Battles that Changed History

Reducere. From the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm, relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide. This ...

A visual journey through 5000 years of combat, from the fury of the Punic Wars to the icy waters of Dunkirk and beyond. With maps, paintings and ph...

Reducere. DescriptionSpartans Persians Romans Historic warriors who changed the world. But does your son know why these soldiers were fighting?Find out in Gr...

Trade paperback. A new edition of the classic work of military history, which looks at the direct experience of individuals at the point of maximum...

An action-packed account of one of the most crucial battles of WW2. The WW2 invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavour in history. ...

Reducere. DescriptionOn the battlefields of the Crimean War, William Howard Russell described the new weapon in the hands of British troops -- the rifle-musk...

Reducere. The Darkest Summer is the dramatic story of the first three months of the Korean War as it has never been told before. A narrative studded with gri...

Reducere. WORLD WAR II THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS LEADERS, COMMANDERS AND PERPETRATORSWorld War II: Six Years That Changed World History, a short history of the...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Archie SatterfieldThis book is for those who didn't know that grape vines in Missouri changed the wine industry in France, ...

Reducere. The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 violently changed the course of European History. Alarmed by Bismarck's territorial ambitions and the Prussian a...

Reducere. From the events that led to the clash at Gettysburg in July 1863 to the retreat of Robert E. Lee's defeated Confederates, Richard Wheeler uses the ...

DescriptionIf you want to discover the captivating history of the Hundred Years' War, then keep reading... Knights and battles, princesses and cast...

Reducere. A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from m...

Reducere. "An utterly absorbing account of one of history's most momentous battles" (Forbes) that not only changed the Civil War but the future of all sea po...

Reducere. Many Americans know the Revolutionary War was won by the bravery and battle skills of our first patriots. But did you know that many of these loyal...

Reducere. The Military History Book chronicles the changing technology of war from 5, 000 years ago to the present day in stunning visual detail. Bringing mi...

Do you want to learn how the bloodiest military conflict of all time began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allies Read about the 50 most impo...

Reducere. The world's weaponry is showcased inside this spectacular visual guide. From the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of mod...

Reducere. Before his spectacular career as General of the Union forces, William Tecumseh Sherman experienced decades of failure and depression. Drifting betw...

Reducere. DescriptionThirsty is the history of Los Angeles and its fraught relationship with water. As a city on the make since the early twentieth century, ...

Reducere. From a celebrated military historian, a powerful account of the most pivotal year of the Vietnam War--the cataclysm that forever changed America. T...

Journey across the world and throughout history to discover the world's best and most unusual castles, and learn about their features, from the tal...

THIS is a fact-packed compendium of snippets from the past and present, including historical tales, legends and myths of the Lake District and the ...

Reducere. On a late September day in 480 B.C., Greek warships faced an invading Persian armada in the narrow Salamis Straits in the most important naval batt...

DescriptionA People's History of Scotland looks beyond the kings and queens, the battles and bloody defeats of the past. It captures the history th...

Now in paperback, a rollicking history of the rise and fall of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour --"A stunningly alive portrait of the 1960s and of...

Reducere. Tripoli, Tobruk, Alam al Halfa and Al Alamein are burned into military history with blood.The moment Benito Mussolini sent his 10th Army into Egypt...

Reducere. Each year, the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps selects one book that he believes is both relevant and timeless for reading by all Marines. The ...

DescriptionDo you want to learn how the Great War began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allied Forces Read about the 50 most important events...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: J. Michael CleverleyBorn a Soldier is a tour of the mid-20th century's conflicts with the remarkable Larry Thorne. Capturin...

Reducere. This is a story of one of the most powerful spirits in history. This historical fiction is based on the true life of Rudolf Virchow, M.D. 1821-1902...

The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, changed the course of English history. This most famous moment of the Norman Conquest was record...

Reducere. For thousands of years, we've found ways to scorch, scour, and sterilize our surroundings to make them safer. Sometimes these methods are wonderful...

Reducere. Climb on my back, if you dare, and let me carry you into the battles that changed the world... So speaks Alexander the Great's bold black stallion ...

Reducere. A long-term resident and expert observer of dissent in Hong Kong takes readers to the frontlines of Hong Kong's revolution. Through the long, hot s...

Reducere. Are you weary from your challenges, wounded by your battles, or worried your world is spinning out of control? Have the struggles pilfered the life...

Reducere. Calling all Edmonton Oilers fans...Do you love dynasties? How about re-writing the record books? Heated battles with opponents? Stanley Cup after S...

Over one thousand years ago, kingdoms across Europe were changed forever as the Vikings sailed in. Prepare here to board an iconic Norse ship and b...

Reducere. In his excellent book explaining naval strategy, Julian S. Corbett examines sound maritime strategy. Crucially, he advances the view that navies co...