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  • Lessons from History

    Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them

    par Alex Deane ...
    History is full to the brim with untold tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Meet the war veteran who lost an eye and amputated his own fingers. Discover the original Die Hards, whose bravery would put even Bruce Willis to shame. Just who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels and how did Adeline, Countess of Cardigan, ... En savoir plus

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  • More Lessons from History

    Uncovering the colourful characters of the past

    par Alex Deane ...
    "Fabulously entertaining, Alex Deane's wry, witty stories take hidden gems from our shared history and polish them until they shine. A must-read." – Iain Dale"Ribald, riotous and sometimes surreal, Alex Deane's dispatches from the forgotten corners of history bring heroes and villains roaring vividly and often poignantly back to life." – Gavin Esler"Alex Deane's tongue-in-cheek tales of ... En savoir plus

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  • Big Brother Watch

    The State of Civil Liberties in Britain

    par Alex Deane ...
    The debate about our DNA database, the largest per capita in the world, has dominated headlines throughout the last few years. Britain has more CCTV cameras than any other country in the world, and even more are being installed - including in private homes, facing out into the street. With the Intercept Modernisation Programme, the current government plans to record details of every telephone call ... En savoir plus

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  • Watching War Films With My Dad

    par Al Murray ...
    Al Murray's (AKA The Pub Landlord) musing on his childhood where his fascination with history and all things war began.Have you ever watched a film with someone who, at the most dramatic scene, argues that the plane on screen hasn't been invented yet? Or that the tank rumbling towards the hero at the end of the film is the wrong tank altogether?Al Murray is that someone. Try as he might, he can’t ... En savoir plus

    $15.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

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  • Loose Cannons

    101 Myths, Mishaps and Misadventurers of Military History

    par Graeme Donald ...
    A unique look at the military misconceptions that we take for granted, and a revelation of the truth behind the lies.Who tried to bomb Japan with bats? Who invented the air-gun in 250BC? Which stories should we believe? The so-called Dambusters raid was all but ineffective; the Hurricane not the Spitfire was the champion of the Battle of Britain; Singapore did not fall because all the guns were ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

  • War Stories

    Gripping Tales of Courage, Cunning and Compassion

    par Peter Snow, Ann MacMillan ...
    ***'***Highly readable . . . an intimate and varied account of fascinating stories of people at war' History of WarWar Stories is a fascinating account of ordinary men and women swept up in the turbulence of war. These are the stories - many untold until now - of thirty-four individuals who have pushed the boundaries of love, bravery, suffering and terror beyond the imaginable. They span three ... En savoir plus

    $15.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

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  • The Great Cat Massacre - A History of Britain in 100 Mistakes

    par Gareth Rubin ...
    In 1914 a train pulled into a provincial British railway station. The porter, a curious chap, asked the regiment of soldiers where they were from. 'Ross-shire,' one called down, but the porter heard 'Russia'. And so began a rumour that led to Germany losing the First World War.Often the history we learn at school is only half the story. We hear of heroic deeds and visionary leaders, but we never ... En savoir plus

    $7.99 CAD

  • Thinker, Failure, Soldier, Jailer

    An Anthology of Great Lives in 365 Days - The Telegraph

    Modifié par Harry Quetteville ...
    Collections series Telegraph Books
    The Telegraph’s obituaries pages are renowned for their quality of writing and capacity to distil the essence of a life from its most extraordinary moments. A unique mix of heroism, ingenuity, infamy and the bizarre, Thinker, Failure, Soldier, Jailer collects the very best of those obituaries to present an endlessly absorbing compendium of human endeavour.Organised day by day around the calendar ... En savoir plus

    $28.99 CAD

  • Charge!

    The Interesting Bits of Military History

    par Justin Pollard ...
    War brings out the very best and worst in people although, frankly, its usually the latter. But for all our thousands of years of practice at this most dangerous art there is precious little evidence that we're either outgrowing it or getting any good at it. It is an occupation filled with heroism, genius, hubris, idiocy and blind panic all bought on at least in part by large measures of ... En savoir plus

    $9.99 CAD

  • Nearly There

    The Memoirs of John Frost of Arnhem Bridge

    par John Frost ...
    This is the full autobiography of one of World War II's most popular heroes. Whilst Arnhem was the height of his career here he describes his early life in the Army (in Scotland), his service abroad, his polo matches, his family and, above all, the ever famous actions including the Bruneval Raid and the fighting in North Africa in which he took part. ... En savoir plus

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  • Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis

    The military origins of everyday words and phrases

    par Graeme Donald, Andrew Wiest, William Shepherd ...
    A complete guide to everyday words with military origins.Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War, that 'ghettos' originated in Venice or that 'deadline' has a very sinister origin?Jam-packed with many amazing facts, Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is a fascinating trip through the words and phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are ... En savoir plus

    $9.99 CAD

  • Napoleon's Hemorrhoids

    And Other Small Events That Changed History

    par Phil Mason ...
    Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason’s many revelations, you’ll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You’ll ... En savoir plus

    $11.99 CAD