Great Library 05. Sword and Pen

The corrupt leadership of the Great Library has fallen. But with the Archivist plotting his return to power, and the Library under siege from outsi...

This edition includes an excellent bibliographical essay which surveys the latest works on Frederician Prussia and eighteenth-century warfare. Clas...

A guide to wildlife experiences across the UK, organised into such categories as 'Best for families', 'Best for couples' and 'Best on a budget'.

This compelling book centres on the Great Central Railways early history

An account of the Home Front experience in Grimsby.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Stephen WadeIllustration(s): 176 pages of integrated ...

Examines Seleucid military strength and organizationPublisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Michael TaylorIllustration(s): 8pp plates, approx 6 ...

Fascinating and much forgotten story of Brighton's contribution to the Great War.

Written by a leading authority on Great Western locomotive history, who over twenty five books in print. The Great Western Saint Class Locomotives ...

Fascinating and much forgotten story of Wirral's contribution to the Great War.

The first-ever book to look at the social history of Tynemouth during the shattering years of the Great War.

A fascinating insight into how the people of Chatham coped with the problems of the First World War

Comprehensive overview of Frome during the Great War.

Written by a well-respected author of Great Western Locomotive history.

DescriptionBefore the Great War began, Ireland had already began to take up arms. Conflict and political unrest was at the forefront of everyone's ...

DescriptionIn August 1914, the German Empire invaded neutral Belgium in order to outflank the defenses of the French army. Unexpectedly, the Belgia...

New angle on the popular 'animal interest' line, profusely illustrated with rarely seen original archival material.

The subject of Horses' roles in The Great War is hugely and this original approach of tells the story by use of works of art backed by informative ...

The First World War was fought on two fronts. In a military sense it was fought on the battlefields throughout Europe, the Gallipoli peninsular and...

Explores how Hatlepool reacted to the outbreak of the First World War.

Drawing on the latest archaeology and research this is the most detailed study in recent years of Alexander's Macedonian army, the most efficient a...

For generations of railway enthusiasts and more lately for social historians, the life and times of the former Great Central Railway and in particu...

Mithridates the Great was one of the dominant figures of the first century BC and the Romans' most persistent enemy, going to war with them three t...

* Incisive new study of artillery tactics throughout the Great War * Compares artillery tactics of the principal belligerent nations - Britain, Fra...

The Great War helped China emerge from humiliation and obscurity and take its first tentative steps as a full member of the global community. In 19...

Source material giving detailed insight into issues and problems faced on the 'Home Front'.

First complete account of the Isle of Wight in the Great War. Previously unpublished letters, photographs and memories of the men and women involve...

Naval warfare is the unsung hero of ancient Greek military history, often overshadowed by the more glorified land battles. Owen Rees looks to redre...

Reveals the war effort of this pioneering island on the home front, alongside its remarkable defences and aviation sites.

The impact of the First World War on the public school system in Britain is explored in this title, using school archives and records to present th...

Vivid reconstruction of the role of the machine-gun in the Great War.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Cornish, PaulIllustration(s): 30 il...

The first modern study of the Boy Scouts Association during the First World War.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Craig ArmstrongIllustrat...

Latested book in the Locomotive Portfolios' series, this time covering the design and development of the Great Western, Grange Class Locomotives.

Completes Stephen English's trilogy on Alexander's military career.Illustrations: 34 black and white maps & diagrams

DescriptionBefore the outbreak of the First World War, the Channel Islands were viewed as they are today; scenic, sunny and relaxing holiday destin...