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February 2013

Paperback

235x156mm

224pp

30 b&w illustrations

£12.99

978-0-7524-6449-7

January 2013

Hardback

235x156mm

256pp


£18.99

978-0-7524-5903-5

The Best Days of Our LivesSchool Life in Post-War Britainsimon webb

A vivid and entertaining picture of school life during the 1940s and ’50s

Follows the lives of the nation’s schoolchildren through the two post-war decades, including the introduction of the 11-plus exam Combines personal reminiscences with a lively description of the wider world of british education This book is sure to bring back nostalgic memories for all who remember the best days of their lives

Medical DetectivesThe Lives and Cases of Britain’s Forensic Fiverobin odell

Chronicles the development of forensic medicine through the cases of Britain’s five greatest pathologists

Fascinating examination of the pioneering work of sir bernard spilsbury, sir sydney smith and Professors John Glaister, Francis Camps and Keith simpson Having performed over 200,000 post-mortems during their professional careers, these five men established the crucial elements of murder investigation, such as time, place and cause of death

February 2013

Hardback

216x138mm

192pp


£14.99

978-0-7524-8724-3

1963That Was The Year That Wasandrew CooK

A fresh look at the explosive and formative year that was 1963; the official start of ‘the sixties’

‘1963…’ is a compendium of milestone

stories and watershed events in popular

culture, national and international politics

This is the first book to balance both

popular nostalgia and historical analysis

and to examine all the year’s watershed

cultural, political and social events

together

1963 alone saw: The beatles’ first no

1 single, martin luther King’s ‘i Have

a dream’ speech, the James bond

phenomenon, the Great Train robbery,

the moors murders, the Profumo

affair, the first woman in space, nuclear

weapons protests in london and the

assassination of JFK

February 2013

Paperback

216x138mm

256pp


£9.99

978-0-7524-8637-6

The Great Train RobberyThe Untold Story from the Closed Investigation Filesandrew CooK

A fresh look at one of the most infamous crimes in British history

benefitting from classified files, the book reveals the truth behind the myths what happened to the money, most of which was never recovered? demonstrates that ronnie biggs was actually a minor participant links the un-apprehended Train robbers with other major crimes

March 2013

Hardback

235x156mm

192pp


£14.99

978-0-7524-6990-4

March 2013

Hardback

198x124.5mm

160pp


£9.99

978-0-7524-7024-5

Spitfire’s Forgotten DesignerThe Career of Supermarine’s Joe SmithmiKe roussel

A fascinating insight into the life of Joe Smith, Chief Designer of the Spitfire

Celebrates the inspirational work of r. J. mitchell, Joe smith and their design team examines smith’s vital leadership and his pivotal role in the development of the spitfire after mitchell’s death in 1937 Features original research, first-hand accounts and many beautiful and previously unpublished illustrations from solent sky museum archives

The Agatha Christie MiscellanyCaTHy CooK

Facts, trivia and quotes that remind us why Agatha Christie remains the undisputed Queen of Crime

delves into the secrets, mysteries and tricks that made agatha Christie the most sensational and successful mystery writer of her time includes a book-by-book analysis, giving the key clues, the red herrings and the murder methods, that keep us guessing the murderer’s identity until the very end

A 1950s MotherBringing up Baby in the 1950ssHeila Hardy

A nostalgic look at what it was really like to be a 1950s mother and how the baby-boom generation was made

This book offers a fascinating and

entertaining insight into how babies

were raised in the 1950s. it includes

personal stories from 1950s mums, many

of whom are now grandmothers in their

80s, as well as original, contemporary

illustrations, including baby fashions and

magazine advertisements

From the benefits of ‘crying it out’ and

being put out in the garden with gripe

water and ‘listen with mother’, the

wisdom of mothers from the 1950s

reverberates down the decades to

young mothers of any generation and is a

hilarious and, at times, poignant trip down

memory lane

From 221B Baker Street to Platform 9¾A Guide to London’s Famous Fictional LandmarkssTePHen Halliday

The first book to list and explore London’s fictional landmarks made famous by literary classics

Features london’s fictional clubs, pubs, restaurants, houses and streets, made famous in the works of air arthur Conan doyle, ian Fleming, bram stoker and evelyn waugh exhaustively researched and listed both geographically and alphabetically, each entry provides a description of the location, its place in literature and its inspiration

