This book is a fascinating account of the important role that the railways played in the defence of the country as well as in their support of the Allied forces in theatres of war around the world.
Explores the many and varied milestones in cross-channel flight, beginning back in July 1785 when John-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries made the first crossing by balloon and brought right up to date by detailing the Channel Tunnel and the Single European Sky
The first scholarly account of the English conquest of Wales to be published for 100 years
Overdue recognition of the contribution of the Merchant Navy
Reconsiders the evidence for Attila the Hun's most famous battle, the climax of his invasion of the Western Roman Empire that had reached as far as Orleans in France.
An inspiring and thrilling account of a British soldier
New original research giving an overall historical background of female railway workers in World War Two.
Belgium was in the midst of the fighting and split between The Allies and Germans. This is the story of the Great War from their point of view.
Focussing on Thebes in 1360 BCE, How to Survive in Ancient Egypt is ex-pat's guide to living in Thebes in 1360 BCE.
Explores the history of Dunsfold airfield and its connection with Hawker Aircraft from the immediate post-war years.
She was the daughter of an alcoholic Isle of Wight smuggler. Much of her childhood was spent in the island's workhouse. It was the ultimate rags to riches story.
The book is an investigation of the evidence for King Arthur based on the earliest written sources rather than later myths and legends.