c 1000 CE to c 1500

A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day.

Whether Queen or commoner, the lives of women throughout history are fascinating. Elizabeth Woodville, 'The White Queen', became the commoner who married King Edward IV. But who were her sisters? This title takes a fresh look at the men they married, their families, the places they lived and the ...

A definitive new biography of one of British history's most controversial figures, that seeks to bring peace to Richard III's reputation.

A history that reassesses how far the Viking world extended. Dr Cat Jarman exposes the unexpected routes that Viking travel and trade took - and how these kings of the river were frequent travellers of the Middle East and the Silk Road.

Based on outstanding original research, and brimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore 2000 years of history through one of the greatest imperial networks ever built.

Why do the three lions on the British crest look so much like leopards? When did the first elephant set foot on British soil? Was there really a polar bear who fished in the river Thames? Full of bizarre and astounding facts and amazing true animal stories, learn all about King Charles's spaniels...

It was around half-past eight in the morning, with summer rainclouds weighing heavy in the sky, that Simon de Montfort decided to die. It was 4th August 1265 and he was about to face the royal army in the final battle of a quarrel that had raged between them for years. Outnumbered, outmanoeuvred,...

From the Norman Invasion in 1066 to the eve of the First World War, this book takes a thousand-year jocular journey through the history of Britain and its global empire.

From the Norman Invasion in 1066 to the eve of the First World War, this book takes a thousand-year jocular journey through the history of Britain and its global empire.

'Stormin' Normans' is bulging with fascinating facts about Bill the Conqueror and his bully boys who battled at Hastings, stormed around Europe and joined the Crusades.