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First modern biography of Rome's eponymous founder.

The battle of Lepanto was the last major battle between fleets of oar-powered war ships. The largest naval battle since Mark Antony's Actium. It was the one major achievement of the short-lived Holy League of Catholic states. The author re-examines the battle's status as a truly decisive battle.

A clear and concise explanation of the complex historical, religious, political and military factors involved.

Summarises the conduct of the three distinct phases of the Vietnam war over thirty years.

Drawing upon years of research the author has compiled a collection of unique images of the crews and their aircraft.

The various objects chosen by the author tell the story of the conflicts which shaped the nature of the Western World known today, both in spiritual and geographical terms.

The first systematic publication of a famous plans collection. All plans reproduced in their entirety and at large size. Backed with knowledgeable commentary and supporting photography.

Graphic account of the defence of the Belgian fortress line against the Germans in 1940.

Richard Taylor gives an overview of the current state of the hoplite debate and sets the hoplite and the Greek phalanx in the context of contemporary military developments outside Greece, asking whether the hoplite was really so unique.

This new book provides a fresh perspective on these well-known rebellions, it examines the causes behind insurrections and how in turn they influenced the development of England from the Normans to the Tudors.

Offers a different perspective of the First World War, from the perspective of the Central Powers.

Letters from the Trenches provides an accessible, unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers and their families for the WW1 centenary. A fascinating social history of life in the trenches during the First World War.

A unique insight into the Great War 1915.

Was this the greatest medical disaster of World War Two? Who caused it? This new book has the answers.

Little-known aspect of Churchill's life revealed by a fellow officer.

Original work appeared in 1950 but now a rarity. This new edition reproduces the classic original with much new and significant material added, giving greater detail to the events and personalities

Unknown story of a man prepared to stand up to the SS.

In the seventh and final book on the Tiger in this series Dennis Oliver examines the first tanks that left the production line to go into service on the Eastern Front in an effort to break the Russian defences around Leningrad.

Tells the stories of the men who earned the award of the 1939-1945 Star with Battle of Britain Clasp between 10 July and 31 October 1940.

Charts Spartas rise from provincial village to regional superpower.

Vivid reconstruction of the role of the machine-gun in the Great War.

Gives a no-holds-barred account of SOE operations.

Considered a classic in aviation circles, this re-issue is sure to provoke a positive reaction. With access to new images, this edition will provide an expanded pictorial account of Crosley's famed endeavours. Sure to appeal to aviation and naval enthusiasts.

Ground-breaking history of an English county during the Civil Wars.

This serves as an update of the author's successful Collecting Toy Soldiers (Collins, 1987; pbk edition, New Cavendish, 1991). In it James Opie gives the collector the benefit of thirty years' experience as the world's leading authority on traditional toy soldiers (as opposed to model soldiers used in wargaming etc) and a lifetime as a collector himself.

During Second World War was largest single army worldwide, but is often overlooked Book compiled from all divisions of the Fourteenth Army's reports Invaluable source of information for both military and family historians Citations for all medal winners