The Shield and the Sword (Bradford Ernle)(Paperback)

The Shield and the Sword (Bradford Ernle)(Paperback)

An authoritative history of the Knights of St. John, from Jerusalem to Malta, told by the bestselling author of The Great Siege. Known by many names through their centuries-long career, The Knights Hospitaller of Saint John dedicated themselves to defending the poor and sick. First formed in

A Wind from the North: The Life of Henry the Navigator (Bradford Ernle)(Paperback)

The captivating biography of Prince Henry of Portugal, the navigator and explorer who helped usher in the Age of Discovery. Before Columbus, Vespucci, and Sir Francis Drake, there was Henry the Navigator. Pirate hunter, intrepid explorer, and ship designer, the Portuguese prince was one of the

Thermopylae: The Battle for the West (Bradford Ernle)(Paperback)

An impressively accessible narrative depicting the three-day battle for the pass at Thermopylae (the Hot Gates)--a critical contest in Xerxes's massive invasion of Greece. The bloody stand made there by Leonidas and his small Spartan army in 480 B.C. has been hailed ever since as an outstanding

Gibraltar: The History of a Fortress (Bradford Ernle)(Paperback)

Since ships first set sail in the Mediterranean, The Rock has been the gate of Fortress Europe. In ancient times, it was known as one of the Pillars of Hercules, and a glance at its formidable mass suggests that it may well have been created by the gods. Sought after by every nation with

Pokmon: Sword & Shield, Vol. 1, 1 (Kusaka Hidenori)(Paperback)

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokemon, both dream of entering the Galar region's gym battles. For Casey, it's a

The Book and the Sword (Cha Louis)(Paperback)

In the Book and Sword, Louis Cha revives the legend about the great eighteenth-century Manchu Emperor Qianlong which claims that he was in fact not a Manchu but a Han Chinese as a result of a 'baby swap.' The novel is panoramic in scope and includes the fantastical elements for which Cha is

To Be the Best (Bradford Barbara Taylor)(Paperback / softback)

The enthralling sequel to A Woman of Substance and Hold The

Records of the Medieval Sword (Oakeshott Ewart)(Paperback)

The origins, development and use of the two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages, from the great migrations to the Renaissance. Forty years of intensive research into the specialised subject of the straight two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages are contained in this

Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone (Neuschwander Cindy)(Paperback)

King Arthur has issued a challenge. The first knight to find the sword Edgecalibur will be the next king. Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son, Radius, as they race to help their friend, Vertex, find the sword and discover the secrets of cubes, pyramids, cylinders, and

Fire and Sword (Scarrow Simon)(Paperback)

FIRE AND SWORD is the unputdownable third novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. A must read for fans of Robert Harris. 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte is Emperor of France, his ultimate aim: to rule Europe. After defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, he wins a glorious victory

Sword Master Vol. 2: God of War (Shuizhu)(Paperback)

Collects Sword Master (2019) #7-12. The god of war returns! Sword Master and Ji Shuangshuang fight the resurrected demon hordes of Chiyou, the ancient deity - but their greatest enemy might just be themselves! How can SHUANGSHUANG and LIE fight an overwhelming supernatural army when they can't seem

The Sharpened Sword (MacKenzie Catherine)(Paperback)

John Knox spent his life with a sword in one hand and a Bible in the other and he wasn't afraid to use either.He began his theological life as a body guard to George Wishart - and it was when that young man was put to death by the religious authorities that John Knox was finally persuaded of the

The Sword in the Age of Chivalry (Oakeshott Ewart)(Paperback)

A comprehensive history and typology of the European knightly sword from c.1050 to c.1550, that draws on evidence from literature and art as well as from archaeology. The resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword, a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry

Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai (Hatsumi Masaaki)(Paperback)

The philosophies and techniques of Japanese sword-fighting as explained by a martial arts

Soul Of The Sword (Kagawa Julie)(Paperback / softback)

Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy and Spirit Hunters seriesReturn to Julie Kagawa's beautiful and perilous land of shapeshifters, samurai and demons as Japanese mythology and magic swirl together in the New York Times bestselling author's brand new adventure.THE TIME OF THE WISH APPROACHES...Yumeko

Just Rewards (Bradford Barbara Taylor)(Paperback / softback)

The conclusion to the extraordinary tale of Emma Harte, the original Woman of Substance, and the powerful Harte

Silver Sword (Serraillier Ian)(Paperback / softback)

Although the silver sword was only a paper knife, it became the symbol of hope and courage which kept the Balicki children and their orphan friend Jan alive through the four years of occupation when they had to fend for

Magic Sword of Gung-Ho (Brumpton Keith)(Paperback / softback)

The evil Crimson Trotter has crafted a deadly, magical sword, and bestowed it on the villainous Gung-Ho and his gang of bandits. Can the Kung-Fu Pigs foil their plans and save the

Aero & Sword Master: Origins and Odysseys (Pak Greg)(Paperback)

Collects material from Aero #1-6 And Sword Master #1-6. The further adventures of two of the New Agents of Atlas! Elemental forces of nature clash when Shanghai sensation Aero meets Filipina super heroine Wave! On the outs from Triumph Division, Wave must regain her team's trust - and Aero owes her

Legends and Stories around the Japanese Sword (Sesko Markus)(Paperback)

In the last years and decades several publications and translations on the subject of the Japanese Sword have been published in the West. In this way, the historical background, the characteristics of the blades, smiths, and schools, as well as the art of sword forging, and the sword fittings were

Fire and Sword (Sidebottom Harry)(Paperback / softback)

'Absorbing and brilliant ... Game of Thrones without the dragons' THE TIMES The third book in Sidebottom's epic series set in third century Rome; a dramatic era of murder, coup, counter-rebellions and civil

European Sword Pommels: With 60 plates and 680 figures (Forrer Robert)(Paperback)

In this book, the most comprehensive collection of sword pommels of the Middle Ages and Renaissance is published. Von Schwerzenbach collected during his lifetime hundreds of different types of sword pommels from different centuries and countries and could thus make a significant contribution to the

There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor (Bradford Wade)(Paperback / softback)

Sword and the Circle (Sutcliff Rosemary)(Paperback / softback)

Rooted in folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant struggles of the British against the Saxon invaders, this book tells the story of the birth of Arthur, the gift of Excalibur, the forming of the Round Table and the first noble quests of its knights until the arrival of