Bøker av Simon Fowler

As the last veterans of the Second World War pass on, more people than ever are researching their stories and seeing what their family did during the Second World War, whether it was just four years peeling potatoes or landing on the D-Day beaches. This comprehensive and easy to use book will set you on the right road.

To commemorate the centenary of the Cenotaph, this is the story of the exhaustive hunt for missing servicemen from the Great War and other twentieth century conflicts and how bodies continue to be recovered to this day.

Third edition of Simon Fowler's best-selling guide to researching the British Army. Revised, updated and expanded to include the latest online resources.

Simon Fowler reveals what life was really like in Britain's workhouses. He argues that life for paupers was not as grim as we may believe, and that the workhouse provided a vital safety net, without which many would have starved. Includes dozens of personal stories.

This concise guide to naval history and naval records is essential reading and reference for anyone researching the fascinating story of Britains navy and the men and women who served in it. Whether you are interested in the career of an individual seaman, finding out about a medal winner or just want to know more about a particular ship, campaign or operation, this book will point you in the right direction.

An exciting new addition to any family historian's library, Family History: Digging Deeper will take your research to the next level. Problem-solving sections are also included to help tackle common difficulties and provide answers to the brick walls often reached when researching one's ancestors.

Critic and China film historian Simon Fowler guides you through a century of Chinese filmmaking, from the silent era to present. This book is an authoritative list of the greatest Mainland Chinese movies, covering a wide range of genres