Tobias Capwell continues his history of jousting through surviving artefacts at the Royal Armouries. He reveals how the jousts and tournaments of the Renaissance transported knightly combat into a performance art, with demonstrations of aristocratic skill, superhuman strength and cutting-edge equipment.
This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, figures and miscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there. From stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions, famous sea battles and our greatest explorers, this charming book brings together the expertise of world-leading curators into a pocket-sized volume.
During the Second World War, the Nazis and their collaborators murdered two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population – six million people. In some parts of Europe this represented the complete annihilation of entire households, families, and communities. Those that survived were forced to live their lives in the shadow of an incalculable loss.
ISBN-13: 9781912423408
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
The iconic plane is brought to life through fifty incredible photographs. Part of a new series from Imperial War Museums showcasing their vast photography archives, this book features fifty of the best Spitfire images from the museum's vast collection. An introduction from an Imperial War Museums historian opens the book and short captions ......
ISBN-13: 9781912423439
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
A visual tour of twentieth-century royalty. From George V to Elizabeth II, fifty incredible color and black-and-white photographs reveal the prominent role royalty played in both world wars. An introduction from an Imperial War Museums historian opens the book and short captions provide critical context.
ISBN-13: 9781912423453
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
It's time to discover the Solar System! Designed for ages 7-11, this brilliant guide is perfect for fact-hungry space cadets! With contribution from real astronomers working at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, it contains short explanations of each planet, with fascinating facts, quizzes, and did-you-know features.
Space is far bigger than humanity can conceive. Although our ancestors visually examined the skies to make sense of the Universe, space exploration in its truest sense is just a moment in this historical timeline, yet it is how we've significantly improved our understanding of the cosmos. Space Exploration begins with the evolution of astronomy, ......
Autumn 1943. Major John Overton accepts a posting behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Albania. As he struggles to complete his mission amidst a chaotic backdrop, Overton is left to ruminate on loyalty, comradeship and the futility of war.
ISBN-13: 9781912423101
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
