A comprehensive study of the full range of US Army MBTs, AFVs and APCs in service during the Cold War years.
This quirky title lifts the lid on the world of privilege depicted by Jane Austen, offering a sensory view of the era and revealing the grubby realities of life in Regency England.
During the 1960s swarms of motorcyclists roamed along London's North Circular Road in nightly "burn ups". Their pit stop was the Ace Cafe at Stonebridge Park. This is their... Læs mere
For lovers of Rome, a "greatest hits and B-sides" guidebook that presents a historical tour of the Eternal City's better- and lesser-known buildings and monuments.
First modern biography of a major naval figure of the Napoleonic ear. St Vincent (formerly John Jervis) was a major and positive influence on the career of Nelson.
Napoleonic Paris still lives just follow in David Buttery's footsteps.' Armand Cabasson, author of the Quentin Margont series. Fully illustrated guide to the buildings and monuments of Paris that are closely associated with the Napoleon Bonaparte.
Michelle Higgs combines a rich narrative of the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian England that will fascinate social history lovers with original sources... Læs mere
The story of spinning and weaving from prehistory to the modern day, showing how little has changed.
Focuses on 14 Field Security and Intelligence Company recruitment, training and operations.
The wars of the diadochoi (Alexander's successors) are a very popular subject area and Antigonus was foremost among them until his death. Clear narrative and analysis of Antigonus' role in those tumultuous events, with particular emphasis on the military aspects.
* A fasinating expose' of previously highly classified subject matter. * The extent, cost and secrecy of these vital installations will amaze the reader. * Likely to attract media attention.
In-depth, richly illustrated account of Ferdinand Porsche's design and production for the military .