18 History


detailed colour, and splendidly informative text, with timeline, map of the location of excavation sites, map of Warring States Period, notes on spelling and pronunciation, chronology of dynasties, and plan of the Forbidden City. Softback. ONLY £6.50


73065 BRITANNIA: 100 Documents that Shaped a


Nation by Graham Stewart Here are the historical roots of our culture, society, language, religious traditions and political institutions from Roman province to 21st century European nation-state - through 100 historic documents. For instance, Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights became vital legal


curtailments of arbitrary royal power, medieval election writs and 19th century reform acts shaped the creation of parliamentary democracy. The great translations of the Bible, the plays of Shakespeare and Dr Johnson’s dictionary have left indelible marks on the English language, and Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations continues to guide our understanding of economic policy. The documents selected embrace a wide range of spheres: politics and religion, warfare and diplomacy, economics and the law, science and invention, literature and journalism and sport and popular music. The first edition of The Times rubs shoulders with the laws of Marylebone Cricket Club. The designs for Stephenson’s Rocket share space with the Catholic Emancipation Act. Numerous reproductions of the documents. 434 pages illustrated in colour and Where To Find The Documents. £25 NOW £7


73067 CHAMBERS DICTIONARY OF WORLD HISTORY: New Edition


edited by Bruce Lenman and Hilary Marsden Arranged in a straightforward A-Z format, this third edition of a work of reference has been welcomed as a comprehensive single-volume survey of the political, military, diplomatic and social history of the past 1000 years. The cartographic content has been redrawn and new maps added and there are a significant number of new entries on major themes like globalisation, environmental issues and international politics since the events of September 11th 2001. More than 60 panels, 35 historical and thematic maps, a concise chronology of world events. 2" thick and 978 pages. £30 NOW £11


73095 GREAT EMPIRES OF ASIA edited by Jim Masselos


The book brings to life 1,000 years of history, ranging from the Khmer, who inhabited South East Asia from 802 onwards, through the Mongols whose empire lasted for 200 years, and the Ottomans who played a significant role in world history, the Meiji Restoration in Japan from 1868 to the end of the Second World War in 1945. In this superbly illustrated volume, experts on art and history analyse the whole Asian imperial enterprise, with an emphasis on the cultural and creative. Their essays provide a decisive corrective to old myths about European dominance relative to Asia, and show instead the polycentric nature of world power during the past 500 years. They prove how Asian kingdoms dominated global political geography and challenged the states of Europe, rather than the reverse. 240 pages 28cm x 22cm, illus in colour. ONLY £9


73132 KING’S REVENGE: Charles II and the


Greatest Manhunt in British History by Don Jordan and Michael Walsh The execution of Charles I on that bitter day in January 1649 instilled in his exiled son, the 19-year-old Prince of Wales, a thirst for revenge bordering on the fanatical. Not only did he want vengeance against the 59 regicides who signed his father’s death warrant, but also anybody who had supported them. From exile in Holland he instigated the biggest manhunt the nation had seen, spreading from England to the rest of Europe and on to America, lasting for 30 years. When he ascended the throne as Charles II in 1660 his thirst for revenge intensified, with show trials in London and assassination squads despatched abroad. Even those who had since died such as Cromwell himself, John Bradshaw and Henry Ireton, Cromwell’s son-in-law, had their decomposing bodies disinterred and decapitated. Plates, 383pp paperback. £14.99 NOW £6


73258 SACRED SWORDS: Jihad in the Holy


Land 1097-1291 by James Waterson Embracing the great themes of medieval history and relating events that retain an especial relevance today, this book is a history of both the Crusades and the Mongol response to them. It is filled with eyewitness accounts and also describes every battle and campaign from the destruction of the People’s Crusade in 1097 to the conquest of Acre in 1291, clarifying the Islamic way of war and the men who made jihad. Using primarily Muslim sources, the author reconstructs the politics of the Levant from the First Crusade on, and places all the action of that period in the wider context of the Muslim world of the time. Here are the famed leaders of the jihad: Zangi, Nur al-Din, Saladin and Baybars. The story of the Holy War that would eventually destroy the Latin Kingdom is traced and analysed from its origins among the princes of northern Iraq. Here too is the history of the long naval contest. 206 pages with b/w plates, maps.


