Identifies and narrates 40 sieges of the city that was Byzantion, then Constantinople and now Istanbul.
Harold Liberty's biography shines light on a man whose contribution was essential to Britain's survival and triumph in the Second World War.
A full and exhaustive reappraisal of the events of 1066 in a fashion not previously attempted.
An aspect of Second World War aviation history ignored by authors.
The author investigates Chamberlain's policy of appeasement in the years prior to the Second World War.
Twin sisters - Jill Robertson and Jan Slimming - provide an exhilarating account via their father's secret POW diary.
In 2004 Ben Walsh's wartime memories and recollections were recorded - and it is these, together with his logbook and photo album, that form the basis of this book.
Contributors come from all three services and many nations and span all ranks.
Deals exclusively with the forty-eight BR Swindon-built 650hp diesel-hydraulic Class 14 locomotives sold into industry during 1968-70 after less than five years service on British Railways
Not a history or encyclopaedia of the Britpop era but a celebration of one of the most exciting times in British pop music history.
This is Geoff's story of his captivity, release, and subsequent efforts in achieving his aim.
The first detailed A-Z of herbs, and their medicinal, magical and culinary properties. All three areas of study, in one book.