Narrative provides a unique perspective on the role of sport in the turbulent social and political events of the inter-war period.
Superb collection of case studies of duels between the lightly armed merchantmen and the U-boats and surface.
The first detailed and comprehensive record of the warship losses of the last 100 years. Much original research from primary sources. Indexes and cross referencing make for highly usable reference work.
*Traces the development of ships and naval warfare from Alexander the Great to the Battle of Actium.
An authentic and gripping account of one boat's war in the Atlantic. Profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs. Written by an acknowledged expert of the U-boat war.
Shows the railway in steam and early diesel days.
Comprehensive biography of John Slessor, one of the most remarkable British airmen of the twentieth century.
The life of William Davenant -Shakespeare's godson and potential biological son -reads as entertainingly as his plays.
The epic story of the first Greco-Persian War and the Persian invasion of Europe and Greece.
An insight into 100 years of history of battles between submarine and aircraft.
Carmen Pomi s' life is terrific life story, linking a fascinating individual to the events of the 20th century: two world wars, the advance of women's rights; society in France; migration; culture and society in post-war America.
Good Coverage of coastal and mountain scenery.