The first-ever biography of a trailblazing star of yesteryear, 'a colourful tale, full of grit and glamour' (Kate Adie)

A fully revised and updated edition of a vitally important piece of black British history

A short, compelling history of Black Britons during the First World War, for readers aged 8 to 12

The enthralling story of the German Empire, from its violent rise to its spectacular fall

The first biography in over a century of Adrian IV , the only English pope in the history of the Catholic Church

First authoritative study of efforts to arm Britain's World War II Home Guard

An exciting set of tales from the Buddhist tradition to inspire, move, challenge and amuse

The remarkable 1,000-year history of one of the world's greatest and most misunderstood empires.