The Thames at War: Saving London from the Blitz (Milne Gustav)(Pevná vazba)

The Thames at War: Saving London from the Blitz (Milne Gustav)(Pevná vazba)

Between 1940 and 1945 London suffered 101 daylight and 253 nighttime air raids from the Luftwaffe and V1 and V2's. There were 80,000 fatalities or serious injuries and appalling devastation. Well documented as these horrific events are, there was another major threat - the all too real possibility

The Night Lies Bleeding (Lachlan M. D.)(Paperback)

The world is at war again. London is suffering from the German Blitz. For one immortal werewolf, the war means little. He knows he will soon have to give up his identity once more, begin a new life. Before the wolf emerges. But a chance conversation leads him to the scene of a gruesome murder, and

The Night Lies Bleeding (Lachlan M. D.)(Paperback)

The world is at war again. London is suffering from the German Blitz. For one immortal werewolf, the war means little. He knows he will soon have to give up his identity once more, begin a new life. Before the wolf emerges.But a chance conversation leads him to the scene of a gruesome murder, and

London at War 1939-1945: A Nation's Capital Survives (Jeffreys Alan)(Pevná vazba)

At the outbreak of World War II, London suddenly found itself on the front line. While aerial attacks had played a part in World War I, the astounding technological advances since meant that by 1939 the city was threatened like never before. The attacks took a brutal toll. Almost 19,000 tons of

Zeppelin Onslaught: The Forgotten Blitz 1914-1915 (Castle Ian)(Pevná vazba)

At the outbreak of the First World War, the United Kingdom had no aerial defense capability worthy of the name. Britain had just thirty guns to defend the entire country, with all but five of these considered 'of dubious value'. So when raiding German aircraft finally appeared over Britain the

The War Beat, Pacific: The American Media at War Against Japan (Casey Steven)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive history of American war reporting in the Pacific theater of World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After almost two years slogging with infantrymen through North Africa, Italy, and France, Ernie Pyle immediately realized he was

Scots in Great War London - A Community at Home and on the Front Line 1914-1919(Pevná vazba)

The shared experiences and sacrifices of Scots in London in World War One - often untold stories and unseen pictures illustrate this fascinating new

Portugal: The Monocle Handbook - Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck, Joe Pickard

From the team at Monocle, the first in a new series of practical travel guides. Following in the footsteps of the hugely successful Monocle Book of Italy and The Monocle Book of the Nordics, Monocle's latest title turns its focus to Portugal in an exciting new series of country-specific books. A

More Than a Game - Saving Football From Itself (Gregory Mark)(Pevná vazba)

A top-to-bottom look at England's national game, from one of the UK's leading business economists. The Premier League is the most commercially successful football league in history, the self-proclaimed 'best league in the world'. But success has come at a cost, unbalancing the English game to a

The House at Pooh Corner: Classic Gift Edition (Milne A. A.)(Pevná vazba)

HMS Belfast Pocket Manual (Blake John)(Pevná vazba)

A familiar sight on the Thames at London Bridge, HMS Belfast is Royal Navy light cruiser, one of a group of ten Town-class cruisers, built in Belfast and launched in March 1938. Commissioned in early August 1939 shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Belfast was initially part of the

The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War (Stille Mark)(Pevná vazba)

From the stunning victory at Pearl Harbor to its dramatic reversal at Midway, the Imperial Japanese Navy swept all before it in its numerous victories in the Pacific and Far Eastern waters. The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War pulls from many of Osprey's bestselling books on the subject in

Thames Path in London - From Hampton Court to Crayford Ness: 50 miles of historic riverside walk (Clapham Phoebe)(Paperback / softback)

A comprehensive guide to the London section of the Thames Path London Trail Guide from Hampton Court to the Thames

Protective Practices: A History of the London Rubber Company and the Condom Business (Borge Jessica)(Pevná vazba)

From humble beginnings wholesaling at a small tobacconist-hairdresser shop in 1915, the London Rubber Company rapidly became the UK's biggest postwar producer and exporter of disposable rubber condoms. A first-mover and innovator, the company's continuous product development and strong brands

Greek Myths. Tales of Troy and Odysseus - Gustav Schwab

This collection of tales of the Trojan War and Odysseus, from Gustav Schwab’s seminal anthology of Greek myths, stages the illustrious exploits of a host of heroes and gods. Through the masterful drawings of Clifford Harper and artworks from the leading figures of the Golden Age of Illustration,

The Blitz Operations Manual (McNab Chris)(Pevná vazba)

The Blitz was one of the gravest threats the UK has faced in its long history. From August 1940 to May 1941, the island nation was subjected to a relentless campaign of aerial bombing. German night raids gutted towns and cities, rendering thousands homeless (250,000 Londoners were homeless by

Blitz Diary: Life Under Fire in the Second World War (Harris Carol)(Pevná vazba)

During the 1930s, war with Germany became increasingly likely. The British Government believed that it would start with massed ranks of enemy planes, dropping bombs and poison gas on civilians in major towns and cities, terrifying them into surrendering. When war broke out, preparations to protect

Indian Empire At War - From Jihad to Victory, The Untold Story of the Indian Army in the First World War (Morton-Jack George)(Pevná vazba)

A brilliantly original history of the First World War, re-tracing the footsteps of the Indian Army's 1.5 million men who in 1914-18 served about the globe from Europe to Africa, Asia and the Indian

Wartime London in Paintings (Bardgett Suzanne)(Pevná vazba)

During World War II, London was at its most perilous moment since the Great Fire of 1666. Districts were transformed at night by falling bombs, fires, and searchlights. During the day, when the results of the previous night's bombing were laid bare, ordinary people dealt with the aftermath as best

The Mayflower in Britain: How an Icon Was Made in London (Taylor Graham)(Pevná vazba)

This book looks at the story of the Mayflower from the British point of view, and from the viewpoint of British democracy. The tale usually told is of a romantic departure from Plymouth, Devon, and a romantic arrival in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In fact, the voyage arose out of grim negotiations in

An Illustrated Guide to Bombers of World War I and II: A Complete A-Z Directory of Bombers, from the Early Attacks of 1914 Through to the Blitz, the D (Crosby Francis)(Pevná vazba)

This authoritative work begins with a history of bombers, from the early experimental aircraft that dropped bombs by removing a pin or a piece of string, through to the history-making atomic bomb raids that ended World War II. A substantial A-Z guide covers 65 major aircraft, including the British

Britain at War in Colour: Air, Land and Sea (Carter Ian)(Pevná vazba)

Reproductions of one hundred rare, full-color images from the archives of the Imperial War Museums bring new life to World War II Britain Britain at War in Colour showcases one hundred of the best rare and original color images from the Imperial War Museums' unparalleled collection. Bringing

London 1870-1914: A City at Its Zenith (Saint Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Conveys the excitement, diversity and richness of London at a time when the city was arguably at the height of its power, uniqueness and

Brutal London: A Photographic Exploration of Post-War London (Phipps Simon)(Pevná vazba)

A photographic exploration of the post-war modernist architecture of London.This collection of unique and evocative photography of Brutalist architecture by Simon Phipps casts the city in a new light. Arranged by inner London Borough, BRUTAL LONDON takes in famous examples such as the Trellick