From the author of Who Owns Britain and producer of the Sunday Times Rich List

"The Bloodiest Year" is written with passion and a detailed knowledge in particular of Belfast and the experience of the ordinary squaddie on the streets. The Troubles have become Britain's forgotten war and so long as he is able, Ken will do his best to keep the memory of Operation Banner alive.

A vital examination of Northern Ireland fifty years since the start of the Troubles, focusing on the events of 1969

The first book to chart the history of English national identity for a popular audience

The 16-year-old boy who caused a ceasefire in the Civil War

The relevance of Irish history from one of Ireland's most authoritative voices

A witty, eagle-eyed look at the ups and downs of growing up in the suburbia of the 1950s to 1970s

A revised and expanded new edition

Maritime yarns and anecdotes gathered over many years working at the ancient Waterford Harbour

A fun gift book incorporating history, culture and cocktail recipes of one of the world's most versatile spirits