Explores a diverse range of cultures and histories, from the Norse-Gaelic Lords of the Isles and the Border reivers to the ancient Picts and Highland clans.
Latested book in the Locomotive Portfolios' series, this time covering the design and development of the Great Western, Grange Class Locomotives.
Autobiography of a hugely popular cricketer with a large following, James Taylor has an amazing story to tell
Includes bibliographical references (p. [312]-314) and index.
The Starfighter was once described as "a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you." This book contains the world famous color profiles created by... Læs mere
Based on the graphic, contemporaneous accounts and reports of those involved in the attempts to be first across the Atlantic.
Vivid, fluently written front-line memoir from the First World War.
Full and comprehensive on the origins, design, construction and battle record of the Petlyakov Pe-2 dive-bomber, the Peshka. A-10A.
Drawing on years of research, and practical experience of working with the replica of Stephenson's Planet, this book shows how the Liverpool & Manchester Railway worked in its day-to-day operations
Good Informative Text, Good Selection of Illustrations, New Facts, Good Index.
Comprehensive account of the legendary battle for the famous iconic monastery
Constantine the Great is one of the best known Roman Emperors. Ian Hughes assesses whether his record as a military leader justifies the epithet 'the Great', or whether this rests on his religious policies.