Uses sources primarily from the 1700 and 1800s. Explores both the reality and myths behind historical characters such as Marie Antoinette, Princess de Lamballe, and her brother-in-law, the Duc dOrlans.
There can be few technologies in the history of the modern world that have progressed so rapidly, and have seen so much change in such a short timespan as that of aviation.
Using superb colour and B &W images, the book describes the contribution of US forces in Operation OVERLORD.
With Rommel in the Desert features 450 captioned images together with a carefully researched introduction. The majority of photographs used in this book are unpublished snapshots taken by ordinary German combatants serving in North Africa
A new and richly illustrated account of Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, in North Africa.
Covers over 5,000 years of history and a vast array of subjects including character comparisons, theories of kingship and warfare, creatures of... Læs mere
Alternate history of one of the Second World War's most crucial battles.
The strangely named First Aid Nursing Yeomanry traces its origins to the Great War.
Fourteen fascinating but foul deeds in the dark history of one of today's coolest towns.
10,000 years of history in one guide book. Engaging narrative style. Dramatic first-hand accounts.