£19.99 NOW £5


73060 BOOK OF KNIGHTS by L. A. Williams From heraldry to weaponry, training and real battles, repelling invading forces, and revelling in the ancient stories of legend, here is the knight in all his gory glory. Here are the famous incidents in knightly history that would have nourished your bellicose ambitions, such as Joan of Arc’s courageous campaign against the British and Burgundian occupation of France, and the notorious Battle of Agincourt in which French knights found themselves victims of their own body armour. Here, too, are King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, the Christian knight Rinaldo and the Nordic hero Beowulf. 134 pages 34cm x 25cm, colour illus. £16.99 NOW £5.50


72561 ANNALS OF A FORTRESS: Twenty-Two


Centuries of Siege Warfare by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet- Le-Duc


A brilliant, inspired account of how a French castle, La Roche-Pont, could, if it had existed, have grown from a vast Gallic camp on a promontory to a castle which saw plenty of action and many battles, ending with the


Franco-Prussian War. It explains the history and evolution of fortifications and siege tactics by managing to weave his extensive knowledge into an account spanning 22 centuries of European history. Although the book was written over 100 years ago, it is still an entertaining, enlightening read, and is an excellent study of siegecraft. Diagrams and sketches, unabridged republication of the 1876 edition. Paperback, 390pp. $19.95 NOW £4


73577 SPAIN, EUROPE AND THE WIDER


WORLD 1500-1800 by J. H. Elliott Some 20 years ago, the author published Spain and Its World 1500-1700. In this new volume - extended to 1800 - he gathers writings that reflect his recent research and thinking, on the subject of politics, art, culture and ideas in Europe and the colonial worlds. Organised around three themes - early modern Europe, European overseas expansion and the works and historical context of El Greco, Velázquez, Rubens and Van Dyck - this comprehensive book offers a rich survey of what has lain at the heart of the author’s interests throughout a long and distinguished career. The volume includes 14 essays, lectures and articles of remarkable breadth and freshness, written with the author’s characteristic brio. It also encompasses an unpublished lecture in honour of the late Hugh Trevor-Roper. 322 pages illustrated in b/w. £25 NOW £9.50


71186 EXCELLENCE IN ACTION: A Portrait of the Guards


edited by Rupert Uloth


The Household Cavalry comprises the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, and the Foot Guards is made up of the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards. The first section includes a timeline of important events in the Guards’ history, pictures from the Trooping of the Colour and the Queen’s Birthday Parade, as well as a special feature on the Crimean War and Guards’ treasures and artefacts. Section two provides a richly detailed history and factfile of each of the seven regiments. The third section makes a more detailed examination of the Guards in action from 1945 up to Iraq and the ongoing war in Afghanistan. Section four, Guards on Parade, is full of the pomp and pageantry you would expect. Plus a look at famous ex-guardsmen. 500 photos. 208pp, 10¼” × 12¼”. £39.50 NOW £10


71966 BRITAIN’S ROYAL HERITAGE: An A to


Z of the Monarchy by Marc Alexander Arranged in a convenient A-Z format, with many cross references, it contains mini biographies on each of the 42 kings and queens who have ruled since the Norman Conquest, and also provides details of the royal lines in Scotland before the Act of Union, the background to the royal houses of Britain, and the consorts - largely foreign - who have married into the monarchy, as well as a mine of other information. Here, from King Athelstan in AD 825 to our own Queen Elizabeth II, are the royal scandals, the wars, the ceremonies, the households, the tombs and insignia - even the royal pets and needlework. 372 paperback pages 17.5cm x 25cm lavishly illus in colour. £14.99 NOW £4.75


73350 EGYPT: A Short History by Robert L. Tignor


Egypt has many layers - ancient and modern, Greek and Roman, Christian and Islamic. Over the 5,000 years of human settlement in the Nile River valley, she developed a unique and influential culture, sophisticated art and technology, and monumental architecture in the form of pyramids and temples - all governed by a centralized monarchy. The great age of the pharaohs, with which most people associate Egypt, is just the beginning of the story. This volume also gives a brilliant account of the tumultuous history that followed, from the Greek and Roman conquests, through the rise of Christianity, the Arab-Muslim triumph, Egypt’s incorporation into powerful Islamic empires, Napoleon’s 1798 invasion, the country’s absorption into the British Empire and right up to modern, post-colonial Egypt under Nasser, Sadat and Mubarak. 363 pages with illus and colour plates, maps. £19.95 NOW £7.50


HOBBIES


I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.


- Fred Allen 74010 MY MASTERPIECE:


Byzantine Mosaic Kit by the Metropolitan Museum of Art


A super complete easy-to-use kit containing everything needed to make and frame a masterpiece based on a marble and glass Byzantine mosaic of a beautiful woman with gold and pearl earrings and matching headdress, brown hair


and big wide brown eyes. Simply tuck your completed mosaic into the pocket inside this box and hang your work on a wall for everyone to admire. Includes 12 page instruction booklet, one mosaic backing card with pre-printed tile map, and adhesive-backed foam tiles in six colours.


