Dieser Autor erforscht hauptsächlich Militärgeschichte und konzentriert sich auf die detaillierte Analyse von Schlachten und Konflikten. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch ihre Forschungstiefe und präzise Darstellung historischer Ereignisse aus. Er befasst sich auch mit dem Studium des Holocaust, was sein Interesse an den dunkleren Kapiteln der Menschheitsgeschichte widerspiegelt. Durch sein Schreiben bietet er den Lesern einen fesselnden Einblick in die Vergangenheit.
Set against the backdrop of war, the story follows Joe Milburn, a Geordie and son of a tenant farmer, as he navigates the complex emotions and experiences that conflict brings. Joe's journey is filled with a blend of fear, loss, and excitement, highlighting the dual nature of war as both a harrowing and exhilarating opportunity for growth and change.
The biography delves into the life of Eric Bloodaxe, a figure steeped in the brutality of Norse legend, highlighting his violent existence marked by struggle and bloodshed. It aims to differentiate between the mythic tales surrounding him and the historical truths, providing a comprehensive exploration of his legacy.
New paperback edition - 'Here are two peoples almost identical in blood – the same language and religion; and yet a few years of quarrelsome isolation have so separated their thoughts and ways that not unions nor mutual dangers, not steamers nor railways, seem able to obliterate the broad distinction.' Robert Louis Stephenson
If Hitler had succeeded in developing a nuclear bomb, that could have been both the end of the Second World War and of civilisation as we know it. A handful of commandos stopped him.
An accessible and entertaining new history of the Long Range Desert Group, forerunner of the SAS, famous for their exploits in the Desert War, and full of memorable characters and archetypal British heroes.
Biography of Sir Henry Percy, one of the most remarkable noblemen of medieval England.
Brian Clough has been the most charismatic manager in football. Funny, outrageous, sentimental, he stands out sharply from the bland men in suits. Though his talent has earned him a fortune, he remains a working-class hero. As a player he was one of the most gifted forwards of his day. This autobiography presents his story.
Lucid study of the struggle between king and nobility in thirteenth-century England.
Scottish history has been shaped and defined by a series of great battles - Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden have a resonance and impact far beyond Scotland itself. In the first full military history for many years, John Sadler weaves chronicle, narrative, and analysis together in a masterly way, recreating the drama and passion of centuries past.
In-depth account throwing fresh light on the dark side of one of Oliver Cromwell's most famous military campaigns.
