An excellent overview and guide to the Trojan War and its Aftermath in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
Many of the photographs selected are rare and unusual for a variety of reasons which should appeal to railway historians and steam enthusiasts alike.
Alexander conquered the largest empire the world had yet seen but died aged just 33, allegedly without nominating a successor.
Graphically describes the appalling hardships faced by German troops on the Eastern Front 1941-1945.
Justinian I (The Great) was one of the last great conquering Roman Emperors (though he never led an army in person).
Describes the events leading up to the French invasion of Egypt, and the disastrous Battle of the Nile.
Fun and informative guide for the historical traveller, finding themselves living in Medieval England.
A narrative survey of the Belgian Army's defence of the remaining unoccupied vestiges of Belgium, all that remained after the 'opening moves' of 1914.
Detailed, evocative account of desertion on the home front during the First World War.
One of the top scoring night fighter navigators of WWII
Moving personal recollections of WW2 at sea.
T. E. Lawrence's dispatches from the Arab Revolt during the First World War published in full for the first time.