A guide to the pre-Greek civilisations of Europe and Western Asia, from the Sumerians, Egyptians and Minoans to the Hebrews, Sea Peoples and Persians.
An illuminating study of the literary qualities of the English Bible, with particular emphasis on the Authorised (King James) Version.
A compendium of birds under threat throughout the world, providing a beautifully illustrated reference guide to the threatened species listed by CITES. Illustrated by Johannes Erritzoe and Helga Boullet Erritzoe.
A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore.
A biography of the second Earl of Liverpool, revealing a highly capable leader who laid the foundations for nineteenth-century Britain's prosperity.
A survey of British sport, from the Middle Ages to the present, placing sport in the wider ambit of British life and examining its social implications.
An introduction to Buddhism and Christianity through visual images, making accessible the world's most significant religious art by iconographic comparison.
An account of the religious development of Lewes in East Sussex, revealing a social history of religion in England from the Reformation to the present day.