The first book ever devoted solely to torture as practiced in Britain and its empire.
The only modern work in English devoted to clear, comprehensive narrative of the events of the Wars of the Diadochi.
First full-length, popular biography of this neglected ruler. Overshadowed by his son, Ramasses II (the Great), he is here given his due for laying the foundations for his son's greatness.
Shows how the fascination with pharaonic Egypt is not a modern phenomenon, the Greeks and Romans were already smitten.
Absorbing analysis of fighter pilots, their culture and ethos presented by a long-standing member of the fraternity. During his career, the author amassed over 4,400 hours' flying time, equally split between the F-4 Phantom and the A-10 Warthog.
Described as one of the greatest mass-murderers in history, Rudolf Hoss, was born in Baden-Baden on 11 December 1901.
A comprehensive, accurate, and academically-supported reference of all of the major military and paramilitary camouflage patterns that have been in use around the world from the end of World War Two to today.
2021 marks the 300th anniversary of Mary Wortley Montagu's successful introduction to Britain of inoculation against the smallpox. She has only to date been the subject of academic study. This will be the first popular biography.
Unlock the secrets of Paris's charm with this handy visual guidebook.
New fully updated and expanded 5th edition
Easy to follow DIY beauty recipes and get creative with beauty recipes made from natural ingredients that are as effective as expensive commercial products.
Fresh account of the Battle of the River Plate, the first naval surface engagement of the Second World War