History Books

Book SynopsisMuch has been written of the titanic clashes between the Wehrmacht and the Red Army at Stalingrad, but this volume tells the other, equally important half of the story of Fall Blau (Case Blue). Learning from their experiences during the sweeping advances of Operation Barbarossa a year before, Wehrmacht commanders knew that Nazi Germany''s lack of oil was a huge strategic problem. Seizure of the Caucasus oilfields, which were responsible for 82% of the Soviet Union''s crude oil, would simultaneously alleviate the German army''s oil shortages whilst denying vital fuel resources to the Red Army. While Army Group B advanced along the Volga towards Stalingrad, Army Group A, spearheaded by Ewald von Kleist''s elite Panzerarmee 1 was to advance into the Caucasus to seize the oilfields of Maikop, Grozny and Baku. Featuring full-color artwork, archival photos and detailed analysis, this book follows the vicious, intense fighting that characterized one of the most important campaigns of World WaTable of ContentsOrigins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing armies /Orders of battle /Opposing plans /The campaign /Aftermath /The battlefields today /Further reading /Index

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Book SynopsisSpring, 1947. In a few months'' time the British flag will be lowered all over India, and with Independence thousands of those who made their lives there - as planters, civil servants, or in the Indian army - will be returning to England. Among those coming home, as everyone speaks of it, are Will and Flo Sutherland, who fell in love at the end of the war. India has been the defining experience of their lives: how will they make a new life now? Sue Gee''s new novel is filled with pathos and humour, beautifully evoking an all-but vanished world.Trade Review'[An] elegantly written, sympathetic, quietly sensational tale' * Daily Mail *'Powerful and convincing... A compelling story with subtle characterisation and engaging humanity' * Daily Express *'Gentle, evocative and totally involving' * Woman & Home *A compelling read, Coming Home will awaken all your senses * Independent *

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Book SynopsisDiocletian and Constantine were the greatest of the Late Roman emperors, and their era marks the climax of the legionary system. Under Constantine''s successors the legions were reduced in size and increasingly sidelined in favour of new units of elite auxilia, but between AD 284 and 337 the legions reigned supreme. The legionaries defeated all-comers and spearheaded a stunning Roman revival that humbled the Persian Empire and reduced the mighty Goths and Sarmatians to the status of vassals. This title details the equipment, background, training and combat experience of the men from all parts of the empire who made up the backbone of Rome''s legions in this pivotal period.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Recruitment and terms of service /Training /The tactical organization of the Legion /Equipment and appearance /On campaign /Battle /After the battle /Glossary /Index

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Book SynopsisThe Federalist Papersfirst appeared in 1787 as a series of letters to New York newspapers exhorting voters to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States and the fate of the nation quite literally hung in the balance. Writing in concert as Publius,Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison urged voters to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States.A masterpiece of political theory, The Federalist Papers remains important and vital reading for anyone seeking to understand the tensions at the heart of the United States.

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Book SynopsisA guided tour of London's East End, showing how this famous port has changed over the past century and more.

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Book SynopsisIn the age of modern warfare the changing landscape of the 21st century battlefield has demanded a transformation within the US Marine Corps Special Operations. Adapting to a huge range of combat environments, an enormous array of specialist uniforms, protective armor and battlefield electronic devices have been developed to facilitate missions in the most extreme conditions. A special forces operator may now have available to him a dozen distinct types of body armor and two dozen different weapons; never before in American military history has so much been given to so few. Authored by J. Kenneth Eward, professor at the American Military University, and illustrated throughout with official and private photographs and meticulous color plates, this volume offers the first detailed, authoritative study of the characteristics, and the performance in the field, of the most modern combat gear and weapons provided for USMC specialist operators to date.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Specialist combat clothing: camouflage, temperate, desert, cold weather; insignia /Combat equipment ensembles: improvised; CQBE; MLLCE; Ranger ACK; FSBE; FSBE II; Recon ILBE /Special-purpose kits: combat swimmer/diver; parachutist; helicopter infiltration/exfiltration; assault climber; medical & survival /Battlefield optics & electronics: observation & illumination; communications; navigation /Small arms: knives, pistols, rifles, carbines, support weapons; sights, illuminators, suppressors, grips, stocks, magazines, slings; hand grenades and grenade launchers /Conclusions & future developments /Index

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Book SynopsisA guided tour of Manchester's historic city centre, showing how it has changed and developed over the past century and more.

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive guide to the armies that fought a devastating and decisive conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two World Wars of the 20th century. From the initial Greek invasion, designed to liberate the 100,000 ethnic Greeks that lived in Western Turkey and had done for centuries, to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk''s incredibly efficient formation of a national government and a regular army, this was a war that shaped the geopolitical landscape of the Mediterranean to this day. It gave birth to the modern Turkish state, displacing millions and creating bitter memories of atrocities committed by both sides. Augmented with very rare photographs and beautiful illustrations, this ground-breaking title explores the history, organization, and appearance of the armies, both guerilla and conventional, that fought in this bloody war.Trade ReviewIn his introduction to the New Oxford Illustrated History of the First World War Sir Hew Strachan noted that warfare didn’t end neatly because an armistice was agreed with Germany on 11 November 1918, as many peripheral conflicts began or continued. This excellent booklet in the Osprey Men-at-Arms series covers one of these conflicts, the GreekTurkish War of 1919 to 1922 that led to the establishment of the modern Turkish state. Philip Jowett has packed in a great deal of information, while remaining eminently readable. He recounts the support that the Entente/Allied nations gave to Greece for its invasion of Anatolia and the parlous state of Turkish resistance. Once Allied support was reduced in 1921, on the return of Constantine to the Greek throne, it was only a matter of time before the Turkish Nationalists triumphed, under the leadership of Gallipoli hero Mustapha Kemal. British soldiers were sent to Thrace and Constantinople in late 1922 to help oversee the armistice and the peace treaty, including the resulting massive population movements that were a feature of the break-up of the Ottoman Empire, such as the ‘Armenian Genocide’. Jowett doesn’t ignore the widespread civilian atrocities but space doesn’t allow him to dwell on them. This is part of a series of Osprey booklets on near-eastern armies of the period, including one on Mustafa Kemal Atatürk by Edward Erikson, the American historian who has done much to open up later Ottoman archives. -- Ted Green * The Historian *Table of ContentsIntroduction: the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I – Allied occupation of Constantinople – Allied encouragement of Greek invasion of Western Anatolia /Chronology /The Armies: Greek Army – Pontian Greek and other guerrilla forces – Turkish irregulars – Turkish regular army – Caliphate Army /Foreign interventionist forces /Turkish and Greek air arms /Uniforms and weapons /Colour plate commentaries /Index

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated history one of Englandâs finest cities - Leeds.

