This book tells the true story of the Battle of Arnhem which was fought in September 1944. Nine thousand men of the First British Airborne Division were parachuted into the peaceful countryside that surrounded Arnhem. Their objective was to capture and hold the bridge over the Rhine ahead of the advancing British Second Army....

This beautifully designed children\"s encyclopedia puts the information that young readers need at their fingertips. Full of fascinating facts and world-class photography, this compendium of knowledge sets out key ideas from a wide range of subjects with conviction and authority, while remaining consistently engaging....

From the Silk Road to the Space Race and beyond, this illustrated book for kids captures key turning points in human history. Every page of this book brings history alive, exploring major moments of the past in an unforgettable way....

At its height Renaissance Florence was a centre of enormous wealth, power and influence. A republican city-state funded by trade and banking, its often bloody political scene was dominated by rich mercantile families, the most famous of which were the Medici....

If you want to discover the captivating history of the French Revolution, this is the book for you . . . Concise, convincing and exciting, this is Christopher Hibbert\"s brilliant account of the events that shook eighteenth-century Europe to its foundation....

From Triceratops to T. Rex, this fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs. Fantastic illustrations will make you feel as if you\"ve stepped into the prehistoric world....

From oceans and icebergs to hurricanes and volcanoes, this extraordinary encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images....

If you thought that it was a man\"s world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world. Get ready to meet some of history\"s wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin to clued-up creatives like Emily Dickinson and J.K Rowling....

Стильно оформленное подарочное издание в тканевом переплете с золотым тиснением, с трехсторонним золотым обрезом и шелковым ляссе. <br><br>Chinas Fruhgeschichte verliert sich im Mythischen: Am Anfang war die Welt ein Ei....

Christopher Hibbert was a prolific modern historian and biographer who wrote about many periods and contexts. Born in Leicestershire, Hibbert was educated at Oxford then served with distinction as an officer in World War II. He worked a desk job until the mid 1950s before turning his hand to writing, focusing on popular histories and biographies....

What will you be when you grow up? This fun book is filled with exciting facts for future firefighting experts!...

What will you be when you grow up? This fun book is filled with exciting facts for future firefighting experts!...

Featuring some of the most popular characters from the X-Men universe, these books take young readers on an action-packed tour of the world of mutant heroes....

Book DescriptionAs a soldier and an emperor, Napoleon was ruthless and determined; as a lover, he showed the same single-minded ferocity. Hailed by Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana , as \"one of England\'s greatest living historical writers,\" Christopher Hibbert introduces us to the many intriguing women behind the legendary soldier?...