Examines six productions that deal with the history of the Battle of Britain.
This is the story of how the various Saxon kingdoms were forced by circumstances to unite - effectively becoming England.
New title on the battles of the Wars of the Roses, covering the turbulent period of English history between 1455 and 1487.
Rare insight into the lives of officers and servicemen at the height of the Cold War.
Medieval Royal Mistresses gives a voice to the women often written out of history - mistresses, lovers and concubines.
The full story of the last sword designed by a major power for its army to use as a weapon, not as an article of a dress uniform.
Explains the demise of the Abwehr in the final two years of the Second World War.
A fresh perspective on the lives of these iconic locomotives. Describes in a compelling way the true nature of design engineering. Brings to life a time of great upheaval and great endeavour. Much previously unpublished material.
An attractive and useful reference for anyone with an interest in castles and other fortifications.
Brings out the 'dark side' of gin - the lesser-known version of gin's history, as well as the tales of sinister, sad or criminal behaviour.
Thanks to the author's painstaking research, this is a compelling yet shocking biography of one of the most intriguing, colourful and disreputable characters of his era. How he escaped with his life is a question readers will ponder.
The inspiring story of Commandant Ren Mouchotte DFC CdeG based on the diaries he kept between 1940 and 1943.