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Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of Southport, showing how it has changed over the past century and more.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the archaeology of Eboracum. A fascinating look at the rich Roman history of York.

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Book SynopsisSecret Great Yarmouth & Gorleston explores the lesser-known history of the Norfolk coastal town of Great Yarmouth through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

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Book SynopsisNow back in print, this new and revised edition of The Peninsular War Atlas has added new and updated maps and content to reflect the latest research into the long struggle for control of the Iberian Peninsula, all in an attractive slip case gift package.Colonel Nick Lipscombe, who is based in Spain and is the chairman of the Peninsular War 200 organization, has used his unique perspective to make this new edition the very best study of the subject on the market. The Peninsular War saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the Napoleonic Wars. Over a period of five years it is estimated that half a million soldiers and civilians were killed in this bloodbath, however the battles there are far less well-known than other Napoleonic battles like Waterloo. Despite the exposure given this theatre in the Sharpe novels, the soldiers who fought there have received little public recognition. The bicentennial commemorations of this war aim to bring the war to wider recognition, bringing tTrade ReviewThis sensational, 384-page hardback book is handsomely presented in a slip-case. Overall this is an important and essential book for anyone interested in Napoleonic history. -- Toy Soldier & Model Figure '... a prodigious achievement ... I particularly admire the way [Lipscombe gives] such serious treatment to campaigns in which there was no British involvement, and to the relatively minor sieges whose details are usually so obscure. Overall, I do not believe that Lipscombe's effort will ever be surpassed.' -- Richard Holmes From Trevor James (Historical Association website and The Historian) A fascinating exercise in mapping. This is also a way to understand and value the emergence of the Duke of Wellington as a European military tactician. Clearly chronicled and explained. Extremely specialist piece of scholarship.Table of ContentsForeword by The Duke of Wellington/ Preface/ Chronology/ Introduction by Professor Charles Esdaile/ Legend/ Junot’s Invasion of Portugal/ The Road to War – The First Six Months of 1808/ The Spanish Backlash and the French Response: May–June 1808/ The First Siege of Zaragoza, 15 June–14 August 1808/ Operations in the North: The Battle of Medina de Rióseco/ Capitulation at Bailén: The Greatest Spanish Victory of the War/ French Failures and British Intervention/ The Liberation of Portugal/ Strategic Manoeuvring: September to October 1808/ Napoleonic Intervention: November 1808/ Napoleon enters Madrid and Moore enters Spain/ The Campaign in Catalonia: autumn 1808/ Isolation and Retreat: December 1808 to January 1809/ Napoleon Departs for France: the Situation in Early 1809/ Continued French Success: February and March 1908/ The Second French Invasion of Portugal: January to March 1809/ Wellesley Returns/ Suchet: An Inauspicious Start/ The Talavera Campaign: May to July 1809/ The End of the Talavera Campaign: August 1809/ The Disastrous Autumn Campaign: 1809/ The Capture of Girona: May to December 1809/ Subjugation of Andalusia: January to February 1810/ Aragon and the East Coast: January to May 1810/ 1810: The Year of Sieges/ The Third French Invasion of Portugal/ The Lines of Torres Vedras/ Offensive on the East Coast: Tortosa/ Soult’s Invasion of Estremadura: January to March 1811/ The South of Spain: January to March 1811/ Masséna: Retreat and Demise, March to May 1811/ The Allied Campaign in Estremadura: March to August 1811/ The Watershed: mid-1811/ Figueras & Tarragona: The East Coast, April to August 1811/ Border Skirmishes: June to September 1811/ The Conquest of Valencia: September 1811 to January 1812/ The Culmination of a Year of Mixed Fortunes: December 1811/ Capturing the ‘Keys to Spain’: January to April 1812/ The Salamanca Campaign: Opening Moves, June and July 1812/ The Battle of Salamanca (Los Arapiles): 22 July 1812/ Suchet’s Consolidation on the East Coast: January to July 1812/ After Salamanca: July to August 1812/ Failure, Humiliation and Retreat: September to November 1812/ Prologue to Vitoria: January to May 1813/ Operations on the East Coast: Late 1812 to April 1813/ Victory Over King Joseph: The Vitoria Campaign, May to June 1813/ While Wellington Waits, Soult Takes the Initiative: July 1813/ The Battle of the Pyrenees: 25 July to 1 August 1813/ The East Coast: May to September 1813/ The Fall of San Sebastián: August and September 1813/ The Allies Enter France: October 1813/ To the Gates of Bayonne: October to December 1813/ Respite Precedes the Storm: December 1813 to February 1814/ Final Confrontation ~ March and April 1814/ Appendices/ Glossary/ Bibliography

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Book SynopsisDiscover 50 of Hertfordshireâs landmarks and special places, which reflect the beauty, character and heritage of the county.

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Book SynopsisThis is the definitive history of the evolution of the feared German Panzerwaffe, from its earliest beginings to the height of its success. With rare and revealing combat reports and photographs sourced from previously unseen private and archival collections, it uncovers the technical and operational stories of the formidable armored beasts that formed the backbone of the German war machine--tanks such as the Panzer I, II and 38(t).The Germans transformed armored warfare from a lumbering and ponderous experiment in World War I, into something that could decide the outcome of conflicts. This technical and operational history is the definitive guide to the legendary Panzerwaffe, from its very infancy to the days when it made Europe its garden path at the height of Nazi German power.Table of Contents1 Laying the foundation – pre-war establishment 2 The seizure of Czechoslovakia – backing the Panzerwaffe 3 Poland – the ordeal 4 France – at eye level 5 The Balkans – the unwanted campaign 6 Russia – an overmighty opponent? 7 1942 – upgrading the Panzers 8 North Africa – defeat instead of superiority 9 Dark prospects – Waiting for the new tanks 10 Tank recovery and repair 1935–42

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Book SynopsisFeaturing famous London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the London Eye as well as beautiful scenes of London life, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.

