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An exciting archaeological exploration of the potential for discovering the remaining "lost" tombs of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

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In January and February 1991, as the United States-led coalition drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait, Saddam Husseins troops retaliated with an inferno. As much a major document of modern history as an extraordinary photographic portfolio, Kuwait: A Desert on Fire is the first monograph on Sebastio Salgados astonishing 1991 series on the human,...

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Look behind the curtain and meet the engineers, resistance fighters, spies, physicists and more who committed incredible acts of heroism amidst the chaos and danger of WWII. From the priest who hid thousands of POWs and Jews in the Vatican, to the Antipodean servicewoman who led a formidable Resistance group, prepare to be awed and captivated.

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A remarkable and unusual Second World War naval autobiography. The author was one of the first British officers to cross the bridge at Remagen on the Rhine the only Rhine bridge left standing after the Germans had blown up the others.

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An entertaining peek at the greatest secrets and scandals of Regency Britain.

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Using first-hand accounts of the participants, this book examines the wide-ranging exploits of the Dover Patrol - from shore bombardment, barrage building and maintenance, antisubmarine work, and escort duties to the protection of troops and supplies for the Western Front and ship-to-ship engagements with German forces.

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One the best and most complete accounts of cryptography yet published released in paperback for the first time

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Selwyn Muru is a key figure across many forms of modern Maori art. This full-colour hardback pays homage to his work as visual artist, writer, translator and orator, with contributions by esteemed commentators and colleagues, collated by artist and academic Moana Nepia.

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Graphic account of the most deadly V1 attack of the Second World War

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The Greeks and Romans were not shy about sex. In classical Greece, statues of erect penises served as boundary-stones and signposts. In Rome, marble satyrs and nymphs grappled in gardens. How are we to make sense of this abundance of sexual imagery Were these images seductive, shocking, humorous This title answers these questions.

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Authoritative, surprising, evocative and original, Shakespeare: staging the world offers a completely new approach to one of the most exceptional creative imaginations in history.

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Authoritative, surprising, evocative and original, Shakespeare: staging the world offers a completely new approach to one of the most exceptional creative imaginations in history.

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A new book on how the iconic film was made and certain scenes were faked

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Sicily's central location and natural resources have meant that various peoples have sought to conquer the island throughout its 3000 year history. Exploring themes such as art, architecture and culture from monumental metopes to reliquary pendants and chess pieces, this book provides a insight into the key periods of Sicily's extraordinary past.

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Authoritative study of sniping in the Great War describing the development of sniping and counter-sniping tactics.

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On D-Day, 27 officers and 565 men of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders landed on the coast of Normandy. By the time the 51st Highland Division reached Bremen the following April, after ten months continuous fighting, 1st Gordons had lost 75 Officers and 986 men in battle. The author, a former distinguished explorer, commanded the Battalion in 16 operations, here tells his epic story.

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The observations of a Bavarian officer who served with Napoleon's Grande Armee based on letters and diaries from 1805 until 1814.

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A clear and concise explanation of the complex historical, religious, political and military factors involved.

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Offers a new explanation about why the first day of the Somme was so bloody, including a comparison between British, French and German methods and why the attacks worked where they did