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OverviewThis is a fascinating collection of stories exploring the less well-trodden byways of Britain's long history of conflicts. From the Romans vs Britons to the war on terror, ""Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: the British at War"" uncovers the heroic, tragic and often peculiar facts behind some of the best-known battles in British history. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it is the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure. AUTHOR: Jonathan Bastable is a renowned writer and journalist. He began his career as a feature writer for The Sunday Times and has contributed to the foreign pages of The Sunday Times, The Scotsman and Time Out. He is the author of a number of books including Prime Ministers published by Rydon Publishing. Jonathan lives in Brighton. 60 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jonathan BastablePublisher: Rydon Publishing Imprint: Rydon Publishing Edition: Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 17.80cm ISBN: 9781910821237ISBN 10: 1910821233 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 05 October 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents to include Amazing Facts from: Roman Britain Norse and Viking invasions The Norman conquest The Napoleonic Wars Battle of Agincourt The Spanish Armada The Crimean War The Civil War World Wars I and II The Korean War The Suez Crisis etc.ReviewsAuthor InformationJonathan Bastable is a renowned writer and journalist. He began his career as a feature writer for The Sunday Times and has contributed to the foreign pages of The Sunday Times, The Scotsman and Time Out. He is the author of a number of books including Prime Ministers published by Rydon Publishing. Jonathan lives in Brighton. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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