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Book SynopsisMy Cape Malay Kitchen is Cariema Isaacs's heartfelt and poignant account of the extraordinary relationship between herself and her father and how that was reflected in their shared passion for food and cooking. She recollects all of the dishes they cooked and ate together, and shares her childhood memories of growing up in Bo-Kaap.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword; Notes for the Reader; Stews and Bredies; Cape Malay; Classics; Smoortjies; Curries - The Magic of Spices, Garlic and Ginger; Bo-Kaap and My Cape Malay Heritage; Ramadan; Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha; Great Food, Fast; Side Dishes - Those Underrated Little Gems; A Dollop of Sweet Love; Glossary; Thanks to...; Postscript; Recipe Index.

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Book SynopsisAs the Pacific War approached a crescendo, the clashes between swarming US Navy carrier aircraft, and the gigantic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Yamato-class battleships became symbolic of the fortunes of the two nations. They also served as a metaphor for the profound changes in naval technology and doctrine that the war had brought about. The two opposing forces were the most powerful of their kind - the Japanese Yamato and Musashi were the biggest most heavily armored and armed battleships ever built, while US carrier aviation had evolved into a well-oiled, war-winning machine. With detailed analysis of the technical features of the opposing war machines and a gripping account of the fighting itself, this vividly illustrated work presents views from the cockpits of US Navy Divebombers, and down the sights of IJN anti-aircraft guns, during two of the most dramatic naval engagements ever fought.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Chronology /Design and Development /Technical Specifications /The Strategic Situation /The Combatants /Combat /Statistics and Analysis /Aftermath /Further Reading

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Book SynopsisWhy American missionaries started building schools, colleges, medical schools, hospitals, and YMCA chapters in China before 1900Trade Review“In this exceptionally well-argued and carefully documented study, John Haddad shows that many of the American missionaries to China were anything but uncritical agents of empire, capital, and churchly authority. Transformed by their direct experience with the Chinese people, missionaries became major institutional players in modern Chinese history within terms set largely by the Chinese themselves.”—David A. Hollinger, Preston Hotchkis Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of Protestants Abroad: How Missionaries Tried to Change the World but Changed America“Beautifully written and convincingly articulated, Cultures Colliding is a must-read for anyone who is interested in American missionary history in China or in overall Sino-American relations. With a focus on individuals, Haddad sheds light on fascinating shared journeys, experiences, dreams, nightmares, and frustrations between Chinese and Americans during the critical moments in China and the United States during the second half of the nineteenth century. The book examines the twisted path from American missionaries’ initial zeal to change China to eventually focusing on something that the Chinese wanted. We all should read Cultures Colliding today during the challenging times in Sino-American relations.”—Xu Guoqi, Professor of History at the University of Hong Kong, and author of Chinese and Americans: A Shared History"This thoroughly researched work is highly recommended for readers interested in the history of Christian missions to China. The inclusion of biographical information for many of the people involved enhances the text."—Library Journal"American missionary history is frequently seen as one-sided persuasion. The models created were new to the Christian church and extended to many large institutions, some of them (for example, Beijing University) still existing. American missionary Henry Luce...was a part of this effort in China. He employed an 'institutions model' of missionary work that went beyond the simple 'convert the heathen' model of the traditional church. Haddad argues that this change in approach can be attributed to life in rural China. This book is well argued and well documented.... Summing Up: Recommended."—Choice"Haddad’s eminently readable book traces what he calls a 'seismic shift' in the decades between 1860 and 1900 as American Protestant missionaries sought to bring China to Christ. Through twelve chapters of hair-raising stories of danger, hardship, and more than occasional pig-headedness, Haddad shows how missionaries shifted from preaching Christ to building hospitals, schools, and voluntary organizations that met Chinese needs and welcomed Chinese leadership.... Haddad’s narrative charts a remarkable shift in Chinese missions that began with a collision and ended with cooperation. That’s a story the world still needs to hear."—Pacific Historical Review

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Book SynopsisThe Battle of Britain offers an in-depth assessment of the situation leading up to the summer of 1940, the strategies employed by the adversaries and the brutal aerial battle itself. In 1940 Britain was an island under siege. The march of the Nazi war machine had been unrelenting: France and Belgium had quickly fallen and now the British Empire and the Commonwealth stood alone to counter the grave threat. However, their fate would not be decided by armies of millions but by a small band of fighter pilots. It was on their shoulders that Britain''s best chance of survival rested. Above the villages and cities, playing fields and market towns, the skies of southern England were the scene of countless dogfights as the fledgling Fighter Command duelled daily against the might of the Luftwaffe. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, contemporary art and posters, and accompanied by numerous first-hand accounts, this is a volume that captures the reality of a defining chapter in BriTable of ContentsPreface /Introduction /Fighter Command /The Luftwaffe /Blitzkrieg: Germany’s Lightning Strike /Spitfire Summer: The Air Battle for Britain /Aftermath /Notes /Appendices /Bibliography /Index

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Book Synopsis The Emergency Detention Act, Title II of the Internal Security Act of 1950, is the only law in American history to legalize preventive detention. It restricted the freedom of a certain individual or a group of individuals based on actions that may be taken that would threaten the security of a nation or of a particular area. Yet the Act was never enforced before it was repealed in 1971. Masumi Izumi links the Emergency Detention Act with Japanese American wartime incarceration in her cogent study, The Rise and Fall of America’s Concentration Camp Law. She dissects the entangled discourses of race, national security, and civil liberties between 1941 and 1971 by examining how this historical precedent generated “the concentration camp law” and expanded a ubiquitous regime of surveillance in McCarthyist America. Izumi also shows how political radicalism grew as a result of these laws. Japanese Americas were instrumental in forming grassrTrade Review"Izumi presents a compelling argument, claiming that US lawmakers, gripped by the fear of a communist (rather than Japanese) incursion, relied on the legal precedents created by the internment to institute America’s only preventive detention law—one aimed at potentially subversive individuals or groups.... The frequent inclusion of excerpts and illustrations from contemporary sources will help make the text more accessible for some readers.... [T]his is a welcome addition to both American and legal history. Summing Up: Highly recommended."— Choice"This is policy history at its best, showing the complex interactions between policy makers and their larger society. It is built on a sturdy foundation of an explanation of why and how the United States interned hundreds of thousands of people during World War II but is also informed by the cultural turn in historical analysis.... What Izumi reveals about those times speaks to our current time, as racialized imagery and hysterical fears about national security have moved the nation to create concentration camps for a different racial group of aliens."—Pacific Historical Review"For a detailed analysis of the genesis of the Emergency Detention Act, its impact on ideas of citizenship, rights, the interpretation of the US constitution and the role of race in the legal culture of the country, this represents an informative and readable account. Stronger on narrative than it is on analysis in some cases, the book reveals a little-discussed episode in US legal history, one thankfully never invoked in practice, that sheds light on a period of contested civil liberties....The dangers and prejudices so well documented here have not gone away, and certainly in that sense there is a great deal to learn from history." —Ethnic and Racial Studies

