Ancient Egypt has captivated visitors for centuries. This beautifully illustrated volume offers an intriguing insight into…

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An expert history of small arms from the 14th century to the present day, with comprehensive illustrated directories of…

Covers the romantic history that surroundes the order of the Knights Templar. This title charts the rise and influence of…

A chronicle of the crusades of 1200-1588 in Palestine, Spain, Italy and Northern Europe, from the Sack of Constantinople to…

A historical focus on five classic wartime aircraft from 1939 to 1945, their construction, development and use in action.…

This expert volume charts the history of amphibious warfare in conflicts around the globe, from World War I to the present…

Looks at how people lived and worked through the ages. This visual guide to beliefs, trade, culture, entertainment, food and…

\nSee 9780754834601 for the updated 256-page new edition. A fascinating guide to the medieval world and to understanding and…

Explore the Norse myths in exciting retellings, with context notes, evoked in bold, eloquent illustrations by Maryclare Foa.…

A concise account of Judaism from ancient, rabbinic and medieval times to the present day.…

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A comprehensive reference guide to a century of military motorcycles from around the world, from the beginning of the 20th…

A superb illustrated history of Britain's greatest night bomber of World War II, with more than 275 photographs.…

The extraordinary history of the hidden civilizations of the first peoples of the South American Andes, with over 200…

\nAn in-depth chronology of the life and times of the Buddha, and how his teachings developed into modern Buddhism\n…

An in-depth study of the state religion of this fascinating society and the popular beliefs which affected everyday lives.…

The history of Britain's most iconic aircraft of World War II, with more than 250 photographs.…

\nThe history and legends of the Freemasons, rom links with the Knights Templar, alchemy and the hermetic tradition, to the…

A comprehensive account of the history of the Second World War, with expert commentary on its political and economic causes,…

THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CRUISERS An illustrated history from the American Civil War to the last conventional ships of the…

A complete illustrated history, from Zeppelins and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered warships, by Bernard…

\nAn illustrated history and A-Z of bombers with 750 photographs, in a newly updated edition.\n…

This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain\'s most important…

\nA beautifully illustrated guide to the most influential composers of classical music, from medieval to modern times.\n…

\nMedieval knights, their origins, status, training, military exploits and adventures, sumptuously illustrated throughout.\n…

new edition: The history, rules and language of heraldry explained, and its many applications explored, fully illustrated…

\nA fascinating account of the first, second and third campaigns to win Jerusalem, and the later crusades of 1200-1588 in…

\nA sumptuous biography, history and gallery of the acclaimed 16th-century artist Hans Holbein the Younger, with 500…

A comprehensive history of the war, with expert commentary on the political and economic factors leading to the conflict,…

An in-depth history of the Jewish faith and development of Jewish culture, from the time of Abraham and the 12 tribes…

Offers military analysis of the major battles, including: Ypres, Tannenburg, Gallipoli, Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele and…

Provides an in-depth and diverse suvery of 1,400 years of art and architecture from ornate mosques and pottery, to…

A definitive analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as…

Expert and stunning illustrations show in painstaking detail the uniforms and their developments for all the major nations…

An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, fully illustrated throughout.…

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• Rok vydání 2012
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An unprecedented visual reference of the fighting men of the period from 8th century BC to the fall of Constantinople in…

Comprehensive directory of the uniforms of the most significant wars of the 19th century, with over 500 images of clothing,…

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An enthralling reference to the architecture, art, religion, myths and everyday life of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, in…

\nA hands-on resource for the amateur, student or volunteer as well as a reference for those interested in the world\'s…

\nAn authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptuously illustrated…

Britain's royal and architectural heritage is celebrated in this sumptuous history, with 1000 images.…

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An authoritative account of Ancient Rome, its political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptously…

A comprehensive chronicle and analysis of the two deadliest conflicts, and how they were fought.…

This book brings a highly eventful period of European history to life, chrinicling the battles, campaigns and skirmishes of…

\nA sumptuously illustrated volume detailing the history of the Jewish peoples and their religious beliefs and practices.\n…