The colorful eyewitness-to-history diary of a young man who loved motorcycles—and used these new machines to serve his country in the Great War.This is the skillfully abridged version of the diary of a First World War motorcycle despatch rider, Sergeant Albert Simpkin, who was attached to the HQ 37th Division. The diary entries, and some longer descriptions of the main actions of the Division, provide a fascinating record of the life of a despatch rider on the West...

A guide to side trips and excursions to the best Roman sites in Spain. Spain was an important part of the Roman Empire for almost 700 years. Evidence of Roman occupation can be found almost everywhere. This guide describes some of the most interesting archaeological sites from Roman and pre-Roman history, why they are important, and how you can visit them today. Learn about the Iberians, Phoenicians and Carthaginians, see where the great battles for control of the Iberian peninsula happene...