Novedades

This is the history of Scotland from the earliest times of human habitation to around the mid 14th century. This book details the long forgotten people and events that created the foundations of Scotland and, indeed, Britain - and explains why things are the way they are, exploring the roots of the long running antagonism between Scotland and England. Mistakes, successes, disasters, reasons as well as pinpointing the exact events that created such a long lasting rivalry between Scotland and its nearest neighbour. It also explains that after a bloody start forged in harsh times, how an ...

Discover a captivating collection of nonfiction military history by Robert Child. This keepsake multi-volume set includes five full books with photographs and detailed maps—a must-have for your digital shelf. Save 50% off purchasing each book in this box set separately.1) Washington's Crossing: America's First D-Day Experience the harrowing journey of the ragged Continental army as they face the British forces across an icy river. With the fate of independence hanging by a thread, George Washington makes a daring decision to go on the offensive.2) Rush On Boys: Hamilton at War Follow ...

This book was originally planned to be about people, places and events in beautiful Kintyre but, like Topsy, “it just growed”—northwards and southwards—eventually including tales from Norway and the entire west coast of Scotland, down as far as the Irish Sea. Events in time vary from the reality of the present-day, sweeping back into history, and including Myth and Legend from our ancient Celtic heritage. There is humour and, inevitably, pathos as well as the happenings of every-day life—naturally occurring ingredients from the comedy and tragedy of every nation’s story.