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A beautifully designed book showcasing rare and important collections of Titanic-related memorabilia
The previously untold hidden history of canals, revealing the dark side of crime and alcohol abuse and the real human cost of the Industrial Revolution
In 1979 smallpox was declared extinct.This is the story of Jenner's life, his medical vision, and his profound legacy. Now pursuing research in the history of emotions and the character of scientists, he has recently finished editing a volume on the history of pain and will finish a book on the `Science of Sympathy' in the coming year.
A social history of wartime dining and a collection of over sixty delicious and healthy seasonal recipes with a vintage twist.
A collection of archive photographs accompanied by informative captions
The eighth book in a thrilling series of mediaeval mysteries by C.B. Hanley
The first lavishly illustrated collection of famous and forgotten Welsh folk tales created for children
Overlooked & Underrated? Not Any Longer... presenting sixty forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics
'Informing is resisting.' A unique record of the first year of the war in Ukraine written by Ukrainian journalists on the front line.
An exploration of the part of Britain's coast that was the cradle of humankind in Europe
A unique invitation to explore Lambeth Palace Garden through the changing seasons
A new colour book on British passenger ships, following on from the success of Cruise Liners in Colour and Ships of Splendour
A smart and accessible look at the myriad ways in which evolution doesn't get things nearly as right as we imagine
Uncovering the secrets behind England's best-known country houses and their unusual inhabitants
Provides a fascinating testament to the tens of thousands of British subjects who have fought and died for the ideal of a fair republic
A unique look at animals in ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Mary Beard and Peter Jones From the hooves of chariot horses pounding the dust of the racetrack to the cries of elephants charging the battlefields, animals were a key part of Roman life. On memorials left to beloved dogs or in images of arena animals hammered onto coins, their stories and roles in Roman history are there for us to find.Why did the emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby? What was the most dangerous part of a chariot race? How could a wolf help with toothache?Take a gallop into the Roman world of chariot horses, battle elephants and rampaging rhinos. In the ancient world a bear could be weaponized and venomous snakes could change the course of a battle at sea. If you want to know exactly how to boil a crane (and who doesn't?) or how to use eels to commit murder, the Romans have the answer. They wove animals into poetry, sacrificed them and slaughtered thousands in their arenas, while animal skins reinforced shields and ivory decorated the hilts of their swords.From much-loved dogs to talking ravens, Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes discovers who the Romans really were through the fascinating relationships they had with the creatures they lived and died alongside.
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