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Warship 2012
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* The 34th volume of this long-running and successful Annual * Combining original research, new book reviews, Warship notes, image gallery and much more * Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished contributors Learn More -
The Great Trade Routes
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- The ultimate single-volume history of the development of trade and commerce across the globe
- With fascinating feature boxes on world-famous trade routes and cargoes, examining their impact on cultural exchange, vessel development and other aspects of commercial trade
- A wealth of illustrations sourced from many of the world's leading museums, archives and libraries
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Ancient Trees
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- Celebration of the oldest living plants in the world; tree species that live for more than a thousand years From the grand Oaks of Europe, the Redwoods of California to the majestic Ginkgos of the East.
- Authoritative text with the history and botanical details of each tree species – published in association with Kew Gardens
- Stunning photography from prize-winning photographer
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Airship
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- A complete history of the airship in the early twentieth century from both commercial and military perspectives
- International in scope, dealing with lighter-than-air innovations and developments from all the major powers of the age
- Plate sections feature unseen archive imagery, documents and memorabilia
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DIG WW2
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- BBC TV tie-in accompanying the series presented by Dan Snow
- Presents a ‘hands on’ history of WW2 through what has been left behind
- Features all the key ‘digs’ and ‘dives’ from the series
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The Lancaster Pocket Manual
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- Compiled from a wealth of authentic period sources, including pilot's notes and other Air Ministry publications
- Supplemented with illustrative plans and diagrams
- Gives a unique insight into the wartime operation of this famous aircraft
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Dickens's England
Price:£14.99- A fascinating A–Z tour of England that brings to life all the places associated with Charles Dickens
- Fully illustrated with evocative line drawings and photographs of surviving locations
- Published to coincide with the 2012 Dickens bicentenary celebrations
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Mountain Heroes: Portraits of Adventure
Price:£30.00- The third volume in the spectacular Face to Face series, combining historical and contemporary portraits
- Series acclaimed by The Observer, The Explorers Journal and National Geographic
- Foreword by Sir Chris Bonington
- Afterword by Doug Scott
- A fascinating view of the personalities that make up the world of mountaineering, from world-famous explorers to native sherpas
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Life Below Stairs
Price:£20.00From the cook, butler and housekeeper to the footman, lady's maid and nanny, this is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of some of Britain's grandest houses. Learn More -
Titanic: A Passenger's Guide
Price:£7.99- A passenger's guide to the world's most famous ship
- Incorporates contemporary material from White Star Line, the International Mercantile Marine Company and Harland & Wolff shipbuilders
- Evokes the glamour of the age and the sumptuous luxury of the ship's fittings
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