise, and readable overview of Irish history from the Protestant Reformation to the dawn of the twenty-first century Five centuries of Irish history are explored in this informative and accessible volume. John Gibney proceeds from the beginning of Ireland's modern period and continues

Armed Struggle - The History of the IRA (English Richard)(Paperback / softback)

The most comprehensive, most original and authoritative treatment of the IRA with a new conclusion to bring the book completely up to

A Short History of the Ottoman Empire (Worringer Rene)(Paperback)

This stunning new textbook traces the full history of the Ottoman Empire from its origins through to its dissolution in the early twentieth

One Man's Terrorist: A Political History of the IRA (Finn Daniel)(Paperback)

A history of 'the Troubles' the radical politics of Republicanism The conflict in Northern Ireland was one of the most devastating in post-war Europe, claiming the lives of 3,500 people and injuring many more. This book is a riveting new history of the radical politics that drove a unique

Human Evolution: A Very Short Introduction (Wood Bernard)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction traces the history of paleoanthropology from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to the latest fossil finds. Although concentrating on the fossil evidence for human evolution, it also covers the latest genetic evidence about regional variations in the modern human

France: A Short History - Jeremy Black

A concise history of France from prehistory to the present, recounting the great events and personalities and exploring France's cultural and political influence today. Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries: France’s sense of national identity is inextricably linked to its dramatic history,

Joseph Plunkett: 16lives (O. Brolchain Honor)(Paperback)

Joseph Mary Plunkett (1887-1916) from Dublin was one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, the designer of the military plan and the youngest signatory of the Proclamation. A recognised poet, he was already dying of TB when, aged 28, he married Grace Gifford in Kilmainham Gaol, just hours before he

Balkans (Mazower Mark)(Paperback / softback)

A dazzling short history of the Balkans from the Romans to the present, which provides vital historical and cultural background to contemporary Balkan

A Short History of the Troubles (Feeney Brian)(Paperback)

From the first symptoms of serious unrest - the Divis Street riots of 1964 - to the tortuous political manoeuvrings culminating in the 2003 Assembly elections, the book traces the reality of life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.It details the motivation behind the IRA 'armed struggle', the

Company - A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea (Micklethwait John)(Paperback / softback)

A unique history of Britain's most influential invention - from the East India Company to

A Short History of China: From Ancient Dynasties to Economic Powerhouse (Kerr Gordon)(Paperback)

From the beginnings of Chinese prehistory right through to internet censorship, a comprehensive introduction to the sprawling history of this enormous countryAnabsorbing introduction to more than 4,000 years of Chinese history, this book tells the stories of the tyrants, despots, femmes fatales,

Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to Zinc (Aldersey-Williams Hugh)(Paperback)

In the spirit of A Short History of Nearly Everything comes Periodic Tales. Award-winning science writer Hugh Andersey-Williams offers readers a captivating look at the elements--and the amazing, little-known stories behind their discoveries. Periodic Tales is an energetic and wide-ranging book of

The Short Story of Women Artists: A Pocket Guide to Key Breakthroughs, Movements, Works and Themes (Hodge Susie)(Paperback)

A new and innovative approach to the fascinating history of women artists, from the sixteenth century to the present The Short Story of Women Artists tells the full history - from the breakthroughs that women have made in pushing for parity with male artists, to the important contributions made to

A Short History of German Philosophy (Hsle Vittorio)(Paperback)

The story of German philosophy from the Middle Ages to todayIn an accessible narrative that explains complex ideas in clear language, Vittorio H sle traces the evolution of German philosophy and describes its central influence on other aspects of German culture, including literature, politics, and

Sicily - A Short History, from the Greeks to Cosa Nostra (Norwich John Julius)(Paperback / softback)

A colourful and lavishly illustrated history (fifty years in the making) of the Mediterranean's largest and most turbulent island from much-loved historian John Julius

A Short History of the World in 50 Places (Field Jacob F.)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the most impactful and incredible episodes from human history, from the prehistoric era to the early twenty-first century, through fifty of the most surprising and often less well-known places in the world.From the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, where remains of some of our earliest tool-using

Short History of Europe - From Pericles to Putin (Jenkins Simon)(Paperback / softback)

American Naval History: A Very Short Introduction (Symonds Craig L.)(Paperback)

This fast-paced narrative charts the history of the US Navy from its birth during the American Revolution through to its current superpower status. The story highlights iconic moments of great drama pivotal to the nation's fortunes: John Paul Jones' attacks on the British during the Revolution, the