This book covers the military history of the Vikings from their early raiding to the final failure of their expansionist ambitions directed against England.
New and original contribution to the long-running debate over whether Rome had a coherent grand strategy.
This book explores Edmund's life and character, the sources and expenditure of his wealth, his landholdings, his service to the king including three years as regent, his piety and his activities in the local communities in which he had a presence.
Covers a fascinating period of Roman history from the stability and competence of Marcus Aurelius to the chaos after Commodus. From a kingdom of gold to one of iron and rust as the contemporary Cassius Did described it.
Graphic, contemporary images show the bitter fighting in harsh terrain and winter conditions.
First modern biography of Rome's eponymous founder.
Thought-provoking new account of Operation Market Garden in 1944.
Previously unpublished illustrations by Nady Gubanova, bringing the history of Titanic to life.
Examines the depiction of the crossbow in medieval art, myth and legend.
Charts the development of the M60 from its origins in World War II to the Cold War.
An insight into the latter part of the service of an aircraft that is widely regarded as the Luftwaffe's finest fighter.
The wartime career of this cruel and capable man is captured brilliantly with contemporary fully captioned images in this Images of War series work.