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My Grandfather's Knife - Dr Joseph Pearson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

My Grandfather's Knife - Dr Joseph Pearson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A knife adorned with a swastika and an eagle’s head … As a young boy, Joseph Pearson was terrified of the weapon hanging from a hook in his grandfather’s basement, a trophy seized from the enemy in battle. When he later inherited the knife, he unlocked a story far more unsettling than he could ever have imagined. By then a writer and cultural historian living in Berlin, Joseph found himself drawn to other objects from the Nazi era: a pocket diary, a recipe book, a double bass and a cotton pouch. Although the past remains a painful subject in Germany, he embarked on a journey to illuminate their stories before they disappeared from living memory. A historical detective story and an enthralling account of one historian’s search for answers, My Grandfather’s Knife is at once a poignant meditation on memory and a unique addition to our understanding of Nazi Germany.

DKK 192.00
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Slippery Tipples - Joseph Piercy - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Slippery Tipples - Joseph Piercy - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

From European favourites such as Mastichato Chios, which saved 2,000 Greeks from a bloody massacre at the hands of vengeful Turks, to legendary drinks such as Amarula, invented by African elephants; from classic cocktail ingredients like Midori, the bright green Japanese melon drink launched at the wrap party for Saturday Night Fever at Studio 54, to student stalwart Jägermeister, dreamt up by a confidant of Herman Göring and hugely popular among senior Nazis, Slippery Tipples tells the stories behind the word’s most extraordinary drinks. Alongside a country-by-country guide to murky and mysterious booze and dozens of cocktail recipes is a series of easy to follow recipes for making your own liqueurs and spirits. If you would like to concoct your own fruit brandies or make a drop of traditional full-strength Pimms then this is the book for you. Joseph Piercy was born in Brighton. After spending far too long at university studying Russian Literature and Creative Writing, Joseph embarked upon a journey which took him to various parts of the world in an honest attempt to avoid anything faintly resembling a proper job. He has enjoyed an occasional drink or two along the road.

DKK 125.00
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Exploring Rolt's Landscapes - Joseph Boughey - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Exploring Rolt's Landscapes - Joseph Boughey - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

L.T.C. Rolt played a crucial role in the revival of Britain’s inland waterways and pioneered the first preserved narrow-gauge railway. He is still a towering figure in the fields of inland waterways, preserved railways and post-war conservation: a bridge and a locomotive have been named after him, and there is a Rolt Prize, Rolt Fellows and an annual Rolt Lecture. In this series of linked essays, Joseph Boughey explains aspects of Rolt’s earlier life and work, and sets his writing and practice in a broader context, considering such themes as the landscapes Rolt knew; the nature of travel and ‘country’ writing; the organicist movement of the 1930s and ’40s; English canals and navigable rivers from the 1930s to the ’50s the background to early railway preservation; and the nature of craft, craftspeople and preservation. Exploring Rolt’s Landscapes focuses on an earlier period of Rolt’s life before he devoted his life to writing professionally. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of Britain’s waterways.

DKK 209.00
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British Canals - Charles Hadfield - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

British Canals - Charles Hadfield - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The first edition of British Canals was published in 1950 and was much admired as a pioneering work in transport history. Joseph Boughey, with the advice of Charles Hadfield, has previously revised and updated the perennially popular material to reflect more recent changes. For this ninth edition, Joseph Boughey discusses the many new discoveries and advances in the world of canals around Britain, inevitably focussing on the twentieth century to a far greater extent than in any previous edition of this book, while still within the context of Hadfield''s original work.

DKK 175.00
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Hawkhurst - Joseph Dragovich - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Hawkhurst - Joseph Dragovich - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

South-east England, 1740s: war and heated politics bring the old practice of smuggling to new and dangerous heights. Violent gangs of smugglers terrorise communities and confound government attempts to stop them. The most famous of these, the Hawkhurst Gang, operate like a modern drug cartel fuelled by illegal tea. They threaten witnesses and authorities, brandish weapons in public, and fight battles in the streets, murdering and kidnapping those who get in their way.Enter a world filled with gangsters, corrupt politicians, crooked law enforcement, and vigilantes, brought to the brink by Britain''s most notorious smuggling gang.

DKK 168.00
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A Rum Tale - Joseph Piercy - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Rum Tale - Joseph Piercy - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

What links Fidel Castro, pirates from the Caribbean and George Washington? Rum. A Rum Tale: Spirit of the New World is a look at the history of one of the Caribbean’s most famous and favourite drinks. From its start as a by-product of a mysterious plant called ‘sugar cane’ to twentieth-century bootlegging, smuggling and prohibition, rum’s heritage is as rich as its flavour – so pour yourself a drink and turn the page.

