The ultimate quiz book on Celtic FCAn ideal gift for Hoops fans of all ages, here’s the chance to interact with the long and eventful history of the club, from formation and early days to favorite man
On Sunday, October 5, 2014, the 75,000-strong crowd at Old Trafford for Manchester United’s game against Everton joined in with an extended version of a chant which echoed around the stadium. "We all
Why is Jesus a giant? Because he was the founder of Christianity, the largest religion in the world with 2 billion adherents; because Christianity is one of the five great religions of the world, with
In 218, Hannibal Barca, desperate to avenge the defeat of Carthage in the First Punic War, launched an ambitious ground invasion of Italy. With just a small force, he crossed the Alps – a feat reckone
Everyone knows that Einstein was a genius, yet only a few people understand his work. In fact, he was just one of many brilliant scientists grappling with the deepest problems of theoretical physics d
Edward Jenner is a giant of modern medicine. Throughout history, smallpox had plagued humanity with disfigurement, blindness, and death. It was an incurable blight, the suffering of which Jenner helpe
Why is Caesar a giant? Because he effectively created the Roman Empire, and thus made possible the European civilization that grew out of it. As the People’s champion against a corrupt and murderous o
What constituted a secret or a scandal in times gone by? This entertaining history gives an overview of the times and attitudes to "secrets," and what was meant by a "scandal." The series uncovers rev
Why is Constantine a giant? Because he gave Christians freedom of religion, yet also because he radically and thoroughly changed society, in particular church-state relations, thereby creating the opp
John Lennon is a giant of popular music and culture. As one-quarter of the Beatles, he was in the vanguard of music, art, fashion and popular culture during the sixties. His music, humor and outspoken
Sigmund Freud is rightly called the godfather of psychoanalysis. He forever changed the way we view ourselves and developed our understanding of human nature. His concepts have become part of our psyc
At age 25, Elizabeth II, the ‘accidental queen’, became Britain’s 40th monarch and vowed to dedicate her life to service and duty on behalf of her country. She is the constitutional monarch of sixteen
In the space of less than 20 years, Napoleon turned Europe upside down. Rising from obscure origins to supreme power by a mixture of luck, audacity and military genius, he was able to harness the ener
There’s something about Jane… Jane Austen lived only just into her forties, never married, never had children, lived all her life in the south of England and rarely strayed far from the genteel
Why is King Arthur a giant? Because his story has had such strong influences on our understanding of the history of Europe and the English-speaking world. Because the debate about Arthur as a historic
Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) was the Shakespeare of opera, the composer of Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Aida and Otello. The chorus of Hebrew slaves fromNabucco (1842) is regarded in Italy as v
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 "secrets," and what was meant by a "s
In this concise, accessible, and engaging biography, Pollard rejects the jingoistic approach to one of England’s most renowned military heroes. Henry V enjoyed spectacular success against the French,
It's often claimed that that through his ships, bridges, tunnels and railways Brunel played a critical role in creating the modern world. In the soaring ambitions of the Victorian age, nobody thought
The world was stunned when Karol Wojtyla became the first non-Italian pope for 450 years. As Pope John Paul II he revolutionized the office, galvanizing the faithful, fighting totalitarianism and insp
Capability Brown was a man made for his time. English society in the 18th century was rich, sophisticated and eager for change. It was a golden age of architecture, and Brown perfected the concept of
The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most famous and bestselling books of all time, yet the girl who wrote it remains an enigma. The real Anne Frank has been lost, hidden behind the phenomenon that h
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin on the frontier, rose from laborer to lawyer, and finally to President of the United States. In doing so, he confronted the great questions of his age: slavery,
Did you know? Lawrence of Arabia worked at the marine craft unit at Bridlington in 1933. David Hockney lives in Bridlington and paints trees on Woldgate. Bridlington fisherman landed the largest shell
From the momentous to the outlandish, this little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Liverpool. Learn about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic city. from the great
From the momentous to the outlandish, this little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Torbay. Learn about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic seaside town. The great
Wellington is a giant because he was one of the greatest military commanders in British history, an important figure in the emergence of Britain as a great imperial power, a man who dominated British
So, you think you’re a true Nottingham Forest fan? A proper Garibaldi? Yes, you’ve a shirt or two but do you really know the history of the club? Can you name the club’s first ever million-pound playe
Nelson Mandela’s place in history is secure: he was one of the best known prisoners in the world even before his election as the first president of post-apartheid South Africa; secondly, he became a g
From disastrous beginnings after he took the throne of Scotland, having murdered a powerful rival, Robert I became a military leader of consummate genius. Throwing away the rulebook of medieval warfar
Why is Nelson a hero? Because he was a captain before he was 21, a man who shaped the course of history from the decks of his ships, hailed as a savior of the nation, a hero killed in action at the mo
Why is Henry Ford a giant? Because he put the world on wheels. Henry Ford did not invent the motor car, nor did he invent the assembly line or mass production. But more than anyone before or since he
