History
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A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century
Charles Holcombe begins by asking the question ‘what is East Asia?’ In the modern age, many of the features that made the region – now defined as including China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam – distinct have been submerged by the effects of revolution, politics or globalization. Yet, as an ancient civilization, the region had both an historical and cultural coherence. This shared past is at the heart of this ambitious book, which traces the story of East Asia from the dawn of history to the twenty-first century. The second edition has been imaginatively revised and expanded to place emphasis on cross-cultural interactions and connections, both within East Asia and beyond, with new material on Vietnam and modern pop culture. The second edition also features a Chinese character list, additional maps and new illustrations.Read more
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Blood Of Spain: An Oral History of the Spanish Civil War
We discover what civil war, revolution and counter-revolution actually felt like from inside both camps. The contours of the war take shape through the words of the eyewitnesses. The atmosphere of events is vividly recaptured. And though the lived experience of the participants is revealed the uniquely tragic essence of all civil war. ‘Fascinating and brilliantly unorthodox. ‘ Hugh Thomas, author of THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.Read more
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European History For Dummies
Read about the world’s smallest continent’s incredible history: From Greek gods and mad Roman emperors to kings, queens, Visigoths, and Normans
You meet Visigoths in Africa and Normans in Sicily; an Italian who talked to his books and another who conquered a kingdom and gave it away; Roman emperors who weren’t Roman; and Holy Roman Emperors who weren’t holy (or Roman). This is the story of Europe’s rich history rolled into one thrilling account in plain English. European History For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, people, power, and politics that have shaped the Europe we know today – and you’ll meet some incredible characters along the way! From Roman relics to the Renaissance, World Wars, and Eurovision, this accessible guide packs in the facts alongside fun tidbits and brings the past alive.
You meet the two Catholic kings of Spain (one was a woman) and the Spanish king who never smiled. You discover a German monk who split Europe in two because he was so afraid of going to hell. And what about the great European war that started when two nobles were thrown out of a window onto a dungheap? Well, at least they had a soft landing.
If you don’t remember much of what you learned about European history at school, if you didn’t like those dry school textbooks, if you think European history sounds a bit hard, but you’re interested anyway, this is the book for you. Inside you’ll discover:
- The varied history of the world’s smallest continent, its origins, and its huge impact on the world
- How the Romans shaped the ancient world, what they learned from the Greeks, and what they lost to the barbarian tribes
- The many battles of the Middle Ages and the leaders who waged them
- The medieval people’s great achievements in building and learning
- Europeans’ world explorers, including Columbus and Vasco da Gama
- Unfortunate religious wars and the persecution of witches
- Europe’s world domination in the 18th and 19th centuries
- The world wars of the 20th century
- European life today
Get your own copy of European History For Dummies to learn all of that and more — including the ten Europeans who dominated the continent, ten unforgettable dates, and ten European locales you’ll absolutely want to visit.
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£15.20European History For Dummies
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Glimpses of The Falklands War
Glimpses of the Falklands War
The Task Force’s victory in the Falkland Islands gave freedom back to the Islanders, releasing a vibrant energy to develop their lives. This fascinating compendium is another triumph in the “Glimpses” series!’
Major General Dair Farrar-Hockley MC, 2 Para in the FalklandsGlimpses of the Falklands War, from the British Modern Military History Society, recounts some of the personal experiences and stories of over 100 service men and women, Falkland Islanders and others who were involved in the Falklands War, 40 years ago. These range from the early stages with the Argentine invasion and occupation, the Task Force heading south, to the recapture and liberation of Stanley 74 days later. The book tells of [JC1] tales of heroism and tragedy, of fear and resilience, of sadness and joy, many graphically and emotionally told, not least by the Falkland Islanders who lived under a strict occupation during that time.
