* An extraordinary narrative of the richest and most powerful men and women in our history

Uniquely complete account of the British Empire - Jan Morris' great Penguin trilogy PAX BRITANNICA only starts from 1837, rather than the 16th Century. A modern classic of narrative history, updated to include the 1997 handover of Hong Kong.

A compelling and entertaining history of the British middle class by the bestselling author of THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, RAJ and WARRIOR RACE.

A book that is narrative-driven, but full of outstanding scholarship and insight. Subtitled 'The Making and Unmaking of British India' - how the British Raj shaped the Indian sub-continent as it is today.

Modern Britain is a nation shaped by wars. The boundaries of its separate parts are the outcome of conquest and resistance. Warrior heroes - real, imaginary - are deeply embedded in the collective memory and culture. This book investigates the part played by war in the making of Britain.

This volume concerns the life and legend of Lawrence of Arabia.

This biography follows the life of Lord Wellington, the soldier who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. It reveals Wellington as a humane, intelligent and acerbic aristocrat as well as a professional fighting man who created remarkable intelligence and logistical services.

A compelling and entertaining history of the British middle class by the bestselling author of THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, RAJ and WARRIOR RACE.

Drawings Work Comes Out of Work. For the first time since 1990, the Kunsthaus Bregenz has exhibited approximately 60 drawings by Richard Serra in a comprehensive presentation of the sculptors graphic oeuvre. This catalogue, published in conjunction with this historically important exhibition was produced in close cooperation with Richard Serra and presents six work series from nearly two decades .

Author James Lawrence's intimate knowledge and love of L.A., the city where he grew up, together with his profound respect for the natural world, inform this text. The book is complemented by a gallery of 133 full-colour images by some of the West's leading nature photographers.