From the Stone Age to the 21st century, The History of Britain chronicles the epic story of this small but turbulent kingdom.Divided into major historical periods with useful timelines, this richly illustrated book covers both well-known and obscure events. Find out about the Norman invasions, the execution of Charles I, the uprisings in Dark Age Wales, the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain and much more. Fully revised and updated to include...

Fully illustrated, information-packed exploration of British history from Neolithic times to the present day. Arranged in eight self-contained sections, each dealing with a major historical period, making it extremely accessible. A pleasure to dip into and simple to look up any subject that interests you from stone circles to the Battle of Britain. Timelines provide helpful chronological reference and are a handy addition to the text. Conveniently arranged in eight sections, each dealing w...

This highly illustrated, information-packed volume traces the history of the British Isles and its people from prehistory to the present day.Arranged in eight self-contained sections, each dealing with a major historical period, The History of Britain explores both well-known historical events such as the Norman invasions and the execution of Charles I, and lesser-known details like the uprisings in Dark Age Wales and the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain.

Have you ever wondered what was going on in Adolf Hitler's mind during his final hours in the Führerbunker?What were his thoughts as radio contact with the outside world grew faint, Soviet explosions became louder and louder, and he began to feel his unassailable power ebbing away?Did Hitler repent of his crimes against humanity or was he obsessed with thoughts of his imminent defeat and suicide?With an inimitable cast of doomed characters, from Hitler himself to hi...

From 1919 onwards, there were many people who wanted to kill Hitler. But when he became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, the desire became more urgent. After all, what do you do when the leader of your country has destroyed all political freedoms, annexed all power and is leading all of its people towards destruction? This is a story of all the plots against Hitler, of secret meetings in freezing fields, of bombs in briefcases, of conspiracies against the life of the Fuhrer, with a cast-list...

Have you ever wondered what was going on in Adolf Hitler's mind during his final hours in the Führerbunker?What were his thoughts as radio contact with the outside world grew faint, Soviet explosions became louder and louder, and he began to feel his unassailable power ebbing away?Did Hitler repent of his crimes against humanity or was he obsessed with thoughts of his imminent defeat and suicide?With an inimitable cast of doomed characters, from Hitler himself to hi...

From the Stone Age to the 21st century, The History of Britain chronicles the epic story of this small but turbulent kingdom.Listen to the incredible events of the Norman invasions, the execution of Charles I, the uprisings in Dark Age Wales, the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain and much more. Fully revised and updated to include the latest political developments, this fascinating audiobook helps readers to navigate this vast and enthrallin...

Written in British English, In "Iran", you will learn that Iran, formerly known as Persia, is one of the world’s oldest civilisations. Since the revolution in 1979, Iran has been governed as an Islamic Republic with an ayatollah, or Shia religious leader, as its supreme ruler. This has led to profound changes and tensions in Iranian society.

In Iran, you will learn that Iran, formerly known as Persia, is one of the worlds oldest civilizations. Since the revolution in 1979, Iran has been governed as an Islamic Republic with an ayatollah, or Shia religious leader, as its supreme ruler. This has led to profound changes and tensions in Iranian society.

In Iran, you will learn that Iran, formerly known as Persia, is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Since the revolution in 1979, Iran has been governed as an Islamic Republic with an ayatollah, or Shia religious leader, as its supreme ruler. This has led to profound changes and tensions in Iranian society.

Whatever happened to the Nazis after World War II? While the Nuremberg trials saw key party members prosecuted, it was impossible to imprison every German who had supported the Third Reich. This is the story of what happened to the Nazis who escaped justice.These cases include:• The Nazis who ran away to South America and the Nazi hunters who tracked them down• 'Useful' Nazis such as Wernher von Braun who became the rocket scientists for other nations• Those wh...

This collection brings together five brilliant titles which recount the major events of World War II, from Dunkirk to the Nuremberg trials. With breakdowns of skilful military manoeuvres, chilling accounts of Nazi organisations and astounding details from the fall of Berlin, this collection chronicles the defeat of Germany and the Axis powers.These titles are:Great Battles of World War II by Michael DudleyThe D-Day Landings by Nigel Cawthorne