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.
A fascinating and action packed history, focussing on the armoured car and the many ways in which it was employed during the Great War.
High Quality Photographs, New Information, Good Historical Text, Useful to Modellers, Good Index.
Detailed, in-depth history of the development of weapons in the nineteenth century, focusing on the British army in the reign of Queen Victoria.
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.
Written by a renowned expert in the field, this is the full story of the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, more commonly known as MI6, from its formation in 1909.
A unique look at the extraordinary lives of the royal child brides of the Angevin Empire.
Focuses on 14 Field Security and Intelligence Company recruitment, training and operations.