DKK 120.00
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The Sunken Gold - Joseph A. Williams - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Sunken Gold - Joseph A. Williams - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

When HMS Laurentic sank in 1917, few knew what cargo she was carrying, and the Admiralty wanted to keep it that way. After all, broadcasting that there were 44 tons of gold off the coast of Ireland in the middle of a vicious and bloody war was not the best strategic move. But Britain desperately needed that gold. Lieutenant Commander Guybon Damant was an expert diver and helped discover how to prevent decompression sickness (‘the bends’). With a then world record dive of 210ft under his belt and a proven history of military determination, Damant was the perfect man for a job that required the utmost secrecy and skill. What followed next was a tale of incredible feats, set against a backdrop of war and treacherous storms. Based on thousands of Admiralty pages, interviews with Damant’s family and the unpublished memoirs of the man himself, The Sunken Gold is a story of war, treasure – and one man’s obsession to find it.

DKK 190.00
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Criminal Britain - Mirrorpix - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Criminal Britain - Mirrorpix - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A first-hand look at some of Britain’s darkest moments. Some of the world’s most notorious crimes have taken place in Britain, and the names of the perpetrators are now synonymous with murder and mayhem. From the sensationalist trials of Dr Crippen and George Joseph Smith, to gang warfare and audacious bank heists, Criminal Britain is a photographic journey through our most infamous crimes, using photographs from Mirrorpix’s impressive archive.

DKK 141.00
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Glastonbury - Lorna Watts - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Glastonbury - Lorna Watts - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Glastonbury , with the distinctive landmark of the Tor, is a familiar name to many. Its fame lies not simply in its renowned festival, but in its legendary associations with King Arthur and with Joseph of Arimathea, whose staff was supposed to have grown into Glastonbury Tor. Philip Rahtz has excavated extensively in and around Glastonbury , and disentangles the myths from the truths, giving a comprehensive survey of this remarkable place from the earliest times to the present day.

DKK 216.00
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Stalin - Harold Shukman - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Stalin - Harold Shukman - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Joseph Stalin was one of the most ruthless and authoritarian dictators in world history, who plunged Russia into a barbarous nightmare, leaving behind a damaged nation and a legacy of grief. This concise biography presents Lenin’s heir from his humble and troubled beginnings to the highest rank of all: General Secretary of the Communist Party. Stalin: A Pocket Biography is an accessible account of a complex tyrant, perfect for students or anyone taking a first look into modern Russian history.

DKK 113.00
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Glory O! Glory O! - Liam Gaul - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Glory O! Glory O! - Liam Gaul - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Patrick Joseph McCall (1861-1919) was a musician best remembered for his epic ballad of the Insurrection of 1798 Boolavogue . His ballads stand as the soundtrack for much of the history of the area, and his life, both in music and through his efforts to change the lives of Dublin’s poor, stands as a monument to a man dedicated to others. In this volume, Liam Gaul, author of several previous books on Irish music history, records the life and work of P.J. McCall, artist and poet, and his influence on the Irish musical tradition.

DKK 198.00
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Ice Captain: The Life of J.R. Stenhouse - Stephen Haddelsey - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Ice Captain: The Life of J.R. Stenhouse - Stephen Haddelsey - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Much has been written on Antarctic explorer, Ernest Shackleton. This is the story of the Endurance expedition''s other hero, Joseph Russell Stenhouse (1887-1941) who, as Captain of the SS Aurora, freed the ship from pack ice and rescued the survivors of the Ross Sea shore party, deeds for which he was awarded the Polar Medal and the OBE. He was also recruited for special operations in the Arctic during the First World War, became involved in the Allied intervention in Revolutionary Russia, and was later appointed to command Captain Scott''s Discovery. Stenhouse was one of the last men to qualify as a sea captain during the age of sail.

DKK 161.00
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Of Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders - Benjamin Stimpson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Of Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders - Benjamin Stimpson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This semi-encyclopedic field guide to the witches, charmers, wisefolk, conjurors, necromancers and other magical practitioners that exist in the folklore of Wales and the Borders traverses the glorious countryside of Wales through its magical inhabitants. With over 100 entries focussed on individual stories or figures, the work seeks to introduce historical figures and legendary characters that remain relatively unknown outside of Wales. Meet the famous Dr Joseph Harries of Cwrt-y-Cadno as he conjures his spirits; or run from the yellow-faced Y Hen Gwrach who dwells in the bogland before she blows disease into your face. Listen to the legend of the Llandonna witches and their landing on Anglesey, and walk the bridge where the devil was outsmarted by a cunning magician.

