A Short History of England [Illustrated] by The Floating Press $0.99
Illustrated with 10 unique illustrations. I. INTRODUCTION II. THE PROVINCE OF BRITAIN III. THE AGE OF LEGENDS IV. THE DEFEAT OF THE BARBARIANS V. ST. EDWARD AND THE NORMAN KINGS VI. THE AGE OF THE CRUSADES VII. THE PROBLEM OF THE PLANTAGENETS VIII. THE MEANING OF MERRY ENGLAND IX. NATIONALITY AND THE FRENCH WARS X. THE WAR OF THE USURPERS XI. THE REBELLION OF THE RICH XII. SPAIN AND...

Voices from the Grave: Two Men's War in Ireland by PublicAffairs $19.95
The dawning of peace in Northern Ireland has not brought with it much truth about what happened during the long war. Very few of the paramilitary leaders on either side have ever spoken candidly about their role in that bloody conflict. But here, in a dramatic break with the unwritten laws of paramilitary omert, two leading figures from opposing sides reveal their involvement in bombings,...

Besieged (Skye's Legacy, #3) by Brava $14.00
Skye's Legacy continues... With her fiery red hair and proud beauty, Lady Fortune Lindley has no lack of suitors. William Devers is an ideal match--wealthy, well-favored, and eager to have this free-spirited creature as his wife. But it's William's disinherited brother, Kieran--ruggedly handsome and dangerous as sin--who sets Fortune's senses reeling. Caught between the desires of two very...

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings (Hist Atlas) by Viking Adult $27.95
Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of 9th-Century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of monks, peasants and rulers alike. But the Vikings were more than just marine terrorists and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers and mercenaries. It follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled as far and wide as Russia,...

Who Were the Vikings? (Starting Point) by E.D.C. Publishing $4.95
-- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today

Ireland: A Short History by Oneworld $16.95
Fully updated to include all the latest developments in the peace process, this popular guide provides and accessible way to study Ireland's complicated past.

The Open Secret of Ireland (Classics of Irish History) by Univ College Dublin Pr $35.95
First published in 1912, this collection of articles primarily focuses on Home Rule, offering both historical and contemporary analysis.

How (Not) to Speak of God by Paraclete Press $19.99
With sensitivity to the Christian tradition and a rich understanding of postmodern thought, Peter Rollins argues that the movement known as the “emerging church” offers a singular, unprecedented message of transformation that has the potential to revolutionize the theological and moral architecture of Western Christianity.How (not) to Speak of God sets out to explore the theory and...

A History of the Vikings (Oxford paperbacks) by Oxford University Press, USA $17.95
The history of the Viking peoples and kingdoms, from their half-glimpsed origins and legendary prehistory to the triumphs of Canute, is as exciting a story as has ever been told. Professor Jones's classic work incorporates all the latest research.

The White War by Basic Books $30.00
In May 1915, Italy declared war on the Habsburg Empire. Nearly 750,000 Italian troops were killed in savage, hopeless fighting on the stony hills north of Trieste and in the snows of the Dolomites. To maintain discipline, General Luigi Cadorna restored the Roman practice of decimation, executing random members of units that retreated or rebelled. With elegance and pathos, historian Mark Thompson...