A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games.

Lindow Man, the famous Pete Marsh discovered in Cheshire in the 1980s, has been joined by new finds from Ireland and elsewhere. Who were these unfortunate people, and why were they killed?

An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths, and their cultural legacy, in an attractive and handy format.

This book accompanies a major exhibition that re-examines the Russian Revolution in light of recent research, focusing on the experiences of ordinary Russians living through extraordinary times.

A vivid history of how the marks left on maps by travellers tell the story of the modern world

A vivid, beautifully ilustrated account of the Netherlands’ rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in 1568.

Reveals how the ancient Maya have been perceived, portrayed and exploited over 500 years.

Explores the lives of over forty men and women – great and otherwise – whose pioneering journeys beyond the Irish shore played a profound role in world history.