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Book SynopsisPoland in the Modern World presents a history of the country from the late nineteenth century to the present, incorporating new perspectives from social and cultural history and positioning it in a broad global context Challenges traditional accounts Poland that tend to focus on national, political history, emphasizing the country''s ''exceptionalism''. Presents a lively, multi-dimensional story, balancing coverage of high politics with discussion of social, cultural and economic changes, and their effects on individuals' daily lives. Explores both the regional diversity within Poland and the country's place within Europe and the wider world. Provides a new interpretive framework for understanding key historical events in Poland's modern history, including the experiences of World War II and the postwar communist era. Trade Review"While the authors largely agree that the main motif of Polish history is the way in which leaders and communities pursued modernization and nationalization in the modern era, each writes about these topics in unique and fascinating ways." (Pol-int.org, 1 October 2015) "Brian Porter-Szucs's new book Poland in the Modern World: Beyond Martyrdom is like a breath of fresh air . . . In sum, this is a splendid book and an optimistic one. Porter-Szucs tries to find some good in everyone (well, maybe not in Stalin), for which he is to be commended. This reviewer believes that his book will become the standard general work on recent Polish history." (The Polish Review, 1 October 2014) "Moving in a new direction, Porter-Szûcs' work adds an important and distinct voice to the fray. It is a genuine attempt to look at Poland's history through that new prism of a transnational spirit. It forces us to look at history in different ways—from the outside in, from the bottom up—and to rethink it in significant ways. Ultimately, at times, it challenges us to reconsider the existing master narrative." (Cosmopolitan Review, 1 October 2015) "Poland in the Modern World is a valuable contribution to central and eastern European historiography and the study of Communist and post-Communist societies. In presenting sophisticated insights from a variety of disciplines and from a comparative perspective, the author characterizes Poland's history of the last two centuries as a history of neither winners nor losers. In doing so, he gets beyond stereotypes and clichés about the country, particularly the 'national martyrology' that informs much of Polish historiography." (H-SAE, February 2015) "Well researched, engagingly written, and full of striking anecdotes, Brian Porter-Szûcs's Poland in the Modern World deserves a wide readership." (Slavic Review, 1 October 2014)Table of ContentsList of Figures vi Acknowledgments ix Pronunciation Guide x Introduction 1 1 Poles without Poland, 1795–1918 6 2 The Political Landscape at the Start of the 20th Century 43 3 Nation and/or Revolution, 1914–22 65 4 The Ambivalence of Democracy and Authority, 1922–39 90 5 Hyperinflation and Depression: The Interwar Period 105 6 Jews, Ukrainians, and Other Poles in the Interwar Period 126 7 World War II, 1939–45 144 8 Conquest or Revolution? 1945–56 186 9 The Year 1956 and the Rise of National Communism 231 10 Communism and Consumerism 258 11 The End of the PRL, 1976–89 285 12 Shock Therapy 328 13 Politics in the Third Republic 348 Index 367

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Book SynopsisThis Companion provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practiced. Highlights recent developments, including archaeological discoveries, fresh approaches to textual sources, and the opening up of new areas of historical study. Retains the drama of the Republic's rise and fall.Table of Contents List of Maps x List of Illustrations xi Notes on Contributors xiv Maps xix Abbreviations xxvii Preface xxviii Robert Morstein-Marx and Nathan Rosenstein Part I Introductory 1 1 Methods, Models, and Historiography 3 Martin Jehne Translated by Robert Morstein-Marx and Benjamin Wolkow 2 Literary Sources 29 Edward Bispham 3 Epigraphy and Numismatics 51 Mark Pobjoy 4 The Topography and Archaeology of Republican Rome 81 Mario Torelli Translated by Helena Fracchia 5 The Physical Geography and Environment of Republican Italy 102 Simon Stoddart Part II Narrative 123 6 Between Myth and History: Rome’s Rise from Village to Empire (the Eighth Century to 264) 125 Kurt A. Raaflaub 7 Mediterranean Empire (264–134) 147 Daniel J. Gargola 8 From the Gracchi to the First Civil War (133–70) 167 C. F. Konrad 9 The Final Crisis (69–44) 190 W. Jeffrey Tatum Part III Civic Structures 213 10 Communicating with the Gods 215 Jörg Rüpke 11 Law in the Roman Republic 236 Michael C. Alexander 12 The Constitution of the Roman Republic 256 John A. North 13 Army and Society 278 Paul Erdkamp Part IV Society 297 14 Social Structure and Demography 299 Neville Morley 15 Finding Roman Women 324 Beryl Rawson Part V Political Culture 343 16 The City of Rome 345 John R. Patterson 17 Aristocratic Values 365 Nathan Rosenstein 18 Popular Power in the Roman Republic 383 Alexander Yakobson 19 Patronage 401 Elizabeth Deniaux Translated by Robert Morstein-Marx and Robert Martz 20 Rhetoric and Public Life 421 Jean-Michel David Translated by Robert Morstein-Marx and Robert Martz 21 The Republican Body 439 Anthony Corbeill Part VI The Creation of a Roman Identity 457 22 Romans and Others 459 Erich S. Gruen 23 History and Collective Memory in the Middle Republic 478 Karl-J. Hölkeskamp 24 Art and Architecture in the Roman Republic 496 Katherine E. Welch 25 Literature 543 William W. Batstone Part VII Controversies 565 26 Conceptualizing Roman Imperial Expansion under the Republic: An Introduction 567 Arthur M. Eckstein 27 The Economy: Agrarian Change During the Second Century 590 Luuk de Ligt 28 Rome and Italy 606 John R. Patterson 29 The Transformation of the Republic 625 Robert Morstein-Marx and Nathan Rosenstein Bibliography 638 Index 695

