This lavishly illustrated history re-tells the story of the battle and Henry V's Normandy campaign from the perspective of the commander of the English archers, Sir Thomas Erpingham.
Out of 193 countries that are currently UN member states, we've invaded or fought conflicts in the territory of 171. Find out how we first invaded them armed with cannon instead of camera and set up the United States of the Ionian Islands.
Out of 193 countries that are currently UN member states, we've invaded or fought conflicts in the territory of 171. Find out how we first invaded them armed with cannon instead of camera and set up the United States of the Ionian Islands.
One of the longest reigns in British history, George's rule coincided with some of the important events in world history, namely the American and French Revolutions and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Covering events up to the British victory over Napoleon, this work by a contemporary biographer, catalogues in detail the events of this reign.
Anne Neville was queen to England's most notorious king, Richard III. Dying before the age of thirty, she was always, apparently, the passive instrument of others' evil intentions. This biography seeks to tell the story of Anne's life, and uncovers the real wife of Richard III by charting the twists and turns of her fraught and tragic life.
The apostrophe causes more problems in the English language than any other aspect of grammar. Join the pedants as they revolt against the misuse of this essential piece of punctuation and with one simple rule learn how to use the apostrophe correctly - once and for all. - John Humphrys, BBC Journalist and Presenter, BBC Radio 4 'Today'
The sudden death of overweight 49-year-old Thomas Whibley sparks off an acrimonious furore in Bayswater, and sparks fly between rival diet doctors, vegetarians and the extremist Pure Food Society.