Behind the angel of history

Behind the Angel of History

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Left Behind

The political and economic history of Latin America has been marked by great hopes and even greater disappointments. This book explains why the nation

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History Behind Game of Thrones

Explores a diverse range of cultures and histories, from the Norse-Gaelic Lords of the Isles and the Border reivers to the ancient Picts and Highland

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Behind the Glass

Part family history, part memoir, Behind the Glass tells the story behind the famous Villa Tugendhat.

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Match of the Century

The story behind one of the most important football matches in history - a match both nations were desperate to win for a whole host of reasons beyond

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Scotland's Stone of Destiny

Revealing the true history behind the mythical 'Stone of Destiny' - the symbol of Scotland

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Inside Out of Flies

New in paperback, an engrossing guide to the anatomy of flies and the science behind their unique adaptations from the award-winning author of the acc

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Ace of Spies

Ace of Spies reveals for the first time the true story of Sidney Reilly, the real-life inspiration behind fictional hero James Bond. He was a master s

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Angel of History

Following the critical and commercial success of An Unnecessary Woman, Alameddine delivers a spectacular portrait of a man and an era of profound poli

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Paddy Mayne, Lt Col Blair 'Paddy' Mayne, 1 SAS Regiment The History Press Ltd

The definitive biography of Paddy Mayne, and the true story behind the hit TV show SAS Rogue Heroes...

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Custom Rides

Revelling in the beauty, and revealing the work behind the builds, of these stunning custom motorcycles

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To a Dark Place

The stories of the innocent; the survivors and those left behind, who paid the price of terrorism in Northern Ireland

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Miles M.52

The only personal account of the development of the M.52 and the mystery behind its cancellation

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Polaris

The story of the Polaris project, the first submarine-based British nuclear weapons system, and the people behind it

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D-Day 1944

Re-assessing the technical and intelligence problem solving behind the Normandy campaign through the eyes of those present

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Paddy Mayne

The definitive biography of Paddy Mayne, and the true story behind the hit TV show SAS Rogue Heroes

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Vicious, Elegant Bastards

The first book to examine the truth behind the legend of the Krays, written by bestselling Kray family biographer Jacky Hyams

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Red Roses

The Wars of the Roses were not just fought by men on the battlefield. Behind the scenes, there were daughters, wives, mistresses, mothers and queens w

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Suffolk Folk Tales

Shaped by generations of Suffolk mardle and wit, in these stories youÂ’ll discover the countyÂ’s last dragon, the secret behind Black Shuck, saintly K

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Bond

Released to coincide with the release of the 25th 007 film, Bond: Behind the Scenes is a collection of rare and unseen images from the making of the B

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Behind the Dragon

This is a complete history of the Welsh rugby union team - told by the players themselves.

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Story Behind

Learn fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use on a daily basis from the host of highly popular THE STORY BEHIND podcast.

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Story Behind

Learn fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use on a daily basis from the host of highly popular THE STORY BEHIND podcast.

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Behind the Rose

This is a complete history of the England rugby union team - told by the players themselves. Based on a combination of painstaking research into the e

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Explore The History Of Christmas: The Fascinating History Behind Christmas Traditions

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A Short History of Russia - Galeotti Mark

Anotace: Can anyone truly understand Russia?Russia is a country with no natural borders, no single ethos, no true central identity. At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, it is everyone`s `other`. And yet it is one of the most powerful nations on earth, a master game-player on the global stage with a rich history of war and peace, poets and revolutionaries.In this essenti...

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Natural History of the Hedgerow

A fascinating look behind the garden hedge and into the rich world of hedgerows and boundaries across Great Britain.

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Cartier: The Story Behind the Style

Cartier: The Story Behind the Style is a beautifully illustrated, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic brands. Filled with p

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Vivienne Westwood: The Story Behind the Style

A stunning, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic designers. Discover the story of the punk fashion designer and all-round

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All Behind You, Winston

All Behind You, Winston will tell the story of the most remarkable gathering of leaders in modern British history: the War Ministry that

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Rolex: The Story Behind the Style

A stunning, pocket-sized visual history of the world's most famous watch brand. Discover the story of Rolex, from its beginnings in 1905 to its curr

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Behind the Scenes at the Museum

<p>Take an exclusive tour of the world's most exciting museums and discover their hidden treasures.This behind-the-scenes guide showcases a huge range of incredible artefacts from history and reveals the hard work, care, and effort that goes into collecting, preserving, and storing them. Ever wondered what happens to an astronaut's space suit after it's been worn on...

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A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps - Elledge Jonn

Anotace: People have been drawing lines on maps for as long as there have been maps to draw on. Sometimes rooted in physical geography, sometimes entirely arbitrary, these lines might often have looked very different if a war or treaty or the decisions of a handful of tired Europeans had gone a different way. By telling the stories of these borders, we can learn a lot ab...