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Book SynopsisThe fully revised second edition of this successful volume includes updates on the latest archaeological research in all chapters, and two new essays on Greek and Roman art. It retains its unique, paired essay format, as well as key contributions from leading archaeologists and historians of the classical world. Second edition is updated and revised throughout, showcasing the latest research and fresh theoretical approaches in classical archaeology Includes brand new essays on ancient Greek and Roman art in a modern context Designed to encourage critical thinking about the interpretation of ancient material culture and the role of modern perceptions in shaping the study of art and archaeology Features paired essays one covering the Greek world, the other, the Roman to stimulate a dialogue not only between the two ancient cultures, but between scholars from different historiographic and methodological traditions Includes maps, chronologiesTable of ContentsList of Figures ix Notes on Contributors xv Introduction 1 Robin Osborne and Susan E. Alcock 1 What is Classical Archaeology? 11 Introduction 11 (a) Greek Archaeology 13 Anthony Snodgrass (b) Roman Archaeology 30 Martin Millett 2 Doing Archaeology in the Classical Lands 51 Introduction 51 (a) The Greek World 53 Jack L. Davis (b) The Roman World 71 Henry Hurst 3 Human Ecology and the Classical Landscape 91 Introduction 91 The Greek and Roman Worlds 93 Lin Foxhall, Martin Jones and Hamish Forbes 4 The Essential Countryside 122 Introduction 122 (a) The Greek World 124 Susan E. Alcock (b) The Roman World 144 Nicola Terrenato 5 Urban Spaces and Central Places 168 Introduction 168 (a) The Greek World 170 Tonio Hölscher (b) The Roman World 187 Nicholas Purcell 6 Housing and Households 207 Introduction 207 (a) The Greek World 209 Lisa Nevett (b) The Roman World 228 Bettina Bergmann 7 Cult and Ritual 249 Introduction 249 (a) The Greek World 251 Robin Osborne (b) The Roman World 268 Christopher Smith 8 The Personal and the Political 293 Introduction 293 (a) The Greek World 295 John F. Cherry (b) The Roman World 316 Penelope J. E. Davies 9 The Creation and Expression of Identity 348 Introduction 348 (a) The Greek World 350 Jonathan M. Hall (b) The Roman World 368 Andrew Wallace-Hadrill 10 Linking with a Wider World 394 Introduction 394 (a) Greeks and “Barbarians” 396 Sarah P. Morris (b) Romans and “Barbarians” 415 Jane Webster 11 A Place for Art? 439 Introduction 439 (a) Putting the Art into Artifact 442 Caroline Vout (b) Classical Archaeology and the Contexts of Art History 468 Michael Squire Prospective 501 Susan E. Alcock and Robin Osborne Index 506

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Book SynopsisChosen Men is a set of fast-action skirmish rules detailing the bloody skirmishes between light troops in the Napoleonic Wars. The primary focus of the game is on soldiers and NCOs in light flank companies, as they scout ahead of larger forces and take part in man-to-man actions against enemy skirmishers.Although the game allows for the formation of accurately sized companies of light infantry and cavalry if you wish, these formations are broken down into small groups of up to a dozen men. For the most part, officers are not swashbuckling super-heroes, but staunch commanders who rally and direct their men to achieve the battlefield objectives. Although the games uses an alternating action turn sequence, officers can use their influence to multiple units at the same time in an effort to steal the initiative. With all rolls resolved using standard 6-sided dice, this game combines a classic wargaming feel with modern wargame mechanics.Table of ContentsIntroduction/ Core Rules / Special Rules/ Equipment/ Scenarios/ Forces/ Game Aids

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Book SynopsisThe first of its kind, A Companion to Ancient Aesthetics presents a synoptic view of the arts, which crosses traditional boundaries and explores the aesthetic experience of the ancients across a range of media oral, aural, visual, and literary.Trade Review"The editors conceive of “ancient aesthetics” broadly, as encompassing “the multifarious ways in which the arts were experienced and conceptualized in the ancient world” (p. 1). The thirty-three chapters that make up the volume are similarly wide-ranging in focus and disciplinary approach, while the insights afforded by their interconnections show the value of treating ancient aesthetics as a unified field of inquiry. Most of the essays would serve as excellent starting points for research on their topics, and several make important new contributions to scholarship. This book is now the most comprehensive resource available for helping us understand how the Greeks and Romans thought about art." Christopher C. Raymond, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2017Table of ContentsIllustrations viii Notes on Contributors ix Acknowledgments xiv Introduction 1Pierre Destrée and Penelope Murray Part I Art in Context 15 1 Greece 17Richard P. Martin 2 Figures of the Poet in Greek Epic and Lyric 31Deborah Steiner 3 The Hellenistic World 47Graham Zanker 4 Rome 68Thomas Habinek 5 Music and Dance in Greece and Rome 81Eleonora Rocconi 6 Greek Sculpture 94Rosemary Barrow 7 Painting and Private Art Collections in Rome 109Agnès Rouveret 8 Architecture and Society 128Catherine Saliou Part II Reflecting on Art 141 9 Literary Criticism and the Poet’s Autonomy 143Andrew Ford 10 Poetic Inspiration 158Penelope Murray 11 The Canons of Style 175Jeffrey Walker 12 Sense and Sensation in Music 188Armand D’Angour 13 Dance and Aesthetic Perception 204Anastasia]Erasmia Peponi 14 Greek Painting and the Challenge of Mimes̄ is 218Hariclia Brecoulaki 15 Ways of Looking at Greek Vases 237François Lissarrague 16 Displaying Sculpture in Rome 248Thea Ravasi 17 Perceiving Colors 262M. Michela Sassi 18 The Beauties of Architecture 274Edmund Thomas 19 Stylistic Landscapes 291Nancy Worman 20 Conceptualizing the (Visual) “Arts” 307Michael Squire Part III Aesthetic Issues 327 21 Mimesis 329Paul Woodruff 22 Fiction 341Stephen Halliwell 23 Imagination 354Anne Sheppard 24 Beauty 366David Konstan 25 Unity, Wholeness, and Proportion 381Malcolm Heath 26 The Sublime 393James I. Porter 27 Poikilia 406Adeline Grand]Clément 28 Wonder 422Christine Hunzinger 29 Tragic Emotions 438Christof Rapp 30 Laughter 455Ralph M. Rosen 31 Pleasure 472Pierre Destrée 32 Art and Morality 486Elizabeth Asmis 33 Art and Value 505Michael Silk Index of Subjects 518 Index of Ancient Texts Discussed 527

