Reference 39

À la Belle Époque, le ballon à air chaud, vedette du ciel depuis la fi n du XVIIIe siècle, est supplanté par un engin libre de ses mouvements. Son principal concepteur, l'ingénieur allemand Ferdinan……続きを見る

Hirohito: The Trial of the Emperor is a book of information and training, a reference book that should be read as an educational tool on Japan’s war in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The book opens……続きを見る

Memories of 1957 by Kerry Butters is a reference Book from that year, included in it are things in the News, Famous Births and Deaths etc. Great for birthday presents. Look out for other years in th……続きを見る

Gabriel Monod, grand historien français, nous livre avec ce texte l’oeuvre et la vie de trois maîtres de l’histoire (Renan, Taine et Michelet) dont les visions se complètent, s’opposent, se réponden……続きを見る

The Theory Of Social Revolutions by Brooks Adams Municipal law, to be satisfactory, should be a body of abstract principles capable of being applied impartially to all relevant facts, just as Marsha……続きを見る

La question de l'énergie et de ses crises sature l'actualité, les médias, comme les agendas politiques. Grand défi du présent, elle modèle nos modes de vie et nos rapports au monde à l'heure du trio……続きを見る

A Century of Remembrance is a study of one hundred outstanding United Kingdom war memorials which commemorate 20th century conflicts from the Boer War to the Falklands and Gulf wars. The first descr……続きを見る

The physical conditions of jungle warfare and the closeness of contact with the enemy pose unique problems and call for special soldiering skills. Colonel John Cross, a life long Gurkha officer, has……続きを見る

When the top secret code breaking activities at Bletchley Park were revealed in the 1970s, much of the history of the Second World War had to be rewritten. Code Wars examines the role of ULTRA (the ……続きを見る

The history of weapons and warfare is usually written from the point of view of the battles fought and the tactics used. In naval warfare, in particular, the story of how these weapons were invented……続きを見る

This is the first comprehensive history of all the British Special Forces, from their beginnings during the Second World War to the Falklands War. The birth of many of the Special Forces was controv……続きを見る

"Of great use to anyone interested in the 18th century British Army as well as illustrators and others who need detailed information."ー Classic Arms and Militaria Based on records and paintings of ……続きを見る

The story of the inspiration for, establishment and evolution of the National Memorial Arboretum is a fascinating one. Sited at Alrewas, Staffordshire, the Arboretum has become the Nations all year ……続きを見る

Land mines and their antecedents have been used on the battlefield from ancient times, through the world wars, to the modern conflicts in the developing world. Their use in the developing world caus……続きを見る

The picture of the young soldier with the ears sticking out graced my mother-in-law’s kitchen forever. When asked, she would reply that her younger brother Donnie disappeared during the Korean War a……続きを見る

Qu'est que l'histoire aujourd'hui ? Un tour d'horizon complet de la discipline et de ses méthodes dans une édition revue et mise à jour Cet ouvrage présente une synthèse actualisée des différents as……続きを見る

Discovering family satisfies a curiosity. One learns of the challenges faced by ancestors, struggles endured, accomplishments shared, the good and sometimes the bad. In this writing, the author spen……続きを見る

'Wellingtons Highland Warriors' covers the early history of the British Armys Highland regiments, from the raising of the Black Watch in 1739 to the battle of Waterloo in 1815. Stuart Reid provides ……続きを見る

The Hutchinson Illustrated Encyclopedia of British History is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the people, events, and ideas that have shaped Britain from prehistory to the present day. Th……続きを見る

Fulfilling the demands of clergy persons when a member dies is both diverse and challenging. Presumptions are made as to your expertise and prior experience with similar circumstances. But what happ……続きを見る

What exactly is military history? Forty years ago it meant battles, campaigns, great commanders, drums and trumpets. It was largely the preserve of military professionals and was used to support nat……続きを見る

Today the Victoria Cross remains the supreme British award for bravery. It takes precedence over all other awards and decorations. During its 160-year history, since the first of these medals were g……続きを見る

What did Napoleon's soldiers carry in their backpacks? A unique reference that paints a detailed picture of one of history's great military machines. Napoleon's Infantry Handbook is an essential ref……続きを見る

Although only formed in December 1992, The Light Dragoons look back to a history that began in the days of the first Jacobite rebellion. In 1922 a reduction in the Armys strength saw the amalgamatio……続きを見る

How to Undertake Surveillance and Reconnaissance offers you a systemic way to learn about these fascinating subjectswhat they are and what they are not. In doing so, it will teach you how to employ ……続きを見る

The Handbook On German Military Forces is an indispensable primary reference source for historians and enthusiasts. In 1945 the Allies were still engaged in bitter fighting against stiff resistance ……続きを見る

Mumien, Schiffswracks, ganze Städte: Überreste unserer Vergangenheit faszinieren. Der Archäologe Kurt Wallat beschreibt unterhaltsam die ganze Vielfalt seiner Disziplin und gewährt einen Einblick in……続きを見る

This volume focuses on Latin America, since it was mainly there that Europeans (or their colonial descendants) actually engaged in mining in the 16th-19th centuries; elsewhere they traded metals min……続きを見る

Flavors of St. Augustine, an Historic Cookbook offers over 200 extraordinary recipes and more than 100 beautiful pen and ink sketches for your enjoyment of St. Augustine, America’s oldest continuous……続きを見る

'Mutter aller Nahostkonflikte' nennt Kurt O. Wyss, der als Diplomat u.a. in Jordanien, Syrien und der Türkei im Einsatz war, die beinahe ein Jahrhundert dauernden Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Israe……続きを見る