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A celebration of Ukraine's rich cultural heritage bringing to light the country's most important works of art and architectural monuments from prehistory to the present.

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A short, balanced introduction to the nation's founding document. In plain language it covers the events around the signing of The Treaty of Waitangi, and what has happened since. Also included is information on the key personalities, a wealth of illustrations, and the full text of the treaty, in English and Maori.

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The subantarctic islands circle the lower part of the globe in the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties latitudes. Trial of Strength tells the compelling stories of the men and women who have braved these unique islands and will leave you with an appreciation for the tenacity of the human race and the forbidding forces of nature.

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This arresting exploration of the story of Troy examines the mythology, archaeology, and universal human significance of the tale over millennia.

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From the bestselling historian Norman Stone, whose work has been described by Andrew Roberts as stunning no one else quite writes history like he does.

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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.

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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.

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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.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

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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For two centuries the Vikings and their Anglo-Saxon foes fought for control of England, culminating in the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. An acknowledged expert tells the story of the evolving struggle with particular emphasis on three key battles, casting new light on the two sides' tactics, weapons and performance on the battlefield.

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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

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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.