"Solihull in Old Photographs" von Charles Lines ist ein faszinierendes Buch, das Teil der Reihe "Britain in Old Photographs" ist. Es bietet einen eindrucksvollen Einblick in die Vergangenheit der Stadt Solihull durch eine Sammlung...

"A Wiltshire Christmas" von John Chandler ist eine Anthologie, die sich mit den weihnachtlichen Traditionen und Geschichten aus der Region Wiltshire in England beschäftigt. Das Buch bietet eine Sammlung von Erzählungen, historischen...

"Gilbert & Sullivan's Christmas" von John Van Der Kiste ist eine fiktive Erzählung, die die berühmten Operettenkomponisten W. S. Gilbert und Arthur Sullivan in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Die Geschichte spielt in der viktorianischen Ära und...

The Bedford Triangle is a graphic portrayal of the crucial part played by aircraft and personnel of the US Army Air Force (USAAF) in American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and British Special Operations Executive (SOE) operations...

Ancient Roman Gardens is the first comprehensive account of gardens and gardening in the Roman period, creating a fascinating new dimension to our understanding and appreciation of life and society in ancient Rome, and adding an...

"The War of the Austrian Succession" von Reed Browning bietet eine detaillierte Analyse des Krieges, der Europa von 1740 bis 1748 erschütterte. Das Buch untersucht die komplexen politischen und dynastischen Ursachen des Konflikts, der...

This history of the crusades investigates why the crusading movement, launched in 1095 to liberate the Holy Places, became so popular and successful, and goes on to describe the cosmopolitan society of the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem...

Accessible versions of tales of hero outlaws ranging from the Norman Conquest to the 16th century. Two concern the well known Robin Hood and William Wallace, but others are relatively unknown today. The tales include introductions...

Book by Zola, Emile

The last of the Chronicles, this novel takes the reader from Judith's 100th birthday party, through the turmoil and terror of the Boer War to the disillusionment of the 1930s. Vanessa's father dies in tragic circumstances and a distance...

Phillip Maddison emerges from the war feeling overwhelmed by the powers of destruction. He resumes his old life but feels unsettled and, seeking solace, pursues a series of adventures with young women. Then he meets Barley, whose...