Reissue of Frank McCourt's sad, funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and in Ireland in the 40s.

This is the classic general history of Ireland, covering the economic, social and political development of the island of Ireland from prehistoric times to the present day.

By the author of Band of Brothers , this title recounts the colourful characters involved with the opening of the American West, beginning with the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803. Drama, suspense, danger and diplomacy combine with romance and personal tragedy.

An exploration of one of the paradoxes of history: the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.

Arguably the greatest biomedical disaster in history, the Black Death of the 14th century wiped out 40 per cent of Europe's population, rocking the foundations of medieval civilisation. The author penetrates a haze of myths to offer the reader a social history, not just of collapse but of rebirth.

Presents the history of Ireland from 1600 to 1972. This book describes not only of the events themselves but also the way in which those events acted upon the peoples living in Ireland to produce an 'Irish Nation'.