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The Brunei Revolt
In December 1962, nationalists in Brunei, the hugely wealthy small kingdom on the North Coast of Borneo, formed the Army of North Kalimantan (TNKU) and, demanding greater …
French Warships in the Age of Sail, 1786-1861
This comprehensive reference presents in-depth information on French Naval ships of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. By 1786, after besting the Royal Navy in its many …
Leading the Roman Army
The Roman imperial army represented one of the main factors in the exercise of political control by the emperors. The effective political management of the army was essential for …
The Wigwam Murder
Nobody expected a corpse in the tranquil Surrey countryside near Godalming, even though there was a war on and tanks churned the soil on manoeuvres. The body belonged to …
Archaeological Study of Human Decapitation Burials
This is an in depth yet accessible study of human decapitation burials in Roman Britain. Dr Katie Tucker studied this subject for her doctorate and so is a leading expert in the …
Battles of the Wars of the Roses
The Wars of the Roses saw a series of bloody battles during one of the most turbulent periods of English history. The houses of Lancaster and York fought for control of the crown, …
Wellington's Men Remembered Volume 2
Wellington's Men Remembered is a reference work which has been compiled on behalf of the Association of Friends of the Waterloo Committee and contains over 3,000 memorials to …
Art Lover's Guide to Barcelona
Reveals Barcelona's artistic legacy, featuring renowned artists, contemporary creators, and essential tips for an immersive art experience in the city. Unlock the secrets behind …
In Rommel's Backyard
Alastair Timpson belonged to that generation of young men who were propelled straight from public school into the maelstrom of the Second World War. Inured as they had become from …
Road to Marston Moor
The Battle of Marston Moor was key in English history. It was the largest battle of the Civil Wars, and was decisive. This fresh study reconstructs the battle in graphic detail, …
Blood, Guts and Gore
John Gordon Smith wrote one of the most vivid, honest and readable personal accounts of the Battle of Waterloo and the ensuing campaign, where he served as a surgeon in the12th …
Prisoners on Cannock Chase
The "e;fascinating"e; story of a First World War prisoner of war camp which held captured German personnel in the very heart of the English countryside (Books Monthly). …