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Between 1825 and 1831 close to 200 Britons and 1000 Aborigines died violently in Tasmania's Black War. It was by far the most intense frontier conflict in Australia's history, yet many Australians know little about it. The Black War takes a unique approach to this historic event, looking chiefly at the experiences and attitudes of those who took part in the conflict. By contrasting the perspectives of colonists and Aborigines, Nicholas Clements takes...

Before the rise of monotheism, the early Hebrews were pagan and God had a wife, the Mother Goddess. The Bible tells the story of their divorce. Goddess worship promoted equality for women, social justice, spiritual connection to nature and the cycles of life, cannabis, sexual freedom, celebrated transgenders, and practiced abortions. When the Goddess was thrown out of the Hebrew temple by the monotheists, so too were all of these deeply ancient traditions....

With World War II on their doorstep, four teens evade evacuation and remain in London, attempting to aid the Fire Service and keep each other safe during the Blitz.

A strong sense of 'otherness' defines Canberra to a point where there is a smugness, bordering on arrogance, that the rest of Australia can hate-but they'll never know just how good it is to live here. Canberra is a city of orphans. People come for the jobs but stay on as they discover unanticipated promise and opportunity. They become Canberrans- prosperous, highly educated, and proud of their city. Paul Daley's Canberra fuses narrative history with...

The Western Han Dynasty: A History of China, PART ONE takes you on a captivating journey through one of China's most remarkable dynasties, where ambition, strategy, and power struggles shaped an empire that lasted for centuries. This book doesn't just recount historical events-it immerses you in the dramatic stories of emperors, generals, and advisors who made crucial decisions that altered the course of history. From the gripping Rise of the Han...

The Western Han Dynasty: A History of China, PART THREE takes you on a journey through ambition, betrayal, war, and the struggle for power. This book brings to life the rulers, rebels, and visionaries who shaped one of China's most fascinating dynasties-from Emperor Yuan's reign to the collapse and rebirth of Han under Liu Xiu. Inside the imperial palace, love and power were deeply intertwined. Emperor Yuan's court saw the rise of influential figures,...

Barrow-in-Furness was transformed by the industrial expansion of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, leading to it becoming a centre for ship and submarine building. Located at the tip of a peninsula, known for its own micro-climate and a rich and varied natural environment, the townscape is surrounded by sea, and beyond that the Lakeland Hills, while the protective arms of Walney Island provide a natural channel and harbour. Nature sits alongside...

This pocket-sized guide provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of the town of Stockport in Greater Manchester. Some of its medieval past has been hidden by rapid expansion during the early part of the Industrial Revolution, but much still remains if you know where to look. Author Coral Dranfield takes readers on a tour around Stockport's streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years,...

The city of Canterbury is renowned as the seat of the worldwide Anglican Church and its iconic cathedral is, indeed, a unique and remarkable edifice. However, there is far more to explore in this compact and vibrant city on the Great Stour; its Roman ruins stand alongside thriving university establishments and this former stronghold of the Kentish Celts has witnessed rebellion, murder and war, whilst welcoming fleeing refugees and nurturing the talents...

O Segredo por Trás da Lenda: Uma Profunda Jornada em Busca do Santo Graal! Mergulhe nas névoas da Bretanha mística em uma das mais antigas e menos conhecidas versões da Lenda do Santo Graal, um tesouro literário que remonta possivelmente ao século XIII. Esta é a história de Perceval, um herói improvável que, guiado por desígnios divinos, desvenda os mistérios de sua própria linhagem, honra a memória de seu pai, e resgata sua família...