Nigel Blundell Livres

"During his army career, Churchill saw military action in India, the Sudan and the Second Boer War. He gained fame and notorietey as a war correspondent and through the contemporary books he wrote describing the campaigns. He also served briefly in the British Army on the Western Front in the First World War, commanding the 6th Battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. At the forefront of the political scene for almost fifty years, he held many parliamentary and cabinet positions. After losing the 1945 election, he became Leader of the Opposition. In 1951 he again became Prime Minister, before finally retiring in 1955. Upon his death, the Queen granted him the honour of a state funeral, which saw one of the largest assemblies of statesmen in the world. This unique 'Images of War' title contains many iconic photographs of Churchill throughout his military and political career"--Publisher's description, p. [4] of cover

Marvels and Mysteries of the Unexplained [Paperback] Blundell, N., and Hall, A.

Fresh insights into a century of major disasters caused by human error with more than 100 photographs graphically demonstrating this needless carnage.

Examining the 20th century's greatest scandals, this book describes the many shocking stories which have rocked the world, like the abdication of the Duke of Windsor, the arms-to-Iran scandal and the Barings Bank debacle. It features the stories, both public and private, which made big headlines.

Part of a series of books which examines real-life stories that have made newspaper headlines around the world, this looks at UFO mysteries. Other titles available include "The World's Greatest Secrets" and "The World's Greatest Crimes of Passion".

Chronicles the most shocking celebrity scandals to have played out during the course of the past century.

Compilation of the most horrific butchers and cannibals the world has seen.

Exploring the evolution of organized crime, this book delves into the origins of modern gangsters during the Prohibition era in 1920s America. It examines how street-level criminals transformed into powerful syndicates, forming intricate networks that span the globe, from U.S. mobsters to Hells Angels in Germany and child armies in Africa. The narrative reveals the methods gangs use to maintain their influence, their protective structures, and their ability to evade law enforcement, highlighting a dark fascination with their secretive societies.