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Michael Kerrigan
With outstanding color photographs, Abandoned Places of World War II is a brilliant pictorial examination of both the military and nonmilitary legacy of the conflict. A rusting antiaircraft fort in…
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Arranged chronologically, History of the World provides a sumptuous, pictorial guide to the most significant events in human history, from the Bronze Age to the 21st Century.
Presented here in this magnificent new collection, William Blake's vivid paintings and gently weaving illustrations are imprinted in the consciousness of Romantic art, but their impact on Gothic literature remains…
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The Caesars were the rulers of the Roman Empire, a Republic so large it encompassed parts of Asia and Northern Africa. From Caligula to Claudius, each emperor wielded immense power…
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From around 750BC to 12BC, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. Illustrated with more than 180 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs and maps…
World War II Plans That Never Happened describes some of the most secret and outrageous operations planned during the war - many of which might well have changed the course…
Paris is celebrated for its effortless elegance, romance and style. Shown here in all its arresting beauty, from the magnificent Notre-Dame and the unmissable Louvre, to the artistic backstreets of…
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The Knights Templar tells the stories of the major and minor military orders from the 11th century to the present day. Organised chronologically, the book follows the fates of orders…
An illustrated guide to the myths and legends of the Celtic people. From around 750 BCE to 12 BCE, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern…
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Ranging from medieval Kievan Rus’ to Vladimir Putin, The History of Russia explores the murder, brutality, genocide, insanity and skulduggery in the efforts to seize, and then maintain, power in…
The Cold War provides a pictorial examination of this crucial era in history, offering the reader an instant understanding of the key events and figures in this 45-year period through…
Ranging from medieval Kievan Rus' to Vladimir Putin, The History of Russia explores the murder, brutality, genocide, insanity and skulduggery in the efforts to seize, and then maintain, power in…
From the slaves used to build the Great Wall to the Tiananmen Square protests, the illustrated China - A Dark History takes an expert sweep across more than 2000 years…
Instruments of Torture looks at the techniques and tools used, ranging from the earliest known historical instances to alleged recent torture practices in Guantanamo Bay, Uzbekistan and Baghdad. Covering torture…
From the Egyptians to the late Roman Empire, Ancient Peoples In Their Own Words celebrates historical primary sources in a way that will appeal to general readers. Using ancient inscriptions…
From building an electric fence between North and South Vietnam to building a US base on the moon, many hare-brained schemes were seriously considered by both sides in the Cold…
While we know that Bletchley was the centre of Britain’s World War II code-breaking, how did its efforts actually change the course of the war? Enigma tells the story of…
Stalin looks behind the dictator’s image and explores his childhood, political awakening, criminal life, rise, and time in power, including his political ideology, secret police, gulags, purges and international relations…
From a NATO nuclear attack on the Soviet Union to a Warsaw Pact land assault on Western Europe; from building an electric fence between North and South Vietnam to building…
Illustrated with 150 photographs and artworks, English Myths is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures…
On 26 April 1986, the unthinkable happened - the worst nuclear accident in history. Chernobyl provides a photographic exploration of the catastrophe and its aftermath in 180 authentic photos. See…
Afghanistan provides a photographic exploration of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, from the first deployment of US special forces in October 2001 to the Taliban's capture of Kabul in August…
A fascinating, lively, and wide-ranging history of Russia, from the Mongol invasions to the present day. From monarchy to the world’s first socialist state, from communism to capitalism, from mass…
Temples have been places of worship and a focus for communities to gather since the earliest days of human civilisation. Illustrated with more than 180 photographs, Amazing Temples of the…
Ranging from medieval Kievan Rus’ to Vladimir Putin, Dark History of Russia explores the murder, brutality, genocide, insanity and skulduggery in the efforts to seize, and then maintain, power in…
With one symbol per page, accompanied by a detailed explanation and history, and printed on high quality paper with a special binding, Classic Symbols is a unique and attractive book…
With 150 outstanding colour photographs, World War II Abandoned Places is a brilliant pictorial examination of both the military and non-military legacy of the greatest global conflict.
Dark History of the American Presidents covers every dirty deed committed behind the White House fence, from financial profiteering and insider trading to illicit bugging of the opposition, including the…
Wales is a country full of character and stunning scenery, from its beautiful mountains in Snowdonia National Park to the architectural magnificence of the Menai Suspension bridge. From its historic…
With over 150 images from some of the nation’s top landscape photographers, this handy reference book captures the beauty of Scotland.
Gustav Klimt is renowned as a quintessential artist of the art nouveau movement, but he was one of a number of Viennese artists who strove to break free of the…
This gorgeous new book discusses the ever-present inspiration of Fuji in Japanese culture, its continued presence in 19th-century Ukiyo-e woodblock art and its influence on Western art. It reproduces numerous…
This gorgeous book presents the Hawaiian archipelago in easily digestible sections, covering the key islands of the group - from verdant Kauai, mountainous Maui and the big island of Hawaii…
From the arctic north, with its glittering sea ice and ethereal aurora borealis, to the lush forests and breathtaking fjordlands of the south, from the wind-battered coastlines of the Aleutian…
Originally published in 2003 as: The war against drugs.
From imperial residences and aristocratic estates to hotels and urban mansions, Abandoned Palaces uses stunning photographs to tell the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world.
Illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, Amazing Churches of the World includes more than 100 chapels, basilicas and cathedrals dating from the Middle Ages to the present-day.
Michael Kerrigan,Michael Kerrigan
Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Illuminated manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft. Beginning with a thoughtful introduction…
Scotland’s landscape is wildly diverse, ranging from towering mountains reflected in mirror-like lochs to ancient castles and bustling city streets. This wonderful book provides captivating text and images of everywhere…
Paul Nash, the British landscape and Surrealist painter, lived through both the First and Second World Wars. His depictions of these human catastrophes, with their damaged landscapes and broken machinery…
Over the centuries, the exotic elegance of Asian art has been a source of fascination for artists and art lovers worldwide. This comprehensive book explores the diversity of art and…
Charles Phillips,Michael Kerrigan
Of all the peoples who fought for supremacy on the vast eastern European plains, the Slavs have proved the most enduring. This book describes how they spread out from homelands…
North, South, East and West, Scotland is a land of contrasts, with towering mountain ranges, rolling hills, sandy white beaches, rushing rivers, wild moorland and glassy lochs. From its islands…
Tamsin Pickeral,Michael Kerrigan
Few small countries play host to as much variety of landscape as England, from rolling hills, cities of architectural splendour and picturesque villages, to sandy beaches and rugged coves in…
Michael Kerrigan,Kevin Eyres
Shows Ireland in all its beauty. From well-loved spots to seldom-seen vistas, this little book covers the whole of the Emerald Isle from Ulster North to Munster South, from Giant’s…
