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This book is part of an invaluable series of accessible reference books packed with essential information, ideal for use at home or school. "Kings, Queens, Chiefs & Rulers" is an expansive guide to the fascinating history of the monarchy...

"World Art" offers the perfect introduction to art and its appreciation, with over 350 full-colour illustrations of works by popular and important artists from all over the world. Organized by era, the reader is taken from Giotto, through...

This marks the welcome return of some of the best-selling "Source Book" titles which have sold well everywhere, primarily because of their very broad appeal to children, students and adults who need a quick, illustrated reference to historical...

Stafford at War is a vivid many-sided portrait of a county town during one of the extraordinary periods in English history. In his wide-ranging narrative Nick Thomas looks at the impact of the Second World War on the townspeople - how it affected their...

Hitler's attack on Poland in 1939 was the first brutal act in six years of world war, but the campaign is often overshadowed by the momentous struggle that followed across the rest of Europe. David Williamson, in this timely and thought-provoking study,...

Military histories of the struggle against the French armies of the Revolution and Napoleon often focus on the exploits of elite units and famous individuals, ignoring the essential contribution made by the ordinary soldiers - the bulk of the British...

Once again, the British Army Pocket Guide 2008-2009 will be a comprehensive guide to the organisation, equipment and tactics of today's British Army. This latest edition will incorporate details of all of army reorganisation and regimental amalgamations...

Since the end of the Cold War there have been numerous conflicts and in all of these Special Forces have played a key role. This book examines their activities and operations in numerous theatres from Afghanistan and, Iraq today to the Balkans and Gulf...

The V 1, or 'Doodlebug' or 'Flying-bomb' came into use in June 1944 and, together with the V 2 Rocket, was Hitler's final hope in face of the advancing Allied forces sweeping across Europe towards Germany. Of the 8,000 that were launched within the first...

Previous studies of the Royalist high command have concentrated largely upon a handful of notable individuals such as King Charles himself and Prince Rupert. In this ground-breaking study, John Barratt re-examines these key figures, but he also explores...

As any sailor knows, life at sea is hazardous under even normal circumstances. In times of war with an enemy intent on killing and sinking you it is infinitely more so. David Blackmore has researched 100 extreme cases over the span of history and written...

The Arabian Gulf has been at the centre of the world stage and a major Oflash point' for over 40 years. Expert naval historian Iain Ballantyne examines the role of the US and Royal Naval forces in this troubled area over the period from 1961 to this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781843594130Author Carys HowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint National TrustPublisher National Trust

Saltram's magnificent Georgian house and 500-acre estate on the edge of Plymouth harks back to the 18th century. With its opulent and elegant Neo-classical Adam interiors and landscaped parkland it offers a respite from urban living. This souvenir guide...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781843591429Author Oliver GarnettFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint National TrustPublisher National TrustWeight(grams) 170g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781843591344Author Joy MelvilleFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint National TrustPublisher National TrustWeight(grams) 120g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781843590873Author Julia EltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint National TrustPublisher National TrustWeight(grams) 100g

The British designed and built the Harrier, the most successful vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft ever made. Combining state-of-the-art fighter plane technology with a helicopter's ability to land vertically the Harrier has played an indispensable...

It is difficult to overestimate the excitement that accompanied the birth of the Spitfire. An aircraft imbued with balletic grace and extraordinary versatility, it was powered by a piston engine and a propeller, yet came tantalisingly close to breaking...

In September 2002, a young Iraqi calling himself 'Salam Pax' began posting accounts of everyday life in Baghdad onto the internet. Written in English, these bulletins contained everything from reviews of the latest CDs, to descriptions of Saddam's...

Known the world over as a symbol of the United Kingdom, the Union Jack is an intricate construction based on the crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick. Nick Groom traces its long and fascinating past, from the development of the Royal Standard...

Roman Londinium, Saxon Lundenwic, the medieval City of London, the great metropolis that has survived the Plague, the Fire and the Blitz - it's all here, along with the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Madam Tussaud's, the London Eye and all the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781842435649Author Michael PaineFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Pocket EssentialsPublisher Oldcastle Books LtdWeight(grams) 116g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781842433300Author Gordon KerrFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Pocket EssentialsPublisher Oldcastle Books LtdWeight(grams) 272g

Each of these exciting titles is crammed with 100 essential facts. Detailed illustrations encourage even the most reluctant of readers to become absorbed within each fascinating world of information. Quizzes are featured to test knowledge, as well as fun...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841931111Author Martin Marix EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841860954Author K.E. SullivanFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Brockhampton PressPublisher Caxton PublishingWeight(grams) 506g

The United States saw long-simmering sectional tensions erupt into fighting at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, in April 1861, beginning what would become the most cataclysmic military struggle in the western world between Waterloo and the First World War...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her role as Sovereign with flawless professionalism. Her demeanour has been perfect, and in the seventy years she has reigned she has epitomised all the hallmarks of an iconic sovereign beloved of her people...

At the darkest time of the year, when the nights seem endless and the days are short, comes the most joyful of festivals, the celebration of the birth of Christ. This touching Pitkin Guide looks at Christmas, that truly magical season that brings...

Unmitigated England is a personal view of an England lost and an England found. Accompanied by a wry and often very funny commentary this is a remarkable visual record of very English passions, touching on everything from films to guidebooks, household...

This GCSE History book is full of clear revision notes, maps, diagrams and practice questions for Modern World History - fully updated for the latest 'strengthened' exams. The most popular topics for the AQA B, Edexcel A and OCR B exams are all covered,...

On 25th September 1915 the small town of Loos became the centre of one of the most intense and bloody battles of World War I. these accounts comprise one of the most horrific tales of the war and reveal the heroism and determination that ultimately...

When Asquith introduced his bill for Home Rule for Ireland in 1912, he sparked a decade of turbulance and violence for Ireland and her people. Michael Collins played a crucial role in rekindling Ireland's aspirations for freedom. A leading figure in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841450414Author William T RollsFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Cerberus PublishingPublisher Cerberus Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841450360Author Geoffrey P. JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Cerberus Publishing LtdPublisher Cerberus Publishing Ltd

The Cold War was enacted in multiple arenas: military coalitions, espionage, industrial and technological developments, an arms race, many proxy wars - and chess. Those 64 squares may seem an unlikely battleground, but chess, adopted by the Communist...

Good Housekeeping was one of very few publications that was printed throughout the war, despite paper shortages and rations. The government supported the magazine - one of its most important elements was the recipes that were endorsed by the Ministry of...

Specials! are written to meet the needs of 11 to 14-year olds students with lower-level literacy skills. With simple text, but a more mature format, these books give students a feeling of success in their world, whilst ensuring full access to the...

The Jeep was the most famous military vehicle of World War II, and the name has become synonymous with a whole class of military and civilian all-terrain vehicles. The Jeep originated in a pre-war US Army requirement for a simple, inexpensive, and robust...