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A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps - Jonn Elledge

<p>People have been drawing lines on maps for as long as there have been maps to draw on. Sometimes rooted in physical geography, sometimes entirely arbitrary, these lines might often have looked very different if a war or treaty or the decisions of a handful of tired Europeans had gone a different way. By telling the stories of these borders, we can learn a lot abo...

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Behind the Enigma : The Authorised History of GCHQ, Britain´s Secret Cyber-Intelligence Agency - Ferris John

Anotace: You know about MI5. You know about MI6.Now discover the untold stories behind Britain's most secretive intelligence agency, in the first ever authorised history of GCHQ.For a hundred years, GCHQ - Government Communications Headquarters - has been at the forefront of innovation in national security and British secret statecraft. Famed for its codebreaking ac...

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Colours of History

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019! A vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've pl

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Short History of Flowers

In A Short History of Flowers, Advolly Richmond of GardenersÂ’ World explores the exciting stories behind the most popular garden flowers.

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People's History of Heaven

A dazzling tribute to the resilience and determination of a remarkable community of women, for fans of Shantaram and Behind the Beautiful Forevers

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Angel of Indian Lake

The most lauded trilogy in the history of horror novels concludes four years after Don't Fear the Reaper as Jade returns to Proofrock, Idaho, to build

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Autobiographies of an Angel

An unflinching narrative of family history in HungaryÂ’s Jewish community and the nationÂ’s deep complicity in the Holocaust

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Short History of the Silk Road

The author explains the truth behind odd tales of horses that sweat blood, defaced statues and missing frescoes, and Marco Polo's stories of black gol

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Earth History of Oxygen and the iprOxy

How oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere and oceans evolved has always been a central question in Earth System Science. We review the rationale behind

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Secret History of Jane Eyre

The surprising hidden history behind Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre.

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Brief History of Roman Britain

The rise and fall of Roman Britain, how they lived and what they left behind.

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John Jenkins - The Reluctant Revolutionary? - Authorised Biography of the Mastermind Behind the Sixties Welsh Bombing Campaign

Authorised biography of Welsh nationalist and activist John Barnard Jenkins, one of the most iconic figures in recent Welsh history. The leader of Mud

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An Illustrated History of Filmmaking

An in-depth and fully illustrated immersion in the world and history of filmmaking, covering everything both in front of and behind the camera.

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Courtiers. The Hidden Power Behind the Crown - Valentine Low

<p>The gripping account of how the Royal family really operates from the man who has spent years studying them in his role as Royal correspondent for The Times. Valentine Low asks the important questions: who really runs the show and, as Charles III begins his reign, what will happen next? Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers - the tr...

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Courtiers : The Hidden Power Behind the Crown - Valentine Low

<p>The gripping account of how the Royal family really operates from the man who has spent years studying them in his role as Royal correspondent for The Times. Valentine Low asks the important questions: who really runs the show and, as Charles III begins his reign, what will happen next? Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers - the t...

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History of a Pleasure Seeker

'A sharply written story of love, money and erotic intrigue pulsing behind the staid canal fronts of nineteenth-century Amsterdam' Daisy Goodwin

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Peacock Angel

An examination of the beliefs and history of the secretive Yezidi sect

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HISTORY OF PIRATES - True Story of the Most Notorious Pirates

The famous history that inspired so many adventure novels, movies and most recently Black Sails & Pirates of the Caribbean. Find out the truth behind the legend: Table of Contents: - Of Captain Avery, And his Crew - Of Captain Martel, And his Crew - Of Cap

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Scourging Angel

Nothing experienced in human history, before or since, eclipses the terror, tragedy and scale of the Black Death, the disease which killed millions of

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Angel Meadow

This is the first published history of Angel Meadow, a notorious Manchester slum. Angel Meadow has frequently appeared in the news in recent years, af

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Ragamuffin Angel

The entralling story of when Connie Bell meets Dan Stewart and the dark and terrible history between their families threatens to destroy them.

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Death Angel

Bestselling crime novelist Linda Fairstein explores the rich - and little-known - history of New York's City's Central Park in her latest Alexandra Co

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Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones - Dolly Parton

<p>A beautifully illustrated celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive.In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion...

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Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History

Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History tells the definitive story behind the creation of Jim Henson's beloved series.

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History of Architectural Modelmaking in Britain

Architectural modelmakers have long carried out their work hidden behind the scenes of architectural design, and in presenting a history of architectu

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Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. The Ultimate History

Celebrate nearly a century of Mickey Mouse with one of the most expansive illustrated publications on the Disney universe: behind-the-scenes shots, ra

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Gin: An Illustrated History

This fascinating little book will take you behind the scenes on a journey spanning hundreds of years, bringing the story of this much-loved drink up t

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