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The ultimate book on King Tut and his tomb--the most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known--now in a compact edition

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An extraordinary account of two British sisters whose obsession with opera became a cover for their roles in helping Jewish refugees flee the Nazis during World War II--a true story that is part Schindler's List, part The Sound of Music and all but forgotten, until now.

Covers wartime topics: life on the Home Front, ration books, ruffian evacuees, the black out and local heroes

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The first-ever book to look at the social history of Tynemouth during the shattering years of the Great War.

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Graphic account of underground warfare in the Arras-Vimy sector of the Western Front. Traces the development of tunnelling techniques with a background history.

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An invaluable and comprehensive collection of US infantry weapons of WW2.

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Full colour depictions of authentic (surviving or recreated) WW2 vehicle art . An excellent reference for reenactors, vehicle restorers, illustrators, wargamers and modellers.

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A visual journey through five centuries of the city known for centuries as, "La Serenissima"--a unique and compelling story for both lovers of Venice and lovers of its art.

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Viceroys tells the important story of the British aristocracy sent to govern India during the reigns of five British monarchs and the role it played in the shaping of the modern British identity.

Each section or chapter will contain a description of the campaign or conflict in question, its origins and outcome.

A humourous guide that explores the hard lives of Victorian servants. It offers glimpses into the strict and sometimes downright bizarre world of the Victorian upper classes.

The first book ever published about the Polytechnic Touring Association (PTA), one of the best-known travel agencies of the late Victorian and Edwardian era.

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* The Victory is arguably the most famous warship in the World. * Interest in Nelson and the Victory will be intense next year. * A further book in the successful and attractive Famous Warships series.

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Vienna: Behind the facades - a personal journey is the story of Jenny Haworth's life-long love affair with Vienna, a personal memoir that pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets of a city that once considered itself the centre of the world.

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Explore a city of architectural splendor, ubiquitous history, and incomparable heritage of art, design, and music. This collection brings together hundreds of photographs from the last 175 years to trace the history of Vienna; from imperial city to modern metropolis, from major landmarks to tucked-away treasures, and from the flowering of the fin de sicle to the Cold War.

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A guide to the Norse world of the tenth century ad. It helps you discover everything you will need to become a successful Viking warrior: how to join a war band; what to look for in a good leader; how to behave at a feast; what weapons and armour to choose; how to fight in a shield wall; where to go raiding; and how to navigate at sea.

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Michelle Higgs combines a rich narrative of the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian England that will fascinate social history lovers with original sources helpful for students of the period. This title will also appeal to the audience captivated by recent popular costume dramas such as Ripper Street and Downton Abbey.

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An insightful exploration of history's 30 most influential popular revolutions and a celebration of people power

This title looks at the formidable Wellington Bomber, featuring a host of first-hand accounts and reports from the individuals who played a part in its history. Entertaining, hair-raising and sometimes incredibly poignant, these stories fuse to give an authentic sense of the times in which this aircraft flew.

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Latest in the successful Images of War Series. The most comprehensive pictorial study of this peerless and ruthless Nazi combat unit. Waffen-SS were elite troops.

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This is the story of Robert Holding, a young English adventurer who was only 23 when he was shipwrecked with 19 others on the Auckland Islands in the sub-Antarctic Ocean in 1864. A year later he was rescued, along with only two of his shipmates. Wake of the Invercauld is a gripping story that will enthral anyone interested in true adventure at sea

A vivid and uncompromising personal account of the war in the air on the Western Front written by one of a rare breed of US volunteers that served with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force.