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  • A Little History of the World 3 for 2 item

    A Little History of the World
    E.H. Gombrich

    Paperback · 19 Aug 2008 · €9.99

    In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in six weeks, and "Eine kurze Weltgeschichte fur junge Leser" was published in Vienna. This book presents his history to English-language readers.

  • At Home

    At Home
    Bill Bryson

    Hardback · 27 May 2010 · €26.70
    Our Price: €19.99

    Presents the history of the way we live.

  • A Pocket History of Ireland

    A Pocket History of Ireland
    Joseph McCullough

    Hardback · 01 Apr 2010 · €5.00

    From prehistoric times to the present day this comprehensive history presents the story of Ireland in bite-size chunks. With illustrations throughout this is an attractive and practical guide to Ireland's colourful history.

  • Marcus Aurelius 3 for 2 item

    Marcus Aurelius
    Frank McLynn

    Paperback · 04 Mar 2010 · €13.35

    Marcus Aurelius is the one great figure of antiquity who still speaks to us today, nearly 2,000 years after his death. A philosopher as well as an emperor, his was an extraordinary reign. He proved himself a great leader. This is his biography.

  • D-Day

    D-Day
    Antony Beevor

    Paperback · 27 May 2010 · €22.70

    The Normandy Landings that took place on D-Day involved by far the largest invasion fleet ever known. The scale of the undertaking was simply awesome. Making use of material from over thirty archives in half a dozen countries, This book offers a well-researched account of the battle of Normandy.

  • The Bombing of Dublin's North Strand

    The Bombing of Dublin's North Strand
    Kevin Kearns

    Paperback · 01 May 2010 · €15.00

    On the Whit bank holiday weekend of 1941, the neutral Irish capital was suddenly and inexplicably bombed by the German Luftwaffe.

  • Helmet for My Pillow

    Helmet for My Pillow
    Robert Leckie

    Paperback · 06 May 2010 · €17.35

    Robert Leckie was 21 when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in January 1942. This title helps us to follow his journey, from boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina, all the way to the raging battles in the Pacific, where some of the war's fiercest fighting took place.

  • Road of Bones

    Road of Bones
    Fergal Keane

    Hardback · 15 Apr 2010 · €33.35
    Our Price: €24.99

    The epic story of one of the most savage battles of the Second World War.

  • The Battle of Britain

    The Battle of Britain
    James Holland

    Paperback · 13 May 2010 · €18.70

    The definitive account of the Battle of Britain from this highly acclaimed historian.

  • Images of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown

    Images of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
    Pat Walsh

    Paperback · 01 Jun 2005 · €22.70

    Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown sweeps from the Dublin Mountains down to the sea, and this collection of over 200 archive images shows the area's heritage, history, and people. It features pictures recalling the transport, leisure, and entertainment history of the county, alongside the everyday aspects of life.

  • The Greatest Lies in History

    The Greatest Lies in History
    Alexander Canduci

    Paperback · 01 Oct 2009 · €22.70
    Our Price: €18.99

    Many great pinnacles of human achievement are inextricably linked to shameless untruths. Lies have been used to justify wars, to acquire weapons, livestock, and industrial secrets. This book examines specific episodes in history to identify the reasons why politicians, religious leaders and others have supported some of the most outrageous lies.

  • Voodoo Histories

    Voodoo Histories
    David Aaronovitch

    Paperback · 06 May 2010 · €12.00

    Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere - from Pearl Harbour to 9/11, from the assassination of Kennedy to the death of Diana. This title intends to demolish the absurd and sinister conspiracy theories over the years. It reveals why people are so ready to believe in them and the dangers of this credulity.