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By Felipe Fernandez Armesto
If you’ve ever wondered what influenced today’s culinary habits this could be the book you’re looking for. Written by a professor of history, this is more food for thought so don’t expect a light read.
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By Robert Katz
An epic story for lovers of well-written history, this will appeal to anyone searching for new information about wartime Italy, post Mussolini.
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By Max Arthur
This story of the Victoria Cross from its earliest days to the recent war in Afghanistan, and the courage and bravery of the few who were awarded this symbol of gallantry, will appeal to those intrigued by British military history.
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By Brian Osborne and Ronald Armstrong
A tale told primarily in photographs, this history of the Clyde between 1914 and 1945 charts a nation at war and the river that played such a central and crucial part in keeping the remainder of Britain afloat during the darkest days.
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By Niall Ferguson
It’s not very fashionable to applaud the achievements of the British Empire – embarrassment and shame at our imperial past is more the thing. But this book goes some way to redress the balance – the Brits were not so bad after all. Will suit both the history buff and the enthusiastic amateur alike. The author’s passion for his subject radiates from the page.
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