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Book SynopsisIn the years after World War II, new guided missile technology offered surface ships the chance to destroy airborne threats from afar, thereby preserving their role in naval warfare. This book examines the technology and combat performance of Britain''s guided missile destroyers over half a century. Uniquely among modern destroyers, three of these classes have been tested in battle against the aircraft and missiles of another modern navy--in the Falklands War--and were also deployed during the Gulf War. Written by an expert on British naval technology, this book assess the changing technology of the Royal Navy''s destroyers, including an examination of the Royal Navy''s newest and most capable warship, the Type 45.Table of ContentsIntroduction: the maritime air threat and the defensive missile /The County-class destroyers /The Type 82 destroyer: HMS Bristol /The Type 42: Sheffield-class destroyers /The Type 45: Daring-class destroyers /Operational Service /Conclusion /Bibliography /Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive survey of Spain's history looks at the major political, social, and economic changes that took place from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the twenty-first century. A thorough introduction to post-Civil War Spain, from its development under Franco and subsequent transition to democracy up to the present day Tusell was a celebrated public figure and historian. During his lifetime he negotiated the return to Spain of Picasso's Guernica, was elected UCD councillor for Madrid, and became a respected media commentator before his untimely death in 2005 Includes a biography and political assessment of Francisco Franco Covers a number of pertinent topics, including fascism, isolationism, political opposition, economic development, decolonization, terrorism, foreign policy, and democracy Provides a context for understanding the continuing tensions between democracy and terrorism, including the effects of the 200Table of ContentsNote on the Author viii Introduction 1 Franco: Biography and Political Practice 2 Francoism: A Form of Dictatorship 12 Victors and Vanquished: The Disasters of the Civil War and Repression 20 Exile and the Start of the Postwar Period in Spain 26 Bibliography 31 Notes 33 1 The Temptation of Fascism and the Will to Survive (1939 –51) 34 A Failed Attempt to Make Spain Fascist 35 The Temptation to Intervene and Internal Conflict (1940–2) 40 Stumbling Progress towards Neutrality (1942–5) 48 Cosmetic Change: Regime Politics between 1945 and 1951 58 Opposition from Survivors: The Spanish Left from 1939 to 1951 65 The Monarchist Alternative 72 Franco in Isolation 75 The “Dark Night”: Autarchy and Rationing in the 1940s 82 Culture: Penance and Survival 92 Bibliography 102 Notes 106 2 The Years of Consensus: The High Point of the Regime (1951– 65) 107 The End of International Isolation: The Concordat and Pacts with the United States 108 Spain and Europe: Colonization of Morocco Ends 114 The Regime and the Opposition up to 1956 119 A New Political Opposition 128 For or against Falange: Political Life under the Regime between 1956 and 1965 136 The Easing of Autarchy and the Change in Economic Policy 147 From Political Opposition to Social Opposition 159 Culture in the Francoist Middle Period: The End of the Penitential Years 166 Daily Life and Leisure Activities 177 Bibliography 182 Notes 186 3 Economic Development, Apertura, and the Late Franco Years (1966–75) 187 Economic Development in the 1960s and 1970s 189 The Modernization of Spanish Society 197 The Change in Spanish Catholicism 202 Apertura (1965–9) 211 The Succession. Matesa and Internal Splits in the Regime 217 Worker Protest. Terrorism 221 Late Francoism: Carrero Blanco as President 228 Late Francoism: Arias Navarro’s Government 233 Opposition Activity: The Road to Unity 237 Spain and the Western World 247 Late Decolonization: Guinea and the Sahara 252 A Politically Committed Culture? 256 Spain at the Time of Franco’s Death 262 Bibliography 267 4 The Transition to Democracy (1975 – 82) 270 The Monarchy: King Juan Carlos I 273 The Death-throes of the Past 275 Adolfo Suárez: The Road from Liberalization to Democracy 281 Facing Difficulties: Terrorism and the Military Coup 285 Parties and Elections 289 The Long Road towards a Constitution 293 An Unresolved Issue: Nationalism and Terrorism 299 The Triumph and Fall of Adolfo Suárez 303 The Army and the Transition: February 23 306 Calvo Sotelo’s Government and the Crisis in Center Politics 311 Foreign Policy 314 Economic Policy and Social Change 318 October 1982: The End of the Transition 321 Bibliography 326 5 Consolidating Democracy: The Socialist Government (1982 – 96) 329 Felipe González and the Two Souls of Spanish Socialism 330 The Socialists’ First Term in Office. Reform of the Armed Services, an Economic Update and Foreign Policy 336 A Means of Consolidating Democracy. The GAL 344 Elections and Public Opinion in the Second Half of the 1980s 349 The Second Term in Office: Social Policies and Union Protests. Spain and the World 354 Policy on the Autonomous Communities: A New Vertebrate Structure for the Spanish State 359 The Loss of an Absolute Majority 366 A Tense Term of Office (1993–6) 373 The 1996 General Election. Drawing up the Balance on the Socialists’ Time in Government 380 Culture in the Post-Franco Period 385 From a Time of Rediscovery to a State Culture 390 Fields of Creativity 400 Bibliography 407 6 The Turn of the Right (1996 –2004) 410 The Popular Party in Power: José María Aznar 410 Success in Economic and Social Policies 412 The Dark Side of the Right 414 A Pluralistic Spain: Nationalities and Terrorism 418 Government and Opposition. The Elections in March 2000 423 The Style of Government with an Absolute Majority 429 The Limits of PSOE Renewal 431 Dramatic Basque Elections 433 The Policy of Making Pacts and Breaking with Consensus 436 The PP: Idyllic Peace and Neo-conservatism 439 From More to Less: Government Policy in the Second Four-year Term 443 The Final Straight 448 Bibliography 454 Notes 455 Index 456

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller.In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots, or Kamikaze.Drawing on meticulous research and unique personal access to the remaining survivors, Will Iredale follows a group of young men from the moment they joined up through their initial training to the terrifying reality of fighting against pilots who, in the cruel last summer of the war, chose death rather than risk their country's dishonourable defeat and deliberately flew their planes into Allied aircraft carriers. A story of courage, valour and dogged determination, The Kamikaze Hunters is a gripping account of how a few brave young men helped to ensure lasting peace.Trade ReviewA gripping account of a virtually unknown drama. Will Iredale writes with verve and expertise to illuminate the story of the young men who lived and died at the fag end of the war in the battle against Japan in the summer of 1945. His story is laced with vivid anecdotes which wonderfully illustrate the character and calibre of the individuals who took up this great challenge. -- Jonathan DimblebyA gripping account of British fighter pilots in the Pacific -- Rick Stroud, author of * Rifleman *An excellent read * BBC History Magazine *Nerve-shredding stuff * Warships International Fleet Review *

