Batsford

Create perfect, historically accurate Victorian menswear, from morning coats to shirts and trousers Contains detailed patterns and practical instr...

The Wars of the Roses which took place in England during the 15th century have passed into folk-memory as bloody, vicious struggles for power, with...

Although writing predominantly in the English language, Dylan Thomas is regarded as many as Wales finest poet. He became popular in his lifetime an...

Through the novels of Englands foremost woman writer, we explore the Regency world at the time of the Napoleonic wars, its manners, fashion and sty...

From their origins of Roman knights through to the battlefield heros of the Tudor age, here is an exciting and vibrant history of this fascinating ...

The World of the Brontes

'He thought his happiness was complete when, as he meandered aimlessly along, suddenly he stood by the edge of a full-fed river.' One of the most p...

Tolkien's works have become literary canon and famous worldwide. But how did these worlds come to be? J.R.R. TOLKIEN was one of the most imaginativ...

An adorable collection of the sweetest baby animals youve ever seen, brought to exquisitely detailed life by well-loved animal artist Hannah Dale, ...

Practical advice and invaluable lessons for everyday life from a former Royal Marines Commando. Mark Hardie MBE has trained Royal Marine Commandos ...

Innovative techniques with coils, plaits, loops, knots and nets for textile artists Create two-and three-dimensional structures with embellishment...

This is the story of RMS Titanic. In this authoritative and highly illustrated guide we explore what was the largest passenger steamship in the wor...

This Pitkin Guide explores the reality, and unpacks the myths, of Tommy, the British soldier on the Western Front in the First World War. It looks ...

The classic text on coppicing and woodland crafts, redesigned for a new generation of woodspeople. If youre lucky enough to have access to a patch ...

An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world. From ...

What constituted a secret or a scandal in times gone by? This entertaining title in this new series gives an overview of the times and attitudes to...

Unbuilt tells the stories of the plans, drawings and proposals that emerged during the 20th century in an unparalleled era of optimism in architect...