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1001 Battles That Changed the Course of History by R. G. Grant
Category: Military
From small-scale battles of the ancient world to devastating modern conflicts, this book provides a definitive and comprehensive record of the armed combats that have shaped the political and cultural landscape of the world in which we live. 1001 Battles That Changed the Course of History is an essentia ...Show more
Amnesty International by R.G. Grant
Category: Fiction | Series: World Organizations S.
Examines how the charity works to prevent atrocities and protect human rights around the world. The series looks at key international organisations, how and why they were set up, their structure and organisation and the different things they do.
Battle by R. G. Grant
Category: Children's
Featuring key developments in military technology from the discoveries of bronze and iron to the introduction of gunpowder and the creation of weapons of mass destruction, this work provides a dramatic overview of 5,000 years of armed combat. High school & older.
Battle At Sea : 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare by R. G. Grant
Category: Military
A visual journey through 3,000 years of naval warfare — now in paperback! From the clash of galleys in Ancient Greece to deadly encounters between nuclear-powered submarines in the 20th century, explore every aspect of the story of naval warfare on, under, and above the sea.
Battle (DK) by R G Grant
Category: Military
This is a new edition of this incredible look at over 5,000 years of battles and conflict in a compact format. From the first chariot clashes of the ancient world to the bloody conflicts of today's Middle East and the modern era of nuclear weapons, it explores 5,000 years of armed battles and brutal com ...Show more
Battle : The Definitive Illustrated History by R. G. Grant
Category: History
From the first recorded battle, fought between the Canaanites and the Egyptians at Megiddo, to the modern era of Mutually Assured Destruction, warfare is as old as human history itself. Battle is the definitive record of this remarkable but brutal story. Battle features indispensable detail and insight ...Show more
Commanders by GRANT R G
Category: Military
This is a visual guide to the tactics, campaigns, and genius of the greatest military commanders in history. From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world right up to the generals leading today's campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq, "Commanders" casts new light on the leaders who have forged hist ...Show more
Commanders by R G Grant
Category: Military
From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world to generals leading today's campaigns in the Middle East, "Commanders" illuminates the leaders who have forged history on the battlefield. Each entry features key data, a timeline, and an analysis of the commander's strengths and weaknesses, making ...Show more
Commanders - History's Greatest Military Leaders by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff; R. G. Grant
Category: History
From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world to the generals leading today's campaigns in Afghanistan, "Commanders" casts new light on the leaders who are forging history on the battlefield.
Flight by R.G. Grant
Category: History
Flight describes every aspect of the story of aviation - the aircraft and the pilots who flew them; the constant progress at the cutting- edge of technology; and memorable events, from record-breaking flights to aerial warfare and terrorist hijackings, that make aircraft central to modern history.
Flight - 100 Years of Aviation by R. G. Grant
Category: Military
From the early pioneers to the latest spaceflight technology, this groundbreaking book charts the inspirational story behind humankind's conquest of the skies. In the 100 years since the Wright brothers' first powered flight, aviation has witnessed many memorable events. From record-breaking flights and ...Show more
Flight: 100 Years of Aviation by R.G. Grant
Category: Classic Fiction
This fascinating journey through a century of flight captures the spirit and excitement of aviation past and present, from the Wright brothers' first airborne attempts to the story behind the space race. Live through the bone-jarring, first moments of flight with pioneers such as Orville Wright, Harriet ...Show more