History

A History of the World in 21 Women : A Personal Selection by Jenni Murray Format:Paperback / softback 304 pages, 21 black-and-white line drawings Publisher:Oneworld Publications Imprint:Oneworld Publications ISBN:9781786076281 Published:5 Sep 2019 Classifications:Biography: historical, political & military, Collected biographies, Feminism & feminist theory, Gender studies: women Readership:General…

Bloody Brilliant Women : The Pioneers, Revolutionaries and Geniuses Your History Teacher Forgot to Mention by Cathy Newman Format:Paperback / softback 384 pages Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Imprint:William Collins ISBN:9780008241674 Published: 7 Mar 2019 Classifications:British Isles, English, c 1800 to c 1900, 20th century, Biography: historical, political & military, British & Irish histor…

Difficult Women A History of Feminism in 11 Fights by Helen Lewis 'A great manifesto for all those women who have never been very good at being well behaved.' Mary Beard Format:Hardback 368 pages Publisher:Vintage Publishing Imprint:Jonathan Cape Ltd ISBN:9781787331280 Published:27 Feb 2020 Classifications:British & Irish history, Feminism & feminist theory, Gender studies: women, Civil rights & c…

Dorking: A Surrey Market Town through Twenty Centuries by Vivien Ettlinger, Alan A. Jackson and Brian Overell, 1991, reprinted 1997 pp.124 illus. £5.00 (A history of Dorking from early settlement to modern times) There has been a settlement in this corner of the Mole Valley since Roman times. This very informative book traces the growth and expansion of this town all the way from the Romans right…

High Performance: When Britain Ruled the Roads by Peter Grimsdale (Author) Format:Paperback / softback 336 pages, 8pp mono Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint:Simon & Schuster Ltd ISBN:9781471168482 Published:20 Feb 2020 Classifications:United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Biography: sport, Collected biographies, Motor cars: general interest, Car racing Readership:…

The perfect gift for everybody who knows and loves Lindfield in west Sussex, Jane Reid's history of the village is packed with delightful line illustrations and is a treasure trove of historical facts.

The Art of War Strategic Puzzles by Richard Wolfrik Galland Format:Hardback 224 pages Publisher:Welbeck Publishing Group Imprint:Carlton Books Ltd ISBN:9781787392496 Published:5 Sep 2019 Classifications:Military tactics, Puzzles & quizzes Readership:General (US: Trade) Weight:768g Dimensions:177 x 245 x 26 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Art of War Strategic Puzzles provides the armch…

THE DORKING COCKEREL A HISTORY OF THE TOWNS ICONIC BIRD Dorking is truly proud of the famous 'Dorking Cock', a special and rare breed of male chicken recognised across the world. Often known as 'the five-claw'd-un', a reference to the breed's particular distinguishing feature, the cock has become recognised as the town's symbol. Depictions can be seen throughout the town, most strikingly, a 10ft h…

The Imperial War Museums Code-Breaking Puzzles : Can you crack the wartime codes? by Imperial War Museum (Author) , Richard Wolfrik Galland (Author) Format: Paperback / softback 240 pages, 60 clr and b&w illus Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group Imprint: Welbeck Publishing Group ISBN: 9781787394902 Published: 1 Oct 2020 Classifications: Puzzles & quizzes Readership: General (US: Trade) Weight:362g…

The Last 100 Years (give or take) and All That by Al Murray (Author) Format:Hardback 336 pages Publisher:Quercus Publishing Imprint:Quercus Publishing ISBN:9781529411829 Published:29 Oct 2020 Classifications:United Kingdom, Great Britain, 20th century, Biography: arts & entertainment, British & Irish history, Parodies & spoofs Readership:General (US: Trade) Dimensions:222 x 138 (mm) Pub. Country:U…

The Rob Walker Racing Team : Dorking's part in motor racing history by Tom Loftus Format:Paperback / softback 72 pages, 80 illustrations Publisher:The Cockerel Press Imprint:The Cockerel Press ISBN:9781909871120 Published:20 Sep 2018 The story of the Rob Walker Racing team which was based in Dorking in the 1950's and 60's. An essential item for any fan of the history of motor racing