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History Non-Fiction

The books have been listed in alphabetical order to help you find what you're after quickly...

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Author: Dee Brown (biography)
Publisher: Vintage (about)
Classification: History, Native American
In the authors own words: "An Indian History of the American West". Sad but eloquently written
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Napoleon and Wellington
Author: Andrew Roberts (biography)
Publisher: Phoenix Press (2002) (about)
Classification: History, Wellington, Napoleon, Peninsula War
An interesting analysis and conclusion about what these most prestigious of European opponents thought of each other, both privately and in public.
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Redcoat
Author: Richard Holmes (biography)
Publisher: Harper Collins (2002) (about)
Classification: History, Wellington, Napoleonic Wars, Mutiny, Crimea
A tale of the proud and indomitable British Soldier in the age of honour, horse, cannon and steal.
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Sin City - London in pursuit of pleasure
Author: Giles Emerson
Publisher: Granada
Classification: History Non-Fiction
The debauched history of London, from the point of view of two types of citizen, the appalled, and the appalling.
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Stalingrad
Author: Antony Beevor (biography)
Publisher: Penguin (about)
Classification: War, History, World War II
Stalingrad was a major turning point in the war as well as a frightening ordeal for the armies involved. Beevor takes you on a journey of war, politics and human endurance.
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The Anatomy of the Zulu Army from Shaka to Cetshwayo 1818-1879
Author: Ian Knight (biography)
Publisher: Wrens Park (an imprint of W.J. Williams & Son) (about)
Classification: History, Anglo/Zulu War
A detailed look at the Zulu army set against the context of their society.
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The Celts (A Brief History Of)
Author: Peter Berresford Ellis (biography)
Publisher: Robinson (2003)
Classification: History, Celts
It does exactly as it says in the cover. A short introduction to the Celts and Celtic society covering their religion, warriors and more.
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The Victorians
Author: A. N. Wilson
Publisher: Arrow (2003)
Classification: History, Victorian
A look at the history and the people behind that history, during a time of imperialism and expansion.
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