March 2013

Hardback

177x111mm

192pp


£9.99

978-0-7524-7960-6

March 2013

Paperback

248x172mm

288pp

200 b&w illustrations,

16 colour illustrations

£19.99

978-0-7524-8759-5

April 2013

Paperback

177x111mm

224pp


£9.99

978-0-7524-8815-8

April 2013

Paperback

198x124.5mm

240pp


£9.99

978-0-7524-8061-9

April 2013

Paperback

235x156mm

224pp


£14.99

978-0-7524-6535-7

March 2013

Paperback

248x172mm

160pp


£14.99

978-0-7524-8861-5

Ye Olde Good Inn GuideA 16th Century Handbook to the Nation’s Finest TavernsJames moore & Paul nero

A light-hearted 16th century pub guide for the Tudor traveller

Packed with the 16th century’s finest hostelries and with a flavour of the language of the day a unique aid to pub historians and drinkers who yearn for the lost age of the trusty tavern Provides all the information you need, from beer and accommodation quality, to the merriment and local etiquette of the day

Extreme HauntingsBritain’s Most Terrifying Ghosts Paul adams & eddie brazil

A comprehensive guide to Britain’s most frightening hauntings

a terrifying exploration of evil in the paranormal world that will chill you to the bone a unique and original compilation of spine-chilling true encounters, both ancient and modern learn about deadly curses and murderous ghosts, violent poltergeists and possession by spirits Features stunning original and atmospheric photographs

The Rise and Fall of Harland and WolffTom mcClusKie mbe

The definitive history of the world’s greatest shipbuilding company

The fascinating story of the world’s greatest and best-known shipbuilding company, from its glory days to its collapse reveals the true impact of the demise of the company on both the city of belfast and the wider shipping world Features previously unpublished images and documents from company archives and public records

A 1970s TeenagerWhen Flares Were Cool and Jim Could Fix Itsimon webb

A nostalgic and colourful account of what it was like to be young in the most exciting decade of all!

what was it like in a world without

computers, smartphones, games consoles

or the internet? or when sharing music

meant taking an lP round to your friend’s

house - and making a phone call involved

queuing outside a telephone box!

This book offers an affectionate and

light-hearted look at the fashion, music,

hobbies and TV which defined a teenage

’70s. if you rode a chopper, read Jackie,

or watched the bay City rollers on Top of

the Pops, this book is for you

April 2013

Hardback

235x156mm

192pp


£16.99

978-0-7524-8813-4

May 2013

Hardback

240x195mm

256pp



detailed maps

£20

978-0-7524-9006-9

April 2013

Paperback

235x156mm

224pp


£12.99

978-0-7524-8875-2

April 2013

Paperback

235x156mm

192pp


£12.99

978-0-7524-8772-4

Missions ImpossibleExtraordinary Stories of Daring and CouragemarK seaman

Detailing many missions from the wooden horse of Troy to the hunt for Bin Laden

The inside story of real covert rescue and survival missions reveals the secrets behind many of the most daring missions of all time includes timelines, diagrams and official, recently declassified documents and interviews with some of the participants

Trench CookbookBattlefield Recipes from the First World Warandrew roberTsHaw

Revealing the Tommy’s daily diet

in association with the royal logistics Corps museum Companion volume to the Frontline Cookbook: Battlefield Recipes from the Second World War How to feed an army First world war style – from cooking for a platoon in a mess tin to catering for 100 men on the front line

Shadows on the SeaThe Maritime Mysteries of Britainneil arnold

Strange creatures and unfathomable mysteries of the deep

From phantom ships and fishermen’s stories to sea monsters and usos! Packed with eyewitness reports and previously unpublished research illustrated with location photographs and original line drawings Takes the reader on a voyage through strange tales and roaring seas

Mrs ZigzagThe Extraordinary Life of a Secret Agent’s WifebeTTy CHaPman

& ronald l bonewiTz

Agent Zigzag’s wife, Betty Chapman, reveals her own remarkable story

even before her marriage to eddie

Chapman, aka agent zigzag, betty

Farmer’s life involved incendiary bombs,

serial killers, film roles and love affairs

with flying aces. after her marriage, she

coped with eddie’s mistresses, smuggling,

separations and personal traumas

Coming from humble origins, betty

would, in time, own a beauty business,

a health farm and a castle in ireland,

become the friend and confidante of film

stars and an african president, and the

honoured guest of middle eastern royalty

April 2013

Hardback

177x111mm

160pp


£7.99

978-0-7524-8921-6

May 2013

Hardback

235x156mm

224pp


£18.99

978-0-7524-7480-9

May 2013

Paperback

226x248mm

120pp


£19.99

978-0-7524-7973-6

February 2013

Paperback

248x172mm

192pp


£14.99

978-0-7524-8739-7

From Hope to HatredThe Falls Curfew and Catholic Alienationandrew walsH

A comprehensive analysis of a defining moment in the history of the Northern Irish conflict

The story of the Falls Curfew, its causes and the subsequent polarisation of a community under siege an unbiased approach to the events, with over 80 eyewitness interviews, including Catholics, Protestants, ulster Police and the british army

The Evolution of the Transatlantic LinerCHris Frame & raCHelle Cross

How the transatlantic liner flourished over 130 years, plying the greatest route of all

a unique evaluation of how and why the great liners developed so quickly on the atlantic run How changing attitudes and social conditions led to ever bigger, faster and grander ships showcases how the ships themselves helped shape societies on both sides of the pond explains the differences between a liner and a cruise ship, often misunderstood

A Grim Almanac of the WorkhousePeTer HiGGinboTHam

Oliver Twist had it easy!