DKK 190.00
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Royal Poxes and Potions - Raymond Lamont Brown - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Royal Poxes and Potions - Raymond Lamont Brown - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In this book, acclaimed biographer Raymond Lamont-Brown casts light on a previously overlooked aspect of the monarchy. From the instigation of the royal doctor in medieval times, to the present day, the tales of secrets, murder, medical incompetence and revolutionary operations revealed in this book make compelling reading. This is a fascinating look at the relationship between monarchs and their doctors and reveals the complex and influential position that they held. Included here are Sir William Gull, court physician to Queen Victoria, who was a suspect in the Jack the Ripper case, and Sir Frederick Treves, who not only was court physician to the four succeeding monarchs, but was also the man who helped to rescue the ‘Elephant Man’, Joseph Merrick, from a fairground freak show.

DKK 147.00
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Cumbria Murders - Paul Heslop - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Cumbria Murders - Paul Heslop - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Cumbria Murders brings together numerous murderous tales that shocked not only the county but also made headlines throughout the country. They include the cases of Wai Sheung Siu Miao, strangled while on honeymoon in 1928; William Armstrong, shot by the Revd Joseph Smith in 1851; Ann Sewell, stabbed to death by farmhand George Cass in 1860; and the murder of Jack West at his home near Workington in 1964, whose killers were the last two men to be lawfully hanged in England. Paul Heslop was a policeman for over thirty years, mostly as a detective. His experience and understanding of the criminal justice system give authority to his unbiased assessment and analysis of the cases in this book. His carefully researched, well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Cumbria’s history, and should give much food for thought.

DKK 161.00
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Capital of Discontent - Eric J. Hewitt - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Capital of Discontent - Eric J. Hewitt - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Industrial Revolution was a period of exceptional change in Britain, not only in terms of technology but also in law and order. The country’s social order was shifting and in some towns the response was violence. In Manchester, the ‘ capital of discontent ’, events related to the Plug Plots, Peterloo and the Chartists created a very real fear of revolution on the streets of England. In its efforts to combat the disorder, the newly established police force became mired in political controversy, providing some disturbing but often amusing examples of corruption and misconduct. Eric J. Hewitt examines the reactions of those who experienced the revolution in this ‘most dangerous’ of places, and tells of such characters as the notorious serial killer Charlie Peace, the supposedly corrupt Deputy Constable Joseph Nadin and the illiterate millworker-turned-Home Secretary John Robert Clynes. Fascinating, and certainly eye-opening, this up-to-date account of Industrial Revolution Manchester is a must-read.

DKK 147.00
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London's Industrial Heritage - Geoff Marshall - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

London's Industrial Heritage - Geoff Marshall - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Did you know that apart from Lancashire, the greatest concentration of Boulton & Watt steam engines was in London, demonstrating the enormous and often overlooked significance of London as an industrial centre? The story behind the many industries found in the capital is described in this unique book. London once had scores of breweries; the world’s first plastic material was synthesised in the East End; there was even a gasworks opposite the Palace of Westminster. Clerkenwell was a centre for watch and clock makers; the River Thames used to be full of colliers bringing coal from Newcastle; Joseph Bramah invented his water closet and hydraulic pump here, and Henry Maudslay made machines to make machines. Many household names began in London: Schweppes, Crosse & Blackwell, and Vauxhall motor cars. The list of fascinating facts goes on. In this, the first book of its kind on the subject, Geoff Marshall provides an enthralling overview of London’s industrial face through history.

DKK 176.00
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The Woman Writer - Sylvia Kent - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Woman Writer - Sylvia Kent - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Since its creation in 1894 by Joseph Snell Wood, the Society of Women Writers & Journalists has attracted the company of many famous women writers, journalists, poets and playwrights. From its early days when at least 200 women applied to join, the Society has expanded to become a world-renowned body, with members both in the United Kingdom and abroad. To celebrate the centenary of the birth of the SWWJ''s much-loved President of twenty-two years, Joyce Grenfell, the Society''s archivist, Sylvia Kent, reveals the long and fascinating history of the Society. Not only is the evolution of the Society fully explored, but also the lives of many of its members have been thoroughly researched to paint a vivid picture of how the Society has gone from strength to strength. Accompanied by images of the Society''s members, both past and present, this book will interest not only members of the SWWJ, but is a must-read for women writers everywhere.

