History
The Bloody White Baron
James Palmer
This is the astonishing lost story of the insane mystic who conquered Mongolia in 1920 and tried to lead a cavalry army against the Bolsheviks in Moscow.
Closing Hell's Gates
Hamish Maxwell-Stewart
Format: Paperback
Based on an elaborate reconstruction of day-to-day life at Macquarie Harbour, one of Australia's most notorious sites of convict punishment, this is the true story of how, in 1827, nine convicts opted for 'state-assisted' escape (the death sentence) rather than endure the hardships and privations of the penal settlement on Sarah Island.
Trickster Travels
Natalie Zemon Davis
Format: Paperback
From acclaimed historian and novelist Natalie Zemon Davis comes an extraordinary story of a most enigmatic man.
Monopoly of Violence
James Sheehan
The story of war and peace in twentieth century Europe - and how the first came to be dominated by the second.
That Neutral Island
Clair Wills
Format: Paperback
The definitive book about Ireland during the Second World War.
Fusiliers
Mark Urban
The thrilling and untold story of one Redcoat regiment's epic battle against the Americans.
Best of Enemies
Richard Milton
Richard Milton exposes the secrets of a relationship steeped in mutual admiration, blood and propaganda.
Xenophon's Retreat
Robin Waterfield
Format: Paperback
This is the epic story of Greek mercenaries stranded in Persia, forced to fight their way home across deadly terrain.
Plot Against Pepys
Ben Long and James Long
An enthralling true story of detection and intrigue in 17th century England.
