'A riveting biography of the British-born woman who married into the Wagner family and became Hitler's friend' Sunday Times

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Using her teenage diaries, the author tells of the horrors of the siege and surrender of Warsaw in 1939, the food shortages, raids and beatings, and the Nazi "Aktion" in 1942, when her family was hounded from shelter to shelter. In 1943 they escaped the ghetto but faced years in hiding.

New, updated edition in advance of the unveiling of a statue of Wojtek next to the Scott Monument, Edinburgh, in May 2014. Journalist and historian Neal Ascherson reflects on the Polish experience in the Second World War. Wojtek has memorials at the Imperial War Museum, London, Edinburgh Zoo and in Canada, and he is a national hero in Poland

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'World War Two From Above' tells the amazing story of the daring photo-reconnaissance flyers and backroom boffins whose role was key in helping the Allies to win the war. Copiously illustrated with aerial photographs drawn form the archives of the major Allied and Axis powers, this book examines all theatres of the war, from Europe to the Pacific.

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World War Two in Secret is a fascinating exploration of the hidden stories behind the first truly technological war. From Bouncing Bombs to Atomic Bombs, from S.O.E to S.A.S and from radar to Enigma code-breakers, the book will lift the lid on all aspects of World War Two that were crafty, cunning, and covert.

Over 350 characters are portrayed in this study: commanders, front-line heroes, statesmen and politicians, spies and intelligence chiefs, people from all walks of life who showed courage or skill during World War II. This book celebrates victorious records, tragic defeats and winning strategies.

(Hardback, Main)

Hear the voices of the eighteenth century: an eye-opening new history of Britain's most tumultuous period, told through its graffiti

(Hardback, 3rd ed.)

Previously published as 1001 Inventions: Muslim heritage in our World in Manchester, Great Britain: Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation, 2007

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First book to propose Blackhorse Hill as the true site of the Battle of Hastings. Carefully examines historic accounts and analyses the terrain and topography of the land. Makes use of satellite imagery not previously available. Fully illustrated with maps, 3D models and photographs to present a compelling case.

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In the savage air combat over Guadalcanal and then the equally bloody air battles up Solomon chain, New Georgia and Bougainville, 13th Fighter Command took a back seat to Marine aviation in personnel, equipment, supply, operations, and publicity.

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A kaleidoscopic picture of British society in the year of the Battle of Waterloo, evoking the sights, sounds and smells of a defining moment in modern British history.

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This engaging book highlights 49 prevalent myths about China's past, present, and future and weighs their truth or fiction. Leading a thoughtful and entertaining tour, the authors debunk widespread "knowledge" about Chinese culture, society, politics, and economy. Their timely work offers an illuminating window on a rising power we often misunderstand.

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Covers the operations of a leading SS Cavalry Regiment. Latest in the Author's popular SS Divisions/ Images of War series.

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"First published as Bali profile: people, events, circumstances (1001-1976) by American Universities Field Staff, New York, 1976; first Periplus edition as Bali chronicles, 2004"--Colophon.

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(Paperback)

Remembrances from the families of the soldiers of World War Two's Easy Company - the real-life Band of Brothers (HBO).

Until now most Monroe scholarship has been limited to the resources available at the Library of Congress, the NY Public Library, the Monroe Museum, and the College of William and Mary.

(Hardback)

A broad overview of the history of women from the ancient Greeks to today.

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CSI: Ancient Rome what can everyday killings tell us about the Empire and its people

This monumental six-volume resource offers engaging entries of major diplomatic, military, and political events driving world conflicts from ancient times to the present.

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