Queen Victoria, one of British history's most celebrated monarchs, is often seen as a stately and solemn figure, in mourning for her beloved husband Prince Albert. But behind the sombre portrayal hides a lesser-known story of Victoria as a spirited, creative, and highly imaginative Princess. The only child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, she ......
The Second World War was the single most important event of the 20th century. It changed the world forever, establishing the importance of aircraft and armoured vehicles whilst quick-firing artillery remained king of the battlefield. Yet, as with all conflicts before and after it, the war on the ground was fought by infantry engaging in ......
Celtic chieftains emerging from the mists of ancient Wales, the 'battle-keen' Cadogans play their part at Blenheim alongside Marlborough, on board Pellew's Indefatigable, with Wellington at Mondego Bay and Vittoria; at Balaklava and Sevastapol; at Ypres, Gallipoli and El Alamein. But opening the family archives - private letters, diaries and ......
How far is a light year? Why isnt Pluto a planet anymore? Will the Universe end? What exactly is dark energy? How much does it cost to deliver a pizza to space? Uncover the answers to some of the most puzzling questions about space in this entertaining and informative miscellany from the expert astronomers at Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Aachen Equestrian Beauty is a celebration in photographs of CHIO Aachen, the world's greatest horse event held annually at Aachen in Germany and founded in 1898. Readers are treated to a front seat as the photographer follows the action, relishing this world festival of the horse and horsemanship. As well as the traditional dressage and show ......
Intriguing Items and Surprising Stuff from the Second World War
Welcome to Weird War Two, a catalogue of the weird, the wonderful and the downright eccentric, from deep within IWM's Second World War archives. From wacky inventions to elusive secret agents, from bizarre propaganda posters to the dummy acting as a decoy for a daring escape, from inflatable tanks to painted cows, this is proof that, as ever, the ......
ISBN-13: 9781912423705
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
IWM holds approximately 11 million photographs in its archives, covering the causes, course and consequences of modern conflict from the First World War to the present day. Offering a snapshot into this unique collection, The D-Day Landings showcases 50 iconic photographs of the largest amphibious assault ever undertaken in the history of ......
ISBN-13: 9781912423736
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
On 6 June 1944 HMS Belfast took part in one of the most dramatic events of the Second World War - D-Day. The largest amphibious assault in history, the Allied victory owed much to the ships and sailors who got the Army safely ashore. One of those 7,000 ships was HMS Belfast, today moored in the Pool of London as a branch of Imperial War Museums. ......
ISBN-13: 9781912423774
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
