How the Army Made Britain a Global Power: 1688-1815, Hardcover - Jeremy Black

Reducere. Examination of how and why the British Army became a world-operating force, able to beat varied enemies, written by acclaimed historian and comment...

From the bestselling historian and acclaimed broadcaster Jeremy Paxman Where would Britain be without coal? In brilliant social history, Jeremy Pax...

Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersAuthor(s): Jeremy PaxmanNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 29Cover type: Paperbac...

DescriptionAmid the ongoing Brexit crisis, both sides are appealing to Britain's past relationship with Europe to justify their positions. But much...

From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and o...

A history of the IDF that argues that Israel is a nation formed by its army. The Israeli army, officially named the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), wa...

Reducere. #1 BEST SELLER and #1 NEW RELEASEThey said women couldn't keep up.They said women weren't strong enough to do the military's toughest jobs.In 1995,...

DescriptionCreating A Napoleonic Wargames Army 1809-1815 describes the creation of a wargames' army and provides essential guidance for someone sta...

As the oldest living inhabitants on the planet, trees have played a major part in the way we live today, providing both the daily oxygen we breathe...

This essential book offers a compelling and original interpretation of the rise of military aviation. Jeremy Black, one of the world’s finest schol...

Prolific prize-winner Jeremy Black charts the development and historical and global variety of fortifications and the destructive siege implements ...

Country and destination, nation and idea, France has a rich and complex history that fascinates the world and attracts millions of visitors each ye...

Reducere. "DeSilva takes us on a brilliant, fun, and scientifically deep stroll through history, anatomy, and evolution, in order to illustrate the powerful ...

A global account of military strategy throughout history, from imperial strategies to those of anti-imperial insurgents

Reducere. Aceasta scurta istorie se adreseaza mai ales celor care vor ceva mai mult decat istoria condensata din majoritatea ghidurilor de calatorie. Insa, i...

Reducere. Jeremy Black ne ofera o istorie concisa, dar documentata a Mediteranei, un reper important in istoria lumii si un punct de interes pentru zecile de...

The first book to tell the history of Britain through its headwearIllustrations: 120 Illustrations, unspecified

An illustrated book celebrating the achievements of 99 inspirational characters who settled in the UK. Foreword by Bonnie Greer.Illustrations: 99 I...

Reducere. It's a book that looks like a magazine [...] and full of detail to die for - Crawford Gribben, New Books Network From one of the world's leading hi...

A new global history of slavery from ancient origins through the horrors of the Atlantic trade to the present day.

Reducere. Cartea mica a istoriei mari: Povestea vietii, a Universului si a tuturor lucrurilor O carte cu adevarat remarcabila. -Publishers Weekly Cartea mica...

Describes the rise of Britain to naval greatness, and the central place of the Navy and naval activity in the life of the nation and government. Th...

This book provides the first broad history of the evolution of combined operations since antiquity. Jeremy Black provides a balanced assessment of ...

Reducere. As Technical Director, Rockwell worked alongside the legendary Admiral Rickover for the first 15 years, creating the nuclear navy, then the world s...

Weighing as much as a small car, a rover named Curiosity rolls quietly around Mars. Curiosity's instruments collect data and its cameras take image...

DescriptionBritain yesterday; America today. The reality of being top dog is that everybody hates you. In this provocative book, noted historian an...

'He is as funny as Bryson and as wise as Orwell' ObserverIt was the spirit of our finest hour, the backbone of our post-war greatness, and it promo...

O lectura concisa, accesibila si captivanta, despre un subiect complex si totodata un ghid util in intelegerea Frantei de astazi. Artisti, martiri,...

A brilliant, thought-provoking look at British manufacturing industries, and whether it matters that we don't produce like we used to, from the muc...

This book is a comprehensive survey of the Jacobite movement, from its violent counter-revolutionary origins to its bitter conclusion. Written to b...

DescriptionEmerging at the turn of the seventeenth century, the Dutch Republic rose to become a powerhouse of economic growth, artistic creativity,...

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 ...

DescriptionThe black power movement helped redefine African Americans' identity and establish a new racial consciousness in the 1960s. As an influe...

Reducere. Inspired by Frances Schultz's popular House Beautiful magazine series on the makeover of her East Hampton house, Bee Cottage, what began as a decor...

Publisher: Helion & CompanyAuthor(s): Wayne StackIllustration(s): c 24 colour & b/w ills, 7 maps, 9 tablesNumber of pages: 202Collection: From Reas...

The RAF in the Battle of France and Battle of Britain looks at the opportunities missed in the French campaign. It takes a fresh look at the Battle...

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows...

Reducere. DescriptionThis powerful interpretation of English history provides a completely new framework for understanding how Britain emerged in the eightee...

Reducere. In this book, Yelena Bailey examines the creation of the streets not just as a physical, racialized space produced by segregationist policies but a...

Megan Black argues that the U.S. Department of the Interior, known for managing domestic natural resources and operating public parks, constantly s...