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Hindu Myths
There is no clear start point for Hinduism, no single prophet or messiah who taught people how to worship and the forms to follow. Nor is there a single text containing the …
Greek Myths
Plato dismissed Greek mythology as ‘old wives’ chatter’ but such chatter, from the Minotaur to the Trojan Horse, from Zeus to Prometheus, Heracles to the Argonauts, has been of …
Roman Myths
In ancient Rome (753 BC – 476 AD) mythology was integral to various aspects of society, from religion, to politics, to the founding of the city. Today, we may encounter the legacy …
Norse Myths
The stories of Thor, Odin and Loki are familiar to most of us. Many people know that the Norse gods fought against giants and were ultimately betrayed by Loki the trickster. The …
Celts: The History and Legacy of One of the Oldest Cultures in Europe
From their emergence as an Iron Age people around 800 BCE to the early centuries CE, Celts reveals the truth behind the stories of naked warriors, ritual beheadings, druids, magic, …
Battles of the American Civil War 1861-1865
Battles of the American Civil War introduces twenty key battles from a conflict that devastated the United States for four bloody years.
Aztec, Inca and Maya
The Aztec, Inca and Maya Empires charts the rise and fall pre-Columbian civilizations in Mesoamerica and South America, from the Maya to the Aztec and Inca empires, as well as the …
Cut And Thrust
Of all the weapons ever invented, none has the mystique of the sword. It remains a symbol of authority and strength even today, long after its day on the battlefield has passed. …
Combat Techniques
Combat Techniques is a comprehensive reference work on tactical procedures for infantry today. Illustrated with action photographs and detailed artworks, it provides a thorough …
Small Arms
Readers are privy to profiles of an array of the most sophisticated small arms devices developed since the end of the Cold War. Each weapon is featured in a spread with an easy to …