DKK 161.00
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An Oxfordshire Christmas - David Green - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

An Oxfordshire Christmas - David Green - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This seasonal anthology of festive fare will delight Oxfordshire readers - and those further afield - during the season of goodwill, from Advent to Twelfth Night. Here are reminiscences of Christmases past at Blenheim Palace and Broughton Castle, and, contrastingly, the simpler pleasures enjoyed at Flora Thompson''s rural Lark Rise. Cecil Day Lewis describes ''The Christmas Tree'' in verse, and Henley''s first peace-time celebrations after the end of the First World War are poignantly recounted. Pam Ayres and Mollie Harris mingle in this anthology with distinguished Oxford scholars, J.R.R. Tolkein, Robert Southey, John Donne and Joseph Addison, and share with us their experiences of yuletide. This book also includes ghost stories, local carols and traditions and folklore, including the ancient ceremony of bringing in the boar''s head at Queen''s College and the Boxing Day wren hunt. An Oxfordshire Christmas makes an ideal gift for all who know and love the county.

DKK 120.00
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Showcasing the Third Reich: The Nuremberg Rallies - Andrew Rawson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Showcasing the Third Reich: The Nuremberg Rallies - Andrew Rawson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A fully illustrated study of the notorious Nuremberg rallies and the part they played in the Nazis’ quest to establish the 1000 Year Third Reich. Between 1923 and 1938 the Nazis held ten ‘Reich National Party Conventions’ in the city of Nuremberg. Each rally was bigger than the last, with the number of visitors growing to over half a million, this growth reflecting the spread of National Socialism across Germany. This book reveals how the rallies were organised, what the daily schedules were, who spoke at them and who attended. It also explores the development of the Rally Grounds under Albert Speer, the importance of the rallies in Joseph Goebbels’ propaganda campaign and the story of Leni Riefenstahl’s filming of the rallies, in particular the Triumph of the Will in 1934. Using over 140 dramatic and informative images, both of the rallies and Nuremberg today, author Andrew Rawson provides new insight into the most spectacular propaganda exercises since the games of Ancient Rome.

DKK 170.00
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A Grim Almanac of Kent - W. H. Johnson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Grim Almanac of Kent - W. H. Johnson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In A Grim Almanac of Kent, W.H. Johnson has discovered a sinister, macabre or horrifying occurrence for every day of the year, and presents his readers with 365 graphic, spine-tingling and dramatic events. The wicked, the mad, the foolish and the unfortunate parade through the pages; poachers, witches, rioters, plague victims, highwaymen, smugglers and the condemned awaiting their fate. There are accidents, explosions, suicides and shipwrecks here. The author takes us into prisons and workhouses, into the slums of Maidstone and the cold cottages of the rural poor, and even onto the scaffold. And then there are the likes of George Joseph Smith doing away with his brides in the bath, the respectable Stauntons who starved heiress Harriet to death, Frances Kidder who drowned her stepdaughter, and an old man''s murder which remained unsolved until an incredible confession eleven years later. W.H Johnson''s new book is generously illustrated with a range of engravings, photographs, public notices and original documents. This chronicle of all that is grim and ghastly is an entertaining and readable alternative history of Kent.

DKK 161.00
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North London Murders - Geoffrey Howse - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

North London Murders - Geoffrey Howse - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Over the centuries North London has witnessed literally thousands of murders: those included within the pages of this book have shocked, fascinated and enthralled the public and commentators for generations. From Britain''s first railway murder, a case that turned on the evidence provided by a distinctive style of hat, to the appalling story of two Islington woman convicted after ''disposing of'' babies in their care, these are crimes that both horrified and captivated the public. No volume covering the murders of this part of London would be complete without an examination of the Crippen case; the name of Frederick Henry Seddon, hanged for poisoning Miss Eliza Barrow, is now less well known, although for several decades his waxwork effigy was a popular exhibit at Madame Tussaud''s Chamber of Horrors and his story is an extraordinary one. Among other cases included here, North London Murders also re-examines the crimes of serial ''bride-killer'' George Joseph Smith, the tragic story of Ruth Ellis and David Blakely, and the killing of Joe Orton by Kenneth Halliwell.

DKK 147.00
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