Short history of the troubles

Short History of the Troubles

From the first symptoms of serious unrest to the tortuous political manoeuvrings culminating in the 2003 Assembly elections, the book traces the reali

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Troubles

This history of Ireland, written by one of Ireland's most controversial journalists, studies the period from 1968 to the present day. Tim Coogan is al

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Reporting the Troubles 1

This landmark book is a history of the Troubles told by the journalists who were on the ground from the beginning, and including many of the biggest n

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Botanical Short Stories

A unique collection of contemporary short stories exploring our deep attachment to flowers and plants and the meanings they hold

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Making Sense of the Troubles

The best one-volume history of the Troubles, from the Irish Civil War through the IRA campaign of the 70s onwards to today's historic power-sharing go

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Short History of Lyme Regis

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Short History of the Blockade

Simpson uses Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg storytelling to deepen our understanding of Indigenous resistance.

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Short History of Ethics

Offers a significant contribution written by one of the most important living philosophers. For the second edition Alasdair MacIntyre has included a n

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Belfast Punk and the Troubles: an Oral History

This book is an oral history of punk in Belfast from the mid-70s to the mid-80s. It reads a small number of interviews in close detail to place them i

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Black Poppies: The Story of Britain's Black Community in the First World War

A short, compelling history of Black Britons during the First World War, for readers aged 8 to 12

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Short History of the IRA

Updated for 2018, this is an accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the org

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Short History of the World

From the origins of the Earth to the outcome of the First World War, this work presents an account of the evolution of life and the development of the

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Short History of the Motorcycle

A celebration of the magic of motorbikes by former TOP GEAR and current THE GRAND TOUR presenter Richard Hammond.

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Short History Of The Cathars

The Cathars taught that the world is evil and must be transcended through a simple life of prayer, work, fasting and non-violence. They believed thems

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Short History of the Phoenicians

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Short History of the Tudors

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Short History of the Tudors

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Short History of the Ottoman Empire

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

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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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Short History of the Italian Renaissance

Award-winning historian Kenneth R. Bartlett applies his decades of experience teaching the Italian Renaissance to this new and beautifully illustrated

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Short History of India

On the seventieth anniversary of independence, A Short History of India traces the fascinating path from the India of ancient empires and powerful kin

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Short History of Tokyo

The long and fascinating history of Japan's modern capital spans from the first forest clearances on the vast Kanto plain, through the wars and intrig

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Short History of China

A Short History of China provides an absorbing introduction to more than 4,000 years of Chinese history, telling the stories of the tyrants, despots,

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Short History of Slavery

Presents an account of the Atlantic slave trade which helps us to understand the rise and fall of one of the most shameful chapters in British history

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Short History of Power

Taking a panoramic view from the days of Thucydides up to the present, Heffer analyses the motive forces behind the pursuit of power, and, explains in

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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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Short History of Falling

A Short History of Falling - like The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, and When Breath Becomes Air - is a searingly beautiful, profound and unforgettabl

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Short History of Africa

Africa. The cradle of civilisation. From the dawn of human time in prehistoric Africa right through to the so-called 'Arab Spring' of 2011, Gordon Ker

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Short History of War

An engagingly accessible introduction to war, from ancient times to the present and into the future

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Short History of Ireland

An updated edition of this classic account of the Irish national struggle and its advance into the modern world. From the earliest times in Irish hist

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Short History of Beijing

Through his timely and intimate portrait of the world's most populous capital city, Jonathan Clements reveals the history of China itself. This first

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Short History of Parliament

A comprehensive history of parliament in the British Isles from the earliest times, covering all aspects of parliament as an institution.

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Short History of Finland

This updated edition includes expanded coverage on the Second World War, as well as new sections on Finns in America and Russia, the centenary of the

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Short History of Byzantium

Constantine the Great moved the seat of Roman power to Constantinople in AD 330 and for eleven brutal, bloody centuries, the Byzantine Empire became a

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Short History of England

The definitive concise account of England's remarkable past - now updated.

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Short History of Truth

The thinking person's tonic for our troubling times

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Short History of Disease

A Short History of Disease chronicles the historical and geographical evolution of infectious and non-infectious diseases, from their prehistoric orig

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Short History Of Progress

Inspiring a documentary featuring Margaret Atwood, Stephen Hawking and Jane Goodall, A Short History of Progress examines the downside of human advanc

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Short History of Christianity

A vivid, concise and balanced history of the world's largest religion, written for readers of all religious backgrounds

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Short History Of Myth

A 'visionary . . . crisp and lucid exploration of myth-making' (DAVID MITCHELL) from the bestselling author of A History of God

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Short History of Power

A vital book that explores how abuses of power have been enabled for centuries - and the methods we can use to fight back.

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Short History of Ethics

An important contribution written by one of the most important living philosophers. Ideal for all philosophy students interested in ethics and moralit

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Torn Apart

A vital examination of Northern Ireland fifty years since the start of the Troubles, focusing on the events of 1969

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Arnhem 1944

A short and accessible history of one of the Second World War's most decisive battles

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Short History of the Church of Ireland

This book attempts to tell the story of the Church of Ireland in the context of Irish history, helping the reader to understand some of the situations

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Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories

INCLUDING 'THE MESSAGE' BY MARGARET MURPHY AND 'LAPTOP' BY CATH STAINCLIFFE, BOTH WINNERS OF THE CWA SHORT STORY DAGGER AWARD 2012'Best Eaten Cold' an

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Short History of the Middle Ages, Sixth Edition

The sixth edition of this best-selling medieval history textbook offers a gorgeously illustrated guide to more than one thousand years of history.

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Short History of Renaissance Italy

The fifteen chapters move briskly from the Fall of the Roman Empire in the West through the growth of the Italian city-states, where, in the crucible

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Short History of Economic Thought

Now in its fourth edition, A Short History of Economic Thought provides an elementary overview of the history of economic thought.The book has been th

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Short History of Western Philosophy

A new and expanded edition of the classic introduction to the development of Western Philosophy, from the Ancient Greeks to the 20th Century.

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Short History of the French Revolution

A Short History of the French Revolution is an up-to-date survey of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era that introduces readers to the origins an

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Short History of Islamic Thought

A history of Islamic thought – from its foundation in the seventh century to the present day.

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Short History of Nearly Everything

A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Bryson's quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - h

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Short Literary History of the United States

A Short Literary History of the United States offers an introduction to American Literature for students wanting to acquaint themselves with the most

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Short, Illustrated History of… Inventions

A curated, illustrated collection of the best examples of human achievements and discoveries in history

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Short History of Revolutionary Cuba

Few island nations have stirred the soul like Cuba.

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Short History of Revolutionary Cuba

Few island nations have stirred the soul like Cuba.

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Short History of the Irish Revolution

The most critical period in modern Irish history is covered in this authoritative, informed overview. A perfect introduction for non-specialists.

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Short History of the Middle East

Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Christianity, Judaism

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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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