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Book SynopsisWhen the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyed Russia''s battle fleet during the Russo-Japanese War, it marked the emergence of Japan as one of the world''s major naval powers. Japan''s navy had been built up over just two decades, with the IJN acquiring a fleet of modern foreign-built warships. Coupled with the IJN''s leadership and high levels of training, this proved enough to destroy the fleet of one of the world''s historic naval powers. This book explains in concise detail the IJN''s fleet of 1904-05, from its battleships and armored cruisers to the torpedo boats that launched the first great torpedo attack in history, and outlines the history of the naval campaign against the Russian fleet.Table of ContentsIntroduction /The Rise of the IJN /Preparations for War with Russia /The Battleships /The Armored Cruisers /The Protected and Unprotected Cruisers /The Destroyers and Torpedo Boats /The War at Sea /Analysis and Conclusion / Bibliography /Index

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Book SynopsisSmithfield, settled on the fringes of Roman London, was once a place of revelry. Jesters and crowds flocked for the medieval St Bartholomew's Day celebrations, tournaments were plentiful and it became the location of London's most famous meat market. Yet in Tudor England, Smithfield had another, more sinister use: the public execution of heretics.Spanning the reigns of British history's most remarkable dynasty, The Burning Time is a vivid insight into an era in which what was orthodoxy one year might be dangerous heresy the next. The first martyrs were Catholics, who cleaved to Rome in defiance of Henry VIII's break with the papacy. But with the accession of Henry's daughter Mary - soon to be nicknamed 'Bloody Mary' - the charge of heresy was levelled against devout Protestants, who chose to burn rather than recant. At the centre of Virginia Rounding's vivid account of this extraordinary period are two very different characteTrade ReviewGruesomely entertaining * The Times *Deeply researched and fascinating * Spectator *Serious, well-researched and well-written * Catholic Herald *

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Book SynopsisThis book offers insights into the development of social welfare policies in Britain. By identifying continuities in welfare policy, practice and thought throughout history, it offers the potential for the development of new thinking, policy making and practice.

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Book SynopsisA one-of-a-kind exploration of the relationship between culture, politics, history, and wine. Vintage refers to the year grapes are harvested, and that vintage holds meaning. You can look up the weather in any almanac, but some stories are known only to insidersuntil now. In this wine book Grant Reynolds, award-winning sommelier, deciphers these signatures to reveal the impact of marketing and mentorship, technology and trends, and influencers old and new. Beginning in the late eighteenth century with a tale about Thomas Jefferson's secret White House stash and spanning over a quarter of a millennium to social media's effect on chenin blanc's popularity, The Wine List explores both the chemistry and sociology that have made vintages taste a certain way, fetch a certain price, or go extinct altogether. Featuring sidebars on topics like the taste of climate change, mini timelines capturing significant historical moments, and collage-style illustration, these entries solidify the idea Trade Review “There’s always magic behind something that tastes great—whether it’s a simple dish or a bottle of wine. Learning about the passion and craft in the world’s greatest wines through the lens of one of the best sommeliers makes this both an informative and exciting read. Reynolds draws out the art from this technical science, offering a fresh and clever perspective.” —Daniel Humm, chef and owner of Eleven Madison Park "This is a fascinating, story-filled volume that provides wine aficionados with an insider view, but it’s also a great read for anyone wanting more information about the world of wine."—Library Journal, STARRED Review “Sommelier Grant Reynolds explores this complicated intersection of culture, politics, technology, and wine in his sweeping new book. Its pages zoom out, zoom in, and calibrate to give readers a 360 view of why we reach for the significant bottles we drink.”—VinePair “The author’s approach here is unique, and that’s saying a lot when it comes to wine. So many different approaches have been taken, but the focus here is vintages. With a readable style, he dives into what makes them special and drops trivial tidbits about the respective years along the way.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer “It is filled with wine info and insider stories, and it’s an enjoyable read.”—Cape Gazette “Never before has there been a more thoughtful and thoroughly researched almanac of winemaking. Spanning time, space, geography, and world history, with a deep appreciation for the artistry of this ancient (and ever-evolving!) craft, The Wine List is a modern grape lover’s greatest companion. And Grant Reynolds is the ultimate time-traveling, super-tasting guide.”—Gail Simmons, food expert, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating “A noteworthy addition"—Forbes

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Book SynopsisFind comfort in dark times and grow your trust and faith in God with this inspiring and insightful guide from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. All of us will go through dark times that we don''t understand: a difficulty with a friend, an unfair situation at work, a financial setback, an unexpected illness, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one. Those types of experiences are part of the human journey. But when we find ourselves in such a place, it''s important that we keep a positive perspective. Joel Osteen writes that if we stay in faith and keep a good attitude when we go through challenges, we will not only grow, but we will see how all things work together for our good. Through practical applications and scriptural insight, Blessed in the Darkness focuses on how to draw closer to God and trust Him when life doesn''t make sense.If we will go through the dark place in the valley trusting, believing, and

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Book Synopsis‘A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement’ William Boyd‘Rick Stroud writes brilliantly about war … an astonishing book … a wonderful story’ Ben Macintyre'Enthralling, edge-of-smart exciting and also heart-breaking...Stroud's book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery' James Holland On 18 June 1940 General de Gaulle broadcast from London to his countrymen in France about the catastrophe that had overtaken their nation – the victory of the invading Germans. He declared: ‘The flame of French Resistance must not and will not be extinguished.' The Resistance began almost immediately. At first it was made up of small, disorganised groups working in isolation. But by the time of the liberation in 1944 around 400,000 French citizens, nearly 2 per cent of Trade Review‘A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement’ -- William Boyd‘This compelling and complete account of the extraordinarily courageous women of SOE is at turns enthralling, edge-of-the-seat exciting and also heart-breaking. The way in which they were sent into Nazi-occupied Europe and left to face unspeakable danger remains astonishing and Stroud's book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery’ -- James Holland‘Stroud has a storyteller’s eye for human detail matched with a researcher’s diligence.’ * Independent on Sunday *‘Each of the lives that Stroud relates so well offers a shining example of heroism – dauntless, patriotic readiness to risk everything for the cause of human decency.’ -- Nigel Jones * Sunday Telegraph *‘In this superb book, Rick Stroud honours their awe-inspiring bravery and self-sacrifice by telling their stories with an historian’s attention to detail and a novelist’s empathy and sense of drama… it is a pacy chronological account… vividly and concisely delivered by a writer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of World War Two.’ -- Rebecca McQuillan * The Herald *‘Written with genuine vigour, this book pays tribute to truly outstanding female bravery...this is a book that lingers in the mind long after the last page’ -- Elizabeth Fitzherbert * The Lady *'A gripping narrative' -- Marcus Binney * Country Life *'Fascinating ... a hugely engaging account, that weaves the women’s stories together with increasing momentum towards its poignant conclusion.’ -- Clare Mulley * Spectator *'A timely and important book...we are in awe of their courage' -- Alan Ogden'Superbly written' -- Elizabeth Buchan

