Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee: An Epically Short History of Our Kings and Queens
The first non-fiction book from the comedy legend – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy
European history: the Normans
The Bone Chests: Unlocking the Secrets of the Anglo-Saxons
A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘A diligent historian and a superb writer’THE TIMES
A gripping new history of the making of England as a nation.
The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream
THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘As gripping as any thriller. History doesn’t get any better than this’ BILL BRYSON
’A brilliant read … Game of Thrones but in the real world’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ
Long Live the Queens: Mighty, Magnificent and Bloody Marvellous Monarchs History’s Forgotten
Powerful and influential kings have long dominated our view of global history, their queens often relegated to the shadows, their influence, deeds and sacrifices unacknowledged and lost in the passing of time. But not anymore…
King of the North Wind: The Life of Henry II in Five Acts
Henry II conquered the largest empire of any English medieval king. Yet it is the people around him we remember: his wife Eleanor, whom he seduced from the French king; his son Richard the Lionheart; Thomas Becket, murdered in his cathedral. Who was this great, yet tragic king? For fans of Dan Jones, George RR Martin and Bernard Cornwell.
Collins Classics – Ivanhoe (Collins Classics)
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