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Albrecht Dürer's fight book offers a unique, new look at Dürer the artist and Dürer the fighter.

More than 200 images, together with the original German captions and English translations, portray the life and times of this career officer, from the German annexation of the Sudetenland in 1938, to operations in Russia, Greece and the Balkans during 1941-44.

The Wars of the Mamluks 1250 1517. Analyses the Mamluk-Mongol War and the reasons for the Mamluks eventual victory Reveals their remarkable contribution to military theory Sheds light on the deadly conflict between Christendom and Islam

Tells the story of Bletchley Park through the words of the codebreakers Draws on one hundred letters and other declassified communications written as the war unfolded Immersive and personal, the letters reveal the true feelings of the participants Includes biographies of the letter writers Uncovers details about the operational successes and failures at Bletchley Offers a rare look at personal and departmental rivalry at Bletchley Park Will appeal to historians, WWII researchers and anyone interested in the secrets of Britains signal intelligence effort Includes never-before published photographs of Bletchley Park codebreakers

A visual journey through the landscape of war along the Eastern Front as never seen before.

A stunning comprehensive overview of advanced German naval building projects.

A rare insight into the German 9th Army's desperate retreat from the Halbe Pocket.

A unique overview of sniping throughout the First and Second World War. Draws on a breadth of material, including the first-hand testimonies of over fifty snipers. Appended with the complete diary of the celebrated Russian WWII sniper, Roza Shanina.

The dramatic memoir of a World War II Spitfire pilot.

Enthralling hour-by-hour investigation into the extraordinary events at Isandlwana.

The first biography of Trajan, Emperor of Rome, that is unique in its accessibility to the general public.

The remarkable autobiography of Britain's most decorated World War II fighter pilot.

Draws on interviews, letters and diaries from generals and frontline soldiers, statesmen and civilians with first-hand experience of the Christmas Truce.

An unprecedented collection of weird and wonderful Jewish chocolate recipes, from traditional babka to chocolate soup and aubergine and chocolate caponata.

Adapted from an ancient Babylonian Jewish folktale found in the Gemara.

A vivid, fictional account of how the iconic British meal, fish and chips, was born.

Meticulous reconstruction of the building of HMS _Thunderer_, one of the most successful types of warships of her time. Paints a vivid and often surprising picture of life and labour in the eighteenth century. Specially drawn, beautifully detailed line drawings.

A historical tale about how chocolate first came to France - the result of Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition.

A complete documentary record of the experiences of Brigade 191 from 1940-1945.

Tale about two friends who set off to get their bicycles fixed and encounter setbacks brought about by their friends along the way. Reminds children not to judge people quickly and to see situations from someone else's point of view. Beautifully illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt.

Charming picture book for young children told in rhyme. Glow-in-the-dark book for bedtime. Teaches children about light and dark. Celebrates the different elements of Shabbat.

Extensive collection of the biographies of significant figures in the life and campaigns of Alexander the Great.

Edited by the author of Disaster at D-Day, a collection of alternative histories that force readers to consider what could happen if the Nazis won World War II.What if Winston Churchill's plane had been shot down and Halifax had become Prime Minister? Or what if Goering had taken power after a successful assassination of Hitler? Or what if Italy had not joined the Third Reich and the Axis?Inspired by a series of hypothetical questions posed by leading military historians, this compelling collection of alternate histories rewrites moments in World War II that could conceivably have altered the entire course of the war and led to a German victory.Based on real battles, actions, and characters, each scenario has been carefully constructed to reveal how different decisions or minor incidents could have set in motion an entirely new chain of events, altering history forever. Other scenarios in this volume include the fall of Malta in 1942, a successful Stalingrad breakout, and a disastrous attempt to open a second front on the Cherbourg peninsula in 1943.Contributors include John Prados, editor of The White House Tapes: Eavesdropping on the President; David Isby, editor of Fighting the Invasion and The Luftwaffe Fighter Force; and Nigel Jones, author of The War Walk and Rupert Brooke, Life, Death and Myth.Praise for Hitler Triumphant"e;An entertaining work of counter-factual history, with some thought-provoking material on the overall course of the war."e; -History of War"e;The analysis of battle strategy and military might makes for a top pick for military readers seeking more than fantasy speculation."e; -Midwest Book Review

Fascinating detail and descriptions make this memoir a gripping read.

A biography of the man who ascended the ranks of the military and government to become Roman Emperor.The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination.Born in AD 126, Pertinax made a late career change from working as a grammar teacher to a position in the army. As he moved up the ranks and further along the aristocratic cursus honorum, he took on many of the most important postings in the Empire, from senior military roles in fractious Britain, the Marcomannic Wars on the Danube, to the Parthian Wars in the east. He held governorships in key provinces, and later consulships in Rome itself. When Emperor Commodus was assassinated on New Year's Eve AD 192/193, the Praetorian Guard alighted on Pertinax to become the new Emperor, expecting a pliable puppet who would favour them with great wealth. But Pertinax was nothing of the sort and when he then attempted to reform the Guard, he was assassinated. His death triggered the beginning of the "e;Year of the Five Emperors"e; from which Septimius Severus, Pertinax's former mentoree, became the ultimate victor and founder of the Severan Dynasty.This previously untold story brings a fascinating and important figure out of the shadows. A self-made everyman, a man of principle and ambition, a role model respected by his contemporaries who styled himself on his philosophizing predecessor and sometime champion Marcus Aurelius, Pertinax's remarkable story offers a unique and panoramic insight into the late 2nd century AD Principate Empire.Praise for Pertinax"e;A story that echoes and rivals that of Spartacus."e; -Books Monthly (UK)"e;An authoritative new history unearths the true story of a slave's son who rose through the ranks to become the Roman Empire's most powerful man. . . . The author vividly documents Pertinax's last days and effectively captures the tenor of the era, a time awash in corruption and violence. Roman history enthusiasts will find new material to digest and general readers, useful context for the Roman way of life."e; -Kirkus Reviews

First book covering Severus Scottish campaigns, AD 208 210, providing a biographical and psychological portrait of Severus, who came to dominate the Roman world around the turn of the 2nd/3rd centuries AD, from his early life in North Africa to his last campaign

An evocative retelling of a classic Jewish tale by I. L. Peretz - one of the greatest classical Yiddish writers of all time.

A delightful story adapted from a midrash, about how Rabbi Akiva learned to read and write at the age of forty.

A charmingly adapted story from the Jewish oral tradition exploring the ever-changing landscape of childhood, the challenges and joys of growing up and the importance of intergenerational family relationships.