History

It's November 1974 and John Stonehouse MP, once a star in Harold Wilson's Labour government, is missing in Miami, presumed drowned. His disappearance exposes the most lurid details of his life, including identity fraud, corporate corruption, a love triangle, blackmail, links with the Mafia and a ...

This is the incredible story of Elzbieta Zawacka, the WW2 female resistance fighter known as Agent Zo. Agent Zo was the only woman to reach London from Warsaw during the Second World War as an emissary of the Polish Home Army command, and then in Britain she became the only woman to join the Poli...

25 October 2015 is the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt - a hugely resonant event in English (and French) history. Sir Ranulph Fiennes casts new light on this epic event, revealing that three of his own ancestors fought in the battle for Henry V, and at least one for the French.

25 October 2015 is the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt - a hugely resonant event in English (and French) history. Sir Ranulph Fiennes casts new light on this epic event, revealing that three of his own ancestors fought in the battle for Henry V, and at least one for the French.

This volume introduces the air forces of WWII, describing the fighter planes, bombing runs, escort duty, key missions, Battle of Britain, combat units, D-Day, and much more.

Using primary sources as a starting point for the study of wartime Britain, this series shows children how to undertake their own history projects. This title looks at locating an air raid shelter, building your own, and finding public records.

Born in Macedonia in 356 BCE, Alexander the Great is known as one of the greatest rulers of all time. He led his armies to success after success, building a mighty empire that stretched across three continents and covered over 3 million square kilometres, before dying tragically young at the age ...

Inspired by the tales of Homer & his own ambitions of empire, Alexander the Great sketched the idea of a city onto the sparsely populated Egyptian coastline. He did not live to see Alexandria built, but his vision of a sparkling metropolis that celebrated learning & diversity was swiftly realised...

Alfred was the only English king to ever be given the title 'Great'. Why? He successfully defended Britain from wave after wave of Viking invaders, formed the first English army and navy, encouraged English people to talk in their mother tongue and set up the beginnings of a renowned, progressive...

This is the story of ten-year-old Ali from Afghanistan who fled his homeland during the war. He travelled with his grandmother leaving behind his parents who were unable to get a visa. Whilst seeking asylum, he talks of his pain of being separated from them. Although now back in touch, they are u...