Collection: Reference

Tackles the fundamental issues (such as the rise of Christianity) that led to the 'decline and fall' of the Roman Empire, and offers a startling reassessment of the Roman army.

An amazing journey through the world of toys and the children's rooms that were their homes, from the late 19th century to the present day brought to life in a series of fabulous and fantastical scenes staged to produce a toy's-eye view.

Spans 1000 years of music from Gregorian chant via Bach and Beethoven to contemporaries. Both a CD buyer's guide and a who's who. Profiles of more than 200 composers, summaries of major compositions, reviews of 100s of CDs...

Guide to the last two centuries, which have witnessed democratization, international decline, devolution, the rise of the welfare state, and New Labour challenging the Conservatives as the natural party of government.

Produced to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Royal NSW Bowling Association. Covers the history of the Association since its inception, with the main emphasis on the last 25 years, following the Centenary in 1980, a period of great change for lawn bowls in Australia.