Packed with true stories and rare and incredible photographs that reveal the horrific reality of life in the workhouse Features 365 incredible true tales of fires, explosions, disasters, scandals, abuse and assaults, bodysnatching, poisonings, post mortems and murder! Contains fascinating workhouse residents galore, from Charlie Chaplin’s childhood in the workhouse to the victim of Jack the ripper who died in workhouse clothing

A Geezer’s Guide to Mullet Maintenance and Combover CareCHris marTin

From the Quiff to the Mohawk – the essential guide for all men (even those with ponytails)

This is the perfect gift for every man;

from the metrosexual in your life, to

those chaps looking to move on from

their mum’s bowl cuts

whether he wants to learn how to

carefully calm his cowlick or skilfully shine

his skinhead, this comprehensive guide –

including a selection of barnets to try out

– will appeal to all those men who know

that their hair speaks volumes about them

along with numerous manly grooming

tips, the book includes a rundown of

famous hair aficionados on whom to style

yourself, from david beckham to Julius

Caesar

April 2013

Paperback

190x170mm

160pp


£9.99

978-0-7524-8919-3

June 2013

Paperback

226x248mm

120pp



£19.99

978-0-7524-7950-7

June 2013

Hardback

250x250mm

128pp



£20

978-0-7524-6626-2

Mabel Keeps Calm and Carries On The Wartime Postcards of Mabel Lucie AttwellediTed by ViCKi THomas

Homage to the art that cheered a nation at war

mabel lucie attwell’s artwork has inspired

a cult following and her iconic images from

the second world war cheered the nation.

Her work and memorabilia – inspired by her

postcards – sell in hundreds of thousands all

over the world

attwell’s postcards tell the story of britain’s

Home Front in a charming and often moving

way. They are at times laugh-out-loud funny

and at others very poignant

set in the context of her wartime letters and

the Home Front, this book will be loved by

attwell fans old and new

RMS Mauretania andrew briTTon

A colourful illustrated history of the RMS Mauretania – when getting there was half the fun!

rms Mauretania (ii) ran the london to new york service and enjoyed enormous popularity from her launch in 1930 to her retirement in 1965 Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the ship’s launch Features a wealth of unpublished photographs and ephemera from the author’s unparalleled collection, including stunning colour images and unique behind-the-scenes insights

The Unseen OlympicThe Ship in Rare IllustrationsPaTriCK mylon

The ‘Old reliable’ White Star liner revealed as never before

a comprehensive, illustrated history of the sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic Features stunning unpublished photographs and memorabilia insightful text packed with little-known facts about the ship includes a wide selection of interior views, rare advertisements, menus, passenger lists and brochures

The 1st Household Cavalry Regiment 1943-44In the Shadow of Monte AmaroGarry o'Connor

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the actions

a new focus on the famous First Household Cavalry regiment, with whom both Prince william and Prince Harry have served in modern times Features survivor interviews, unpublished diaries, private papers and photographs Published to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the actions in syria and italy

May 2013

Hardback

235x156mm

192pp


£18.99

978-0-7524-8857-8

May 2013

Hardback

235x156mm

256pp


£17.99

978-0-7524-9009-0

May 2013

Hardback

235x156mm

256pp


£18.99

978-0-7524-8734-2

March 2013

Paperback

248x172mm

192pp



£14.99

978-0-7524-8721-2

SIGINTThe Secret History of Signals Intelligence in the World WarsPeTer maTTHews

A global war of signals laid bare

Communicating in the chaos of war is complicated, but vital. signals intelligence (siGinT) makes it possible This is the first time that the early history and development of siGinT has been explored in detail From morse to eniGma, ulTra to PurPle, room 40 to bletchley – siGinT reveals the story of secret signals in both the world wars

Jungle JournalPrisoners of the Japanese in Java 1942-45FranK & ronald williams

A true account of the alternate horror and banality of Japanese PoW camp life

The true story of a young officer, lieutenant ronald williams, a Pow in the Japanese-occupied dutch east indies Features rare, original artwork, telling the horrific and sometimes humorous stories of williams and others through their diaries, poems and cartoons a testament to those men whose courage and fortitude were tested to the limit

