автор: Best Brian Best

"The crushing defeat suffered by the British Army by the Zulus at Isandlwana on 22 January 1879 is by any standards a gripping and shocking story. The discovery of a complete set of diaries …

This maritime history recounts the exploits of sixteenth century English privateers in conflict with the Spanish Empire.The Sea Dogs were seafaring merchants who originally traded mainly with Holland …

This maritime history recounts the exploits of sixteenth century English privateers in conflict with the Spanish Empire.The Sea Dogs were seafaring merchants who originally traded mainly with Holland …

It was the events of the Crimean War that changed everything. Until that time, those serving in Britain’s army or navy had been expected to do their duty without thought of recognition or reward, …

"Essential reading for anyone who wanted to know the real story of how William of Orange became King of England" (Books Monthly).In 1688, a vast fleet of 463 ships, twice the size of the …

The Armistice of November 1918 ended four years of slaughter that left armies exhausted and populations weary of war – but the fighting was not over. In Russia, civil war and revolution had …

The Armistice of November 1918 ended four years of slaughter that left armies exhausted and populations weary of war – but the fighting was not over. In Russia, civil war and revolution had …