Epitaphs of the Great War: The Somme is an edited collection of one hundred headstone inscriptions from those who paid the ultimate price during this infamous battle which marked a turning point in the public perceptions of the war in Britain.
The words "Britons Wants You" and "Your Country Needs You" are echoes from the First World War - a time very different from today but synonymous with one man and one (or rather several) printed images.
This beautifully illustrated book, with the vast majority of illustrations photographed by the author, makes a fitting tribute to the world-famous 18th century landscape architect Lancelot 'Capability' Brown (1716-1783) in his Tercentenary year.
Today IWM Duxford is established as the European centre of aviation history. The historic site, outstanding collections of exhibits and regular world-renowned Air Shows combine to create a unique museum where history really is in the air. This new edition is an informative book and is packed with facts about this famous Battle of Britain Airfield, ......
ISBN-13: 9781904897453
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
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The Remarkable French-Atlantic Voyage of a Clerk for the Company of the Indies [HC]
Recently rediscovered and never before published, this buoyant memoir recounts a young man's 1729 voyage from Paris to the New World. It provides an intimate look at the early history of one of America's most storied cities, placing it and the fledgling colony it anchored within the nexus of the French Atlantic empire.
"It is well to remember that the stomach governs the world."--Winston Churchill "Mrs. Landemares food is distinguished. She is an inspired intuitive cook."--Clementine Churchill "Churchills Cookbook" provides fascinating insight into what the legendary prime minister ate during World War II, containing over three hundred delicious recipes created ......
ISBN-13: 9781904897736
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: TRUSTEE ROYAL ARMOURIES
Kipling had been invited to Italy by the British Ambassador, Sir Rennell Rodd, who was concerned about the lack of understanding in England of the scale and cost of the Italian war effort. Rodds proposal was that distinguished writers from England and Italy should visit each others front lines and then write about their experiences in the national ......
Our gardens are full of history and the story of flowers is a part of the story of mankind. Flowers are woven into the fabric of religion, mythology, and folklore of every land and generation. People painted them on their ancient cave walls and glorified them in myths. Since the earliest days of mankind, flowers have served as an inspiration to ......
