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A chronological account of the battle More than 200 photographs, including graphic images of the fighting and the huge naval bombardment.

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Covering daring and dangerous operations behind enemy lines during the Second World War. This is an authentic first-hand account by a member of the SAS parachuted into France.

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The siege of Savannah of 1779 was one of the costliest defeats for the French and patriot forces during the American Revolution and this new study tells the full story from the successful British assault on the city onwards.

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A charming, lively and often amusing tour of thirty-six forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of Scottish history.

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An updated edition of this classic and much-loved history, bringing Scotlands story right up to date with the momentous events of the last five years.

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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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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.