Cet auteur explore principalement l'histoire militaire, se concentrant sur l'analyse détaillée des batailles et des conflits. Ses œuvres se distinguent par leur profondeur de recherche et leur représentation précise des événements historiques. Il s'intéresse également à l'étude de l'Holocauste, reflétant un intérêt pour les chapitres les plus sombres de l'histoire humaine. À travers son écriture, il offre aux lecteurs un aperçu captivant du passé.
Set against the backdrop of war, the story follows Joe Milburn, a Geordie and son of a tenant farmer, as he navigates the complex emotions and experiences that conflict brings. Joe's journey is filled with a blend of fear, loss, and excitement, highlighting the dual nature of war as both a harrowing and exhilarating opportunity for growth and change.
The biography delves into the life of Eric Bloodaxe, a figure steeped in the brutality of Norse legend, highlighting his violent existence marked by struggle and bloodshed. It aims to differentiate between the mythic tales surrounding him and the historical truths, providing a comprehensive exploration of his legacy.
New paperback edition - 'Here are two peoples almost identical in blood – the same language and religion; and yet a few years of quarrelsome isolation have so separated their thoughts and ways that not unions nor mutual dangers, not steamers nor railways, seem able to obliterate the broad distinction.' Robert Louis Stephenson
If Hitler had succeeded in developing a nuclear bomb, that could have been both the end of the Second World War and of civilisation as we know it. A handful of commandos stopped him.
An accessible and entertaining new history of the Long Range Desert Group, forerunner of the SAS, famous for their exploits in the Desert War, and full of memorable characters and archetypal British heroes.
Biography of Sir Henry Percy, one of the most remarkable noblemen of medieval England.
Brian Clough has been the most charismatic manager in football. Funny, outrageous, sentimental, he stands out sharply from the bland men in suits. Though his talent has earned him a fortune, he remains a working-class hero. As a player he was one of the most gifted forwards of his day. This autobiography presents his story.
Lucid study of the struggle between king and nobility in thirteenth-century England.
Scottish history has been shaped and defined by a series of great battles - Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden have a resonance and impact far beyond Scotland itself. In the first full military history for many years, John Sadler weaves chronicle, narrative, and analysis together in a masterly way, recreating the drama and passion of centuries past.
In-depth account throwing fresh light on the dark side of one of Oliver Cromwell's most famous military campaigns.
This student workbook supports the 'GCSE Chemistry Success Revision Guide'. It is packed with questions to test your understanding of all the key topics and includes GCSE-style questions to provide invaluable exam practice.
Exploring themes of inspiration and divine guidance, this collection of poems reflects the author's journey following their initial publication. Motivated by the Holy Spirit, the author delves into various topics and insights about Jesus, capturing moments of creativity that often arise unexpectedly. The work showcases a deepening relationship with faith and a commitment to sharing spiritual reflections through poetry.
Examines the Gurkhas and their experience of service life through war and peace in the 21st century. Uses interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence.
A new history of the centuries of Anglo-Scottish border conflict. This is a deeply personal view based on fifty years of living on, walking, exploring, teaching, writing about and re-enacting the borderers.
New in paperback - How British soldiers took Sword and Gold beaches on D-Day. This is the story of the British soldiers' experience of the beach landings on that fateful morning - the spearhead of Operation Overlord. číst celé
'We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.' (Attributed to Winston Churchill). Exploring the history of military museum collections around Britain.
Rycerzy, czyli wojowników konnych, zaczęto łączyć z pojęciem rycerskości, gdy zostało ono spopularyzowane przez średniowieczną literaturę. Oczekiwano od nich, że będą walczyć odważnie i honorowo oraz pozostaną lojalni wobec swego pana – w razie konieczności – aż do śmierci. W późniejszych czasach rycerskość utożsamiano z udziałem w turniejach i polowaniach oraz takimi zaletami charakteru jak sprawiedliwość, miłosierdzie i wiara. W czasach wypraw krzyżowych sformułowano kodeksy rycerskie, a niektóre zakony krzyżowców, między innymi templariusze, przeszły do legendy. Wraz z rozwojem sztuki wojennej w XV wieku ten typ wojska stał się zbędny, ale określenie „rycerz” przetrwało jako honorowy tytuł nadawany za usługi oddane monarsze lub krajowi. Stulecia później postać rycerza stała się też ikoną kultury popularnej. Ta książka opisuje rozkwit i schyłek epoki średniowiecznych rycerzy, przedstawia ich intensywny trening, pokazuje kosztowny ekwipunek i uzbrojenie, a także zabiera czytelnika na turnieje i przybliża etos rycerski. Rosie Serdiville – historyk społeczny, bierze udział w rekonstrukcjach historycznych, interesuje się zwłaszcza wpływem działań wojennych na ludność cywilną. John Sadler – historyk wojskowości, autor licznych książek. Wykłada w Centre for Lifelong Learning na Uniwersytecie Newcastle.