These stories are from many unsung heroes – the dockworkers who prepared the ships in record time, the helicopter pilots who rescued casualties from blazing vessels, freezing waters and mountainsides, the medics and padres who tended to the wounded both friend and foe alike, to the teenagers who manned the defence systems on the ships, the courage of bomb disposal teams or the ground troops which yomped across rugged terrain to Stanley and the final victory. Each and every one made an important contribution to the victory against an unwanted aggressor.
This is a unique book with many stories previously untold. Every sale generates a donation to Blind Veterans UK, as with the previous two volumes of Glimpses of War.
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Gods & Goddesses of the Celtic Realms: The Beliefs and Deities of the Iron-Age Celts
Dive into the mystical world of the ancient Celts and explore the rich tapestry of their gods and goddesses. This beautifully illustrated book unveils the secrets of their religious beliefs and introduces you to the deities that shaped their world. Whether you read it cover-to-cover or use it as reference, this comprehensive guide takes you on a mesmerising exploration of Celtic mythology and the divine beings that inspired their culture.Read more
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Life of the Rev. George Crabbe, by his son
This is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we believe they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.Read more
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Milk Transport
Distribution of milk started from cow houses in the city, or farms using horses and carts. Later, milk was collected in milk churns, which the farmer left on a milk stand at the farm gate and which were collected by a lorry for delivery to the dairy. Milk also used to be moved on the railways, from sidings to dairies around the country.The Milk Marketing Board (MMB) was formed in 1933 and sold the milk to the dairies on behalf of the farmers. In the early years, the milk industry also saw some big names including Co-Op, Express, Unigate and United Dairies, who all had their own transport. In 1993 the government ordered the abolishment of the MMB to allow free competition in the milk industry. This gave the dairies a chance to have their own transport to move bulk milk. At the same time the company Milk Marque was formed, which had the job of moving all the milk which wasn’t supplied directly to the dairy companies.
Using 180 rare and previously unpublished images, Nigel Scaife tells the story of transport and milk.
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£11.40Milk Transport
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Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age – THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Holland, who co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is History, is at his best when having fun with Rome’s bloody history’ The Times
‘A book for lovers of traditional, grand sweep narrative history’ Sunday Times
The definitive history of Rome’s golden age – antiquity’s ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness
The Pax Romana has long been revered as a golden age. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Scotland to Arabia, and contained perhaps a quarter of humanity. It was the wealthiest and most formidable state the world had yet seen.
Beginning in 69AD, a year that saw four Caesars in succession rule the empire, and ending some seven decades later with the death of Hadrian, Pax presents a dazzling history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland portrays the Roman Empire in all its predatory glory. Vivid scene follows vivid scene: the destruction of Jerusalem and Pompeii, the building of the Colosseum and Hadrian’s Wall, the conquests of Trajan. Vividly sketching the lives of Romans both ordinary and spectacular, from slaves to emperors, Holland demonstrates how Roman peace was the fruit of unprecedented military violence.
A stunning portrait of Rome’s glory days, this is the epic history of the pax Romana.
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THE CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS: ORGANIZATION AND UNITS 1889—2018
This is a comprehensive record of the organization and units of the British Army’s Royal Engineers 1889-2018. The chapter include Before the Great War 1889-1914; the First World War 1914-18; Interwar years 1920-1939; the Second World War 1939-1946; post-war Regulars 1946-1992 and 1992-2018; Reserves 1947-1967; Reserves 1967-2018; the organization of RE units 1889-2018; Order of Battle 2020; Anti-Aircraft Searchlight battalions 1922-1940; and Engineer equipment. AN invaluable resource for former members, historians, and enthusiasts.Read more
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why BLM?
I decided to put this book together after googling one day and realised that there were a number of remarkable people of black origin that have just not had the praise that they deserve.There are a number prominent names within this book that most people ‘should’ be aware of.For those of you not familiar with the more rare names just ask your elders lol.I hope you find this book somewhat enlightening and as always I thank you all for being there.M.D Head.what is blm is a short artsy adventure into the heros of the black lives matter movement if your interested in black hostrical figures from all teh ages read thsi book. there might even be a few names here you havnt hurd of.
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