£9.99 NOW £4 74012 MY MASTERPIECE:


Tiffany Stained-Glass Kit by the Metropolitan Museum of Art


This elegant pack contains a 12 page instruction book, one sheet of clear acetate with pre-printed design of two colourful parrots on a flowering tree background, translucent paints in eight colours, one paint brush and one suction cup.


Create your own masterpiece with this easy-to-use kit with everything you need to make and frame a dazzling sun catcher based on one of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s beautiful stained-glass windows. Just hang in a bright window.


£9.99 NOW £4 73428 CHAMBERS BOOK OF GAMES, QUIZZES


AND PUZZLES FOR ALL THE FAMILY by Una McGovern


Packed with original quizzes, card games originally published in ‘Chambers Pocket Card Games’ by Peter Arnold, and Sudoku puzzles from the master James Pitt, for ages six to 106, here are crosswords, card games, quizzes, the hurly burly party game of flapjack for children, poker, Newmarket, Klondike, cribbage, clocks and masses more fun. All packed into 294pp, now at a bargain price for the first time. £9.99 NOW £3


73363 M. C. ESCHER HAND WITH REFLECTING SPHERE:


1000 Piece Jigsaw by M. C. Escher


A meticulously drawn left hand supports a self portrait of the Dutch born artist Maurits Cornelius Escher (1898-1972) in a reflecting crystal globe. Drawn in 1935, there is nothing chaotic about his art - stairs may climb at angles denounced by


gravity and he achieves the impossible in his thoughtfully conceived images. This 1000 piece interlocking jigsaw puzzle combines superb reproduction of this image, is made of sturdy construction and will delight generations of jigsaw puzzlers. The puzzle is 20" x 29" when finished and keep the box handy for reference.


$18.95 NOW £6.50


73364 M. C. ESCHER HOUSE OF STAIRS: 1000 Piece


Jigsaw by M. C. Escher With its crawling caterpillar bug- eyed creatures up and down seemingly endless staircases, the Dutch artist M. C. Escher’s House of Stairs (1951) is extraordinarily detailed, achieving a logic beyond logic. Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, Pomegranate’s


1000 piece interlocking jigsaw puzzle combines a superb reproduction of this stunning image and is sturdily constructed to delight generations of jigsaw puzzle solvers. Finished jigsaw puzzle measures 16" x 32" and keep the box handy for reference! $18.95 NOW £6.50


73495 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY BOOK FOR GROWN-UPS: Over 100 Puzzles and Games to


Keep You and Your Family Amused by Michael O’Mara Books Limited The book encompasses brain-training exercises, Sudoku and number chains, fun and challenging quizzes on countries, sport, film, music and a host of other subjects and - most important of all - there are solutions to all the puzzles. 64 paperback pages 24.5cm x 19cm, drawings. £5 NOW £2.75


71594 FLICK TO KICK by Daniel Tatarsky An illustrated history of Subbuteo. Chapters cover rules, accessories, stats, drawings from the original patent application, the first box set ‘The New Footy’ game, a rogue’s gallery of repaints, goalkeeping and more. If you were born with a football at your feet, you will love the international team colours chart. 108pp, colour photos.


£7.99 NOW £1.25


71907 NIKOLI: Nurikabe and Sudoku by Sterling Publishing


Nurikabe works like this - the grid is to be shared so that it contains a connected ‘river’ of black squares. The river surrounds many islands of white squares. Each number in the grid is part of a different island, and the number indicates how many white squares that island contains. Also, no 2 x 2 square in the grid may be coloured entirely black. Can you solve all 96 tricky Nurikabe? Sudoku are irresistible and virtually impossible to put down! Test your skills on 48 challenging conundrums. 160pp in spiral bound softback. £4.99 NOW £1


72900 1001 GREAT FAMILY WALKS by Martin Andrew et al


Revised and updated 2010 softback edition. Nothing beats a good walk. Here are 1001 circular routes all around the country, graded in difficulty from 0 to 3, all between two and ten miles long and with full directions, distances, grid refs, route maps, parking to ensure a successful day out. Arranged by region - Southwest England, Southeast England, Wales, Central England, Eastern England, Northwest England, Northeast England and Scotland - every entry has an OS map ref. Plus architecture/urban, famous footsteps, historic, industrial heritage, mystery/ancient, nature/woodland, parkland, rural and list of Tourist Information Centres. 360pp. £9.99 NOW £2.75


73161 ARTIST’S ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO


WATERCOLOUR by Gerald Green In this user-friendly book the author explains watercolour technique in clear bite-sized paragraphs, fully illustrated with examples of his own work. The Jigsaw Method means you work up the picture in sections, seeing the subject as a simplified group of shapes. A restricted palette creates energy, especially with the introduction


of a contrasting colour in a limited area. The author emphasises the importance of planning a painting with regard to light, composition, focus and tonality, and when all the preparations have been made the idea is to work quickly. 121pp, watercolours, tonal sketches and drawings.


