During the 19th century Britain entered into three brutal wars with Afghanistan, each one saw the British trying and failing to gain control of a warlike and... Læs mere
Studies the 1857 discontent that exploded into open rebellion. This book, drawing on numerous first-hand accounts, explains why the sepoy armies rose up against the world's... Læs mere
A careful analysis of the organisation, tactics and command structure which ensured that the Royal Navy was the undisputed master of the waves.
Relive the action at Trafalgar - read the accounts of sailors who were there, hear the sound of scraping cutlasses and bombarding cannons, understand how the guns were operated and learn about the training of crews.
An accessible introduction to the Barbary wars, that served as a catalyst for the development of a navy with which America could project its newly acquired power thousands of miles away.
This fourth volume of the Napoleonic Wars miniseries covers Napoleon's gradual fall from power, beginning in the spring of 1813, when France prepared to face the vengeance of Russia and Prussia.
In this concise introduction, Gregory Fremont-Barnes shows how the Peninsular War made a significant contribution to Napoleon's eventual downfall.
This concise, accessible guide details the events of the period, led by commanders whose names remain a by-word for excellence in leadership to this day: Napoleon and Nelson.