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An Illustrated Introduction to the Battle of Waterloo by Simner Mark
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Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction to
On 18 June 1815 some 200,000 men fought in what would be the most important land battle Europe had ever seen, the Battle of Waterloo. It was not the largest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, nor would it actually be the last, but it ultimately brought to an end almost a quarter of a century of virtually un ...Show more
An Illustrated Introduction to the First World War by Carradice Phil
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Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction
One of the most profound events in human history, the First World War, marks its hundredth anniversary in 2014. People across the world commemorate the fighting and mourn the countless losses every year, eager to ensure that no such tragedy befalls humanity again. This introduction is presented chronolo ...Show more
An Illustrated Introduction to the Second World War by Buckton Henry
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Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction
The Second World War is so far the only truly global war that has ever taken place. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations including all of the great powers, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, with more th ...Show more
An Illustrated Introduction to the Stuarts by Womack Pamela
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Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction
Fascinated by history? Wish you knew more? The Illustrated Introductions are here to help. In this lavishly illustrated, accessible guide, find out everything you need to know about the Stuarts. The Stuart era represents a century characterised by unprecedented change and turmoil, beginning with the Uni ...Show more
Illustrated Introduction to Ancient Egypt by Booth Charlotte
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Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction
The Ancient Egyptians were not that different from people today and were driven by love, romance, good health, and family. They got drunk and had hangovers and 'called in sick' to work, with elaborate excuses. They suffered with familiar illnesses and were treated with not-so-familiar remedies. The envi ...Show more
Illustrated Introduction to the Somme 1916 by Parker Robert J
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Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction to
The Battle of the Somme epitomised the cruelty of the Western Front. 1 July 1916 witnessed the opening round of the British Army's attempt to break through an eighteen-mile front of heavily defended German lines straddling the River Somme in northern France. Preceded by an artillery bombardment of over ...Show more
Illustrated Six Wives of Henry Viii by Norton Elizabeth
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Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction to
Henry VIII's was the most controversial love life of the Tudor period, and he remains Britain's most famous king because of it. His pursuit of a male heir for his throne led him to get rid of five consecutive wives and bring about the reformation of the Catholic Church, changing the face of British hist ...Show more
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