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The National Archives books

Administering the Empire, 1801-1968: A Guide to the Records of the Colonial Office in The National Archives of the UK by Mandy Banton This important guide is an introduction to the records of British government departments responsible for the administration of colonial affairs, and now held in The National Archives of the United Kingdom. more Only £18.00 Was £20.00 You save £2.00

Air Force Records by William Spencer This practical and accessible guide shows how to explore British air forces – and ancestors who served in them – through the wealth of material at The National Archives and elsewhere. more £12.99

Army Records by William Spencer An accessible, up to the minute guide for all those interested in the British Army or ancestors with an Army past. more £12.99

Cecils by David Loades The first popular biography of two of the nation's greatest unsung heroes - William and Robert Cecil. For over 50 years, one family dominated England's high offices of state. more Only £5.99 Was £9.99 You save £4.00

Census: The Expert Guide by Peter Christian & David Annal A compelling up to the minute guide to using the census in your family history research with tips on how to make the most of the newly released 1911 census online. more Only £12.99 Was £14.99 You save £2.00

Easy Family History 2nd Edition by David Annal Fully updated, this new edition includes information on recently released archives such as the 1911 Census and recently digitised military records and archives that are now online. more Only £9.89 Was £10.99 You save £1.10

Fighting Tudors by David Loades Looks at the strategies employed by the Tudor dynasty to maintain and expand their power. From Henry VII to Elizabeth I this book traces the great battles of the Tudor reign. more Only £4.99 Was £20.00 You save £15.01

Genealogist's Internet 5th Edition by Peter Christian Fully revised and updated, this book explores the major sources of data available to family historians online and highlights some of the most useful directories and gateways. more Only £14.99 Was £16.99 You save £2.00

Germany 1944 by Foreword by Charles Wheeler A snapshot of a bygone age. This facsimile pocketbook reproduces the advice given to British Servicemen sent to Germany just after the end of WWII. Fascinating and unintentionally hilarious in parts. more £6.99

John Christie by Edward Marston This ‘bloody history’ takes you inside the claustrophobic confines of Notting Hill’s most famous address more Only £0.99 Was £7.99 You save £7.00