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Book SynopsisAgainst the wishes of Hitler, German forces under Erich von Manstein were forced to retreat following the failure of their offensive at Kursk in July 1943. The weakened force had only one possible refuge, behind the wide Dnepr River. The race to the natural defensive line was on, with the Soviets launching one of their largest offensives of the war--with over two million men on the move. Expert Eastern Front historian Robert Forczyk describes the dramatic four-month campaign that saw the Red Army not only succeed in crossing the Dnepr at multiple points, but also liberate Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine. Revealing new details about the largest Soviet airborne operation of the war and the increasingly desperate delaying tactics employed by von Manstein as catastrophic casualties mounted on either side, Forczyk charts the course of the battle that confirmed that the relentless Soviet advance westward could not be halted. Berlin would be next.Table of ContentsIntroduction/Chronology/Opposing commanders/Opposing armies/Opposing plans/The campaign/Aftermath/The battlefield today/Further reading/Index

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016This is an OCR endorsed resourceBuild strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR''s British period studies and enquiries.- Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore- Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period, supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry- Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions- Helps students to review, revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activiTrade ReviewIn my opinion, this book is the strongest course book for study of this period...Very comprehensive. -- Teacher, Alsop High SchoolWe've used this for several years now and I really like the textbook. The content is clearly structured, e.g. each chapter is from a section of the spec so exam questions draw on content from one chapter only, aiding revision. The activities are very sensible and lead to students creating notes that are clear and focused. -- Mr Tom Lea, Teign School

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJECLevel: A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students.This title:- Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications- Contains authoritative and engaging content- Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians- Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learntThis title is suitable for a variety of courses including:- OCR: The Middle East 1908-2011: Ottomans to Ara

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCR Level: AS/A-level Subject: History First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: Summer 2016Target success in OCR AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.- Enables students to plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidates knowledge with clear and focused content coverage, organised into easy-to-revise chunks- Encourages active revision by closely combining historical content with related activities- Helps students build, practise and enhance their exam skills as they progress through activities set at three different levels- Improves exam technique through exam-style questions with sample an

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Book SynopsisBursting with exciting full-colour illustrations, colour artwork and contemporary photographs, this is a handy, complete guide to the most famous military aircraft in history.The Spitfire is an icon of World War II, becoming the darling of the British public through defending the skies during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire''s combat ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Commonwealth and American pilots alike, leading to a level of global public recognition which is unparalleled amongst other aircraft everyone recognises and connects with the iconic Spitfire.Spitfire is a complete reference guide to the world''s most famous fighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance, using exciting full colour artwork and detailed illustrations throughout.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications Combat Use Spitfire Aces Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.- Enables students to plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidates knowledge with clear and focused content coverage, organised into easy-to-revise chunks- Encourages active revision by closely combining historical content with related activities- Helps students build, practise and enhance their exam skills as they progress through activities set at three different levels- Improves exam technique through exam-style questions with sample

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.- Enables students to plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidates knowledge with clear and focused content coverage, organised into easy-to-revise chunks- Encourages active revision by closely combining historical content with related activities- Helps students build, practise and enhance their exam skills as they progress through activities set at three different levels- Improves exam technique through exam-style questions with sample

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Book SynopsisA hundred years ago, a team of archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings made a remarkable discovery: a near-complete royal burial, an ancient mummy, and golden riches beyond imagination. The lost tomb of Tutankhamun ignited a media frenzy, propelled into overdrive by rumours of a deadly ancient curse. But amid the hysteria, many stories - including that of Tutankhamun himself - were distorted or forgotten. Tutankhamun: Pharaoh, Icon, Enigma takes a familiar tale and turns on its head. Leading Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley has gathered ten unique perspectives together for the first time: that of the teenage pharaoh and his family, ancient embalmers and tomb robbers, famous Western explorers and forgotten Egyptian archaeologists. It's a journey that spans from ancient Thebes in 1336 BCE - when a young king on a mission to restore his land met an unexpected and violent end - to modern Luxor in 1922 CE - as the tomb's discovery led to a fight over ownership that continuTrade ReviewTyldesley pieces together as clear a picture as possible of the pharaoh's life, death and afterlife, using expert insight and a wealth of evidence to illuminate a compelling character and his universe. * Book of the Month, BBC History Revealed *[A] spirited and interesting account that sifts through the surviving evidence and seeks to combat the widely held belief that Tutankhamun was an insignificant king * Minerva *Highly readable . . . the importance of discovering the truth - rather than the myths, rumours and scandals of the past century - comes to the fore. * Mail on Sunday *[An] authoritative history . . . A thoughtful new account of Tutankhamun's life and afterlife. * The Times *

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Book SynopsisRailway stations are among Britainâs most special buildings. The start and end point of the daily commute and the magical holiday, they vary hugely in style and size. This book is the perfect introduction to the subject.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating tour of Nottinghamâs pub scene, charting the city's taverns, alehouses and watering holes, from past centuries to more recent times.

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Book SynopsisExplore the rich history of Loughborough in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

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Book SynopsisPublished to coincide with the 80th birthday of the Spitfire this is a gripping and visually spectacular volume, which celebrates the life of Britain''s most iconic military aircraft. The Spitfire turns 80 on 5 March 2016, and the passion for the RAF''s best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than 50 Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them ''on the wing'' in his breathtaking style.This eye-catching book combines a unique collection of stunning photos with poignant first-hand accounts of flying the aeroplane in combat, from some of the most famous aces to ever pilot the Spitfire, and from some of the pilots forgotten by history.Illustrated with photographs from the world''s most experienced photographer of Spitfires in the air, this is a highly collectable book for anyone with a love for the Flying Legend.Table of ContentsForeword by Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC/ Introduction by Phill O’Dell / Author’s Preface / The Early Marks / Spitfire Mk V / Spitfire Mk VIIIs / MH434 / Spitfires in Blue / Packard Merlin Spitfire / Griffon Spitfires / Seafires / Spitfire Spectacular / From the Archive

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