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Who Were the Romans?

Who Were the Romans?

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Henry VIII: Guilty or Innocent?

Henry VIII: Guilty or Innocent?

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The Night Raid

The Night Raid

Caroline Lawrence

Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn

Laura Beatty

The National Archives: World War II Unclassified

The National Archives: World War II Unclassified

Nick Hunter (Children's and Educational Publishing Consultant)

Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Discover the wonders of the mysterious Greek myths

Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Discover the wonders of the mysterious Greek myths

Stella Caldwell

Warfare in the 20th Century

Warfare in the 20th Century

Andrew Robertshaw, Mark Bergin

Stalking Jack the Ripper

Stalking Jack the Ripper

James Patterson, Kerri Maniscalco, James Patterson

Knights' Tales: The Knight of Swords and Spooks

Knights' Tales: The Knight of Swords and Spooks

Terry Deary, Helen Flook

History Encyclopedia

History Encyclopedia

Farndon John

Welsh Women Series: 1. Dwynwen - Patron Saint of Welsh Lovers

Welsh Women Series: 1. Dwynwen - Patron Saint of Welsh Lovers

Siân Lewis, Graham Howells

Second World War Picture Book

Second World War Picture Book

Henry Brook

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