CRUSADES
A series of religious wars sanctioned by the papacy to recover the Holy Land from Muslim rule, 1095–1291.
A History of the Crusades
1987
NON-FICTIONSir Steven Runciman examines the Frankish states to the re-conquest of Jerusalem by Saladin.
Agincourt: A New History
2005
NON-FICTIONThe definitive modern account of Agincourt, drawing on English and French sources to reconstruct the battle and debunk centuries of myth.
Azincourt
2008
FICTIONCornwell's masterful novel follows an English archer through the brutal Agincourt campaign — mud, terror, and the long-bow's devastating power.
The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
1984
NON-FICTIONA landmark work that recounts the Crusades entirely from the perspective of the Arab chroniclers who lived through them.
Agincourt: Henry V and the Battle That Made England
2005
NON-FICTIONThe definitive modern account of the Battle of Agincourt, combining close reading of contemporary sources with analysis of the armies, terrain, and tactics that produced Henry V's famous victory.
The Age of Tamerlane
1989
NON-FICTIONThe most authoritative study of Timur (Tamerlane) and his conquests, examining the Timurid empire's political structure and military system through Persian and Chaghatai sources.
Agincourt
2009
FICTION"The greatest writer of historical adventures today" (Washington Post) tackles his richest, most thrilling subject yet—the heroic tale of Agincourt. Young Nicholas Hook is dogged by a cursed past—haun...
The Traveller's Handbook for Constantinople, Gallipoli and Asia Minor
1923
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Slaughterhouse-Five
1968
MILITARY HISTORYSlaughterhouse-Five is one of the world's great anti-war books. Centering on the infamous fire-bombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured...
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
1776
MILITARY HISTORYGibbon's masterpiece, which narrates the history of the Roman Empire from the second century a.d. to its collapse in the west in the fifth century and in the east in the fifteenth century, is widely c...
The Age of Fable
1800
MILITARY HISTORYDrawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes, The Age of Fable offers lively retellings of the myths...
Ivanhoe
1800
MILITARY HISTORYThe father of the historical novel, Sir Walter Scott invented a literary form that has remained popular for over one hundred and fifty years. Infusing his works with romance, action, and suspense, he ...
Henry IV, Part 1
1598
MILITARY HISTORYPresents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
The Hiding Place
1971
MILITARY HISTORYThe Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom by Corrie ten Boom, John Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill (Goodreads Author) "At one time Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that there would ...
The Jakarta Method
2020
MILITARY HISTORYIn this bold and comprehensive new history, Vincent Bevins builds on his incisive reporting for the Washington Post, using recently declassified documents, archival research and eye-witness testimony ...
Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly
2013
NON-FICTIONGripping account of T.E. Lawrence and the Arab Revolt in WWI, drawing on newly available documents to portray the betrayals and imperial maneuvering that shaped the modern Middle East.
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
2004
NON-FICTIONRevisionist biography of Genghis Khan arguing that the Mongol conquests, far from being purely destructive, created the first global trading network and spread technological innovation across Eurasia.
Gallipoli Doctors
2010
NON-FICTIONGallipoli Doctors is a comprehensive record of the contribution made by almost 300 Doctors of the AIF during the Gallipoli Campaign.
The Face of Battle
1976
NON-FICTIONLandmark study examining three battles — Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme — from the perspective of the ordinary soldier, asking what combat is actually like for those who must endure it.
Tank Action
2009
NON-FICTIONThe technology that separates the lumbering Heavy Mk I tank of 1916 from the Challenger main battle tank of 1994 may be aeons apart, but the basic skills of the tank commander have remained unchanged....
Tank Battles of the Mid East Wars
1996
NON-FICTIONEn kort gennemgang af de konflikter Israel har været involveret i i perioden 1948 til 1973. Ved hjælp af et omfattende billedmateriale dokumenteres de køretøjer de involverede hære benyttede
The Evolution of Special Forces in Counter-terrorism
2001
NON-FICTIONAnnotation. The threat of terrorism knows no borders, and, given the complexities of today's global system, no nation can afford to stand alone. This study considers the role that international cooper...
The Lady of Abu Simbel
2000
NON-FICTIONDespite the tremendous shock of the Battle of Kadesh, Ramses has not managed to bring the formidable Hittite might to its knees. Rather than continue the struggle he decides to engage in negotiations....