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Battleships - History Makers

The definitive guide to the greatest maritime warships of all time. Complete with stunning photography and a detailed account of the battleship era, this book will take you on a journey through military history. Discover the development, construction, operation and engagement of these fighting machines and how they once ruled the world's oceans, in battle. Also included are 5 pieces of sentimental memorabilia, with iconic postcards, collectable photographs and a Royal Navy poster.
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The definitive guide to the greatest maritime warships of all time. Complete with stunning photography & a detailed account of the battleship era, this book will take you on a journey through military history. Discover the development, construction, operation & engagement of these fighting machines & how they once ruled the world's oceans, in battle. Also included are 5 pieces of sentimental memorabilia, with iconic postcards, collectable photographs & a Royal Navy poster.

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History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
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Navy - A dark blue colour, also an armed forces that operates out at sea
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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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