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  • The Devil's Horsemen

    A Thousand Years of Conquest by Eurasian Steppe Horse Archers

    by Jem Duducu ...
    In the fifth century, Attila the Hun terrorised both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires; his were the first of the Devil’s horsemen. After his death his empire quickly disintegrated – but then came the Magyars, fighting the early Holy Roman Empire, and the heavy cavalry used to counter them is where the concept of the knight in armour comes from. Thirdly, there are the Turks, the only group ... Read more

    $21.69 CAD

  • Hollywood and History

    What the Movies Get Wrong from the Ancient Greeks to Vietnam

    by Jem Duducu ...
    There is no shortage of Hollywood films about historical events, but what do the movies actually get right, and why do they get so much wrong?Hollywood loves a story: good guys versus bad guys, heroes winning the day, and the guy gets the girl. But we all know real life isn't exactly like that, and this is even more true when we look at history. Rarely do the just prevail and the three-act story ... Read more

    $42.19 CAD

  • The History of the Western Movie

    by Jem Duducu ...
    The Western genre evolved from frontier myths to iconic films, shaping cinema, culture, and modern entertainment.Even while the frontiers of the Wild West were being fought over, its myth was being forged. Sometimes this was in the form of incredibly popular pulp novels, on others the likes of the hugely successful Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show that even toured Europe and delighted monarchs. By ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Sultans

    The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Rulers and Their World: A 600-Year History

    by Jem Duducu ...
    A history spanning 600 years - an epic story of a dynasty that started as a small group of cavalry mercenaries to become the absolute rulers of the greatest and longest-lasting Islamic empire. Focusing on the lives and achievements of the Sultans themselves, this history mixes court intrigue, wars and plotting against a backdrop of growing power and wealth. Jem Duducu charts the rise and fall of ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD

  • Deus Vult

    A Concise History of the Crusades

    by Jem Duducu ...
    ‘Deus Vult’ – or ‘God wills it’ – were the words allegedly uttered by the crowd of people present when Pope Urban II’s rousing speech caused the start of the First Crusade. Prior to 9/11 the Crusades had been seen as a somewhat obscure backwater of history; if they were mentioned it was usually as a background to Robin Hood stories. However, post the terror attacks against New York and later ... Read more

    $14.19 CAD

  • Forgotten History

    Unbelieveable Moments from the Past

    by Jem Duducu ...
    Not all history is recorded in school textbooks or cast into towering monuments that shape city skylines. Quite often the most intriguing (and most bizarre) bits are forgotten and fall away into obscurity. In this fascinating book, Jem Duducu shines light on the almost forgotten, wonderfully strange, and often hilarious moments of history that would otherwise be lost forever. Forgotten History ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD

  • Slinkys and Snake Bombs

    WEIRD but TRUE Historical Facts

    by Jem Duducu ...
    Did you know about the church in Ethiopia that claims to have the Lost Ark? How about the time it rained for two million years? Or the engineer working with the US Navy who developed the Slinky toy? We’ve all been taught about Tutankhamun and Henry VIII, but that’s not all there is to the history of our wonderful planet. Indeed, with the passage of time a lot of the best bits have fallen into ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD

  • The American Presidents in 100 Facts

    by Jem Duducu ...
    Series series In 100 Facts
    America's many presidents, both famous and obscure, have been as varied as the history of the country they have ruled. Over two centuries the presidential seat has been occupied by soldiers and school teachers, judges and journalists, haberdashers, Hollywood actors, professors, postmasters and even, believe it or not, a peanut farmer. Each had their own strengths and weaknesses, some perhaps with ... Read more

    $8.19 CAD

  • The Napoleonic Wars in 100 Facts

    by Jem Duducu ...
    Series series In 100 Facts
    Sparked by the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars became one of the largest European conflicts in history as Napoleon fought to expand his French Empire. The wars were instrumental in the formation of Europe as we know it today, and confirmed Britain’s dominance as a seafaring nation. It was a period famous for strategic warfare and cunning battle tactics. From this background emerged Nelson ... Read more

    $8.19 CAD

  • The British Empire in 100 Facts

    by Jem Duducu ...
    Series series In 100 Facts
    Discover the history behind the facts. The British Empire had a rich, varied and controversial history, commonly perceived to have spanned 500 years from the era of Columbus and his voyages of discovery to the aftermath of the Second World War. Many statements are made about this era that shaped our nation, but what are the stories behind these facts? Which are true and which are merely beliefs ... Read more

    $8.19 CAD

  • The Romans in 100 Facts

    by Jem Duducu ...
    Series series In 100 Facts
    The Roman Empire is one of the most famous civilisations in history, and with good cause. Over a period spanning nearly 1,000 years, the Romans came, saw and conquered land after land. This book looks at Roman history from the foundation to collapse of the empire, covering famous Romans, famous events and some of the more bizarre moments of ancient history. Among the historic figures featured are ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Asylum, The

    by Jem Duducu ...
    Narrated by Greg Chapman ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 19 min

    A psychologist for the British Army has been sent to a remote island, the location of the British army's only dedicated psychiatric hospital known unofficially as The Asylum. What he finds is a vicious attack and the rise of a cult. Soon he is led down a line of enquiry that takes him to the very edges of human understanding.The Asylum is a pyschological horror story that will stay with you long ... Read more

    $14.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus