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The history of The Salvation Army, and the women and men behind its creation.

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A remarkable insight into the training and techniques of Allied agents operating behind enemy lines during the Second World War

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The longest and most harrowing siege of the war on the Eastern Front, Leningrad is the epitome of endurance and fortitude in a battle of both arms and ideology.

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But the drum of the New Model Army beat ever louder and in October 1645, Oliver Cromwell rolled in the heavy guns.

The Siege of Loyalty House tells the story of these dramatic events, not only recounting the sallies and skirmishes, but the experiences of the men, women and children caught in the crossfire.

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The definitive guide to the creation, composition and conquest of Germany's much vaunted Westwall. A lavishly illustrated analysis of the entire defensive system.

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This book brings together a great range of decorative antique tea containers, presenting them alongside detailed historical research conducted into their making and their place in British society across the centuries.

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The Story of Colour tells the story of how we have come to view the world through lenses passed down to us by art, science, politics, fashion and sport, and, not least, prejudice.

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An environmental, social and cultural history of our association with the Hauraki Gulf and its marine park, which stretches from just south of Mangawhai, past Auckland city, down the Firth of Thames and taking in the east coast of Coromandel as far south as Waihi.

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This book teases out the similarities and differences between the sweat' and its better-known, if equally feared, contemporary infectious disease, bubonic plague.

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Demonstrates how the tactical, command and staff errors on the first day of the battle meant the inexperienced Peninsular Army still had much to learn. Describes how, following the lightening victory over Marshal Soult at Oporto, Wellesley and his army were brimming with confidence.

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A new and detailed account of the battle of Gazala from 27 May-18 June 1942 which reconsiders the brigade battles for Eighth Army. It uses archival war diaries and reports, supported by numerous published memoirs, and regimental histories to provide a fresh voice for the men who fought there.

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Highlights the overlooked importance of, and threat to, the River Thames during the Blitz, WW2.

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An accessible compilation of news-breaking stories from The Times.

As one of Britains leading newspapers for more than 200 years The Times has covered every major world events as they happened. This book profiles the ones that have had the most impact on the world today from the fall of the Berlin Wall to stepping onto the Moon.

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The perfect gift for history fans.

Follow the conflict of World War 2 from 1939 to 1945 through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and photographs. Published in association and including material from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, London.

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When the Titanic sank in 1912, many women and their families were left bereaved and in perilous situations on account of their losses.

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Includes some 100 stories concerning omens and premonitions of people who sailed on the ill-fated liner. Reveals accounts from those who, in many cases because of their concerns, did not sail on the disastrous voyage and thereby survived. Provides a fascinating insight into the Titanic tragedy from an unusual aspect.

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The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club was the tongue-in-cheek nickname of the US Seventh Fleet that was stationed off the coast of Vietnam and this book tells the full story of the US Naval air campaign in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1975.

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This book will delve into how the Tudors exerted their control over their empire and domains, stretching from the north of England, Wales, Ireland, Cornwall, all the way to European possessions, as well as fresh colonies in the New World.