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Memorias bajo los vinedos: Arqueologia y paisaje historico en Rioja Alavesa

This book explores the deep history of La Rioja's vineyard landscapes through archaeology at Torrentejo. It traces 5,000 years of human impact, from prehistoric settlements to wine industrialization, and reflects on how landscapes become heritage—what…

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Money and Promises - Paolo Zannoni

In the twelfth century, Pisa was a powerhouse of global trade, a city that stood at the centre of Medieval Europe. But Pisa had a problem. It was running out of coins. In the face…

825 Kč

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Germany Ascendant - Prit Buttar

A detailed and absorbing narrative of the campaigns fought on the ''forgotten'' Eastern Front of the Great War, vividly illustrating that these campaigns were no less costly, tragic and important than the catastrophes of the…

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Writing on the Wall - Madeleine Pelling

''A wonderful, vibrant account'' Susie Dent''This is the real eighteenth century'' Dan Snow''A secret history like no other'' BBC History Magazine, Books of the Year 2024What if walls could talk? For historian Madeleine Pelling, they…

825 Kč

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Manchester : The Biography - Ed Glinert

The first ever epic, detailed, exciting, accurate history of the world's first modern city - the industrial strength city.

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DD Sherman Tank Warriors - Andrew May

When the amphibious Duplex Drive (DD) Sherman tanks of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO) touched down on the sand of Sword Beach as the vanguard of the D-Day invasion, ahead of the infantry and Commandos,…

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Secret Dartmouth - Christine Donnelly

The town of Dartmouth, lying on the River Dart estuary on Devon’s south coast, has long had close associations with the sea. It was an important port for south-west England during the Middle Ages and…

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Birth of the Red Dragon - Stephen David

The importance of Wales in the Wars of the Roses has never been given the prominence it deserves. From the landing of Richard Duke of York at Denbigh in September 1450 to the death of…

759 Kč

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Irish Eyes - Hope C. Tarr

TRAVEL FROM IRELAND TO NEW YORK IN THIS COMPELLING HISTORICAL ROMANCE OF HEARTBREAK AND SECOND CHANCES SET IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY.

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Ask A Historian - Greg Jenner

''Brilliantly funny'' SHAPARAK KHORSANDI''Immensely enjoyable'' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE''Every page contains delights'' LINDSEY FITZHARRISWhy is Italy called Italy? How old is curry? How fast was the medieval Chinese post system? How do we know how people…

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PEN International - Carles Torner, Jan Martens, Ginevra Avalle, Jennifer Clement, Peter McDonald, Rachel Potter, Laetitia Zecchini

A history of the writer's organization PEN International, published to mark its centenary.

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The Black Book - Sybil Oldfield

''Thoroughly researched and fascinating'' Observer''Wondrous ... a formidable piece of scholarship'' BookanistaIn 1939, the Gestapo created a list of names: the Britons whose removal would be the Nazis'' first priority in the event of a…

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Lancasters at War - Ian David Reid

RAF Grimsby and 100 Squadron''s WWII efforts highlight Bomber Command''s devastating impact and heavy losses, featuring firsthand accounts and rare photos.By the last year of the Second World War, the RAFÂ’s Bomber Command had become…

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Falklands War Heroes - Michael Ashcroft

Falklands War Heroes is the latest book in the best-selling "Heroes" series by Michael Ashcroft [Lord Ashcroft]. It is the author's seventh book on bravery and it will be full of action-packed, true stories of…

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A Grim Almanac of Leicestershire - Nicola Sly

A Grim Almanac of Leicestershire is a day-by-day catalogue of 366 macabre moments from the countyÂ’s past. Featured here are such diverse tales as mining disasters, freak weather conditions, industrial catastrophes, train crashes, and tragic…

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Connecting Scotland's History - Anna Groundwater

What was happening elsewhere in the world when Robert the Bruce was outlawed and Mary Queen of Scots lost her head? When Genghis Khan was on the warpath and Ivan the Terrible was the Russian…

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King George's Army - British Regiments and the Men Who Led Them 1793-1815 Volume 4 - Steve Brown

King George''s Army: British Regiments and the Men who Led Them 1793-1815 will contain five volumes, with coverage given to army administration and cavalry regiments (Volume 1), infantry regiments (Volumes 2, 3 and 4), and…

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A Little History of the World - Ernst Hans Gombrich

Now available in paperback, a glorious illustrated edition of the international bestseller

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The Vietnam War - Andrew Wiest

In this fully illustrated introduction, leading Vietnam War historian Dr Andrew Wiest provides a concise overview of America’s most divisive war. America entered the Vietnam War certain of its Cold War doctrines and convinced of…

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The Vikings in Britain and Ireland - Gareth Williams, Stephen H. Harrison, Jayne Carroll

Written by three authors specializing in a range of disciplines, and drawing on the superb collection of the British Museum, together with finds, sites and monuments, The Vikings in Britain and Ireland is a well-illustrated…

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An Illustrated History of Amphibious Warfare Vessels - Bernard Ireland

This expert volume charts the history of amphibious warfare in conflicts around the globe, from World War I to the present day, including detailed analysis of categories of operation, and key naval activities using these…

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The Norse Myths - Dr Tom Birkett

The great Norse Myths are among the most dramatic and unforgettable stories in all human history. These fascinating, fantastical tales have inspired centuries of art, culture and literature, including the storytelling of Tolkien, Neil Gaiman,…

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Rural Rides - William Cobbett

Travelling on horseback through southern England in the early 19th century, William Cobbett provides evocative and accurate descriptions of the countryside, colourful accounts of his encounters with labourers, and indignant outbursts at the encroaching cities…

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'Make Germany Great Again' - Andrew Sangster

After the Second World War the Allies in referring to the German people used the term ‘collective guilt’, which, after minimal research, appeared unfair. There was active opposition to Hitler from the moment he led…

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