Britain's War

Reducere. The second volume of Daniel Todman's account of Great Britain and World War II The second of Daniel Todman's two sweeping volumes on Great Britain ...

A groundbreaking and gripping history that pulls together different accounts from domestic, political and military perspectives. Todman was hailed ...

A vivid and complete history of Britain's WW1, bringing to life the everyday experience of the nation through the course of the war, from politicia...

Desperate Glory. At War in Helmand with Britain's 16 Air Assault Brigade - Sam Kiley

A highly illustrated book which explores the creation and development of the jet bomber, from the first designs - the Valiant and Vulcan - to the f...

A new edition of the hidden history of Britain's WWII heroines, repackaging for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Written in the own words of the wom...

The railways mobilised troops, transported munitions, evacuated children from cities and kept vital food supplies moving where other forms of trans...

An in-depth look at the experience of the civilian life of Britain throughout the four momentous years of World War 1, including volunteering and c...

Reducere. The "absorbing and powerful" (Wall Street Journal) story of two pioneering suffragette doctors who shattered social expectations and transformed mo...

The TSR2 is one of the greatest "what-if" aircraft of the Cold War, whose cancellation still generates anger and controversy among aviation fans. I...

This book tells the story of the Jewish community, of its individuals and its groups, who contributed to the First World War.

In Unbound in War?, Sean Richmond examines the influence and interpretation of international law in the use of force by two important but understud...

Reducere. Great Britain's refusal to yield to Nazi Germany in the Second World War remains one of the greatest survival stories of modern times. Commemorated...

DescriptionChosen as a Book of the Year by the Sunday Times and the Evening StandardIt could have been a very different story.British and US forces...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

The First World War was to lead to the first major step in Britain's railways becoming a unified system.Illustrations: 116 black and white illustra...

Effectively it is the story of the birth of modern South and South- East Asia and the hopes and fears of the dozens of armies' marching through the...

Concise account of the design, development and battlefield performance of the Bren Gun Carrier in the Second World War.

Presents a comprehensive history of the Buccaneer, giving details of the design, operational history including front-line action during Operation D...

A fully revised and updated edition of a vitally important piece of black British history

Reducere. As leader of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and then the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Michael Collins developed a bold, new strategy to use again...

A short, compelling history of Black Britons during the First World War, for readers aged 8 to 12Publisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Stephen...

Description*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the fighting *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "The passive res...

DescriptionLord Horatio Herbert Kitchener is most famous today as the face of the poster that led Britain's recruitment drive during the early part...

A follow-up to Losing Small Wars, this book analyses the cost - both financial and human - of Britain's involvement in the Afghanistan war. It piec...

The most comprehensive book ever published about British Special Forces operations against the IRA during the Troubles.

The true story of the Mau Mau rebellion of 1952-60 in Kenya, told for the first timePublisher: Orion Publishing CoAuthor(s): David AndersonIllustra...

The remarkable true story behind Britain's only war crimes trialPublisher: Simon & Schuster LtdAuthor(s): Neil HansonIllustration(s): 2 x 8pp colou...

Eight thousand miles from home, its fate hinges on just twenty Sea Harriers against the two hundred-strong might of the Argentine Air Force. The od...

Reducere. In 1936, the British monarchy faced the greatest threats to its survival in the modern era--the crisis of abdication and the menace of Nazism. The ...

This would be the first collection of true criminal cases that took place in Britain during World War I.Illustrations: 16 black and white illustrat...

Publisher: DRA PublishingAuthor(s): David ReynoldsIllustration(s): 300 illustrationsNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2016Dimensions: 213 x 306...

The desert war in Libya and Egypt between 1940 and 1942 has deservedly attracted the attention of many historians. Fought in an unforgiving yet str...

The gripping story of the toy car wars: how Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox drove our childhoods!Publisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Giles Chapman...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2017#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The best political book of the year' Andrew Marr'A superb work of storytelling and ...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands (1857) is one of the earliest autobiographies of a mixed-race woman. In her autobiography, Seaco...

The remarkable true story behind Britain's only war crimes trialPublisher: Simon & Schuster LtdAuthor(s): Neil HansonIllustration(s): 2x8pp colour ...

Covers the impact of WW2 on the whole coastline of mainland Britain.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Neil R StoreyIllustration(s): 200 bl...

Reducere. DescriptionT. E. Lawrence's classic Seven Pillars of Wisdom made the Arab revolt a legend and helped turn him into the mythical "Lawrence of Arabia...

Contributor(s): Author: Diana Barnato WalkerThe daughter of millionaire racing driver, Woolf Barnato, and granddaughter of Barney Barnato who cofou...

This book recounts a little-known history of an estimated 2, 000 children born to black GIs and white British women in world war 11. Stories from o...

This book recounts a little-known history of an estimated 2, 000 children born to black GIs and white British women in World War II. Stories from o...

On 16 March 1807, the British Parliament passed The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, abolishing the practise throughout the Empire. The following ...

Publisher: Sussex Academic PressAuthor(s): Dr. Eran LermanNumber of pages: 340Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 163 x 240 x 27Cover type: HardbackR...

The third book in an uplifting, lively saga series centered around women entering the world of policing for the first time, set at the outbreak of ...

Content should appeal to both military aviation enthusiasts as well as those with an interest in recent British military history.Publisher: Pen & S...