A magisterial portrayal of English Christianity over the last 1,400 years.

An ambitious, authoritative history of the Roman Catholic Church in the modern age.

The untold story of the writers and philosophers who took on the United States government for its war in Vietnam

A charming and beautifully-written gift book about cats and the women who love them, from internationally bestselling novelist Belinda Alexandra.

The extraordinary story of the German foreign ministry official who, at risk to his life, spied for the Allies in the Second World War.

"The reader is requested to observe, that, though the plan of this work is entirely his own, the compiler of it does not put it forth as in any way original in respect to language or description. It is, in fact, a much better book, than if it had been what is strictly called original, (which, indeed, must have involved an utter impossibility:) for it is a selection of some of the best materials the British Museum could furnish; sometimes worked up in his own language; and sometimes—and, ind...

On 26 November 2013, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Schiphol District's new barracks complex, the 'Koningin Máxima' Barracks, was officially opened. The opening of this ultra-modern barracks represents an ideal occasion to reflect on the history of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (RNLM) at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Since the first passenger flight on 17 May 1920, Schiphol has developed into one of the largest airports in Europe.

The RNLM has been responsible for border control at t...