Non-Fiction History Books

Our highest rated non-fiction history books

The Last Hunters: The Crab Fishermen of Cromer

This is a really sensitive and honest portrayal of the lives of the Cromer crab fishermen and their families. The portrait style photographs used for the book are really stunning and austere, they giv...

History of the World Map by Map (Historical Atlas)

I'm very happy with this book which is clearly set out and lavishly illustrated. Each page provides a brief account of a particular time in history giving its geographical context. The pictures pain...

The Spirit of Prayer, or the Soul Rising Out of the Vanity of Time Into the Riches of Eternity (Classic Reprint)

I am a born again believer- child of a Living God and being transformed by renewing my mind by the Spirit of God living in me. This book is a very good food for that, according to the World of God. Hi...

Troy: myth and reality

Excellent product and service. Book came earlier than original delivery date, but I got a message to say the book had been sent and was given a time window for its arrival. Book delivered within that...

Hidden Histories: A Spotter's Guide to the British Landscape

I bought this book for a friend's birthday and having had a quick look through it, I am sure she will be thrilled with it. I may even have to borrow it back to read myself, it looks informative and fa...

Chastise: The Dambusters Story 1943

Excellent book written by Max Hastings which is a good follow up from the original book by Paul Brickhill which I received as a school prize in 1949. I liked the fact that it included the after effec...

The Blitz Then and Now - Volume 2

Fully illustrated it not only gives details of the air raids on Britain during the period 1940 to 1941 but also background information covering a wide range of associated facts. It is an excellent pur...

The Northumbrians

Fantastically detailed overview of local history. Intelligently researched and written. Covers the land, language, cultural traditions, the area's technological contributions as well as recent politic...

Frostquake | Hardback

I was a student in London at the time of the 'Frostquake' so the events of that time and the subsequent years bring back lots of memories. The book i well- researched and easy reading; it arrived quic...

German Warplanes of World War II

I'm very happy with the service I got. The book arrived on schedule. It covers in just the right amount the military aircraft of the third reich. The arado jet, the fw 190, the me 109 and more are all...

The Great Book of Ancient Egypt New Edition

This is a book of brilliant quality and style bought for a planned trip to Egypt in March next year. masses of photographs. Very heavy, but I am 86, and did not intend to take it with me, but to rea...

Southwell Inns and Alehouses

Arrived protected by a firm card packet which preserved the new condition. First time I have used OnBuy.com and Devils in the Detail Ltd, competitive price. Thanks ++, good that Amazon have competitio...

Mein Kampf

Am very pleased with the service provided and it arrived on time too. This was bought for a Christmas present for my grandson who is very interested in Hitler so I am sure he will be pleased with it.

North Norfolk Fishermen

Great book about history and methods of inshore crab fishing in Norfolk. Lots of helpful explanatory diagrams, lovely old photos and painting depictions make this a really lovely book to own.

Blitz Spirit

A very enjoyable book which gives an insight into the life led by civilians during WW2. A great reminder for those who lived in England during the war and informative for those born later.