David Wragg is a highly experienced professional author and respected military historian. He knows Malta well and has researched this book on the ground.
The book is written from the perspective of a gardener, taking into consideration the best times to harvest plants for dyeing to ensure the health of the plant and that it gives lots of future harvests for dyeing.
Over 100 models in stunning full-colour photographs. Close-ups, details and thematic spreads for variety and visual interestIn-depth captioning, annotations and an authoritative text.
The Hitler Youth was the second oldest Nazi group. Even as the Nazis faced inevitable defeat these units fought with fanatical, disturbing bravery and after May 1945, elements... Læs mere
'A definitive history of Napoleon's last victorious war' - First Empire magazine reviewing Volume I: Abensberg 'Testifies to... Læs mere
The guide will take the visitor beyond the ferry terminal and hypermarkets to reveal the hidden Calais and the actions of individuals and units in this defence.
Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the long and distinguished history of the British Army. At noon a massive Zulu... Læs mere
The fifth instalment in Martyn Johnson's What's Tha Up To series offering more heartfelt and often hilarious memories of Martyn's final years as a beat bobby on the streets of Sheffield and surrounding areas.
Find your ancestors who worked on passenger or cargo ships using websites, archives, and records * Concise account of the history of Britain's merchant navy * Describes the lives of merchant seamen across the generations and helps you investigate the ships they served on
If you want to find out about Lancashires history, and particularly if you have family links to the area and your ancestors lived or worked in the county, then this is... Læs mere
A fresh approach to the history of Victorian Britain and the consequences of cholera for nineteenth century society. Applying fascinating, original research, the author... Læs mere
Everything you ever wanted to know about sex in Stuart Britain.