Standing in the WingsThe Beatles, Brian Epstein and MeJoe Flannery wiTH miKe broCKen

The story of The Beatles’ rise to fame, written by a man who saw it all

Joe Flannery has been described as the

‘secret beatle’, and as the partner and

business associate of brian epstein, he

became an integral part of The beatles’

management team during their rise to

fame in the early 1960s

Flannery had a close relationship with

the Fab Four and shortly before John

lennon’s murder in 1980, he was one of

the last people in the uK to talk to the

great man

Published to coincide with the 50th

anniversary of beatlemania, this book

features rare and unpublished material. it

also reveals the truth behind Pete best’s

dismissal from The beatles and is a very

personal account of this fascinating era

January 2013

Hardback

256x189mm

192pp



£18.99

978-0-7524-8633-8

Famous Regiments of the British Army, Volume Twodorian bond

Concise histories of the most famous regiments

The long-awaited second volume with insignia, battle honours and descriptions of actions fought over the centuries, in full colour Features 36 of the most famous british regiments, with more than 200 photographs and artworks, from Tangier to Kandahar The recent completion of the amalgamation of the regiments has left behind a strong desire to remember past glories

The Mystery Press

The History Press is proud to present The Mystery Press, featuring a dynamic and growing list of crime fiction titles. Crime fiction represents an exciting new venture for us, and after many years producing popular true crime titles it is a logical progression. Mystery Press titles have been written by diverse and respected authors, united by the distinctiveness and excellence of their writing. From a thrilling collection of modern tales by the CWA Short Story Dagger award-winning ‘Murder Squad’, to a Victorian sleuth who uncovers a startling deception and solves a ten-year-old murder, these books offer a real mix of genres which are bound to appeal to serious crime fiction enthusiasts as well as all those who simply fancy a rousing read.

Story Books

This successful series of brief overviews on a variety of topics from London buses to the Battle of Britain is presented in a handy pocket-sized hardback. Fully illustrated with colour and contemporary images, these books offer excellent value for money and give you the essential facts on your chosen topic. Also available: B52, Aston Martin, VW Beetle, Ford Capri, Narrowboats, Rolls-Royce, Mary Rose, Classic Military Vehicles, Great Liners, World War II, VW Camper, SS Great Britain, World War I, Mini, Tractor

February 2013

194x124.5mm 192pp £7.99

978-0-7524-6456-5

June 2013

194x124.5mm 288pp £8.99

978-0-7524-8610-9

April 2013

194x124.5mm 288pp £8.99

978-0-7524-7018-4

978-0-7524-8805-9

April 2013

978-0-7524-8768-7

April 2013

978-0-7524-8806-6

April 2013

978-0-7524-8735-9

April 2013

Paperback

198x124.5mm

192 - 288pp

Hardback

124x185mm

128pp


£8.99

Also avilable: The Sins of the Father, Deadly Inheritance, The King's Park Irregulars, The Daughters of Gentlemen, Avon Street, Dead Image, Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories, The Accidental Assassin, The Poisonous Seed

Little Book Series

Funny, fast-paced compendiums containing a range of frivolous, fantastic and simply strange information. Find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters, royal connections and literally hundreds of wacky facts about where you live.

Also available: Golf, 1960s, Oxfordshire, Birmingham, Darts, Norfolk, Devon, Newcastle, Liverpool, Glasgow, Genius, Cotswolds, Kent, Sussex , Isle of Wight, Yorkshire, Dorset, Surrey, East End, Paranormal

Battle Story Series

Battle Story is the only series that will ensure you understand what happened and why at every key battle throughout history. These concise and accessible overviews are written by military history experts for the general reader. Each title includes the battle’s place in history, the men who fought it, a blow-by-blow account of the action, the aftermath and the legacy. Timelines, key profiles, information boxes and orders of battle ensure that these pocket guides contain everything you need to know.

Also available: Kabul 1841-42, Singapore 1942, Kursk 1943, Omdurman 1898, Cambrai 1917, Loos 1915, Bosworth 1485, Hastings 1066, Tobruk 1941, Rorke’s Drift 1879, Waterloo 1815, Iwo Jima 1945 and more

978-0-7524-7151-8

March 2013

978-0-7524-8927-8

May 2013

978-0-7524-8837-0

May 2013

Hardback

198x124.5mm

192pp


£9.99

Hardback

198x124.5mm

160pp


£9.99

978-0-7524-7937-8

March 2013

978-0-7524-8802-8

March 2013

978-0-7524-8870-7

March 2013

978-0-7524-8784-7

March 2013

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