Bøker av Rupert Matthews

From tall tales of Merlin to the rise of Plaid Cymru, delve into the weird-but-wonderful aspects of Wales!Tracing Welsh history from Roman invasion all the way up to the power of the mining industry, Wales: A Very Peculiar History takes a sideways look at some of the more bizarre aspects of this incredible country. Get ready to explore the home of welsh rarebit, Maelgwn the Dragon, and Llanfairpwllgwyngyll-gogerychwyrndrobwll-llantysilio-go-go-goch!Packed with ups and downs, hills and valleys, and hope and triumph against the odds, this fascinating read is the perfect pocket-sized companion to the Celtic nation. Fascinating facts, quirky comic-style illustrations, a full glossary, timeline and index makes this book great for gifting to all ages!

Take an in-depth look at the history of arms and armour in this handy pocket-sized book bursting with giant facts. From the earliest weapons to Roman legions, Samurai warriors and modern warfare, discover how arms and armour have been used in battle.

Chivalrous Samurai. Merciless Mongols. Ruthless Spartans. Stealthy Ninja. Death-or-Glory Gladiators. The most fearless warriors of all time come back to life in this fascinating series

A spooky tour around the county

A history of Hampshire

The little book of Surrey

Why the Spanish Armada failed to conquer England - and transform world history

A terrifying collection of York hauntings

Covers the history of the county's railways from construction in the 1840s to, in many cases, closure in the 1960s. This illustrated book includes Brunel's GWR mainline and branch lines to Windsor, Wokingham and Bracknell, Cookham and Steventon.

The story of haunted Sunderland