Insights into the political background to the first year of the Second World War
Looks at Elizabeth I life both before and after ascending the throne. Examines how her life before being a queen helped shape the monarch she became.
Since Victorian convention considered educating girls to be pointless, Beatrix learnt about the anatomy of animals by sneaking them into the nursery of their Kensington mansion, where she gassed and dissected them herself.
Published to coincide with 75th Anniversary, this is a classic account of critical and decisive battle.
Besides a complete set of official Admiralty plans, reproduces many unpublished detail drawings. Many enlargements and close-ups, with expert commentary, all in full colour. Includes a spectacular double gatefold
The full history of the mighty Douglas Dauntless is relayed in exceptional detail.
Comprehensive military history of the Jacobite rebellions - covers the principal uprisings of 1715 and 1745 in graphic detail.
Narrates the seismic events of this dramatic decade of warfare that recast the map of the ancient world. Shows how wars raging from India to North Africa were interconnected. Puts Roman expansion in wider context
The third in the Roman Conquests series will cover Rome's first forays during the First and Second Punic Wars, then cover in detail her vindictive final conquest and... Læs mere
* Thought-provoking reassessment of the most famous German Second World War general * Reconsiders every phase of Rommel's career, from junior officer to field marshal * Fresh... Læs mere
This publication is the culmination of decades of correspondence with many of the Few, those individuals entitled to the immediate award... Læs mere
The first ever full account of all the Luftwaffe's naval operations.