£18.99 NOW £5.50 73361 TOWER BRIDGE


3-D WOODEN PUZZLE The pack contains 40 plywood cards and an easy to pop out 3D wooden puzzle of not London Bridge, but the


much more glamorous Tower Bridge. The cutaway parts are coloured in blue and the rest ready for you to paint after the simple construction is complete. Suit ages nine to adult, a little gluing recommended, this is a fun way to spend an hour or two with grandchildren. ONLY £4


HOME ENTERTAINMENT CDs and DVDs


73424 A TREASURY OF BEAUTIFUL HYMNS: Three


CDs by Reader’s Digest All Things Bright and Beautiful, Lord of the Dance, Morning Has Broken, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, There is a Green Hill Far Away,


We Plough the Fields and Scatter, The Lord is my Shepherd and Jerusalem are among the 21 tracks on just the first CD. The other two are no less rousing and beautiful and timeless and include Pie Jesu, Give Me Joy in my Heart (Sing Hosanna), Lord of All Hopefulness, Kum Baher Yah, Onward Christian Soldiers! and many more. 61 tracks in total. ONLY £5


74257 OUT OF NOWHERE:


The Rise of Miles Davis CD by Miles Davis and Charlie Parker


Restlessly creative and ever- evolving, the legendary Miles Davis (1926-1991) singlehandedly changed the course of jazz at least


three times during his turbulent and celebrated career. These early groundbreaking Savoy recordings capture the earnest young trumpeter when he was still playing alongside his mentor and bebop pioneer Charlie Parker. Included in this historically significant collection are tracks from his first session as a leader recorded in 1947. The 13 tracks include A Night in Tunisia, Embraceable You, Salt Peanuts, Ornithology, Groovin’ High and Sittin’ at Bells. Features Al Haig, Roy Porter, Max Roach and Lucky Thompson. ONLY £4


74244 NEWLY DISCOVERED SIDES BY THE IMMORTAL


CHARLIE PARKER CD by Savoy Jazz


Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Lucky Thompson, Milt Jackson, Tadd Dameron, Tommy Potter and Max Roach are some of the big names


who transformed the landscape of jazz with Charlie Parker through the sheer force of his intuitive genius. Transferred from the actual acetate and tape masters are the original, the historic recording sessions produced here on CD in high resolution digital. The ten tracks include 52nd Street Scene, A Night in Tunisia, Slow Boat to China, Big Foot, Hot House and two five minute bonus tracks Oop-Bop-Sh’bam and Jumpin’ With Symphony Sid/Be-Bop. ONLY £4


74252 LOW DOWN MIDNITE BOOGIE CD


by John Lee Hooker A digitally remastered Savoy Jazz CD transferred from the actual acetate and tape masters for a lifelike reproduction today. The 14 tracks by this howlin’ blues legend


include Can’t See What You’re Doing to Me, When My First Wife Quit Me, C. C. Rider, My Cryin’ Days Are Over, Sad and Lonesome, Twister Blues, Mercy Blues and Goin’ Mad Blues. ONLY £4


74254 LARRY CORYELL:


Major Jazz Minor Blues CD by Savoy Jazz


Moment’s Notice, The Duke, ‘Round Midnight, Yesterdays, Tender Tears, My Shining Hour, Toku Do and Sophisticated Lady are among the ten tracks performed with


Kenny Barron, Stanley Cowell, Albert Dailey and others. ONLY £4


73437 GREAT BRITISH


CLASSICS: Two CDs by Reader’s Digest


Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by Handel from Solomon, Fantasia on Greensleeves by Vaughn Williams, Spem In Alium, Jerusalem, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1,


Zadok the Priest: Coronation Anthem (our Annie’s wedding march), A Shropshire Lad and Crown Imperial are among the 21 tracks on two CDs of inspiring anthems from Britain’s favourite composers. ONLY £6


72852 THE HANOVERIANS 1714-1837 DVD From the UK History Channel this 45 minute programme contains colour material and is one of the Kings and Queens of England series. From George I to the


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